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May 2024

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Science & Nature

The Parrot Pandemonium

Pasadena's parrots are crucial to the survival of their species.

May 30, 2024
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Talking Points

Bored With Border Security?

We understand who, where and why. How is all politics.

May 30, 2024
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Talking Points

Anybody Else Want to Negotiate?

Non-violent tactics work. Now PPD wants a kill house.

May 29, 2024
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Limelight

A Performance Worthy of a Michelin Star

Yes, we'll have some more of that, please.

May 28, 2024
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Neighborhood 411

The Quintessential California Marmalade

The Huntington Library's home-grown marmalade has a cult following.

May 27, 2024
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Animal House

Ginger Fever

It's redheads in history and ginger pets galore to adopt.

May 27, 2024
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Arts & Lit/Cohesion & Community

Why Chalk is the Talk of the Town

Pasadena's Chalk Festival brings hundreds of artists to their knees.

May 26, 2024
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Talking Points

Welcome to Crown City Prison

Try not to shoot at the PPD officers surveilling you.

May 25, 2024
Arts & Lit

Kain Ka, Kain Tayo! In other words, ‘Let’s eat!’

Finding common ground in the Filipino kitchen.

May 20, 2024
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Animal House

Almost Time for Summer Lovin’

Just waitin' for the hot weather to roll in.

May 20, 2024
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Politics

Letting Go of the Political Reins

NWPC Members get Schooled by a Gen-Z Panel.

May 17, 2024
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Talking Points

Career Education Centers: Please Get Back On Board

College doesn't have to be the only option. Here's another approach.

May 16, 2024
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Talking Points

Are Bookstores Necessary?

Vroman's closed its Hastings Ranch location on Sunday.

May 16, 2024
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Arts & Lit

Madeleine Nakamura: A Sense for Storms and Puzzles

Conspiracy, comas, a totalitarian regime, magic, mean dogs, and more.

May 15, 2024
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Animal House

The Foster Roster and a Ewe on the Lam

Foster with a buddy. Divide the work, share the joy.

May 15, 2024
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Politics

Q&A: Laura Friedman. National Issues are Local Issues

Laura Friedman (D) is running in California’s 30th Congressional District.

May 15, 2024
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Talking Points

Reading Between the Battle Lines of Land Acknowledgements

'Moral exhibitionism,' cries for justice or declarations of patronage? Maybe prayers?

May 13, 2024
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Talking Points

Local News Pasadena is a Finalist for Five 2023 Southern California Journalism Awards

The plucky startup is a finalist in multiple categories, against some tough

May 9, 2024
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Cohesion & Community

On the Path to Well-Being for Asian American Christian Communities

Fuller Seminary presents an Asian American well-being collaboratory on May 16th.

May 8, 2024
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Animal House

National Pet Month

Here are the adoptable pets of the week.

May 8, 2024
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Talking Points

Antisemitism? You know it when you see it

Congress’ Antisemitism Awareness Act attempts to define discrimination against Jews.

May 7, 2024
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Arts & Lit

Brendan and the Brain

Brendan Constantine discusses the curious connection between aphasia and poetry.

May 7, 2024
Academe

Talented and Intelligent

PUSD students readying their careers.

May 6, 2024
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Cohesion & Community

AAPI Filipino Legacy: Tayo Legacy Foundation

New Tayo Legacy Foundation knows its community.

May 5, 2024
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Nate Holden: 1929-2025

At age 95, Holden continued to serve the community.

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Eaton Canyon Night (January 7th, 2025)

Tradition and the individual talent.

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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