Pasadena Fire Urban Rescue Responds to Traffic Collision with Severe Bodily Injuries on 210 in Pasadena Two vehicles collided with each other on a rain slicked freeway Thursday morning around 8am. The collision occurred on the westbound 210 freeway at the Lincoln off ramp this morning. Pasadena personnel including the Pasadena Urban Search…
Brazi Takes the Bite out of Making Delicious Cheese Bread Puffs By Terry Miller Last week, we at Beacon Media were treated to some samples of a new food product called Brazi Bites. They arrived, complete with dry ice to preserve the little buggers. But what are they, you say? Well, after we unpacked the…
Barry Gold at his home in Sierra Madre 2015. Photo by Terry Miller/ Beacon Media News By Terry Miller Former write-in candidate for Sierra Madre council election a few tears ago was fatally struck by a van, November 4. He was taken to USC Keck Medical Center, where he was later…
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…