http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:15:15 -0700 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:18:31 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m10d23-2010-Tour-of-California-to-pass-through-Pasadena?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner Local cycling enthusiasts rejoice: the 2010 Amgen Tour of California will once again pass through Pasadena. The eight day stage race will begin its sixth stage in the city of roses on Friday, 5/21, and head towards Big Bear Lake. The exact route h... Rose Bowl news events Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:18:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m10d23-2010-Tour-of-California-to-pass-through-Pasadena?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Raise-a-voice-for-Pasadena?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner  The City of Pasadena is holding several interactive community sessions in different neighborhoods to gather public opinion regarding the city's General Plan, which is up for revision. The dates and locations are as follows: Evening sess... Neighborhoods environment education government laws and ordinances news events Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:48:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Raise-a-voice-for-Pasadena?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m6d30-New-city-water-restrictions-take-effect-on-Independence-Day?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner  Los Angeles recently implemented mandatory water restrictions on June 1st, hiking up utility rates and limiting sprinker use to Monday through Thursday. Pasadena is following suit with the following restrictions that were approved in April and ... public works environment government laws and ordinances news Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:58:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m6d30-New-city-water-restrictions-take-effect-on-Independence-Day?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d23-What-makes-Old-Town-tick-walking?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner Alleyway in the One Colorado retail complex Why is Old Town so enticing? What makes it stand out over the dozens of other retail districts in the LA area? Taking at a look at the store brands that line the streets, there's very little that you ... Neighborhoods Old Town redevelopment business environment shopping history of Pasadena walkable neighborhoods Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:40:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d23-What-makes-Old-Town-tick-walking?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d15-Pasadenas-walkable-neighborhoods-retail-on-foot?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner To start off, I apologize to readers for the brief haitus I took for the past week. It's been busy beyond belief, but this Examiner promises to diligently make regularly posts from this point onward.Pasadena has made great strides (pun intended) in c... Neighborhoods Old Town redevelopment business transportation environment Transit Oriented Development shopping history of Pasadena walkable neighborhoods Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:31:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d15-Pasadenas-walkable-neighborhoods-retail-on-foot?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d24-Offbeat-FYI-Steve-Madden-unofficially-has-cutest-signage-in-Pasadena?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner Ever seen a brand name this small? Didn't think so.Retailers have all sorts of creative methods of branding and marketing to draw your eyes towards a particular store (just ask Apple). There is a whole science of conniving the best way to persua... Old Town business economy shopping Offbeat FYI humor Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:00:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d24-Offbeat-FYI-Steve-Madden-unofficially-has-cutest-signage-in-Pasadena?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d23-NIMBYism-part-I-is-it-ever-justified?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner   The Pasadena "stub" serves as a connector to the 210 and 134.This is the first of a series of NIMBY-related posts on development issues concerning Pasadena. First up: the contentious Interstate 710 extension which, if completed, ... redevelopment transportation Interstate 710 public works environment South Pasadena government NIMBYism Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:09:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d23-NIMBYism-part-I-is-it-ever-justified?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d22-The-bridge-to-nowhere?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner The 710 Colorado overpass abruptly terminates Old Town.Pasadena has made great strides in reinventing the streets of Old Town to make them more pedestrian and bike friendly (more posts on the alleyways, paseos, and bike lanes to come), but the C... Neighborhoods Old Town redevelopment transportation Interstate 710 public works environment Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:30:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d22-The-bridge-to-nowhere?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d22-Amgen-Bike-Tour-draws-large-crowds-to-the-Rose-Bowl?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner Photo courtesy of City of PasadenaAs previously reported, the Amgen Bike Tour made its way through Pasadena yesterday, and the event was packed with residents ranging from cycling enthusiasts to families coming out to enjoy a community event. At... things to do Rose Bowl news events Sun, 22 Feb 2009 13:50:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d22-Amgen-Bike-Tour-draws-large-crowds-to-the-Rose-Bowl?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d21-Home-auction-inSouth-Pasadena?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner Units are open 7 days a week from 10am-6pm.Correction 2/22/09: Palisades Development Group was the developer of Ostrich Farm Lofts, not DECOMA as previously stated. DECOMA was in charge of designing the Mission District Lofts and the ongoing Downtown... Neighborhoods real estate business economy recession South Pasadena Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:10:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d21-Home-auction-inSouth-Pasadena?