Earns Endorsements from Congresswoman Watson, Controller Greuel, Supervisor Ridley-Thomas, Grassroots Flanked by Congresswoman Diane Watson other elected officials, clergy and community- and grassroots-leaders, Assembly Speaker Karen Bass (D- Los Angeles...

A question has been asked. What is the historical significance of Black History Month to you? In response, I must ask these questions. Can I count the stars when I look into the sky, on a ...

Tiger Woods' televised apology combined contrition with PR spin in a carefully-staged 14-minute confessional in which the disgraced golfer owned up to the arrogance and nihilism behind his countless extra-marital affairs. Woods also insisted on privacy fo...

SACRAMENTO – The advocacy group Aging Services of California has named Assemblymember Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge) 'Assembly Legislator of the Year' at its annual awards reception in Sacramento. The group cited Portantino's long history ...

SACRAMENTO, CA- Assemblymember Anthony Portantino (D- La Cañada Flintridge) introduced AB 1999 which encourage teenagers to seek emergency response when a fellow teen is in need of medical attention. The bill would offer limited immunity for the teen ...

The rain stopped allowing the sun to shine and the community to come out in large numbers to enjoy the 28th Annual Black History Parade in Pasadena, CA. Community business woman and community activist, ...

This speech was delivered by a white slave owner, William Lynch, in 1712.  However, in recent years, both white and black historians have ...

When African Americans were enslaved, they played a very large and magnificent part in the building of America. They made many contributions to America and invented many products, materials, machinery, instruments and systems that make America work succes...

Before the end of February, if it hasn't happened already, a white acquaintance may come to you and ask, "Why do we have to have black history month?" Such persons may inquire in hushed tones, in an effort to show that they are genuinely curious and do n...

Black History Month Business FeatureWe study history to learn valuable lessons and to avoid tragic mistakes. ...

I was quite surprised by the passionate letter of disagreement that was printed in the February 11 Journal, taking issue with your January 28 Blog. ...

TIGER COME BACK, PLEASE! I can't speak for anyone else, but I can't wait for Tiger Woods to come back. His behavior was a surprise and a big disappointment to me. It broke my heart. I really wish that he had been the person that we all thought he was. Ho...

If you own your own home, there are some significant tax advantages that can make the prospect more affordable. As a result of the uncertain economy, the federal government has also recently extended a popular tax credit through June of this year and broa...

In past articles I discussed the problems that you could experience when you add someone to your real estate or bank account as a joint tenant. In summary: (1) once you add someone onto your property, you have created a joint owner of the property with an...

"In those days Hezekiah became sick and was at the point of death. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came to him, and said to him, "Thus says the LORD: Set your house in order, for you shall die; you shall not recover." Then Hezekiah turned his face to the w...

Granted, the will and ability to exercise regularly and eat right are disciplines most of us don't possess. Ever wonder why? Well science says it is because we are creatures whose subconscious nature (after we've done all that's needed for survival) is ...

The Junior League of Pasadena, Inc. ("JLP") is partnering with LA's Prom Closet to host a Prom Dress Drive during the month of February 2010. The Prom Dress Drive organized by Victoria Williams & Nicole Sandoz, two members of the League's Done in A Da...

Cameron Turner, a rising journalist and social commentator, will be the keynote speaker at the 25th annual Black History Celebration sponsored by Altadena Baptist Church, on Sunday, February 21, beginning at 5:00 PM. Turner is a native of Pasadena, where ...

Altadena ARTBreak 2010 Community Arts Festival organizers are seeking studentartists, vendors (food/arts and crafts/merchandise) and volunteers to take part in the day-long event which will be held at Farnsworth Park on Saturday, June 12, 2010, beginning ...

The City of Pasadena received 66 applications to fill the important Chief of Police position and held numerous community forums. It is important that you WRITE to express to the City manager with a copy to Mayor Bill Bogaard about the type of person, ab...