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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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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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Obits

Dora Marie Menchaca

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

September 11, 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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Talking Points

Goodbye Darkness, Goodbye Quiet

At Chaney Trail it's arrogance v. owls. We choose owls.

August 24, 2024
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Politics

Rick Cole: Cooling His Heels Without Breaking Stride

Elected in March, he takes office in December.

August 7, 2024
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Cohesion & Community

The Tower and the Community Police Oversight Commission

PPD's next presentation is to the City Council.

August 4, 2024
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Neighborhood 411

High Temperatures Expected

Stay cool and check your email.

August 2, 2024
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Cohesion & Community

A Local Police Force Prepares for War. The Question is: With Whom?

California law puts police military equipment use under a spotlight.

July 23, 2024
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Limelight

Pacific Opera Project Deftly Lands the Catch of the Season at Descanso Gardens

Water nymph soprano? Check. Huge set? Check. Defies expectations? Check.

July 10, 2024
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The Game

SoCal Little League Championships at Victory Park

Sure, it's the Little League championship series. It's also poetry.

July 3, 2024
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Politics

Three VPOTUS Candidates, One Home Town

"Oakland kids are always the best," claims Zendaya.

July 2, 2024
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Talking Points

Three 2023 Journalism Awards for Local News Pasadena

Not bad for our first seven months.

June 24, 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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Talking Points

Welcome to Crown City Prison

Try not to shoot at the PPD officers surveilling you.

May 25, 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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Talking Points

National Monument Expanded with Minimal Funding, Same Landlord

Not much to spend, and some goes to a questionable transit project.

May 2, 2024
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Talking Points/Academe

Presumed Innocent: One Old Photo, Two Cases

One's in Santa Ana, the other's in Indiana.

March 17, 2024
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Politics

Too High a Cost, Perhaps Too Bright a Spotlight

Transferring Henninger Flats to a "Tongva" conservancy won't be happening.

March 15, 2024
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Politics

Local Primary Election Results Summary

Here's who was likely elected and who will be in a run-off.

March 6, 2024
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Politics

Ballot Processing Video Live Streams

Watch ballot operations online, direct from a former Fry's Electronics store.

February 26, 2024
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Talking Points

Always Read the Fine Print During Campaign Season

It's all about literacy, in one form or another.

February 24, 2024
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Politics/Academe

Many Know More about Area 51 than they do about PCC Area 2 Candidates

One of these random lads is gonna get elected on March 5th.

February 16, 2024
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Cohesion & Community

Andrew Young, Jr. in Pasadena: We Interrupt this Program

The former UN Ambassador recalled how a national audience watched Bloody Sunday.

February 13, 2024
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Bard and Muse: A Love Story

Devastation has not destroyed the love of the Ash family.


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    ‘Voodoo Economics’ All Over Again?
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    Where Trees Fall and Tables Rise
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    Webster’s Delivers Again as Pharmacy Reopens with Post Office

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