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The Altadena and Palisades fires that swept through Southern California last year were just the latest in an escalating series of wildfires that have scorched the state. The damage has been far-reaching: Californians have lost homes, community and — in some tr... More »
Every day, my hair gets a bit more grey and my beard grows a bit more shaggy, making my morning appearance in the mirror more and more Lorax-like. (At least I’m not also getting shorter — at least not yet.) Yup, I sometimes feel like I’m transforming into that... More »
As the former Mayor of Pasadena and longtime Councilmember for East Pasadena, I have spent decades fighting to preserve our city’s unique character, protect our resources, and promote responsible growth. Today, that responsibility demands we take a firm stand:... More »
At Pasadena’s recent Planning Commission discussion on safe parking, I was struck by how quickly the conversation moved ahead of the information. The City is being asked to respond urgently to people living in their vehicles. But the discussion did not establ... More »
Stop me if you heard this one. A school board, already struggling with money and unpopular at best, decides to cut down trees on local campuses in a town full of tree huggers and climate activists. Couple that with the fact that four of that same board have be... More »
“The chilling effect doctrine is the concept of government unduly deterring free speech and association rights through laws, regulations or actions that appear to target activities protected by the First Amendment.” Free Speech Center Whenever Donald Trump is ... More »
Automobiles have gradually evolved over the last two decades from mechanical devices into electronic platforms featuring computer screens and numerous other digital capabilities. A few years ago, the California Air Resources Board began requiring automakers to... More »
We are fortunate to live in a country that cherishes freedom, individuality and opportunity. The things we, as Americans, enjoy that many in other countries can’t even imagine. Our freedoms, our quality of life, our ambitions and our expectations were put to... More »
– This is the third in a series to share updates on the carbon-free community we’re building together. – Thank you to everyone who joined Pasadena Water and Power on Thursday, June 25 for our second annual Open House. I am grateful that so many of you chose to... More »
As the nation prepares to celebrate its Semiquincentennial (try saying that three times really fast), Americans will gather beneath fireworks, wave flags, sing patriotic songs, and hear speeches about freedom, democracy, and the “wildly successful” American ex... More »
In the coming days, Pasadena’s Municipal Services Committee will decide whether two city athletic fields should remain covered in artificial turf or be restored to natural grass. At first glance, the issue may sound like a simple maintenance decision- a “repla... More »
California is a blue state, and one of the manifestations of its political orientation has been a tolerance for one of the nation’s highest levels of taxation. The state’s tax rates on retail sales and personal and corporate incomes are among the highest of an... More »
