By Terry Miller With increased tension among neighbors, police and Black Lives Matter supporters, a makeshift memorial for Anthony McClain was removed Tuesday by Pasadena Public Works. McClain was shot and killed by Pasadena police on Aug. 15 after a routine traffic stop. The controversial move is on the heels of increased activity in the…
By Terry Miller Two separate attorneys are battling for justice in the death of Anthony McClain two months ago. Attorneys Caree Harper and Michael Carrillo filed independent cases in U.S. District Court earlier this month. McClain was a passenger in a car that was pulled over by officers in the vicinity of Raymond Avenue and Grandview Street…
By Terry Miller So many businesses have been affected by COVID-19, and the Tournament of Roses is no exception. After cancelling the 2021 New Year’s Day parade, the top brass at the group issued the following statement Monday: “The Rose Queen® and Royal Court are iconic traditions, steeped in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses’ history. After thoughtful…
By Terry Miller The legendary rock band Van Halen — composed of brothers Eddie and Alex Van Halen, vocalist David Lee Roth and bassist Michael Anthony — was formed in 1974 in Pasadena on Las Lunas Street. On Tuesday, Eddie Van Halen died in Santa Monica after a decade of battling throat cancer. Initially rehearsing…
Following an invitation to participate, Pasadena Mayor Candidates Terry Tornek and Victor Gordo will participate in a virtual one hour debate on Tuesday, September 29th from 5-6pm. The debate is hosted by a coalition of Pasadena women’s organizations led by the National Women’s Political Caucus, Greater Pasadena Area in partnership with 50/50 Leadership, Alpha Kappa…
City Reacts to Complaint filed By Terry Miller On Wednesday, Sept. 2 the Law Offices of James “Jaime” Segall-Gutierrez announced they a complaint filed against the city of Pasadena on behalf of a family that allege they were pepper sprayed in a melee in a local park after police officers killed Anthony McClain on August…
By Terry Miller While the city reels from the aftermath of the fatal shooting of Anthony McClain on Aug. 15, more questions than answers remain. Two separate attorneys have filed civil rights claims against the city and police officers involved. Caree Harper, Esq. has filed a claim on behalf of the grandmother of Mr. McClain….
During Monday’s council meeting, Vice Mayor Tyron Hampton called for the immediate firing of the Pasadena police officer involved in Anthony McClain’s shooting death. A deeply passionate Hampton pleaded with his colleagues to be transparent and accountable in this investigation. “As it relates to video, I didn’t see the footage before it was released ……
