I’ll start with a quick update on the house, The living room wall has been knocked down to make the lot safe so debris removal can continue. A lot of it has been completed. A pile of large burned out items still have to be removed. Plans are wending their way ... More »
On April 22, 1875, early settlers adopted the name Pasadena by a majority vote. An historical account in A Southern California Paradise published in 1883 states that a number of names were suggested and three were put to a vote: Granada, Indianola, and Pasaden... More »
On the evening of January 7, the Pasadena Police Department was profoundly impacted by the onset of the Eaton Fire. On-duty officers responded immediately from their assigned areas, alongside specialized units within the department and off-duty personnel left ... More »
Although I no longer live in Pasadena, my time there deeply shaped me. I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for Pasadena and Altadena and how they unknowingly helped me navigate some of the darkest moments of my life. When I lived there, I was ... More »
This Sunday afternoon at conclusion of the Pasadena Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day a wreath will be placed at the Pasadena Vietnam Veterans Memorial in honor of the sons of Pasadena who gave their lives in service of our country. The Pasadena Vietnam Vetera... More »
In early January 2025, Pasadena endured the most devastating fire in its history—the Eaton Fire, which scorched Altadena and North Pasadena. Climate change fueled this disaster, exacerbating drought conditions, intensifying winds, and turning the region into a... More »
Dismantling the Department of Education, laying off thousands of dedicated Department of Education staff, appointing someone who has never spent a day teaching in a classroom to be our Secretary of Education…these are more than just headlines. They are direct ... More »
Hard to believe in a few weeks, it will be 90 days since the deadly fire on the mountain and a once in a lifetime wind event combined to decimate Altadena and do serious damage to some homes in Pasadena. Yes, let’s not forget the losses suffered in Pasadena as... More »
Over the last 10-15 years, there has been an unparalleled rise in hate and animosity that has created a climate of hatred that has permeated society as it has become more acceptable to treat people as “less than” themselves. This has led to an ongoing rise in ... More »
N. Fair Oaks Avenue was once a thriving “Black Main Street,” but today it has become divested because of city policies. Twenty years ago N. Fair Oaks was downzoned from 48 to 16 units per acre to prevent more nursing homes. This policy stifled development and ... More »
We have all faced a multitude of challenges since the start of the New Year, from the devastating windstorm and fires to shifts in government policies. Sometimes it can feel as though information is coming at us at a dizzying pace—just when you think one issue... More »
In the wake of the devastating wildfires that have impacted our community, the Pasadena Rental Housing Board (PRHB) has taken steps that raise serious concerns. Following weeks of indecision and canceled meetings, the Board presented an updated proposal for pr... More »
