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Calvin Madsen

Calvin is a Pasadena creative writer and journalist. A graduate of UC Santa Barbara, he is the author of a book of short stories and founded a literary arts magazine. Calvin's favorite pastime is a long walk through Victory Park with a sandwich from Roma Market.
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Politics

Pasadena Protesters Join ‘Not My President’s Day’ Demonstrations

Monday's protest at City Hall by 20 local residents was energetic.

February 19, 2025
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Politics

Hundreds of Local Students Picket City Hall

Immigration law demonstrations continue across the nation.

February 9, 2025
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Cohesion & Community

Three Days, Five Go Bags

Luke Madsen's week-long quest for wildfire safety.

January 22, 2025
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PCC Trustee Ryan Liu Joins Forbes 30 Under 30

Liu stays grounded amid the excitement of the honor.

December 17, 2024
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Neighborhood 411

Residents Forced to Flee the Franklin Fire in Darkness

Our correspondent's mother was one of thousands evacuated.

December 11, 2024
Arts & Lit

Lian Dolan Inducted into Vroman’s Walk of Fame

The author was honored during the bookstore's 130th Anniversary Celebration.

November 25, 2024
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Neighborhood 411

Tokyo Chick: When Asian Fusion and Politics Collide

Did Tokyo Chick accidentally invite political drama with Trump flag?

November 22, 2024
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Cohesion & Community

Did You Know There’s a U.S. Navy Submarine Named After Pasadena?

USS Pasadena (SSN 752) is the city's nuclear namesake.

November 11, 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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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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Taking ‘Treat’ to the Next Level

Gourmet natural snacks for dogs? Why not.

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Remembering Ann Erdman

Did she have a good time? You betcha.

Poetically Speaking

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Fire Chasers

A poet envisions recovery.

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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