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View MoreFast-food chain workers in Pasadena entitled to $20 wage, above city's new minimum
Pasadena's citywide minimum wage rose to $18.57 on July 1, but employees at McDonald's and other national fast-food chains in the city are entitled to $20 an hour under a separate state law, and the city is posting enforcement contacts for workers who believe they're being shortchanged.
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View MorePasadena commission hears extension request for stalled Affinity project on South Arroyo Parkway
The Pasadena Planning Commission heard a request on Wednesday, July 8, to extend the planned development agreement for The Affinity, a stalled 3.3-acre mixed-use project on South Arroyo Parkway, through June 2028 after the developer cited rising costs and interest rates for its failure to pull building permits.
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View MorePavilions near Caltech plans to close by mid-August
The Pavilions grocery store at 845 E. California Blvd. in Pasadena, a longtime anchor near Caltech, plans to close by mid-August due to years of underperformance, rising costs, retail theft, and an expiring lease.
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View MoreKeck Medicine of USC Opens Administrative Office in Pasadena, Bringing City Footprint to Three Sites
Keck Medicine of USC has opened a business operations office at 215 N. Marengo Ave. in Pasadena, giving the health system three locations in the city as part of its eastward expansion along the 210 corridor.
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View MoreVeteran broker Bill Ukropina installed as Pasadena Chamber board chair
Bill Ukropina, a 40-year Coldwell Banker Commercial veteran, was installed as board chair of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce at the organization's annual gala on Friday, June 26, taking the lead as the city's business community continues its post-Eaton Fire recovery.
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View MoreFive Pasadena sushi spots offer aggressive deals, from $23.95 all-you-can-eat to daily half-off specials
At least five Pasadena sushi restaurants are running aggressive promotions — from $23.95 all-you-can-eat to daily half-off specials — as the city's minimum wage rises to $18.57 on Wednesday, July 1.
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View MoreK-beauty giant Olive Young opens first U.S. store on Colorado Boulevard
Olive Young, South Korea's largest beauty retailer, opened its first U.S. brick-and-mortar store on May 29 at 58 W. Colorado Blvd. in Old Pasadena, offering 5,000 K-beauty and wellness products across 8,647 square feet.
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