Comments from the readers Major’s Call I would like to first begin by saying thank you to every voter who boldly chose a fresh brand of leadership in Pasadena. Even though I didn’t achieve the outcome I would have liked there remains to be a silver lining. As ... More »
Comments from the readers COVID-19 Dear Pasadena Now Editor, Are you aware that PUSD Superintendent Brian McDonald and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Elizabeth J. Blanco, are forcing their employees to show up on Monday, even thought the students won’t be attendin... More »
As the COVID-19 situation continues to unfold, I would like to encourage everyone to please stay calm. Things are uncertain, and this situation is unprecedented, but please remember that we are all in this together. With school campuses closed, I am in communi... More »
One of the things that hurts the country the most during a crisis is denial and privilege — no not white privilege, but American privilege. Honestly I’m not sure if those are the same thing, but that’s a point for another pot of Gumbo. COVID-19 was always head... More »
According to Hilda Ramirez, PUSD spokesperson, the district will release “as much as possible while observing personnel confidentiality” regarding the test results of the staff members tested for the COVID-19 virus. Last night’s emergency resolution passed 5-0... More »
Comments from the readers To the Editor of Pasadena Now: Re: “The Lost Children of Los Angeles County: Foster Care Reform Moves Steadily Through Growing Pains” A vast overhaul to the structure of Los Angeles’ Department of Children and Family Services indeed s... More »
Comments from the readers Help with Preparedness on Coronavirus Greetings: Curious readers want to know: if “containment” of the disease is likely to fail, what resources, such as oxygen masks and ventilators, are available for we vulnerable old timers? Stay w... More »
The county clearly was not ready to run city elections. New laws forcing cities to hand over their elections to increase voter turnout led to nightmares on election night. Not sure who had the idea that after early voting, there should be fewer voting centers.... More »
Comments from the readers Charter School Chatter March 2, 2020 Via E-mail to Dr. Brian McDonald, Superintendent Members of the Board of Education Pasadena Unified School District 351 S. Hudson Ave. Pasadena, CA 91109 Re: Response to Concerns About Melkonian Hi... More »
Comments from the readers Straight talk on the Coronavirus Don’t be fooled by claims that this is “just the flu,” or “no worse than the flu” unless you are specifically referring to the 1918 Spanish Influenza outbreak, with its fatality rate of 2.5 percent. Th... More »
Some final thoughts heading into Election Day – It’s unlikely Jason Hardin or Major Williams will win the mayor’s race. Can they combine for enough votes to send the race into a runoff? I still don’t like the way we elect the mayor and I have to go with door k... More »
[smooth=id:1882;] My entire Military career (24 years) has taught me give a cadet purpose and direction, and they will follow you anywhere. This is what elevates programs as this to a level many can only wish they would have been part of. The program was estab... More »
