By Alex Cordero Marvin Hatchett has been an employee for the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) at Wilson Middle School for over 30 years. In addition to his formal role as a security guard, Hatchett has been volunteering to teach music and other arts to students at Wilson Middle School. As PUSD consolidates schools, the…
This Chinese New Year, Pasadena will celebrate the “Year of the Rat” with a handful of festive events honoring the holiday, starting Jan. 25. For more information about what to do, see and eat in Pasadena on this special day, see below. The Langham Huntington, Pasadena To celebrate the Chinese New Year, the historic 4-star…
The public is invited to attend a nonpartisan candidates’ forum on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, at the Maranatha High School Student Center, hosted by the West Pasadena Residents’ Association, in cooperation with the Linda Vista-Annandale Association and the Madison Heights Neighborhood Association. All candidates for mayor and District 6 City Council have confirmed they will…
Pasadena Comic Convention and Toy Show at Pasadena Convention Center, Jan. 19 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (300 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101). Buy, sell,...
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Designer Courtney Thomas lives and works in La Cañada Flintridge, but the inspiration for her entry in Pasadena’s November charity tablescape competition appeared over three thousand miles away, in North Carolina. Since this was Thomas’s first appearance in the event — a joint benefit for the Junior League of Pasadena and Leadership Pasadena — she…
Simply Divine Hair Salon is a Cut Above
January 9, 2020
Modern Skills to Learn in 2020
January 2, 2020
Centre Stage Spotlights Next-Gen Performers
December 19, 2019
By Angela Copeland Today, there are many ways to communicate. There’s old fashioned in person talking. There’s talking on a landline at home or work, and talking on a cell phone. Then, there’s email and cell phone texting. If you keep going, you’ll find things like messaging on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and so many more….
Career Corner: Headhunters Explained
January 17, 2020
Mental Health Advice With Stan: Managing Your Mental Health and Your Pets
January 15, 2020
Mental Health Advice With Stan: Ignoring Your Mental Health Issues Can Be A Mistake
January 9, 2020
This Chinese New Year, Pasadena will celebrate the “Year of the Rat” with a handful of festive events honoring the holiday, starting Jan. 25. For more...
Explore the development of motion pictures Developing technologies transformed the world in the early 20th century. There were new ways to travel, to ...
Music Director Bethany Pflueger will lead the Pasadena Community Orchestra (PCO) in their first concert of 2020 with pieces by Beethoven, Griffes, Kal...
By Terry Miller “I’ve suffered for my music, now it’s your turn”– Neil Innes Thanks to internet connections, there is always a Rutles’ song lurking on...
The Road to College By May S. Ruiz Happy New Decade! 2019 was quite eventful for college admissions, with the bribing scandal dominating the news for months. This brought into light the inequity in the process – not only are students from wealthy backgrounds able to take SAT prep courses, they can also hire counselors…
Upper District Awards Water Education Grants to Local Schools
December 19, 2019
Pasadena Maranatha High School Adopts Portion of Caltrans Highway
December 13, 2019
December College Search Guide
December 3, 2019
By Greg Aragon California is replete with natural wonders and Mono Lake holds its own against them all. As one of the oldest lakes in the western hemi...
By Greg Aragon Winter is here and I thought it would be a great time to look back on my last visit to the beautiful tropical island paradise of Kaui, ...
By Greg Aragon Bishop, Calif. may have a small town feel but because of its location in the Eastern Sierra region, the city is close to lots of big ti...
By Brianna Chu In the spirit of reminiscing as 2019, and the 2010 decade, comes to a close, I’m going to share with you some of my favourite restauran...
By Brianna Chu Tucked in amongst the shops and restaurants south of bustling Colorado Blvd. in Old Town Pasadena, Amara Chocolate and Coffee is a cozy...
By Greg Aragon The Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village is not only a luxurious resort; it is a world-renown sanctuary and wellness retreat. It is also...
