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September 2024

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Neighborhood 411

So Much Autumn Fun at the Los Angeles County Arboretum

Cemeterrarium workshop? Autumn potions walk? Skeletal remains? It's a date!

September 28, 2024
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Animal House

Medicinal Doggery

The healing power of doggie-kisses, and Halloween hi-jinks.

September 28, 2024
Blind senior man with guide dog walking outdoors
Cohesion & Community

Guide Dogs Among Us

It's not for every pup. Half the trainees wash out.

September 28, 2024
An urban sidewalk and a large tree.
Arts & Lit

Welcome to the Neighborhood

Being a neighbor has challenges and many satisfactions. No kidding.

September 28, 2024
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Politics

Amid Threats, Kizh Conservancy Selected to Protect Ancient Jurupa Oak

EXCLUSIVE: The "Tongva" tried misrepresentation, and a ransom note arrived.

September 24, 2024
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Politics

Spending a Hot Day with Alex Balekian on a Quest for Adam Schiff’s Seat

We walk with the underdog GOP candidate in CA-30.

September 24, 2024
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Cohesion & Community

Narrative of Resistance

Poet-activist Samson Khachatryan advocates for Armenia.

September 24, 2024
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Limelight

The Dead Shall Rise…on Their Toes

Romeo and Juliet's love persists, even from beyond the grave.

September 24, 2024
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Animal House

Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf?

The endangered gray wolf makes a comeback in California.

September 24, 2024
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Limelight

Camerata Pacifica Opens 2024-25 Season at The Huntington

Soloists deliver trains, planes, rockets and even a lazy river cruise.

September 22, 2024
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Academe

Black Minds Matter

PUSD introduces a program to transform the Black educational experience.

September 22, 2024
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Cohesion & Community

Drayke’s Tale

Rocker father and his autistic son bond over model trains.

September 22, 2024
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Arts & Lit

Bowling Alley Architecture Author Splits to Vroman’s

"Bowlarama" celebrates the golden age of opulent ten-pin palaces.

September 18, 2024
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Talking Points

Why did Pasadena Mayor Kill Ethics Ordinance?

Gordo, Hampton, Jones and Masuda voted against limiting campaign contributions.

September 18, 2024
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Politics

PUSD Candidates Weigh-In on Key Issues

Lots of diverse solutions from these school board hopefuls.

September 17, 2024
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Animal House

Autumn and the Swan Whisperer

Migratory bird sightings signal Fall's arrival.

September 16, 2024
Dramatic artwork for play reads ¡PASAJE!
Limelight

Passage to Identity

Asdru Sierra brings South El Monte soul to Sierra Madre.

September 13, 2024
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Poetically Speaking

A Spin on ArroyoFest

Ron Koertge goes for a ride on the Pasadena Freeway.

September 13, 2024
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Cohesion & Community

The Taste of Freedom

Ingredients indigenous to las Americas give Mexican cookery its soul.

September 12, 2024
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Forks in the Road

History and Culture on the Plate

Three San Gabriel Valley taste-makers

September 12, 2024
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Obits

Dora Marie Menchaca

In memory of a victim of the 9/11/2001 terror attack.

September 11, 2024
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Animal House

Of Mice and Mink

It's the winter fashion edition of Animal House. Plus rescues.

September 11, 2024
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Poetically Speaking

Heat Dome

Today's high temperature inspires some verse about changing daily routines.

September 5, 2024
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Talking Points

You Call That Customer Service?

Tired of paying Spectrum to downgrade community channels? Say so.

September 4, 2024
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Obits

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Nate Holden: 1929-2025

At age 95, Holden continued to serve the community.

Poetically Speaking

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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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