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Monthly Archives: August 2011
McFarland switches lawyers
PASADENA – In a shocking development in the Kelvin “Sgt. Mac” McFarland case, his lawyer Bill Paparian has been “relieved of his duties.” The court declared a conflict of interest in the case and allowed Paparian to cease representing McFarland … Continue reading
Blogger weighs in on Rose Bowl role in NFL return to L.A.
PASADENA – In another entry from the department of shameless blogger self-promotion, L.A. Biz Observed weighed in on the Star-News story about the Rose Bowl playing temporary home to an NFL team. Mark Lacter, who has worked for the San Francisco … Continue reading
Multiple gun shot wounds killed Laguan in Pasadena
Marvin Laguan, the 18-year-old Alhambra man shot and killed in the 400 block of North Mar Vista Avenue in Pasadena, died from multiple gun shot wounds to his torso, according to a report released Monday by the Los Angeles County … Continue reading
City promotes Northwest Pasadena
PASADENA – In an effort to promote the neighborhood’s recreation, shopping, dining and cultural destinations, Pasadena has installed bright orange signs touting Northwest Pasadena. The signs feature the city’s new rose logo, as well as the Rose Bowl Stadium. The … Continue reading
Flintridge Center’s Ricky Pickens walks the line
PASADENA – Ricky Pickens walks a fine line between city officials and some of the city’s toughest gang members. Pickens’ balancing act is part of his role as director of intervention and prevention of the Flintridge Center in Northwest Pasadena. … Continue reading
Ricky Pickens on Star NewsMakers
PASADENA – Star NewsMakers, the Pasadena Star-News current affairs show featuring Editor Frank Girardot and staff writer Brian Charles, welcomed Ricky Pickens from the Flintridge Center to the weekly webcast Friday. Pickens, who serves as director of intervention and prevention … Continue reading
Pasadena man shot celebrating friend’s release from jail
PASADENA – Marvin Laguan, 18, of Alhambra was shot and killed in the 400 block of North Mar Vista Avenue late Monday night, according to the Pasadena Police Department. Laguan was talking to his girlfriend when a man approached and … Continue reading
Star NewsMakers first episode
PASADENA – Star News Editor Frank Girardot and staff writer Brian Charles, were joined by Pasadena-branch NAACP President Joe Brown and Randy Ertll, executive director of El Centro De Accion Social, to talk about the racist graffiti in Northwest Pasadena. … Continue reading
Posted in Crime
Tagged El Centro, Joe Brown, NAACP, Northwest Pasadena, Randy Ertll, Star-News
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San Gabriel Valley Newspaper Group launches new show
PASADENA – The San Gabriel Valley Newspaper Group will debut its newest webcast — Star NewsMakers. The show centers on current affairs in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley and features Star-News Editor Frank Girardot and staff writer Brian Charles. … Continue reading
Posted in Culture
Tagged El Centro, Joe Brown, NAACP, Northwest Pasadena, Randy Ertll
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Peter Dreier responds to Wednesday’s Notes from Northwest post
Occidental professor and Pasadena community activist Peter Dreier responds to yesterday’s Notes from Northwest Pasadena blog post on financial and pension reform. Here is the response: Your column comparing the mortgage crisis and Pasadena’s pension problem is like comparing apples … Continue reading