PUBLIC INPUT SOUGHT FOR CITY MANAGER REPLACEMENT
PASADENA, Calif.—The public is invited to provide input at the City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting Monday, Jan. 25, 2016 about what qualities they would like to see in a new City Manager. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave., Second Floor.
In November, City Manager Michael J. Beck announced his plans to accept a new position as Administrative Vice Chancellor at UCLA. His last day at the City of Pasadena is Feb. 14.
Mayor Terry Tornek recently appointed a City Council Ad Hoc Search Committee to begin the process of finding a new City Manager. The Committee includes the Mayor and Councilmembers Margaret McAustin, Victor Gordo and Tyron Hampton. There has been no announcement yet for an Interim City Manager.
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ShanDong Dumplings, dumpling house known for its handmade dumplings, is opening a location on Fair Oaks Avenue, just north of Colorado Boulevard.
That means you’ll have xiao long bao, pan-fried dumplings and scallion pancakes, just up the street from hot pots at Little Sheep.
There’s a sign on the door at Halfsies Bistro in Pasadena. That the owner is on vacation. This is a far cry from the grand opening signs which appeared in July 2015.
There has been no activity on social media since late October. The windows are covered with brown paper.
All indications are that the location is closed. An attempt was made to fill a need in the area, but not enough business to support it.
The windows have brown paper on them as of the past few weeks. It is sad to report that Major Dave’s Chicken Pasadena has closed. As per the website.
Major Dave’s fried chicken is made without the use of hormones, antibiotics, GMO feeds and is never frozen. California’s best fried chicken!
Having been there a few times, I can attest that the Chicken is delicious. We hope Major Dave’s comes back in some form. No other details are available.
A Veteran owned business.
Closed location at:
Major Dave’s Chicken
163 N. Hill Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91106
Ph: (626) 460-8730
IP Coffee Meetup: The State of the LA Tech Scene in 2016
85 N. Raymond Ave
Perry will discuss the State of the Los Angeles Tech Scene in 2016, with an overview of its myriad verticals, and discuss trends that will keep the LA metro area the fastest-growing region for tech businesses and tech-related jobs in the years ahead.
Updated for 2016: LA is… An Overview of the Los Angeles Tech Space https://www.slideshare.net/ScottPerry17/la-is-an-overview-of-the-los-angeles-tech-space-2016 …
About the Speaker
Scott Perry runs LA Tech Digest, the area’s #1 resource for tech-related news and events listings. In addition to running the Digest, Scott’s firm Sperry Media handles integrated marketing for clients such as BBC, CBS, Discovery, Fox, Hasbro, MTV, Viacom, Sony, and Universal.
ISS trade shows bring together buyers, suppliers and manufacturers in screen printing, embroidery and graphic design.
For more than 35 years, the Long Beach Imprinted Sportswear Show has been the largest event of the year in the decorated apparel industry. Industry buyers know the Imprinted Sportswear Shows are the place to see the latest equipment, industry trends, and techniques available. Join us January 22-24, 2016 at the Long Beach Convention Center.
ISS Long Beach is less than a week away! Use code SHOW for free expo pass! Click on link to register: https://registration.experientevent.com/showISS161/default.aspx?flowcode=Attendee&_ga=1.228631132.1921819642.1445453285 …
It’s hard to believe ISS Long Beach is less than one week away!! Industry experts are predicting revenue from imprinted apparel and accessories in 2016 to reach 10 BILLION dollars! That’s 10 billion reasons not to miss the LARGEST and MOST FAMOUS decorated apparel show in the world! Haven’t registered to attend yet? Click on the link below and use promo code SHOW for free access to the Expo Floor. We can’t wait to see you soon!
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It has been about a year since official news broke of an alleged embezzlement of $6.4 million from the City by a former employee. Subsequently the amount was found to be $5.9 million.
This past week the City of Pasadena received the full $5 million of our insurance claim.
The City will continue to pursue the perpetrator in criminal court and all other legal causes of action to recover every cent. Will the City of Pasadena be able to recover the currently lost $900,000 and all the costs that have gone into and will go into recovering the money? Probably not, a full accounting of the cost of this embezzlement should be requested by council-members, as a show that transparency is being taken seriously.
Over the past twelve months, actions taken by the City to recover the funds and ensure this cannot happen again.
A total of sixty-nine recommendations by KPMG and the Community Task Force are being implemented to strengthen the organization.
This embezzlement shook the City to its core. It resulted in significant changes in how things operate at City Hall.
Are things really better as a result of the embezzlement? One thing for sure, the City is searching for a new city manager.
We are proud to announce that LA’s Original Team is back! #ComingHome
We are proud to announce that LA's Original Team is back! #ComingHome
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— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) January 15, 2016
Coming HomeWe are proud to announce that LA’s Original Team is back! #ComingHome
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Shake Shack Los Angeles
West Hollywood, Glendale, downtown L.A.
Shake Shack will open in 2017 on 8th and Hill in an old nightclub space.
The West Hollywood location is scheduled to open in the coming months.
Located on the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and West Knoll Drive, at 8520 Santa Monica Boulevard.
A one night special pop-up is scheduled for Jan 25, 2016 at Son of a Gun located at 8370 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048. Hours will be 6pm to 11pm. Lines are expected. So be prepared for a wait.
Fixed Ticket Hero
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Average ticket is $70.
Los Angeles, San Francisco and Oakland. Growing at 33% per year.
Raised $1.8 Million, goal is to shrink government revenue.
$14 Million valuation
$80,000 this year in net revenue
Cost per ticket, $5-6 to contest, $1.95 convenience
Customer acquisition $4-5
Follow street cleaners and put flyers per year.
Uber is showing that cars are going away.
Fighting all sorts of tickets.
How to handle moving violations.
40,000 users have already use the service.