California set to fine employers that have ignored auto-IRA…

More than 650 employers in the state will be sent notices that they're not in compliance. Fines start at $250 per employee.

 

California is starting to crack down on businesses that haven’t registered for its CalSavers automatic IRA program and don’t offer their own retirement plans, the state announced Wednesday.

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SPECIAL MEALS AND DEALS DURING PASADENA CHEESEBURGER WEEK…

As Pasadena celebrates the invention of the cheeseburger in the city in 1924, 40 restaurants, burger joints and more take part in the citywide celebration. 

Several participants in the 2022 Cheeseburger Week celebration and Cheeseburger Challenge are offering special meals and deals. 

Pasadena Police Community Brief for December, 2021

This information provides a greater awareness to the Pasadena community. The critical events detailed below are merely a snapshot of the calls received to the Police Communications Center every day. Your police department strives to better serve the Pasadena community. Under Police Chief John Perez, the principles of the “Pasadena Way” will forever have a lasting impact on all employees who serve in the organization, as we continue to police with compassion and best intentions.

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do…

Today we celebrate the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a man who never held public office but profoundly changed America and American attitudes toward race, justice, equality and fairness.

He pointed out the flaws in our society and government with a hope that one day our country would live up to the promises of our imperfect founders.

COVID 19 Update for January 17, 2022-who knew we would…

Cases:  Los Angeles County reported 66 deaths associated with the coronavirus Saturday, the most reported in one day since April 2. The majority of deaths reported last week occurred in people who became infected after Dec. 20, when the omicron variant was circulating widely, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

Three Reasons Not to Get COVID Now-from The Atlantic

Three Reasons to Avoid Getting COVID Right Now

Omicron is everywhere, and people are tired.

From the LA Times- Navigating COVID with Young Kids

How to navigate COVID with young kids

If they’re under 5, they’re unvaccinated. Parents try to balance many considerations.

By Ada Tseng for the LA Times

When the coronavirus began battering the U.S., parents could comfort themselves with the knowledge that COVID-19 tends to have milder effects in young children and that most — but not all — kids who become infected are fine.

COVID 19 Update for January 10, 2022-cases, impacts and more

Californians will have to keep wearing face masks indoors past Valentine’s Day regardless of vaccination, the state’s top health official said Wednesday as COVID-19 cases reached a new record fueled by the fast-spreading omicron variant.

Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said the face mask mandate will be extended a month to Feb. 15 and reevaluated then.

Pasadena Chamber Networking Connection Breakfast January 13…

We have restarted our networking lunch and breakfast.

The Luncheon Alliance will not be held in January due to the New Year holiday.

The Connection Breakfast is on the second Thursday of January (1.13.22) at 7:30am at the Romanesque Room at Castle Green at 50 East Green Street. This month we meet on December 9th at 7:30 am. Dr. Dennis buckley moderates the event.

State Finance Director to Review Governor’s 2022 Budget in…

Finance Director Keely Martin Bosler will be outlining Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2022 budget priorities in a free online webinarpresented by the California Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

The webinar is free to attend, but advance registration is required. 

Our Annual Food Obsessed Resolutions Aren't All That…

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