Last weekend, I was genuinely touched by the deeply felt support shown to Planned Parenthood by our neighbors in Pasadena. When a group of anti-abortion protesters showed up in front of our Pasadena health center with the intent to disrupt care and intimidate ... More »
[Editor’s note: Yesterday, Pasadena Now published a story by former mayoral candidate Don Morgan about his experience of waiting for 17 months for the City of Pasadena to repair the sidewalk in front of his house after he paid the city $1,700 up front. We al... More »
We paid the city $1,600 in March 2014 to repair our sidewalks as part of a kitchen remodel. After 17 months of no communication from the city, the attached photo is what they did this morning (August 24, 2015). A couple of observations… The city sat on $1,600 ... More »
The end of the school year is always about celebrating accomplishments in the world of education. We saw what our tremendously talented Pasadena Unified School District Class of 2015 achieved throughout their academic careers which culminated in the handshake ... More »
Again. Again and again, we face the tragedy of violence and the agony of racism in our national life. Charleston, an iconic American city, is the latest place of horror where racial hatred has spilled blood and ended precious life. The evil stench and destruct... More »
Pasadena City Councilmember Victor Gordo last Monday attacked the proposal for an Independent Police Auditor (“IPA”) by claiming that Los Angeles Police Department officers are now afraid to do their job because LA’s Inspector General — the LA equivalent to an... More »
Like most technological advances, body cameras on police officers are a development that can be used for good or bad purposes. For example, the public good is served if bodycams protect officers against inaccurate accusations and document officer misconduct. B... More »
A quick search for John Muir High School on the websites of local news outlets reveals a number of articles. Most are about football; many are related to teacher/coach/principal scandals; a few highlight Manuel Rustin, a 2012 Milken Educator Award winner; and ... More »
Monday, May 4 at City Council was a most interesting event during public comment. The CICOPP advocacy group and individuals articulated the need for community oversight of the Police Department and that its time was overdue. It was mentioned that three staff m... More »
Neighbors & Friends: I want to take this moment to say THANK YOU on behalf of my family and I for your contributions of time, money, prayers, and well wishes in my campaign for Mayor of the City of Pasadena. I am sure some of you join me in my profound disappo... More »
The future direction of the City of Pasadena is at a critical and pivotal junction. The runoff election will determine or undermine our continued pathway to success as a World Class city. With critical issues such as increased crime, city pension funding, fina... More »
No evidence has been presented to prove that Tyron Hampton had anything to do with damaging or removing the two dozen campaign signs that his city council election rival, Calvin Wells, had to replace the other weekend. Nor is there any evidence that Hampton ha... More »
