Leonid & Friends, a remarkable band from Russia that has attracted more than 48 million YouTube viewers and legions of fans worldwide with its unique ability to capture the jazz-rock virtuosity of supergroup Chicago is returning to the U.S. for a scorching summer tour. The band has become an internet sensation releasing more than…
By William R. Manis, President, and CEO, San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership Rising health care costs are a critical issue for all Californians. The cost of health care already consumes a significant portion of the state budget and is often a pricey budget item for cities, counties, school districts, and many other…
By Terry Miller During Monday’s Pasadena City Council meeting, council approved an increase in next year’s appropriations. The General Fund will be $274.4 million and the total appropriations rest at $872.5 million. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Adopted Budget totaled $816.7 million overall. This included an operating budget of $658.4 million, capital appropriations of $83.4…
By Terry Miller Just when is fire season in California? The experts will tell you that fire season’s now a year-round threat, at least in California. Firefighters put their lives on the line to save ours on a daily basis. When fires start, our first responder firefighters are always ready to fight Mother Nature’s wrath…
By Terry Miller I remember 30 years ago I was invited to a friend’s family reunion for Thanksgiving. Reluctantly, I agreed but forewarned the hosts I was a vegetarian. My friend’s mother produced a feast for the assembled carnivores of 10 or so and when dinner was served I was handed a plate of…
Contemporary Crafts Market This Weekend in Pasadena: June 7-9 Dates: June 7, 8 & 9, 2019 Hours: Friday & Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM Contemporary Crafts in the News. Click here to start the recent review of our November 2013 show in Pasadena. Not all of the artists shown…
Context of communications like emotions and nonverbal cues are often neglected By Terry Miller Thousands of years ago, human beings communicated exclusively through spoken languages. Communities were small and nomadic. Gradually, people developed writing skills, creating a more permanent form of communication. As a result, folklore and oral tradition transitioned into literature. The invention of…
CUP is next step in process By Terry Miller The long and winding road for marijuana permits is apparently no longer a pipe dream for six applicants vying for coveted city permits. The expensive and extensive process saw 128 applicants. Out of those 128 applications, Pasadena finally completed the review and scoring of those applications…