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Phil Hopkins

Phil is the Associate Publisher of Local News Pasadena. He is a 35-year resident of the city. Phil has won several national awards for magazine photography and received multiple Southern California Journalism Awards for news reporting and commentary. His favorite local delicacy is the Combo Grinder at Connal's.
Email: [email protected]

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Neighborhood 411

Evacuation Warnings and Orders in Sierra Madre

Flooding, mud and debris flows likely says Sheriff's Department.

March 12, 2025
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Politics

Your Options When ICE is at the Door

Do you have to invite ICE into your home? It depends.

February 5, 2025
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Cohesion & Community

Community Organizations and Edgar McGregor Hailed by Board of Supervisors as Eaton Fire Heroes

Many offered critical services during the fire. One guy offered his reputation.

January 28, 2025
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Limelight

Macbeth Tix for First Responders and Community Members Directly Impacted by Local Wildfires

'Come what may, time and the hour runs through the roughest day.'

January 28, 2025
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Poetically Speaking

Spreading Basin

Let it soak in.

January 27, 2025
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Neighborhood 411

New Altadena and Pasadena Disaster Recovery Center Opens Monday

Recovery service center for fire victims moving to Altadena.

January 24, 2025
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Cohesion & Community

YMCA and SoCalGas Provide Recovery Resources

Donation supports free community access for all YMCA amenities.

January 23, 2025
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Talking Points

Pasadena Media Foundation Receives Natural Disaster Response Grant for News Reporting

'In crisis, accurate reporting and information saves lives.'

January 23, 2025
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Talking Points

What We Cover is Who We Are

How should journalists adapt to evolving circumstances? Perhaps like this.

January 16, 2025
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Neighborhood 411

Honey, There’s a Russian Propagandist from Las Vegas at the Door

Eaton Fire: Don't nobody bring me no good news.

January 14, 2025
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Obits

Tribal Elder Genevieve Swindall Dead at 80

Blind for decades, she loved talking about local indigenous history.

January 13, 2025
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Cohesion & Community

How Two Words from a 24-Year-Old Pasadena Climate Specialist Saved Hundreds of Lives

Edgar McGregor’s timely Eaton Fire alert: ‘Get out!’

January 11, 2025
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Cohesion & Community

Eaton Fire Results in Massive Evacuation, Numerous Structures Aflame

Widespread evacuations, structure fires across Altadena, Pasadena, Sierra Madre and La Canada.

January 8, 2025
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Academe

Pasadena Unified’s Annual Open Enrollment Process Begins

Requesting specialized programs and school preferences begins Wednesday.

January 7, 2025
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Talking Points

Provocative Pasadena-Area Stories of 2024

Our correspondents momentarily pause to recap the year.

December 31, 2024
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Politics

NAACP Confirms Investigation, Lamar Installation on Hold Pending Outcome

Inquiry expected to take one month. Dismissal or hearing to follow.

December 11, 2024
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Politics

Pasadena Resident Cynthia Valenzuela Dixon Appointed Federal Judge for Central District of California

Senate compromise moves along some Biden nominations, holds back others.

December 11, 2024
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Politics/Cohesion & Community

Native Sons of the Golden West and Multiple San Gabriel Valley Cities Honor Late Tribal Leader

Plaque recognizes direct descendant of the San Gabriel Mission builders.

November 18, 2024
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Talking Points

We Funded the Central Library Rebuild, but What About THOSE Books?

Project 2025 has a lot to say about criminalizing librarians.

November 6, 2024
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Neighborhood 411

Wednesday and Thursday are Red Flag Kinda Days

Fire weather.

November 5, 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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Neighborhood 411

Poly…Gone

Sports complex proposed along Chaney Trail withdrawn by Polytechnic School.

October 8, 2024
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Capitalism

Did You Buy Gas?

Was it in SoCal during 2015? If so, read this.

October 6, 2024
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Politics

For the Convenience of Pasadena City Council Members…

...we'll just leave this right here.

October 1, 2024
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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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    Steeped in Culture: Taiwan’s Boba Tea Legacy Bubbles Over in El Monte
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    Scenic Route Ahead: Where Paintbrushes Met the Pacific
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    7 Wildfire-Resistant Materials That Could Save Your Home
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    ‘Voodoo Economics’ All Over Again?
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    Where Trees Fall and Tables Rise
  • Jon Hainer

    Webster’s Delivers Again as Pharmacy Reopens with Post Office

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