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“Pasadena today possesses a certain character which is unique among American cities. Located as it is on a plateau framed by a great range of mountains to the east, and favored with a wealth of tree and plant life throughout the entire year, it has assumed a t... More »
[Editor’s Note: Far-reaching events are unfolding which will shape the future of Pasadena’s public schools. School Board Member Scott Phelps walks us through some of these issues in a series of Opinion pieces he has written to help the public better understand... More »
Through no fault of her own, the Altadena Library Board of Trustees President may be holding office illegally. Betsy Kahn is the current President of the Altadena Library District Board of Trustees; the Board is the governing legislative body for the Altadena ... More »
Each day in Pasadena, the most vulnerable people in our community, including our homeless and at-risk neighbors, come to a variety of agencies and faith communities for food, shelter, protection, compassion and love. While meeting their immediate physical need... More »
It has been two years in the making, but it was well worth the wait. Last month the Pasadena Planning and Economic Development Department released the City’s Draft Climate Action Plan (CAP). The 100-page document is very readable. It provides citizens with a c... More »
Pasadena Now invites members of the community to submit their opinions. There’s a thin line between fiction and reality. In Pasadena, unfortunately, that line happens to be blue. The vast majority of the men and women of the Pasadena Police Department conduct ... More »
As we begin a new year and the Legislature reconvenes, one mid-sized City Mayor respectfully makes a special request of you; please pass less legislation. While there are lots of wrongs to right and governance improvements to make in the Golden State, it is re... More »
Dear Friends & Neighbors, Now that the election for District 7 has concluded, I would like to take the opportunity to thank my supporters, friends and neighbors for your time and encouragement over the past eight months. When I announced my candidacy in August... More »
“Hey, wait just one minute, isn’t this just around the corner from Barbara and Elzie? I shrieked at our television set as I watched throngs of people, my people, swarming into the streets overturning cars, throwing bricks, rocks and bottles and lighting busine... More »
Family members never gave us the information as to who our minstrel relative was. “He’s related” was all I heard back from my mother after spotting his old-time photo among her boxes of treasures. I grew up in Los Angeles around the corner from La La Land. The... More »
On Monday, March 27, the Pasadena City Council adopted a new policy to limit the conscription of City resources to deport Pasadena residents. The new policy is a step forward, but we believe that it is still filled with loopholes that make it weaker than prote... More »
Dear Neighbors: For the past 8 months, I have supported my husband, Phil Hosp, in his campaign for Pasadena City Council, District 7. I have knocked on hundreds of doors and met thousands of residents – of all ethnic backgrounds and from all sides of the polit... More »
