This image of comet Hartley 2 was taken as NASA’s EPOXI mission flew by around 6:59 a.m. PDT (9:59 a.m. EDT), from a distance of about 435 miles (700 kilometers). [Photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech/UMD ] Comet Hartley 2’s hyperactive state, as studied by NASA’s EPOXI mission, is detailed in a new paper published in this week’s issue of the journal Science. After visiting a comet and imaging distant stars ... More »
As we approach another critical election season, it is vital for our community to reflect on the principles that ensure fair representation and justice for all. In Pasadena, a city with a rich history of civil rights activism and community involvement, the importance of election integrity, community service, and civil rights advocacy cannot be overstated. These pillars are intertwined, forming the... More »
Leadership Pasadena congratulated 22 graduates from its six-month Leadership Development Program on June 24. The program offers students a chance to acquire deep understanding of the community in a way that is similar to an “insider’s” perspective. After a having operated virtual program last year, Leadership Pasadena (LP) launched an in-person cohort of Pasadena area community members for their ... More »
Pasadena’s Human Relations Commission unanimously approved on Tuesday the removal of one of its functions related to law enforcement agencies, which was already absorbed by the newly formed Community Police Oversight Commission (CPOC). Specifically, the Commission voted to remove Chapter 2.85 in the Pasadena Municipal Code which stated that the Human Relations Commission has authority to establish... More »
Pasadena’s Community Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) will host two community forums focused on pretextual, or simply “pretext,” stops – stops initiated by law enforcement for a minor traffic violation with the actual purpose of investigating or searching for evidence of another unrelated crime. These forums aim to provide community members with a platform to share their experiences and insights... More »
Having an ample supply of good rich compost is the gardeners dream. It has many uses, and all of those uses will result in nicer plants. However, composting can be time consuming and hard work. I place a reasonable value on my time, so spending hours and hours turning compost piles doesn’t qualify as a worthwhile exercise, at least in my book. Nonetheless, I do compost, but I do so on my terms. ... More »
After a community workday on Saturday, the Community Garden at Villa Park Community Center is one step closer to its expected completion in February. The rooftop community garden will feature 30 raised beds for individual families as well as a ground-floor community garden serving 100 zero to five year-olds and their families attending Head Start classes. The garden will be the fourth of eight com... More »
The Pasadena Police Department’s Community Police Academy (CPA) is set to begin its next class on Thursday, Oct. 12, offering community and civic leaders a unique opportunity to gain insights into police operations with a focus on community policing, problem-solving, and partnerships. An advisory about the opening of the class said the training offers an invaluable experience, building bridges of... More »
California Community Colleges Chancellor Jack Scott autographs a program for a PCC faculty member as other well wishers await their turn after Scott delivered his “State of the Community Colleges†address on March 22, 2012 in Sexson Auditorium. [Photo: James Macpherson] California Community Colleges Chancellor Jack Scott delivered a “State of the Community Colleges†report and conducted a ... More »
At the end of June, via Zoom, Pasadena’s Transportation Advisory Commission or “TAC” held its first meeting in five months due to the Covid-19 pandemic that has affected so many lives in our community. In addition to being TAC’s first virtually held meeting, it was also my last as a member, having served as the District 7 representative since 2013. While proud of my time on TAC, the past several m... More »
