Dismantling the Department of Education, laying off thousands of dedicated Department of Education staff, appointing someone who has never spent a day teaching in a classroom to be our Secretary of Education…these are more than just headlines. They are direct ... More »
Hard to believe in a few weeks, it will be 90 days since the deadly fire on the mountain and a once in a lifetime wind event combined to decimate Altadena and do serious damage to some homes in Pasadena. Yes, let’s not forget the losses suffered in Pasadena as... More »
Over the last 10-15 years, there has been an unparalleled rise in hate and animosity that has created a climate of hatred that has permeated society as it has become more acceptable to treat people as “less than” themselves. This has led to an ongoing rise in ... More »
N. Fair Oaks Avenue was once a thriving “Black Main Street,” but today it has become divested because of city policies. Twenty years ago N. Fair Oaks was downzoned from 48 to 16 units per acre to prevent more nursing homes. This policy stifled development and ... More »
We have all faced a multitude of challenges since the start of the New Year, from the devastating windstorm and fires to shifts in government policies. Sometimes it can feel as though information is coming at us at a dizzying pace—just when you think one issue... More »
In the wake of the devastating wildfires that have impacted our community, the Pasadena Rental Housing Board (PRHB) has taken steps that raise serious concerns. Following weeks of indecision and canceled meetings, the Board presented an updated proposal for pr... More »
The fire that tore through Altadena and Pasadena left behind a stark reminder of the power of nature and our responsibility to act. Climate change fueled the conditions that made this disaster possible, and as we begin the long process of rebuilding, we must d... More »
Sunday, February 16th was truly special—I saw Altadena from a new perspective and faced an unexpected fear with Historian Michele Zack. In August 2023, I interviewed Zack, and afterwards she invited me to hike the meadows with her to visit Owen Brown’s gravesi... More »
Dear Pasadena Now, As I listened intently to the 11 points discussed at the Pasadena Rental Housing Board (PRHB) meeting on February 6, 2025 entitled Potential Board Action to “safeguard and assist those affected by the Eaton Fire,” I became extremely frustra... More »
The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) is facing a pivotal moment, just weeks after our community faced the devastating Eaton Fire. With declining enrollment, rising costs, and the expiration of one-time COVID relief funds, we are under immense financial ... More »
As the President of the United Teachers of Pasadena, I represent an educator workforce that has done everything we can to welcome back our students, despite a substantial number of us having experienced the loss of our homes and property damage. The stories an... More »
I had not attended a City event since the Eaton Inferno destroyed my home in January. Wednesday the exile came to an end when I traveled from Fontana, or Fontucky, to Pasadena for the State of the City event. First off, I have to say it was a great speech by M... More »
