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First, I would like to express my profound thanks to those who voted for me in the Primary Election of 2017. It has been an honor to participate in this process and to meet many of you during the course of this campaign. This election became a referendum on 2 ... More »
At a recent candidate forum, Pasadena Council District 5 challenger Krystal Padley said more than she realized while attacking her opponent, Councilman Victor Gordo, over the mood of the immigrant community in the district. People are afraid when I come to the... More »
I’m a huge fan of our city. I love our picturesque neighborhoods, prolific trees, historic architecture, incredible institutions, diverse citizenry . . . I could go on. However, like many of you I cringe when I travel our congested streets at rush hour. Fran... More »
The elevator I was riding on at Target arrived on the second floor and about six of us stepped out. Just as the door closed behind us, a horrible sight unfolded in the aisle in front of us. As we stepped from the elevator, we saw a little girl tumble from the ... More »
I’m committed to Pasadena’s future, and I want to say that Andy Wilson has my strong support for City Council in the March 7th election. I have known Andy for 20 years. He is a person of great integrity and is committed to service, collaboration, and inclusion... More »
On Monday, February 13, the Old Pasadena Management District, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, Playhouse District Association and South Lake Avenue Business Association hosted a candidate forum with City Council candidates appearing on the March 7th ballot. Unfor... More »
A closely-held secret month of celebration is March which has, in some states, been declared Parenting Awareness Month. If you live in Texas, you might well be in the dark about this yearly focus, but if either Michigan or California is your home state, activi... More »
I do not feel reassured by Pasadena Police Chief Sanchez’s somewhat vague response regarding his department’s relationship with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see his email below to Pasadena Now Publisher, James Macpherson). As Chief Sanchez himself... More »
Many residents in the region will be happy to know that Assemblyman, Chris Holden has introduced Assembly Bill 287 that would prohibit construction of the 710 Tunnel. This tunnel would be a $10 billion dollar boondoggle and will simply encourage more cars, mor... More »
As our fellow voters review their ballots for the upcoming March 7th municipal election, we strongly recommend endorsement of Victor Gordo for Pasadena City Council District 5. Victor has been an effective leader on the Council for the families in District 5, ... More »
At the ACT candidates forum on January 10, all City Council candidates were asked if they supported a “just-cause eviction ordinance.” We heard Fifth District Councilmember Victor Gordo, whose official City biography emphasizes his high school athletic accompl... More »
Welcome to the first week of Black History Month. Quite an advancement, some would say, from back in 1926 when the historian Dr Carter J. Woodson created Negro History Week. But knock on just about any door anywhere in America and ask the family who Carter J. ... More »
