Eddie Rivera

Los Angeles

Community Editor at Pasadena Now

Writer/editor/thrillseeker/newsslinger

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The Slow, Steady March Back: City Hosts ‘Restaurant Resilience Pop-Up’ for Local Eateries Affected by Recent Fires

2 weeks ago | pasadenanow.com | Eddie Rivera

The area’s long but steady recovery march following the Eaton Fire got a boost Tuesday from the City of Pasadena’s Economic Development Division’s “Restaurant Resilience Pop-Up” event at Cafe Santorini in Old Pasadena, providing restaurant owners with resources to help them recover from the disaster. Lizzie Okoro-Davidson, director of the Pasadena Women’s Business Center, explained the importance of such collaborations in helping small businesses recover.
Luxury, Legacy, and Local Giving Rev Up at Flying ‘A’ Garage Reception

2 weeks ago | pasadenanow.com | Eddie Rivera

Beneath the gleam of hand-polished chrome and the soft glow of showroom lights, the Flying ‘A’ Garage opened its doors Thursday for a reception of equal parts vintage glamour and philanthropic spirit. Home to the private Aaron Weiss collection—scores of rare, classic, and one-of-a-kind luxury cars from both the U.S. and Europe—the Flying ‘A’ Garage was the perfect starting line for the upcoming San Marino Motor Classic.
Tariff Turmoil, Rising Recession Fears Take Toll on Housing Sentiment

2 weeks ago | pasadenanow.com | Eddie Rivera

Escalating trade tensions and market volatility triggered by President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs have cast a shadow over the U.S. economic outlook, despite recent signs of strength in the labor market, according to a new report from the California Association of Realtors (CAR). Last Wednesday’s tariff announcement — a 10% across-the-board tax on imports from nearly 90 countries, with elevated levies for certain nations — sent shockwaves through global markets.
‘Generous Plates’ Serves Up Hope and Funding at the Rose Bowl

2 weeks ago | pasadenanow.com | Eddie Rivera

Deep in the confines, and under the seats of the historic Rose Bowl Stadium Sunday evening, Union Station Homeless Services hosted a powerful reimagining of its signature spring fundraiser called, “Generous Plates.” The one-night-only culinary event brought together donors, chefs and advocates for an intimate experience replacing the usual field-based “Masters of Taste” gathering — all with one goal: to raise $250,000 for housing support programs in the wake of devastating local wildfires.
So Much to Celebrate

2 weeks ago | pasadenanow.com | Eddie Rivera

The mood was positively giddy on Saturday evening as the Pasadena Playhouse celebrated itself, its history and its future at its annual fundraising gala. In a landmark move coinciding with its centennial celebrations, the Pasadena Playhouse has reacquired ownership of its historic building after more than five decades. The acquisition, which was finalized on April 4, 2025, restores the 70,000-square-foot campus at 39 S.
California Cool and Hacienda Charm at Estancia La Jolla

2 weeks ago | pasadenanow.com | Eddie Rivera

Tucked between the shimmering Pacific and the manicured edges of UC San Diego, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is the kind of place that makes you forget what time it is, and what day it is, and so it goes, happily so. This 10-acre oasis delivers boutique luxury with a Baja-meets-California (not redundant at all) vibe that feels more curated than corporate. Built into the hillside like a well-kept secret, the hotel’s multi-level, hacienda-style layout unfolds with casual grace.
Pasadenans Join National ‘Hands Off’ Protests

2 weeks ago | pasadenanow.com | Eddie Rivera

[print-me target="#content"] Share As part of a nationwide series of demonstrations called “Hands Off,” hundreds marched from Pasadena Avenue in Old Pasadena to Los Robles Avenue Saturday afternoon, protesting against the Trump administration. The loud but peaceful protesters lined both sides of the street from the Tesla dealership in Old Pasadena to blocks past The Paseo to the east, a distance of about one-half mile, as they chanted slogans and held up signs, as motorists honked in support....
Pasadena City College Dedicates New Armen Sarafian Science Building

3 weeks ago | pasadenanow.com | Eddie Rivera

[print-me target="#content"] Share Pasadena City College celebrated the grand opening of its newest and most advanced academic facility on Wednesday with the dedication of the Armen Sarafian Science Building, marking a major milestone in the college’s ongoing campus modernization. The 104,139-square-foot building, named in honor of Armen Sarafian, PCC’s president from 1965 to 1976, replaces the original building, which was shuttered in 2012 due to seismic safety concerns. The new...
Migrant Workers Honor Their Past, Present and Future

3 weeks ago | pasadenanow.com | Eddie Rivera

“We’re promoting love in the City of Roses,” said Jose Moreno, director of the Pasadena Community Job Center, outside Pasadena City Hall on Monday evening. “Especially now, when we see less TV cameras here,” said Moreno, “we know that love and solidarity will keep us through. We know that this recovery and this rebuilding is going to take years, but that’s only if we unite. “We are all human,” continued Moreno.
Striking Mental Health Workers Protest Outside Kaiser’s Pasadena Headquarters

4 weeks ago | pasadenanow.com | Eddie Rivera

More than 100 striking mental health professionals rallied outside Kaiser Permanente’s regional headquarters in Pasadena on Wednesday, demanding a new “fair contract” after nearly five months on strike. The protest, organized by members of the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW), included therapists, psychologists and social workers who say they are fighting for better working conditions, increased staffing and improved access to care for patients.