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« Previous EntriesAre Community Colleges Expensive?
Friday, May 16th, 2008The SacBee has an editorial praising the selection of Jack Scott as the new community college chancellor for the state of California. In the piece, this passage caught my eye:
With an economic downturn drawing more students, tough budget times driving higher fees and a need to weld California’s diverse population into an educated citizenry, community […]
Mosley Murderer Has Price on Head
Friday, May 16th, 2008Let’s hope someone turns in this evil person:
George and Marilyn Brumder Trust PUSD
Friday, May 16th, 2008I used to think that people like this must be employed by the school system, but now I’m starting to wonder. The Brumder’s wrote this amazing letter to the Star-News:
The Proctor Is In: Recall Madison?
Friday, May 16th, 2008Should Councilmember Steve Madison be recalled? One of my readers thinks so:
Steve Madison reeks of shear arrogance. He should either vacate his seat or a recall petition should be started. City council is supposed to be a “part-time” position though it really is more of a full-time commitment and he can’t even honor that. […]
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Thursday, May 15th, 2008[pick one, Originally uploaded by lemurdillo]
The Pasadena Museum of California Art has an odd sign composed of 25 smaller traffic signs, over the entrance to its parking garage on Union Street. The signs normally inform and warn drivers of upcoming hazards or things that may require a driver to be prepared for. I […]
FC Entrepreneur: Ponzi Pasadena
Thursday, May 15th, 2008Wanna make some money off the downturn in the housing market? Here’s how!
[Note: You may face up to 180 years in jail]
The Proctor Is In: Bizzibiani
Thursday, May 15th, 2008The Aaron Proctor Interview Series rocks with former PUSD Board Member, Bill Bibbiani:
The Proc: Do you think Barney Rubble was a bad influence on Fred Flinstone?
Bib: Everyone needs a willing Stooge.
More here - plus check out Mayor Bogaard’s reaction to my stick figure drawings.
- AP
Motion Picture Of The Day
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PA-3GLtLsw
These guys are absolutely crazy. And they have made an awesome video to prove it. And the music sucks.
[P.S. That’s Eaton Canyon, in case you were wondering. And we claim no responsibility for anyone who herniates while laughing at the comments the guys make at the beginning of the video–C]
PUSD on the Hook and Letting Gifted Students Down
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008Not only is PUSD looking at tab of $15,000 that Rythms of the Village walked away from, but the district is a poster child for neglect of its gifted in an LAT article:
If you reviewed Dalton Sargent’s report cards, you’d know only half his story. The 15-year-old Altadena junior has lousy grades in many […]
New City Manager of Pasadena Already Selected?
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008Say what? A reader sends in this tip:
I heard something that’s more than a rumor: they’ve picked a new city manager. All I know is that it’s a woman that is the ex- city manager of Glendale. Apparently she was named on Wednesday last week, and they’re putting together the press releases. […]
Claire Bogaard on Arroyo Seco and the National Register
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008Claire Bogaard was kind enough to send in this answer to several readers’ questions about the impact of the Arroyo Seco being nominated to the National Register of Historic Places:
Here are some quick answers to several of the points raised:
Nominating the Arroyo Seco to the National Register of Historic Places is – in a word […]
The Proctor Is In: Robert Parry Mason
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008The Proc sits down with Monrovia’s famous/infamous blogger, Robert CJ Parry in the Aaron Proctor Interview Series:
The Proc: Ever been to the First Cabin in Arcadia?
RP: Not that I remember. But, from what I hear about the First Cabin, that’s really not an indicator either way.
More here.
- AP
Mister Bogaard, Tear Down This College!
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008[Hornet’s dream, Originally uploaded by bryanvillarin]
No, I’m not advocating the destruction of the old Ambassador College Campus, just making a point.
The Proctor Is In: Adventure Girl
Monday, May 12th, 2008The Aaron Proctor Interview Series continues with the Pasadena Star-News’ own Michelle Mills:
The Proc: Sneak into Frank Girardot’s desk and get me a burbon on the rocks.
MM: No can do. Frank’s a Jack Daniels man - Gentleman Jack, that is - a real man’s drink. If that doesn’t make you happy, I might still have […]
On Mark Leon’s Passing
Friday, May 9th, 2008Aaron Proctor has a news/obit piece on Mark Leon in the PW:
Former City Council candidate and city Planning and Transportation Commission member Mark A. Leon died Friday due to complications from a liver condition stemming from a transplant he had undergone some years ago. He was 47.
Leon, who leaves behind a wife, two sons and […]
