We’ve had the elections, a brouhaha at the Convention Center last week over an international crisis. But we’re not done yet. Up next, budget hearings. Yep in about a month and some change the hearings kick off. The defund the police crowd will show up. That ... More »
First the good news: previous generations provided us infrastructure worth more than a billion dollars – $1.365 billion according to Pasadena’s last audited financial report. That’s the total value of all the land the City owns and all its buildings (City Hall... More »
I believe one item in Pasadena Now’s reporting of the Council meeting is not quite accurate. I don’t believe any of those speaking last night opposed a cease-fire. However, many did oppose a demand for a unilateral cease-fire without the concomitant release of... More »
I read with disappointment the opinion piece by Todd Maddison on 3/18 about funding for PUSD. Maddison says sarcastically, “Obviously the paychecks of adults are more important than the education of kids.” Do you see the contradiction in that statement? The p... More »
Here’s a new one, instead of talking about Mannix or Jim Rockford, I’m tossing Nietzsche into the pot this week as we head into Monday’s special City Council meeting at the Convention Center. Dig this one. “Beware that, when fighting monsters, you yourself do ... More »
Our schools are facing a financial crisis. Pasadena Unified is projecting a deficit of $20 million. Like most districts they cite “expiration of one-time COVID-19 funding, declining district enrollment, and anticipated cuts in state funding” for their budget... More »
Since October 7, following Hamas’ unprovoked attack on Israel, where terrorists killed over 1200 innocent people and kidnapped 253 people, city councils all across the country have received requests to adopt resolutions calling for an immediate ceasefire betwe... More »
When the Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education voted on February 1 to temporarily relocate Longfellow Elementary School to the Jefferson campus for its 2025-26 school year modernization renovations, thereby necessitating PUSD break its lease of J... More »
As it considers supporting a ceasefire in Gaza, the Pasadena City Council would be well served to remember the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) and the core principles of International Humanitarian Law: distinction, military necessity, proportionality, and humanit... More »
Pasadena Now: I was fortunate to be named to the Pasadena Walks Advisory Committee that provided input into the Pedestrian Transportation Action Plan. Pasadena is a beautiful city, and it is important for us to provide opportunities to encourage walking and ma... More »
The people made their voices heard on Tuesday night. Mayor Victor Gordo, Tyron Hampton, Justin Jones, Gene Masuda and Steve Madison are going back to the dais. Rick Cole captured the District 2 seat and will join them. In the Mayor’s race, Gordo is performing... More »
One hundred years ago, residents of the Pasadena area established a college that would be open to everyone in the community. As Pasadena City College enters its centennial year, our community is making similar investments in PCC to plan for its future. In Nove... More »
