The author alone is responsible for opinions and information presented in this essay. Pasadena Now does not take editorial positions; rather, we serve the community by offering this forum for opinion and debate, open to all. We encourage your comments! The nation is suffering with a broken health care system. Saturday, June 27, 2009 is designed to emphasize throughout the 50 states and all Congres... More »
Friday the House passed legislation authored by Pasadena-area Congressman Adam Schiff which expands the ability of the Federal Government to purchase cheap renewable energy, as part of the American Clean Energy and Security Act. The bill passed by a vote of 219-212. “The Federal Government is one of the largest energy purchasers in the nation, but it has been hamstrung by restrictions that make ... More »
Today, lead House Impeachment Manager Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA), who represents the Pasadena area, commented on the resignation of Judge Samuel B. Kent, saying, “Judge Kent’s conduct undermined the institution of the Judiciary and the public’s confidence that the power of the bench would not be used arbitrarily or for malicious purpose. Regrettably, impeachment was necessary to secure his... More »
The number of residential burglaries reported in northwest Pasadena doubled between April in May, and as a result city police have been increasing their patrols in affected neighborhoods, authorities say. In April, 12 residential burglaries were reported in northwest Pasadena, and in May 24 such crimes were noted on police files, said Pasadena Police Department Lt. Chris Russ. The most concentrate... More »
The Tournament of Roses Foundation announced today it has elected Wellington Chen as its new President. Chen is Executive Vice President and Director of Corporate Banking for East West Bank; the second largest commercial bank based in California . He was appointed to the Tournament of Roses Foundation Board as Secretary in May 2004 and became Vice President in May 2006. Chen replaces former Founda... More »
A Pasadena Police Department officer was threatened and sustained abrasions while responding to a domestic dispute Wednesday, but was able to use non-lethal force to take the suspect into custody, police said. At about 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, a PPD officer went to a residence located in the 300 block of Wyoming Street, said PPD Lt. Chris Russ in a telephone interview. When he arrived there was an ong... More »
With Carina Weston, owner of Pro Fitness Network, by her side, San Marino resident Lourdes Tedmori hoisted an 8-lb. medicine ball above her head and stepped into a deep lunge early. One of Weston’s several clients participating in a semi-personal training fitness program, Lourdes said that the lunge routine – one of many she performs during her twice weekly, hour-long sessions – have helped her ... More »
C’mon, slow down! Take a breath….. hold it… now exhale…. just relax…. See? Don’t you feel calmer and more relaxed? We’ve all heard this set of instructions before (first time from Mom, when we were little) and dozens of times since, and probably even said it ourselves. But have you ever thought about the hidden truths behind this common advice? One sparkling truth is that how we breathe has a prof... More »
A La Salle High School student will be representing Pasadena overseas this summer as a young soccer player. Taylor Mediano, of Sierra Madre, will be playing with her club soccer team for the Adidas National Training Program in London, England from August 14-23. Mediano, who was invited to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at Monday night’s City Council meeting in recognition of her honor, began playin... More »
The Pasadena Unified School District announced that it was awarded a $1.175 million grant to implement a “comprehensive high school reform strategy” for students throughout PUSD. PUSD is one of six California school districts selected by ConnectEd: the California Center for College and Career, to receive the grants, funded by The James Irvine Foundation. The funds, which are part of the California... More »
