Stanford is considered by many to be the favorite in their upcoming game against USC, at the Coliseum on Saturday. They have not been a favorite here, since man discovered fire. However, this is a tough team that is coming to town. Although they sprang ...

In the mornings on my way to school, I always have my earphones in my ears, listening to my Ipod. In many cases, when a person listens to a song and likes it, the beat of the music is what wins them over-not the lyrics. So long as the song is catchy and...

With a new Pasadena City College President and a new Pasadena Police Chief to be chosen, and the verdict still outstanding on the (still new) Pasadena Unified School District Superintendent, Pasadena is at a political crossroad. At the table when the de...

Chris Vicino as Pasadena Chief of Police? Bad history; bad judgment; and bad character. Never.Charles ClarkAttorney at LawPasadena, California ...

I received the following notice from Harold J. Bissner III,  of the Altadena Town Council:The committee charged with hearing the issues regarding your alleged violations of Altadena Town Council Bylaws and Ethics standards convened on 11/8/09 and voted i...

Advertising is the mother's milk of free weekly newspapers. Without it we would fail. Large daily newspapers that are traditionally dependent on subscriptions and purchases of individual copies are having a difficult time surviving in the changing econo...

I often get calls from individuals who request an immediate appointment for an elderly loved one or friend that is mentally slipping away because of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. They want to help the elderly person complete or make changes to his or h...

Have you noticed that the pomegranates in the super markets are huge this season. Much to the delight of my wife who loves them and can't wait for this time of the year to roll around so that she can consume as many of them as she can before they go out o...

A few years ago, as I grappled with daunting personal and spiritual challenges, I phoned my church and asked for an appointment with our pastor. The office manager explained that the pastor's schedule was already loaded and that she didn't know when he'd ...

"No one is to approach any close relative to have sexual relations. I am the LORD. "Do not dishonor your father by having sexual relations with your mother. She is your mother; do not have relations with her. "Do not have sexual relations with your fath...

The fact that the USC lost to Oregon last week was disappointing, but not shocking. After all, this was a team that lost to previously winless Washington. The big surprise was the fact that the Trojans did not really compete. I suspect that the Ducks do n...

The results are in: Pasadena residents, business and institutions used significantly less water over the summer than in prior years, a strong indication that calls for conservation in the face of drought and state and regional water issues are being heede...

What happens when kids have kids? We can all think of the possible scenarios and consequences and find that most, if not all of them, are far from ideal. Don't get me wrong, the new life that is being born through the birth of every child is a blessing. ...

Join with the voices of history... Join us as official recorders of history in congratulating The Journal's 20th Anniversary honorees, Metropolitan Baptist Church and Woods Valentine Mortuary. They are The Journal's longest running advertisers. They made...

Pasadena residents, business owners and other stakeholders are invited to provide input on the search for Pasadena 's next police chief during a series of community meetings in November. City Manager Michael J. Beck, who will make the final selection, en...

Rev. Allen Williams from St. Paul AME in Berkeley, California will assume pastorship of First AME Church, Pasadena on Sunday, November 8, 2009. Rev. Williams is pictured with his wife, Marcheta. They have two children, Meryl Ashley and Allen L., II. Rev. ...

Today, Gussie Louise Toliver (shown left) is officially celebrated as a Centenarian, reaching an important milestone of life - 100 years. With commendations from the President of the United States, Barack Obama, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Congressman...

Arriving at the luncheon of the John Muir High School Faculty and Staff Alumni Association, Nettie Piggee had no idea she was walking into a trap. The recently-retired security specialist beloved at Muir for her indefatigable energy and no-nonsense moth...

5th Biennial Festival showcases works from local arts, science, cultural groups The fifth biennial Pasadena Art + Ideas festival, "Origins, " will be held at various venues throughout the city of Pasadena from October 23 through November 9, 2009. Art + I...

One thing I can say about high school is that it's no walk in the park; and being a teenager is not much easier. Over the course of the past few years as I began to approach adult-hood, I've come to realize that being yourself and sticking to your own bel...