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UCLA’s departure from the Rose Bowl Stadium would represent far more than a change in venue—it would represent a significant economic disruption for Pasadena’s working families. For decades, game days generated substantial wages for stadium personnel, security... More »
Our client, Luis Cazares, thought he was lucky. When the Eaton Fire tore through the foothills of Altadena, his home—unlike many of his neighbors—was still standing. But relief didn’t last. The air inside was thick with chemicals, ash, and toxins. Within minut... More »
Pasadena Water and Power’s (PWP’s) new Electric Rate Study amounts to a subsidy for the city’s largest commercial users, funded by steep hikes on Pasadena’s residents and attacks on rooftop solar. On Tuesday at 4:00 p.m., PWP will present its Electric Rate Stu... More »
This year as Board President of the Pasadena Unified School District has been one I will carry with me for a long time. I began the year with deep respect for our students, families, and staff. I end it with admiration for their resilience and determination. S... More »
UCLA got molly whopped by the Washington Huskies in what some say could be the Bruins’ last game in the Rose Bowl. It’s well documented by now, the Bruins want to take their ball and run to SoFi for suite revenue and closer proximity to campus, for some reason... More »
Since I was a teenager—and at times homeless—I learned early that the ability to sleep safely, even without a home, is essential for human survival. It is the fragile line between moving toward the American Dream and falling into despair. I worked my way throu... More »
This December marks my one year anniversary as the newest member of the Pasadena Unified Board of Education. As we know, a lot has happened in that time. We’ve experienced unspeakable tragedy in the wake of the Eaton Fires. We’ve had to relocate many of our st... More »
I was disappointed to read that the city council, during its November 18th meeting, stalled the proposal for All-Saints Church to open a safe parking program with 25 spots. As Friends In Deed currently runs the only safe parking in Pasadena, I wanted to share ... More »
[UPDATED] MeTV aired “A Ransom for Yesterday” on Monday. Without a doubt, this is the best Mannix episode in the series run. Here’s the synopsis, a new ransom demand for $250,000, plunges Mannix into the five-year-old unsolved case regarding a kidnapped boy. I... More »
The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Board of Education finds itself in the position of needing to trim roughly $30 million from its annual budget. Unfortunately, its approach to these cuts is utterly backwards and self-defeating. School districts exist... More »
Securing our economic future starts with learning from our past. Our vital services and community quality of life are at risk (outlined in Part One). It takes $1.5 billion in annual spending to support the City’s current way of doing business. Plus we face $2 ... More »
Pasadena can’t sit on its assets. Fiscal challenges abound for California’s public sector. The State has seen a drastic fall in revenues after the post-COVID economic recovery and Federal bail-outs faded. The City of LA patched together this year’s budget by s... More »
