By Alex Cordero Pasadena residents gathered at Jackie Robinson Park last week to listen to mayoral and City Council candidates up for election discuss climate policies in the city. Residents learned about many local organizations that focus on advocating for a greener community as part of the resource fair featured before the forum started. Organizations…
By Alex Cordero Looking for an opportunity to learn more about the early history in Pasadena? Perhaps the upcoming docent training Pasadena Heritage is offering to local residents may be the answer to get you started. On Jan. 25 at the Madison House, on 651 S. St John Ave., Pasadena Heritage will have a free…
By Alex Cordero Affordable housing continues to be a hot topic among Pasadena residents despite their incredible efforts to pass policies to increase inclusionary housing in new developments and decreasing the homeless count rate by 20% in 2019. Judging by the number of local residents filling up a couple of big rooms during the Greater…
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…
By Alex Cordero Several members from Pasadena’s Neighborhood Church have been serving warm meals through Union Station’s adopt-a-meal program since 1992. During their most recent meal time Union Station recognized the group and presented them with an appreciation award for their years of consistent commitment and participation in the adopt-a-meal program. The group has been…
By Alex Cordero It is the brink of a new year and Pasadena will already be making history in 2020 by having a forum on climate action conducted by people under the age of 35 on Feb. 4 at Robinson Recreation Center. Climate action appears to be a leading topic not only on a global…
By Alex Cordero Are you prepared for the hundreds of new laws that take effect on Jan. 1, 2020 in California? Governor Gavin Newsom signed hundreds of bills during his first year as governor of the Golden State, causing tidal waves of change in the hopes the rest of the country will follow suit in…
But will 2020 bring more solutions? By Alex Cordero Collaborative efforts from community leaders, local organizations and government officials to fight homelessness and create affordable housing in the Crown City have made an incredible difference for many people in need of housing during 2019. The Pasadena Homeless Count, conducted on a single night in January,…
