Not Just a Pretty Picture Good morning: More has changed than the format. Thank you for more and better reporting and columns. I appreciate the Caltech interviews, Kathryn Ross, Eddie Rivera, Andre Coleman, et al. Congratulations. John Got something to say, em... More »
In these past weeks we have shared stories of Pasadena’s nonprofit organizations and the extraordinary work they are doing to care for our community during the COVID-19 crisis. Now we face a different crisis; one that is heartbreakingly familiar. We have watch... More »
Do you remember the scene in Get Out where Allison Williams’ character Rose is talking on the phone, completely blank-faced and calm, making her voice sound more and more distressed and hysterical? She’s doing it to throw someone off, to make them think they’r... More »
The Board of Trustees of the Pasadena USD voted unanimously on June 26, 2014 to appoint Dr. Brian McDonald as the district’s interim superintendent. He had served as the chief academic officer for PUSD for the previous three years. The board then removed the ... More »
For three months people sat at home watching you as you broadcast the news from home offices with whole libraries behind you. You shared videos from perfectly set-dressed and aesthetically pleasing area of your house, jogged down beautiful tree-lined streets ... More »
It’s time for the nation to deal with the real pandemic that had has plagued America forever — police brutality against Black men. We’ve all seen the tragic video of George Floyd as he lost his life at the hands of police. The video has once again left many Wh... More »
For the last, few days I have tried, as best I can, to reconcile the all too familiar mixture of sadness and outrage that I’m feeling at the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. This is not a rant against police as I have friends and family who are officers ... More »
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 »
