Monthly Archives: March 2011

Three-year high

Almost every slot on that sign is for gasoline that is just about or over $4 per gallon. And it looks like the prices are getting ready to go up again, judging by the blank number squares on the medium-grade … Continue reading

Posted in environment, land use, Pasadena | Leave a comment

Obama as commander-in-chief

“History is on the move in the Middle East, in North Africa .. and young people are leading the way,” President Barack Obama, March 28, speech on Libya After listening to the president’s speech tonight, I am of the understanding … Continue reading

Posted in environment, land use, Pasadena | Leave a comment

Homeless giving back to the community

Ted Knoll shows us the living quarters for those homeless at Whittier First Day. Ted Knoll of the Whittier First Day Coalition keeps a scrapbook filled with newspaper clippings detailing the community angst over the homeless shelter’s opening a decade … Continue reading

Posted in environment, land use, Pasadena | Leave a comment

VOTE!

I haven’t missed a vote in 34 years. Many of our local cities have city council elections today. Call your city hall and check if you are not sure. In April, Monrovia and Arcadia Unified school board will hold elections. … Continue reading

Posted in environment, land use, Pasadena | Leave a comment

Voting to make those dying in Tripoli proud

“Exercise your right to vote,” implored the disc jockey on The Sound, 100.3-FM. This DJ combined two of my favorite things – voting and rock music. So I went ahead and voted for “Another One Bites the Dust,” the third … Continue reading

Posted in environment, land use, Pasadena | Leave a comment