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Pasadena Volunteers Transform Elementary School This Weekend
Acts of Kindness•1d ago

Pasadena Volunteers Transform Elementary School This Weekend

A Pasadena elementary school is getting a green makeover this Saturday thanks to community volunteers who want to create a beautiful outdoor space for local kids. No experience needed—just bring your family and a willingness to help.

Google: volunteers help•2 min read
Cancer Support Community Hosts 36th Annual Angel Gala
Acts of Kindness•1d ago

Cancer Support Community Hosts 36th Annual Angel Gala

The Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley is celebrating three decades of helping cancer patients with their 36th Annual Angel Gala this April. The event brings together survivors, supporters, and donors to honor the community that makes free cancer care possible.

Google News - Cancer Survivor•2 min read
Teen Discovers 1.5M Space Objects With His Own AI
Innovation•2d ago

Teen Discovers 1.5M Space Objects With His Own AI

An 18-year-old high school student from Pasadena built his own AI algorithm to analyze NASA satellite data and discovered 1.5 million previously unknown objects in space, including supermassive black holes and newborn stars. His groundbreaking work won him $250,000 and could revolutionize how we study everything from astronomy to climate change.

Google: NASA discovery•2 min read
Students Lead Black History Showcase at Waverly School
Acts of Kindness•Mar 6

Students Lead Black History Showcase at Waverly School

Middle and high school students at Waverly School in Pasadena turned Black History Month into a vibrant celebration, leading their own presentations on influential creators and changemakers. The student-driven event showcased deep research on literature, art, fashion, and music that shaped American culture.

Google News - School Innovation•2 min read
Pasadena 8th Graders Crush Math Goals at Midyear
Solutions•Feb 26

Pasadena 8th Graders Crush Math Goals at Midyear

Eighth graders in Pasadena Unified School District exceeded their math targets at the halfway point of the school year, part of broader gains students are making across reading and math. The progress shows dedicated teachers and students are moving the needle on achievement.

Google News - Student Achievement•2 min read
Pasadena Dance Company Turns Cancer Stories Into Hope
Acts of Kindness•Feb 23

Pasadena Dance Company Turns Cancer Stories Into Hope

A Pasadena dance company is celebrating 20 years of transforming cancer survivors' spoken experiences into powerful choreography. Their signature production "Healing Blue" returns to the stage this Sunday, continuing a unique tradition of healing through movement.

Google News - Cancer Survivor•2 min read
84-Year-Old Fire Survivor Leads Festival of Hope
Acts of Kindness•Feb 22

84-Year-Old Fire Survivor Leads Festival of Hope

Walt Butler lost his Altadena home to the Eaton fire, but the 84-year-old track legend chose to spend his Saturday giving away T-shirts to kids at Pasadena's Black History Festival. The event became a powerful gathering of healing and community for fire survivors rebuilding their lives.

Google: survivor story•2 min read
Library Volunteers Teach Tech Skills to Adults for Free
Acts of Kindness•Feb 21

Library Volunteers Teach Tech Skills to Adults for Free

South Pasadena Public Library volunteers are helping adults master smartphones and tablets through free one-on-one sessions. No question is too basic, from turning on a device to sending your first email.

Google: volunteers help•2 min read
Pasadena Firm to Modernize Netherlands Water Systems
Solutions•Feb 19

Pasadena Firm to Modernize Netherlands Water Systems

A California engineering company just landed a major contract to help the Netherlands upgrade its world-famous water infrastructure. Tetra Tech will bring its expertise to one of the planet's most water-savvy nations.

Google News - Netherlands Technology•2 min read
Pasadena Dance Show Honors 20 Years of Cancer Stories
Community Heroes•Feb 16

Pasadena Dance Show Honors 20 Years of Cancer Stories

For two decades, a Pasadena dance company has transformed the raw, real experiences of cancer survivors into movement and art. This month, Lineage Dance celebrates the 20th anniversary of "Healing Blue," a performance that turns struggle into beauty.

Google News - Cancer Survivor•2 min read
Pasadena Students Lead Hands-On STEM Fair for Peers
Innovation•Feb 4

Pasadena Students Lead Hands-On STEM Fair for Peers

Students at Fusion Academy Pasadena took center stage at their annual STEM fair, leading interactive activities and showcasing projects they built throughout the year. The event transformed young learners into confident teachers, sharing their passion for robotics, science experiments, and engineering with families and friends.

Google News - School Innovation•2 min read
200 Volunteers Count Pasadena's Homeless to Help Them
Acts of Kindness•Jan 29

200 Volunteers Count Pasadena's Homeless to Help Them

Two hundred Pasadena volunteers gave up their evenings and early mornings to count every person experiencing homelessness in their city. Their work will directly shape how millions in federal and state funding gets used to help people get off the streets.

Google: volunteers help•3 min read