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As we enter a second month of the government shutdown, an image keeps coming to me: open and closed doors. The doors of the government are currently closed, with neither side able to figure out how to end the stalemate that doesn’t involve just blaming the oth... More »
Last week the City filed a lawsuit to compel UCLA football to honor its lease with the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium. As of now, the Bruins are legally obligated to play home games in the Rose Bowl until 2044. According to the lawsuit, officials at the school have ... More »
Councilmember Justin Jones and Mayor Victor Gordo have issued a powerful call to action, urging nonprofits and community partners to coordinate a unified response to support residents affected by the potential loss of CalFresh benefits due to the federal gover... More »
No need for creative leads or punchy, sarcastic openings on this one, although that was kind of punchy. The City must take steps to make sure that hundreds if not thousands of local residents, including school age children are not forced into food insecurity. ... More »
Eight years ago, as he began his campaign for governor, Gavin Newsom described fixing the state’s chronic housing shortage as a moral imperative. “This is a question of who we are,” Newsom wrote in 2017. “Housing is a fundamental human need — let’s not forget ... More »
California voters will soon decide a matter of state law with national implications. It is not too dramatic to say that American democracy itself may hang in the balance. That’s why I am supporting Proposition 50. Prop 50 asks voters to temporarily replace con... More »
Pasadena lost a giant this week with the passing of Dr. Dianne Philibosian, a beloved resident, educator, civic leader, and lifelong champion for our youngest learners, including me. When I was a young man in my twenties looking to make a difference in our Cit... More »
Last Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the most significant housing bill of this year’s legislative session: SB 79. Newsom wrote the new law “allows more housing to be built near major transit stops, with strong affordability, labor and anti-displacement pr... More »
At the Pasadena Senior Center, we offer 33 classes a week—tai chi, memoir writing, five levels of French, Spanish, watercolor, tech literacy, and more—plus a robust lineup of activities and health-related lectures. Our members range from 50 to 100+, and they s... More »
As the General Manager of Pasadena and Water and Power (PWP), I’m asking the community to participate in one of the most critical conversations that we have as your utility – electric rate setting. PWP is conducting an electric rate study to evaluate how best ... More »
Pasadena and its neighboring communities—Altadena and Sierra Madre—are poised to see billions of dollars flow into construction over the next decade, from public bonds to private development. Yet without intentional oversight, those dollars risk bypassing the ... More »
Southern California Edison (SCE) has announced a new compensation program for victims of the devastating Eaton Fire that swept through Altadena and Pasadena communities. The fire claimed 19 lives, destroyed nearly 9,500 structures, and caused widespread busine... More »
