Tag: San Gabriel Valley

When they wanted to tear Old Pasadena down.

Old Pasadena had many years of truly being old and neglected. Yet following decades of blight, “old” became the saving grace for the district during the 1980s. City planners and preservation-minded residents who recognized the area’s distinct architecture and the rich patina of longtime community use worked together to attract public and private investment, ultimately saving […]

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The Rain is Coming to Old Pasadena.

Readers, have you checked out the weather lately? If you haven’t, all I can say is get ready for rain. And lots of it. Looks like El Nino is coming. While I’m a Southern California native, I adore the rain. It feeds my creative soul and gives me a reason to enjoy layers, rain boots, […]

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Cruising for Christmas lights in Pasadena.

Hopefully by now your Christmas lights at home are up and blinking. For some of us this means a twinkling tree, a colorful yard, and a few mistletoe branches strategically placed here and there. Yet, for other folks, it’s an event. They make of their streets and homes a sight to see, creating, for the […]

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Christmas Stocking Stuffers: Pasadena Men’s Guide.

If you’re anything like me, you’re still finalizing your holiday shopping. (Please be like me. It’ll make me feel better.) Especially, stocking stuffers. My husband and I like to budget for this—thankfully, with all the sales going on in town and dozens of small yet charming items throughout  the 200 plus shops in Old Pasadena, […]

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Pasadena City General Plan Updates Approved.

The Pasadena City Council recently approved the “General Plan Update Goals and Policies.” This action sets the course of development and growth in Pasadena for the next 20 years. Most debate centered around maintaining a strong city, but not harming the character of established neighborhoods. The Council adopted caps to support growth consistent with the pace […]

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