The recent municipal election created angst among various constituent groups in Pasadena. There were those fretting the City Council would tilt even more progressive than it is now. Others worried Pasadena wasn’t attentive enough to the needs of residents, esp... More »
[UPDATED] More than 100 workers at the Pasadena Hilton have been on strike since July in their battle for a contract that includes livable wages, adequate health care benefits, fair workloads, and polices to protect workers from on-the-job sexual harassment. ... More »
When I was a little girl in the early 1950’s, Bob Baker’s Marionettes would come to your home to entertain children at a birthday party. For a few years, my mother hired them for a modest fee—a steal, really–and sent out invitations to all the little girls we... More »
Why does it seem everything I spend money on is more expensive than it was last year, last month or yesterday? Partly, that’s just the way things are. But maybe the real questions is this: What contributes to the rising costs I am experiencing in every aspect ... More »
When I read that the bronze light poles had been brazenly stolen on Orange Grove Boulevard, I remembered the historic and charming streetlights that lit the streets I traveled while growing up in Pasadena. I was appalled that someone would selfishly kidnap so... More »
The public hearing at Monday’s City Council meeting on the sewer rate increase included a lot of twists and turns. Here’s the skinny, the department needs more money to cover basic operations. There hasn’t been an increase since 2007 and the infrastructure in... More »
Do you think councilmembers should be allowed to serve forever? Do you think our campaign contribution limit should be lower than $5,500? Our city is undergoing a charter reform process and this is your chance to have a say in what will be on the November 2024... More »
Next Monday, the City Council will hold a legally required public hearing on proposed sewer and refuse rate increases. Major increases are recommended for all classes of ratepayers. For example, over the next five years, single-family homeowners would see thei... More »
To our community, There are currently 430 active bills in 41 states in this country that seek to block transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive (TGX) people from receiving basic healthcare, education, legal recognition, and the right to exist publicly. Thi... More »
It’s March Madness season — that crazy time in the early spring when men’s and women’s college basketball teams have us all on edge with late game upsets, come-from-behind 3-point finishes, and the possibility that even the smallest colleges and most unknown p... More »
The disconnect between Pasadena residents and City Hall reared its ugly head during the recent elections. Speaking from firsthand experience, I could not agree more. In a previous election, I recall Victor Gordo running on a campaign to bring City Hall to the... More »
As we reflect on the significance of the César Chávez Resolution 2750 and the ongoing work needed to improve educational outcomes for Latinos in our community, it’s essential to recognize the transformative power of education. César Chávez understood this powe... More »
