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This is where the life stories of Pasadena's residents are preserved for future generations.

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My Father, Michael Madsen

Local News Pasadena correspondent Calvin Madsen remembers his famous father.

July 18, 2025
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My Father, Michael Madsen

Local News Pasadena correspondent Calvin Madsen remembers his famous father.

July 18, 2025
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Nate Holden: 1929-2025

At age 95, Holden continued to serve the community.

June 1, 2025
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Remembering Ann Erdman

Did she have a good time? You betcha.

May 2, 2025
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Pope Francis: 1936-2025

Thousands celebrate the life of the late Supreme Pontiff.

April 26, 2025
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Malinda Blueford Watson, Altadena Performer and Clothing Designer

Founding member of the singing group Jade was 75.

February 6, 2025
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Tribal Elder Genevieve Swindall Dead at 80

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

January 13, 2025
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Lourinda Bray: The Long Ride Home

Expert carousel animal restorer was 78.

January 10, 2025
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Willie G. Brown (1968-2024)

He encouraged and supported all of us.

December 23, 2024
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Veterans Day: Many Vets Never Wanted to Talk About Their Service, My Dad Included

All veterans are heroes, whether they fought in combat or not.

November 6, 2024
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Dora Marie Menchaca

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

September 11, 2024
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Kevin Uhrich

Former editor of Pasadena Weekly died Friday.

August 26, 2024
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ArtCenter Alum Jorge Verdin (Clorofila) Dies at 59

Artist, Latin Grammy-nominated Pasadena resident dies after extended illness.

April 23, 2024
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Doris Harshaw, US President’s Service Award-Winning Volunteer

Her daughter discovered the world of next-day discount casket delivery.

March 27, 2024
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Federico ‘Fred’ Gutierrez, Roma Market’s Indispensable Man

Pasadena mourns baseball fan who made a deli work.

November 6, 2023

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