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d17-Offbeat-FYI-The-sun-will-come-out-tomorrow?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner  It's just a day away, but the Weather Channel reports that it'll be clear skies in Pasadena tomorrow, abeit still a bit chilly. Expect things to heat up into the 70s later this week, so dig up those summer close in anticipation of brighter days... Offbeat FYI humor news Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:48:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d17-Offbeat-FYI-The-sun-will-come-out-tomorrow?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d15-Car-crashes-into-Happy-Rose-Florist-on-Lake-Ave?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner  A two car crash at the intersection of N Lake and E Villa sent a vehicle into Happy Rose Florist today at around 5PM. Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and treated two injuries. Details are still being hashed out, but police do n... business North Central safety breaking news Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:28:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d15-Car-crashes-into-Happy-Rose-Florist-on-Lake-Ave?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d12-Second-purse-snatching-in-Pasadena-targets-busy-Foothill-shopping-center?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner Just a week after a local resident was accosted in front of her own home in the sleepy East Pasadena suburb for her purse, a 78 year old woman was similarly confronted upon exiting the Bed, Bath and Beyond store on East Foothill Blvd yesterday. The s... crime safety breaking news East Pasadena Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:26:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d12-Second-purse-snatching-in-Pasadena-targets-busy-Foothill-shopping-center?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d11-Dena-House-shutters-after-just-half-a-year-of-operation?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner Conniseurs of Japanese food...and those who frequently park their ride at the DeLacey garage...will be familiar with Dena House, the newest Korean-owned Japanese restaurant in the area. I'll admit that I've never had the opportunity to try out the ne... Old Town business food economy recession Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:34:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d11-Dena-House-shutters-after-just-half-a-year-of-operation?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d10-Cyclists-Rejoice-Amgen-Bike-Tour-to-run-through-Pasadena-on-February-20th?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner Photo courtesy of the City of Pasadena.Mark your calendars: the annual Amgen Bike Tour that runs from Sacramento to Escondido will pass through Pasadena on February 20th. This will be stage 7 of the race, which has a finish line at our beloved s... things to do Rose Bowl Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:38:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d10-Cyclists-Rejoice-Amgen-Bike-Tour-to-run-through-Pasadena-on-February-20th?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d9-Pasadena-scores-high-in-reducing-tobacco-use-South-Pasadena-steps-up-the-game?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner As the rest of the universe goes up in arms about the unprecedented Rihanna-Chris Brown debacle, let's focus in on some good 'ol local news. The American Lung Association's Tobacco Report Card program awarded Pasadena a solid B in its efforts to redu... environment South Pasadena government laws and ordinances Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:15:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d9-Pasadena-scores-high-in-reducing-tobacco-use-South-Pasadena-steps-up-the-game?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d7-Offbeat-FYI-area-man-not-all-that-into-his-new-kid-reports-The-Onion?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner  The Onion is one of my favorite sources of (fake and ironic) news, especially when it reports on Pasadena. According to sources from this reliable newspaper, area man Dan Rudlof's attempted fawning over his newborn child is nothing more than a ... Offbeat FYI humor Sat, 07 Feb 2009 22:31:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d7-Offbeat-FYI-area-man-not-all-that-into-his-new-kid-reports-The-Onion?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d7-A-blast-from-the-past-Crown-City-Loan-and-Jewelry?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner Long-timers in Pasadena will recall all the ups-and-downs of Old Town Pasadena. Unlike the artificially developed premier shopping districts that are so commonplace in modern suburbia (think Caruso's almost comical cable cars in the Americana at Bran... Neighborhoods Old Town redevelopment history of Pasadena Sat, 07 Feb 2009 17:03:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d7-A-blast-from-the-past-Crown-City-Loan-and-Jewelry?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d6-Offbeat-Oddity-Eminent-domain-isnt-just-for-freeways?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner To continue my series of offbeat FYI posts (which cover topics that are very loosely associated with Pasadena), here is a little two-sense inspired by the long-lived debate surrounding the Interstate 710 Freeway extension that affects Pasadena and, t... Interstate 710 Offbeat FYI government Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:11:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d6-Offbeat-Oddity-Eminent-domain-isnt-just-for-freeways?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d6-New-proposed-Pasadena-water-usage-rates-charges-wasters-rewards-conservers?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner Photo courtesy of Cowbar.It may be a rainy day today, but Los Angeles' water woes are far from over. The Pasadena Municipal Services Commitee and Pasadena Water and Power have joined forces to pen a proposal that will address the pending reduction in... public works breaking news government laws and ordinances Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:09:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2622-Pasadena-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d6-New-proposed-Pasadena-water-usage-rates-charges-wasters-rewards-conservers?cid=exrss-Pasadena-Community-Examiner