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October 2024

The White House
Talking Points

Is America’s Two-Party Political System in Decline?

We may be headed toward a complete political system overhaul.

October 30, 2024
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Limelight

‘HomeCare’ Fuses Choral Music with Climate Action

Alexander Lloyd Blake and Tonality at Caltech.

October 29, 2024
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Animal House

Fierce Company and Familiars

Wolf-hybrids, raptors and a witch-hunter.

October 28, 2024
A man and a woman holding a violin
Limelight

LACO’s Chameleon-Like Adaptability

Violin virtuoso Margaret Batjer reveals how a small-ish orchestra delivers big performances.

October 23, 2024
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Talking Points

Countering Misinformation about the LA County Rezoning Plan

Citizen viewpoints should at least be factual.

October 22, 2024
Young woman embraces a wolf-dog hybrid
Animal House

Wolf-Wisdom

Wolf-dogs as our teachers and healers.

October 22, 2024
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Cohesion & Community

Innocence Lost: Pasadena’s Black Girls and Adultification Bias

Studies find young white peers are not held to the same standards.

October 21, 2024
Talking Points

So. Pasadena: Voting to Give Up the Right to Vote on Building Heights

Measure SP may conflict with one of the city's core values.

October 21, 2024
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Cohesion & Community

Chick-Power on Tap

Swiffling at the Senior Center. Even Lil Nas X is a fan.

October 21, 2024
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Cohesion & Community

Breast Cancer Takes a Hike

Sophia Chang is out and about, looking cancer in the eye.

October 19, 2024
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Poetically Speaking

Mood Poem

Poets can get moody.

October 19, 2024
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Science & Nature

How to Keep Your Pumpkin From Rotting

Halloween tips to keep your pumpkins perky.

October 19, 2024
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Animal House

The Morrigan and the Monarchs

Black cats, hellish hounds and stand-up comedy.

October 16, 2024
Talking Points

Where’s the Transparency for Rezoning Unincorporated LA County Areas?

Residents launch petition to halt the Planning Commission rezoning efforts.

October 16, 2024
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Neighborhood 411

Gifting a la Grimoire

We survey skulls and full-moon merch for All Hallow's Eve.

October 15, 2024
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Limelight

‘Sailing’ With Yacht Rocker Christopher Cross  

Music award-winner raises funds for Pacific Jazz Orchestra.

October 14, 2024
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Limelight

Fans of Poirot, Clouseau, or Sherlock: Pick Your Poison

The Langham Pasadena Hotel presents "Murder Without a Clue."

October 13, 2024
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Talking Points

PUSD Maximizes Funding to Advance Student Achievement

By Superintendent Elizabeth Blanco, Ed.D. & Business Officer Saman Bravo-Karimi

October 11, 2024
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Animal House

Escorted into the Underworld by Xoloitzcuintli

In Aztec beliefs, dogs accompany humans to the other side.

October 9, 2024
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Neighborhood 411

Poly…Gone

Sports complex proposed along Chaney Trail withdrawn by Polytechnic School.

October 8, 2024
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Academe

Chandler Open House Gives Parents a Peek Inside

The private K-8 school accepts applications through December 13th.

October 8, 2024
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Limelight

Back To Wy

Wynonna's country western storyteller concert hits Disney Hall.

October 7, 2024
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Neighborhood 411

The First Cut Is the Deepest

Wood spirits mingle with hedgehog superheroes at Descanso Garden's CARVED.

October 7, 2024
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Limelight

‘The Piano Lesson’ Played in the Key of Life

Wilson's masterpiece challenges a family to reconcile with the past.

October 7, 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

The sun is breaking over a mountain ridge and trees and a road.

Eaton Canyon Night (January 7th, 2025)

Tradition and the individual talent.

With This Ring

Man and woman with WTC twin towers in background

Bard and Muse: A Love Story

Devastation has not destroyed the love of the Ash family.


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    Welcome to Wang Mansheng’s Imagination
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    Altadena’s Long History with the Tournament of Roses
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    ‘Voodoo Economics’ All Over Again?
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    Mandarin Language Center Opens in Temple City
  • Nathan Wang

    Youth Journalism, Resources and Equal Opportunity
  • Barbara Bishop

    Date Night? This Sushi Startup is on My Shortlist
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    Pasadena Protesters Join ‘Not My President’s Day’ Demonstrations
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    Using an ADU While You Rebuild

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