George Gascon, the former Los Angeles police officer who is now running for Los Angeles County District Attorney emerged from the humblest of beginnings to become a real American success story. I find his story deeply appealing. As a former public office hold... More »
I owned and operated my business, Robin’s Wood Fire BBQ, for 38 years before retiring in August of 2020. I have been a resident of Pasadena for most of that time. In 1982 I considered East Pasadena to be the Siberia of Pasadena but an optimistic choice to make... More »
NO on Pasadena, Measure P “There was a time in Pasadena when utility bills were reasonable but that is no longer the case. Most of us dread the Municipal bill because it seems like no matter how hard one tries it is just not possible to lower them to an afford... More »
Without objection the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to strongly oppose Pasadena Unified School District’s facilities bond Measure O on the November 3, 2020, ballot. The unanimous vote of the Chamber Board members reflected the strong se... More »
Vroman’s is the canary in the coal mine for Pasadena. This week, the venerable bookstore emailed a plea for customers to return to shopping instore and online. Unless Pasadenans rally, the 126-year-old business may close its doors. Miners used canaries to ale... More »
The election really is right around the corner and ballots are already being mailed out. In my house we’ve been deeply interested in the presidential and congressional elections, and anxiously await Nov. 3rd and the results that will bring to our country. Bu... More »
As someone who has been active in the community for 20 years and currently serves as the District 7 City Councilmember, I am often asked to weigh in on the current Mayoral race between Mayor Tornek and Councilmember Gordo. While my official position remains no... More »
A political mailer that hit mailboxes this week incorrectly listed Pasadena Now as endorsing a candidate in the mayoral race. Pasadena Now has never endorsed a candidate in a local race, and, to date, we have not endorsed any state propositions or local measur... More »
The pandemic has taken a huge toll on our collective mental health. Feelings of anxiety and grief are compounded when we process them in isolation. For many of us at Pasadena Humane, the company of animals has been instrumental in our ability to cope. We are n... More »
Dear Editor, The foundation of a democracy is the public schools. As many people know, the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) has many families who choose not to send their children to the public schools. As a PUSD alum, the parent of a PUSD graduate an... More »
Help Save a Pasadena Treasure As many book lovers know, Vroman’s, an irreplaceable Pasadena Treasure, is in danger of going out of business. Throughout their 126-year history, Vroman’s has been there for us with their patronage of various local charities, as w... More »
Mayoral candidate and Councilman Victor Gordo joined several elected Southland officials in support of AB 3216, a bill supporters say protects workers. The state of California is poised to protect some of our society’s hardest working and lowest paid employees... More »
