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Sometimes things that sound simple are not. Let’s take Proposition 43. Buried in the list of ballot questions this November that could shape our tax code and California’s progress is an effort to strike a blow to the most fundamental democratic principle which... More »
The timing could not have been better — or worse. The findings from a long-awaited investigation into the origins of a deadly Southern California wildfire were released Tuesday, pinning it on an electrical arc from a Southern California Edison transmission tow... More »
[UPDATED] Why is Pasadena one of America’s most successful cities? Our brand is world famous – the place where Happy New Year’s begin. We are envied for our tree-lined streets, historic architecture and sunny climate. Pasadena’s formula for success? Previous g... More »
To the Editor: You report (8/4) that Pasadena’s proposed $22 million property parcel tax will “lead to improved wildfire preparedness.” Actually, less than 5% of the funding is allocated to wildfire prevention across the entire city. Nothing is earmarked to cl... More »
Monday’s meeting on the parcel tax was one of the City Council’s finest moments this year. I’m not going to get into the 7-1 vote. You can decide if that was good or bad. What I liked was the meeting did not stretch into Tuesday as electeds didn’t roll out the... More »
Californians have consistently invested in new government programs. Over the past quarter century, voters have approved tens of billions of dollars in state bonds to build schools, improve water systems, address climate risks, expand housing opportunities and ... More »
Calls to add SAT/ACT scores to University of California admissions have reached a fever pitch, with droves of UC faculty signing online petitions and the New York Times editorial board weighing in from across the country. But third-party standardized tests do ... More »
Last week, while walking through Beverly Hills, I came across a stunning oversized art installation positioned on a sidewalk corner—an enormous vase overflowing with vibrant flowers. It was bold, joyful, and impossible to miss. It did not sit behind gates or i... More »
I have been a strong supporter of the Pasadena Fire Department for nearly four decades. In the March 1987 primary, I defeated three-term incumbent and former Mayor Jo Heckman in a decisive upset, winning 60.6 percent of the vote outright. That victory came wit... More »
Across the country, it has become fashionable to dismiss higher education as unnecessary, elitist, or disconnected from the “real world.” Universities are increasingly judged not by what they contribute to democracy, innovation, civic life, or social mobility,... More »
The City Council on Aug. 3 will vote on placing a parcel tax on the November ballot. The funds will be used for upgrades to the Pasadena Fire Department. Currently, the city is conducting a poll to test the water with the voters, and some locals are calling fo... More »
When you begin a puzzle, you don’t start with the pieces. You start with the picture on the box. That picture doesn’t tell you where every piece belongs, but it gives each piece meaning. Without it, you’re left trying to solve one small section at a time, hopi... More »
