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I don’t have many fond memories of my prom. My high school graduation, grad night, and even my college graduation aren’t good memories either, to be perfectly honest with you. I didn’t enjoy a school commencement until I finished grad school over a year ago, a... More »
According to recent footage shot on Monday, people are lining up at these stores, many of whom have never owned a firearm before, to buy weapons. It’s time for Gov. Gavin Newsom and the L.A. County Board of Supervisors to step up and shut them down. I get that... More »
To our valued patients, friends, colleagues, partners, and community members: Even as the spread of COVID-19 impacts the health of our community and upends our daily living, we want to assure everyone that Huntington Hospital remains committed to the mission a... More »
[Updated] I know it’s two columns in one week, but we’re in uncharted territory, and I had some material left over. Even if you’re 102 and lived through the influenza pandemic, most of us probably have never seen near-total shutdowns of cities and states. Desp... More »
As the COVID-19 situation continues to unfold, I would like to encourage everyone to please stay calm. Things are uncertain, and this situation is unprecedented, but please remember that we are all in this together. Let’s be mindful and keep one another’s we... More »
Comments from the readers Major’s Call I would like to first begin by saying thank you to every voter who boldly chose a fresh brand of leadership in Pasadena. Even though I didn’t achieve the outcome I would have liked there remains to be a silver lining. As ... More »
Comments from the readers COVID-19 Dear Pasadena Now Editor, Are you aware that PUSD Superintendent Brian McDonald and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Elizabeth J. Blanco, are forcing their employees to show up on Monday, even thought the students won’t be attendin... More »
As the COVID-19 situation continues to unfold, I would like to encourage everyone to please stay calm. Things are uncertain, and this situation is unprecedented, but please remember that we are all in this together. With school campuses closed, I am in communi... More »
One of the things that hurts the country the most during a crisis is denial and privilege — no not white privilege, but American privilege. Honestly I’m not sure if those are the same thing, but that’s a point for another pot of Gumbo. COVID-19 was always head... More »
According to Hilda Ramirez, PUSD spokesperson, the district will release “as much as possible while observing personnel confidentiality” regarding the test results of the staff members tested for the COVID-19 virus. Last night’s emergency resolution passed 5-0... More »
Comments from the readers To the Editor of Pasadena Now: Re: “The Lost Children of Los Angeles County: Foster Care Reform Moves Steadily Through Growing Pains” A vast overhaul to the structure of Los Angeles’ Department of Children and Family Services indeed s... More »
Comments from the readers Help with Preparedness on Coronavirus Greetings: Curious readers want to know: if “containment” of the disease is likely to fail, what resources, such as oxygen masks and ventilators, are available for we vulnerable old timers? Stay w... More »
