The Works Projects Administration, established in 1935 at the height of the Great Depression, employed more than 8.5 million American workers constructing public buildings, bridges and highways – including the Pasadena Freeway. In addition to building nearly ... More »
“If you can read this,” said the bumper sticker, “thank a teacher!” There could not be a better moment for us to commemorate Teacher Appreciation Week, because the faculty of PUSD schools are stepping up to unprecedented challenges in these times. As a 10-year... More »
The city finally got around to opening more of the local government last week when the Planning Commission met for the first time since January. Of course weed was the issue that came up, as Pasadena Now first reported. The cannabis-related discussions never h... More »
To start I would like to thank all our Pasadena Unified staff for their hard work and dedication during these unprecedented times. Thanks to our teachers for adapting to a whole new way of instructing kids almost overnight while also dealing with changes in yo... More »
Scott Harden to Run for School Board Scott Harden announced today he will be running for PUSD Board of Education in District 4 in the upcoming November elections. “I decided to jump into this race, certainly not because the road ahead is easy. We are about to ... More »
The city of Pasadena has faced many difficult and challenging times–the AIDS epidemic, earthquakes, the Halloween murders, September 11, the 2008 housing and financial crisis, and the embezzlement of city funds—just to name a few. Each time, we have rolled up ... More »
Good order This weekend the beaches got crowded, because it was hot. Stay alert people the nice weather will not save us from this disease. Stay home and we will get through this. Adam I like the new site! JC Got something to say? Email Managing Editor André C... More »
Myths, assumptions and stereotypes about older adults abound, even two decades into the 21stcentury: Most are disconnected from the mainstream, stuck in the past, a crotchety and feeble bunch, no longer bring value to the workplace…and the list goes on. The fa... More »
Good Food I went last night to pick up a dinner. I am getting sick of my cooking so time to get real FOOD! I selected Bacchus Kitchen up on Washington because I think the chef is the best in the area (he trained under Thomas Keller) and it has contact-less pic... More »
It’s good to hear the Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday. Not really sure why the meeting is audio only. After all, the camera button is right next to the audio button on the menu. Mentioning which, these meetings should have been broadcast all along. ... More »
During the holiday of Passover, which recently ended, there is a line in the story about letting “all who are hungry come and eat…” This line has always been an important one for me, even before I started my work at Friends In Deed. And obviously, now it has b... More »
Life in Pasadena has been turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. I must express my heartfelt sympathy to those who have lost loved ones & my profound gratitude to those who have worked so hard to keep us all going. Like the rest of the State, Pasadena ha... More »
