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One of the driving factors in operating any large organization, whether it be a K-12 educational facility or a university or a private corporation is the cost of overhead. In any organization, a certain amount of money needs to be spent to provide whatever ser... More »
In ordinary times, discussing whether and how to deploy new crime fighting tools like drones and automated license plate reader ALPR) cameras in Pasadena would center on cost-effectiveness and reconciling the perennial tension between security and privacy. But... More »
When news got out that L.A. County is suing State Farm, social media filled with people asking: “Why aren’t they suing MY insurer??” Because accountability starts with evidence. One survivor’s experience can be dismissed. Hundreds reporting the same thing beco... More »
Dear Editor, When we vote for a school board member, we usually look for friendly faces, neighbors, or people who tell us exactly what we want to hear. We do so because we don’t always understand the brutal realities of school district governance. But after 14... More »
In the final 100 days, we face a choice that will define whether Altadena rises again—or fades into memory. I can still recall the night of the fire. Families fled in the dark with only what they could carry. Neighbors stood outside waiting for alerts that nev... More »
On the evening of January 7, 2025, as fierce Santa Ana winds whipped through the San Gabriel foothills, I was among the thousands ordered to evacuate as the Eaton Fire exploded out of Eaton Canyon. Power flickered and failed across neighborhoods. Cell service ... More »
There is something we need to rethink about the way we build playing fields for our children. Artificial turf is often presented as a simple solution to a very real problem: We want more children and adults to play sports, but there are never enough fields. Sy... More »
Pasadena needs a humane, effective way to ensure people are not left sleeping on the street year-round. Whether that requires another permanent shelter—and where it should be located—should be determined by the need we are actually trying to address. The chall... More »
At our monthly Human Services Committee meeting last week, we had a presentation from Gene Edelman, co-founder of Azure Printed Homes. He is committed to, and passionate about, ending unsheltered homelessness. And rather than talking about it, he is actually d... More »
When I think about Gerald Freeny and his historic journey with the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, I don’t think only about the position he ultimately achieved. I think about generations of African Americans in Pasadena who saw the Tournament as an important par... More »
After an 18-month investigation, Los Angeles County concluded that Southern California Edison equipment ignited the Eaton Fire, last year. At least 19 people died; 9,419 structures were destroyed, and an entire community was devastated. The report answers how ... More »
Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) remains committed to delivering reliable, high-quality water and electric service to our community throughout the year. Throughout the year, PWP teams work proactively to keep our water and electric systems strong and reliable. A... More »
