If not now … From the New York Times

 

Among the Covid experts, Dr. Robert Wachter is one of the more cautious. He worries about “long Covid,” and he believes that many people should receive booster shots. He says that he may wear a mask in supermarkets and on airplanes for the rest of his life.

Thanksgiving 2021: Brine the turkey. Swab your nose? We…

From The Atlantic: In 2020, public-health experts’ message to Americans was simple: Cancel Thanksgiving. This year, COVID vaccines afford us more options for a safe Turkey Day.

COVID-19 Update for November 8, 2021 - Vaccines, Mandates,…

California Venues Grant: State of California + CalOSBA. Deadline: November 19, 2021: The California Venues Grant Program (“Program”) will support eligible independent live events venues that have been affected by COVID-19 in order to support their continued operation.

From the New York Times: Welcome back, tourists

On Monday the U.S. will lift a ban on international tourists, allowing them to enter the country for the first time in a year and a half. Proof of vaccination and a negative Covid test required.

The move has led to a blitz of travel bookings and will finally allow many families and friends to reunite. It should also give the embattled travel industry a much-needed boost.

Pasadena Police Department Community Brief for October, 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.

 

Connection Breakfast Networking Event in Person on Thursday…

The first in-person Connection Breakfast will begin on the second Thursday of October at 7:30am at the Romanesque Room at Castle Green at 50 East Green Street. Join us on Thursday, November 11th at 7:30. 

Advanced registration is required! No WALK-INS ACCEPTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!

COVID-19 Update for November 1, 2021

 

Cases: The Pasadena Public Health Department reported 19 new COVID-19 infections, but zero deaths, on Thursday, marking three straight weeks without a fatality, records show.

What’s in Biden’s ‘Build Back Better’ framework?

for the Los Angeles Times By Nolan D. McCaskill

The White House released a framework Thursday on President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda, a $1.85-trillion outline that Democrats plan to pass in Congress without any Republican support.

Vaccine passport rules kick in this week-Mandates spur…


For the Pasadena Star-News By Olga Grigoryants ogrigoryants@scng.com

Interested in a holiday season job? You have choices

NAVIGATING THE GIG ECONOMY By Kathy Kristof for the LA Times

Many companies hire holiday help, both to handle seasonal demand and to account for the many regular employees who want to take time off at this time of year. This gives you the opportunity to snag a holiday job. Of course, the best thing about holiday jobs is that they help you pay seasonal bills as they happen, instead of ringing up debts you’ll regret in January.

Two choices

COVID-19 Update for October 25, 2021