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Art Center College of Design Honors Legendary Shoe Designer from Inglewood
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Art Center College of Design Honors Legendary Shoe Designer from Inglewood

Jennifer Bihm, Contributing WriterMay 2, 2019

On April 27, D’Wayne Edwards, who has designed shoes for some of America’s top companies like Nike and Adidas, received an honorary degree from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. Unremarkable as it seems (Edwards has been a professional designer for about 30 years now), it’s not something Edwards imagined would happen for him. But he’s honored nonetheless,  to have received the degree; it’s something that has sparked a look back at his life in somewhat of amazement.

Appeals Court Denies Rehearing of Ex-Sheriff Lee Baca’s Appeal
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Appeals Court Denies Rehearing of Ex-Sheriff Lee Baca’s Appeal

City News ServiceApril 26, 2019

The 76-year-old former sheriff, who has Alzheimer’s disease, was sentenced in May 2017 to three years in federal prison, but has remained free pending appeal. In February, a three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in Pasadena rejected his first attempt.

Rep. Chu Recognizes 2019 Congressional Women of the Year
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Rep. Chu Recognizes 2019 Congressional Women of the Year

Sentinel News ServiceApril 16, 2019

“The annual Women of the Year Awards Ceremony is one of my favorite events of the year. Today’s winners have stood out in our communities because of their drive and commitment to give back to the San Gabriel Valley. Every single honoree today has been selected through an exhaustive process, starting with a nomination from their neighbors, friends, and family – the people in their communities who have benefited most directly from their service. We received a flood of nominations from cities across the district, and today’s winners stood out not only because of their work, but because of the admiration from their neighbors and fellow citizens. I’m so proud of these role models and am honored to be recognizing them.” 

Jazz ‘n Paz Presents Barbara Morrison and Her Trio
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Jazz ‘n Paz Presents Barbara Morrison and Her Trio

Sentinel News ServiceMarch 15, 2019

Curated by Performances à la Carte, the Pasadena based collaborative arts and social conscience entity, presents its Spring 2019 Jazz ‘n Paz intimate seasonal monthly early Sunday evening jazz series featuring a lineup of award-winning and internationally renowned jazz musicians. A staple on the jazz scene, Barbara Morrison and her Trio headline the second concert of the spring series on Sunday, March 24 at 5:00 p.m. at Neighborhood UU Church in Pasadena. Morrison’s trio features Charles Small, guitar; Michael Saucier, Bass; and Peter Buck, Drums. 

Tournament of Roses 2019 Royal Court Selected
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Tournament of Roses 2019 Royal Court Selected

Sentinel News ServiceOctober 12, 2018

The Tournament of Roses® announced the seven members of the 2019 Royal Court.  Applicants from 24 Pasadena area schools participated in the interview process. Volunteer members of the Tournament of Roses’ Queen and Court Committee made its selections based on a number of criteria including public speaking ability, academic achievement, youth leadership, and community and school involvement.

Council Approves Renaming Rodeo Road Obama Boulevard
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Council Approves Renaming Rodeo Road Obama Boulevard

City News ServiceAugust 31, 2018

City Council President Herb Wesson proposed the name change last year and noted that then-candidate Obama held a campaign rally at Rancho Cienega Recreation Center on Rodeo Road in 2007. The 3.5-mile street runs from near the Culver City border east to Mid-City and is not to be confused with upscale Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.