Governor Brown Says it is not “Politics as Usual” in State of the State Address
Warning that California will not create the jobs it needs “unless we get our financial house in order,” Gov. Jerry Brown challenged state legislators today to allow people to vote on his three-part plan to solve the state’s financial crisis. “My intention is to make California again a leader in job creation, renewable energy and [...]
Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth Visits Los Angeles
Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth Visits Los Angeles Queen Elizabeth, the Cunard luxury cruise liner, that joined the historic fleet in October 2010 made its maiden voyage to Los Angeles in San Pedro on Saturday. The Capt. Joked that it was a bit difficult to dock the rather imposing piece of maritime machinery in the early morning [...]
Temple Grandin Visits Villa Esperanza in Pasadena
Dr. Grandin is a unique designer of livestock handling facilities and a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. Facilities she has created are located in the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries. In North America, almost half of the cattle are handled in a center track restrainer system [...]
Women In Wheelchair Dead After being Pinned by Vehicle on Fair Oaks in NW Pasadena
One woman is dead, one person in custody. A Jaguar driven by an unknown suspect was involved in a traffic accident which killed a woman in a wheelchair at about 6:30 Thursday night in NW Pasadena on Fair Oaks. More details when available.
Beacon Media caught up with Halford and Dramarama bass player Mike Davis chatting up Michelle Mills (aka Naughty Mickie) at the NAMM show recently between signing autographs.
Temple City Musician Mike Davis Chats up Doo Dah Queen at 2011 NAMM Show – Photo by Terry Miller A great bass player who is not only a funny guy who just happens to live in Temple City but Mike Davis leads a double life, serving as sous chef for the FrontRunner at Santa Anita [...]
Pasadena Independent Jan 27, 2011
“Becoming Barack” Screening
Black History Month Celebrated with “Becoming Barack: Evolution of a Leader” To kick off the celebration of Black History Month in Southern California, a FREE Film Screening and Question and Answer Session with Stuart A. Goldman, Executive Producer of “Becoming Barack: Evolution of a Leader,” a new documentary film about the formative years of President [...]
Congressman Dreier on President’s State of the Union Address: Action on All Pending Trade Agreements Needed for Job Creation and Economic Growth
Congressman Dreier on President’s State of the Union Address: Action on All Pending Trade Agreements Needed for Job Creation and Economic Growth Congressman David Dreier (R-CA), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following statement on Wednesday evening in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address: “Job creation and economic growth are [...]
Four Chefs Raise Funds for 2 year old Pasadena Girl with Cancer
Four Chefs Raise Funds for 2 year old Pasadena Girl with Cancer By Terry Miller Popular Pasadena chef Claud Beltran has been dealing with Weiser Family Farms in Techachapi for his produce and potatoes in particular, for about a year and half now. During this time he drummed up a good friendship with owner, Alex [...]
State Controller Launches Review of Redevelopment Agencies; Pasadena’s Community Development Commission on list
State Controller Launches Review of Redevelopment Agencies; Pasadena’s Community Development Commission on list State Controller John Chiang today announced his auditors were beginning reviews of 18 redevelopment agencies (RDA) across the state in an effort to obtain facts on how RDA funds are used and the extent to which they comply with laws governing their [...]