As one of the two mayoral candidates who participated in the 42nd Pasadena Black History Parade and Festival, I want to highlight that it was one of the best and most successful events ever held in Pasadena, particularly in commemorating Jackie Robinson’s numb... More »
Pasadena Now asked the mayoral candidates to answer a series of questions regarding their vision for the City. Coincidentally without provocation, we received op/eds from the mayoral candidates. We present them now to the residents of Pasadena. As I stand be... More »
Dear Editor and Publisher of Pasadena Now, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Esprit Loren Jones, a Pasadena resident for over 40 years and the current Chair of Pasadena’s Community Police Oversight Commission. Today, I write to express my deep co... More »
Saturday thousands of people gathered for the annual Black History Parade and hundreds stuck around for the Black History Festival. It was a beautiful day. Until it wasn’t. At some point after the parade and festival concluded multiple fights broke out in two... More »
It is time for the City of Pasadena to finally take a meaningful stand in support of criminal justice reform and put an end to the racially discriminatory practice of using minor vehicle equipment violations as a justification to detain and interrogate motoris... More »
It’s back to school next week at Pasadena City College, but the college administration is running amok with the taxpayer’s PCC Bond Measure that we voted in a year and a half ago. I am alarmed by the apparent mismanagement of the PCC Bond Measure, ignoring the... More »
This is the piece I planned to run this past Monday, but I wanted to smooth it out and get my thoughts together. So here’s the skinny. In my column a couple of weeks ago, I gave another publication respect for its take on political forums. Let me clear that u... More »
Term limits are one of several items up for Charter reform. It makes for an interesting conversation. Here are the arguments, term limits eliminate corruption and allow for fresh blood. On the other side, the argument is you lose experience and proven leadersh... More »
Pasadena is an amazing city that residents, tourists, and visitors alike cherish. We’re known for our roses, but even more for our innovations that have positively driven change and impacted the world at large. One aspect that the city is recognized for is our... More »
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Very interesting reading your latest Gumbo and I wholeheartedly agree with you that everyone should “Knock it off”. To start with, I think this was a more appropriate response to the events taking place by talking about it in the Gumbo. I will tell you, when t... More »
Last Friday a mailer went out calling out Rick Cole over a past dust-up with the Tournament of Roses. Almost immediately the mailer set off local residents across the City. The Mayor, Councilmembers, residents and the candidates all had something to say about ... More »
