Monthly Archives: June 2009

Assemblyman Anthony Portantino applies the cheek swab, part of the oral HIV rapid test now offered free and without an appointment at the Pasadena Public Health Department. Several community leaders, including myself, Assemblyman Anthony Portantino, D-La Canada Flintridge, Pasadena Mayor … Continue reading →

This viral video from Iran shows Iranian protestors Saturday, June 20, pushing back and overtaking security forces. A small victory for democracy! Thank you Pete Newcome for sending me the video. Click on the link. It will get you to … Continue reading →

Entrance to Grad Nite shows this year’s theme “I Love L.A.” Grad Nite at Temple City High School went off as planned Friday night, with close to 400 TCHS graduating seniors attending the all-night party. Like the San Marino High … Continue reading →

A mural of Indiana Jones maneuvering a tight spot adorns a wall at San Marino High School. The decorations are for tonight’s “Grad Night,” the 54th in the school’s history. Congratulations to all the graduates of San Marino High School. … Continue reading →

This just in from the Silicon Valley group Next 10: “We just updated the forecast numbers in the California Budget Challenge and project that in five years, California may face a budget deficit of $27.6 billion … the updated Challenge … Continue reading →

It was 11 years ago when my wife and I decided we could sell our house in a city where the public schools were far below par, and buy one in a city with an above average school district. Instead … Continue reading →

If you haven’t seen the documentary “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room,” you are missing out on one of the best pieces of video journalism out there. It is also an enlightening treatise on what is called the largest … Continue reading →