Part three: U.S. Marine Corps By Alex Cordero Our Military Appreciation Month series continues to feature local residents who have served or are serving our country. A common theme among our local heroes appears to be a natural impetus and desire to continue to serve in any way possible. The stories we feature are meant…
Part two: U.S. Air Force By Alex Cordero Military appreciation month continues and we resume bringing you the stories behind brave soldiers from the community willing to share their experiences. During this series I’m beginning to learn that, even after dealing with traumatic experiences, the bravest thing a veteran soldier can do is share his…
Part one: U.S. Army By Alex Cordero This month, in honor of Military Appreciation Month, we will be featuring members of the Pasadena community who have served our country. Sometimes we may not like what we read when we learn about certain stories from the people willing to share their experiences, but when we…
By Alex Cordero Third grade students from Chandler Elementary raised money to donate bicycles for children in Tanzania and Kenya through their annual bike rodeo at the Rose Bowl. The entire third grade class set out to ride their bicycles in honor of the students in Tanzania and Kenya. Faculty members, parents, Christian Daly, field…
By Alex Cordero The Pasadena Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is raising awareness and issuing an environmental call to action for local residents to join their organization and support the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. With Earth Day coming up on April 22, and climate change being the biggest threat our planet faces…
By Alex Cordero The children of Five Acres had their moment of stardom during the Third Annual 5JammaSlamma event at the Lodge Room in Highland Park. The event was hosted by creator/producer of 5JammaSlamma and actor Matt Lillard, who presents a year-round poetry workshop for foster children at Five Acres’ Altadena campus. The presentation was…
By Alex Cordero Local organizations in Pasadena provide support, education and resources to individuals on the autism spectrum beyond the month of April, National Autism Awareness month. These groups are the forerunners in advocating for anyone on the autism spectrum in our communities and they have been doing it for years. They welcome anyone who…
By Alex Cordero Major Williams wants to be the next Mayor of Pasadena in 2020 and is turning the uncertainties some local residents may have about him into opportunities to gain their vote. He understands why his community may be more curious about him than other candidates and is open to addressing anything the community…