We are all outraged by the torture and murder of George Floyd at the hands of four Minneapolis Police Officers. Mr. Floyd’s death inspires us to exercise our cherished American right and responsibility to stand up against injustice in peaceful protest. In a co... More »
I just wanted to let you know how much I love getting your Pasadena Now. My husband and I were born in Pasadena and we used to receive the Pasadena Star-News but we stopped delivery. Pasadena Now is such a better choice. Please keep us as permanent readers. I ... More »
Throughout the Crown City there are several war memorials. Here in Memorial Park there is a statue and plaque in memory of those who fought in the Civil War. At the intersection of Orange Grove and Colorado there is the Defenders Parkway Monument in honor of t... More »
May 24, 2020 Mayor Terry Tornek Vice Mayor Tyron Hampton Members of the Pasadena City Council Pasadena, CA (By email) Re: Report and Related Documents Addressing Pasadena’s COVID-19 Response in Its Long-term Care Facilities Dear Mayor Tornek, Vice Mayor Hampto... More »
There are lessons to be learned during the pandemic for all involved that could really impact us if we take the time to stop and think. We already knew the president would blow it in a crisis, so not much to say there. Hopefully, parents realize it is not alwa... More »
I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate you covering the issue of churches reopening. I just wish you would have brought in more “community-minded” churches who have never stopped working/serving in spite of not being able to gather. Some of us are not... More »
On Monday while most residents are still asleep, a few of us will be heading up Eaton Canyon before day break. We will reach the second switch back vista, there we will hold a Memorial Day service. We request members of the public not join us, to ensure the sa... More »
Hotel workers are among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Even before the current public health crisis erupted, hotel workers had a hard time making ends meet. But now – with most hotels virtually empty – many find themselves not only out of work but a... More »
Dear Mayor Tornek, Vice Mayor Hampton, and Members of the Pasadena City Council: I am a longtime resident of Northeast Pasadena. I was a critical care nurse in my early career life. Like Erika Foy, who has also submitted a letter to the City Council on this ... More »
Staying informed Thank you for your continued reporting of Pasadena’s response to the high number of COVID-19 cases and very high percentage of deaths from the virus in our long-term care facilities. I, along with other longtime residents of Pasadena, have be... More »
As the COVID-19 crisis affects our families, jobs and economy, so does it affect the future of public education in our community. Governor Newsom has made it clear that schools face unprecedented loss in revenue over the next few years. PUSD Superintendent Bri... More »
The Loop is open, and that’s a good thing. For those claiming it never should have been closed, it never would have been closed if people practiced social distancing instead of acting like they own the joint. Learn from that, and do the right thing and it stay... More »
