I would like to thank Ms. Linda Simmons for her Opinion, “In support of David Llanes,” dated December 1, 2021. Her piece was a breath of fresh air to the community police officers of our City. I would also like to thank all of the residents, business owners an... More »
In mathematics, the Delta symbol is used to describe a change of amount or quantity. In 2021, it has taken on a whole other meaning. Delta changed the course of the pandemic, by introducing a more contagious strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-1... More »
Barring an emergency, last night was the last scheduled City Council meeting of the year. It seemed like most of the calls were about church property and housing. The mayor and the City Manager have already said the issue is due to come up soon, so not sure wh... More »
Today’s meeting is the last City Council meeting of the year, but that doesn’t mean the City Council or its subcommittees are avoiding deep waters this week. For my money, two of the three biggest items are coming out of the City Council. The third one comes o... More »
Monday’s meeting went relatively smooth. I did expect more pushback on the SB9 emergency ordinance. It would not have made a difference, the City Council was going to do the right thing and pass it. That much was obvious. Senate Bill 9 allows homeowners to spl... More »
Pasadena is truly a city that has a character all its own; a place to be proud of and to love. But I can’t ignore what has been happening in our streets and neighborhoods. I can’t help but wonder what things would be like if Neighborhood Connections was stil... More »
Help shape Pasadena! Please share your opinions with the City for two hugely important meetings this week that will have permanent impacts on our city. On Monday, December 6 at 4:30 PM, the City Council will consider an interim urgency ordinance pertaining to... More »
A new era begins under the dome at City Hall as Cynthia Kurtz attends her first meeting as Interim City Manager. The big item at Monday’s meeting should be the SB 9 ordinance and this one is running headlong into a collision between locals who want to preserve... More »
There’s an old adage, be careful what you wish for because you just may get it. City Manager Steve Mermell leaves City Hall today. We know all the particulars, a handful of people, yes, just a handful, have been trying to run Steve out of town for some time. N... More »
Dear Pasadena Now Editor, On November 1, 2021, the Pasadena City Council unanimously approved a Flavored Tobacco Sales ban in Pasadena. A coalition of volunteers, pediatricians, and representatives from Day One, The American Heart Association and The American ... More »
First, I would like to thank David Llanes for his article of November 28, regarding the shooting of Anthony McClain in which he shares his “view from a different lens.” One of the most salient issues he raises, from my perspective, is that the officer who kill... More »
Page 2 of the City’s draft 2021-2029 Housing Element includes the following: “ALL Pasadena residents have an equal right to live in decent, safe, and affordable housing in a suitable living environment for the long-term well-being and stability of themselves, ... More »
