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In the smoky aftermath of the Eaton Fire, as neighbors huddled in school gyms and helicopters roared overhead, many of us came to a stark realization — the natural disasters we once thought of as rare are becoming frighteningly familiar. When I walked through ... More »
The Armenian Apostolic Church, the oldest national church in the world, adopted Christianity in 301 AD, becoming the first nation to embrace the faith as its own. It celebrates Christmas known as the Holy Nativity on January 6, combining both the birth of Chri... More »
Somebody described the year in review as “dull, but important.” Yeowch. Yes, a lot happened in 2025, but by my money the year is defined by just two things. So, sit down and if you don’t like spicy food, this pot isn’t for you. Just one week into 2025 hell cam... More »
A year ago, none of us could have known the challenges that lay ahead. From the devastation of the Eaton Fire to the fear and uncertainty sparked by federal immigration actions that shook families and neighborhoods, these were not abstract moments. They were p... More »
On Christmas morning 2025, as our nation paused in quiet reflection, my thoughts turned to a momentous occasion just over the horizon. America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. My grandfathers arrived on these shores with little more than the clothes on their... More »
Fleeing violence in their homeland, Mary and Joseph became refugees with their infant son. They escaped the fate decreed by the cruel despot, King Herod. Fearing the birth of the Messiah, Herod decreed death to all male infants in and around the town of Bethle... More »
Nearly a year after the Eaton Fire destroyed thousands of homes across the San Gabriel Valley, a historic coalition has demanded that Southern California Edison keep families housed until they can get back home. The Eaton Fire Action Network’s proposal address... More »
Dear Editor, My name’s Eddie “The Banjo” Marks, and I reckon I just wanted to say a few words about Pasadena, a place that’s worked its way right into my bones. I ain’t from here originally. I grew up in Kentucky where summers stick to your skin and folks wa... More »
As we approach the one-year anniversary of the Eaton Fire, many families in our community are still living with its consequences, myself included, having lost my home of 16 years in Altadena. Many are navigating displacement, uncertainty, and the emotional tol... More »
UCLA’s departure from the Rose Bowl Stadium would represent far more than a change in venue—it would represent a significant economic disruption for Pasadena’s working families. For decades, game days generated substantial wages for stadium personnel, security... More »
Our client, Luis Cazares, thought he was lucky. When the Eaton Fire tore through the foothills of Altadena, his home—unlike many of his neighbors—was still standing. But relief didn’t last. The air inside was thick with chemicals, ash, and toxins. Within minut... More »
Pasadena Water and Power’s (PWP’s) new Electric Rate Study amounts to a subsidy for the city’s largest commercial users, funded by steep hikes on Pasadena’s residents and attacks on rooftop solar. On Tuesday at 4:00 p.m., PWP will present its Electric Rate Stu... More »
