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February 2024

Talking Points

Water Wisdom Wanted

Elizabeth Wong Ahlers thinks there's a 'call to water' in her spiritual

February 29, 2024
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Talking Points

And the Loser is…the Environment

We’re not the first news media to comment about the flood of

February 28, 2024
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Animal House

Rescue, Foster, Adopt

Take the 'Leap' with a Family Pet this Year

February 28, 2024
Science & Nature

Taking a Walk on the Wild Side

For injured wild baby animals, who you gonna call?

February 28, 2024
LA County vote counting center at a former Fry's Electronics store.
Politics

Ballot Processing Video Live Streams

Watch ballot operations online, direct from a former Fry's Electronics store.

February 26, 2024
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Talking Points

Always Read the Fine Print During Campaign Season

It's all about literacy, in one form or another.

February 24, 2024
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Cohesion & Community

Ondi’s Biggest Fan

Let the Kvelling Begin.

February 22, 2024
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Cohesion & Community

Joined by Blood

Give Blood Now, Especially if You’re Black.

February 21, 2024
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Politics/Academe

Many Know More about Area 51 than they do about PCC Area 2 Candidates

One of these random lads is gonna get elected on March 5th.

February 16, 2024
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Animal House

Baby Season

Drive carefully and prepare to cuddle a family pet.

February 16, 2024
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Politics

Local Politicians Weigh-in on Affordable Housing and the Unhoused

There may be no easy answers, but there are answers.

February 15, 2024
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Limelight

Murder Most Tasty at A Noise Within

Sweeney Todd’s “Worst Pies in London” may be Pasadena’s Hottest Ticket

February 14, 2024
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Arts & Lit

The Big Reveal of The Art Studio’s First Gallery Show

It's time to show up, share and shine.

February 14, 2024
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Cohesion & Community

Andrew Young, Jr. in Pasadena: We Interrupt this Program

The former UN Ambassador recalled how a national audience watched Bloody Sunday.

February 13, 2024
Animal House

The Puppy Bowl’s Over, for Pet’s Sake

All these pets need rides to their forever homes.

February 12, 2024
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Politics

We Asked Candidates About Saving Local News

No surprise, everyone was for it. Solutions? A few. Nostalgia? Plenty.

February 12, 2024
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Politics

Liz Cheney’s Last Stand

Her mission: Prevent a second Trump administration to save American democracy.

February 6, 2024
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Forks in the Road

Love at First Bite

When the mission is macarons, you've gotta think pink.

February 6, 2024
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Forks in the Road

Kinrose Creamery Gets the Scoop on Valentine’s Day

You had me at “ghazal banat.”

February 5, 2024
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Animal House

Make Your Heart Happy – Adopt a Pet

It's stopped raining cats and dogs, so take one home!

February 5, 2024
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Talking Points

Williams and Holden Campaigns Go Postal on Opponents

Check your mail. Here's what mudslinging looks like.

February 3, 2024
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Neighborhood 411

Taking a Break From Talk Therapy

Art journaling for mental wellness in Monrovia

February 2, 2024
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Politics

Q&A: Anthony Portantino. Community Guy

Anthony Portantino is a candidate for Congress, House of Representatives, District 30.

February 2, 2024

 

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Obits

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My Father, Michael Madsen

Local News Pasadena correspondent Calvin Madsen remembers his famous father.

Poetically Speaking

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AFTERBURN

Victoria Thomas, from Pasadena to Crete and back again.

With This Ring

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Bard and Muse: A Love Story

Devastation has not destroyed the love of the Ash family.


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Correspondents

  • Sheryl Turner

    Jess Rivas Represents Women’s Issues at City Hall
  • Phil Hopkins

    PPD’s Surveillance Infrastructure Versus Human Intelligence Gathering
  • Victoria Thomas

    Popping the Clutch on Japanese American Car Culture
  • Robert Savino Oventile

    Two Friends Take on the American Dream
  • Cheri Cabot

    Steeped in Culture: Taiwan’s Boba Tea Legacy Bubbles Over in El Monte
  • Nathan Wang

    Scenic Route Ahead: Where Paintbrushes Met the Pacific
  • Olivia Serna

    7 Wildfire-Resistant Materials That Could Save Your Home
  • Casey Coss

    ‘Voodoo Economics’ All Over Again?
  • Barbara Bishop

    Where Trees Fall and Tables Rise
  • Jon Hainer

    Webster’s Delivers Again as Pharmacy Reopens with Post Office

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