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Political Gumbo: Where Are the Opponents in the Local Elections

Monday, May 11, 2026 | 5:55 am

There is an election in a couple of weeks. By now we have seen more than enough ads in the governor’s race. It’s been too much for a while now. And not just with the television advertisements. In my email, there are press releases from multiple candidates each... More »

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Political Gumbo: Goats in the Hills

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 6:50 am

After the Eaton Fire, there was a unified never-again whatever it takes attitude in Altadena and Pasadena. For the most part, the City has taken steps to mitigate the chances of experiencing the widespread destruction that left Altadena resembling a war zone a... More »

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We Get Letters

Friday, May 1, 2026 | 6:05 am

My name is Mike Chiasson, and I am a 25-year Pasadena employee currently serving as the President of the Pasadena Management Association. After reading today’s “Political Gumbo: Advice on the City Manager Search,” I would like to share the message I recently s... More »

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Political Gumbo: Advice on the City Manager Search

Monday, April 27, 2026 | 6:18 am

I think the City Manager situation warrants a fresh pot of gumbo. For those of you who have not been following the situation, Mike Futrell was positioned to be the City’s next City Manager. Miguel Márquez announced his retirement back in November, after runnin... More »