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San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Expanded!
Biden delivers 100,000 acre expansion for environmentalists, Indigenous groups, and residents
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Polytechnic vs. Altadena
Polytechnic High plans sports complex in northern Altadena
Stationed at the foot of the San Gabriel mountains in northern Altadena, Nuccio’s Nursery has sold azalea and camellia flowers since 1935. In October, the Italian family business announced plans to retire - and hand over the property to Polytechnic High School, which proposed converting all thirteen...
The Dangers of Rat Poison to Pets, Wildlife, and the Environment
Understanding the risks and alternative solutions to controlling rodent infestations
Everyone loves their pets, and we all want what is best for them. Unfortunately, accidents happen, and things we think would help our everyday life can end up hurting our furry friends. Rat poison is one of those everyday items that are harmful to our pets, but it is usually overlooked when it comes...
Stories of a Broken Heritage
Hispanic Heritage Month
As the end of September rolled around, Latino posts surged in Instagram and Tiktok feeds. With a google search, students learned this was the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, a crucial time for some, and irrelevant to others. So what exactly is it? National Hispanic Heritage Month spans 31 days, fr...
Art on the Ballot
A new initiative for arts education in California schools
Throughout the history of the public education system, art has been consistently underfunded in K-12 schools. Even today, most students who are remotely interested in art as a career opt to attend a specialized arts high school that’s an hour away rather than the public school down the road. For pub...
7 Ways To Honor Black History Month
Since 1976, America has dedicated the month of February to honoring the contributions of African Americans to U.S history. We can commemorate this month in numerous ways, from supporting Black owned businesses to visiting local museums, and taking the time to remember the people of our history, here...
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Recollections of MLK's 1960 visit to Pasadena
A National Holiday since 1986, Martin Luther King Jr. Day serves as a remembrance of his impact on American society. We are all familiar with the textbook description of this historic Baptist Minister, who preached non-violence and transformed the civil rights movement of the 1950’s and 60’s. Award...
Oil Spill off Coast of Huntington Beach
Something’s wrong when dead fish and birds begin to wash up on the shore of a beach, which is exactly what happened on Saturday, October 2nd. An oil pipeline leak off the coast of Huntington Beach in Orange County caused more than 120,000 gallons of crude to spill into the Pacific Ocean, extending a...
Historical Spotlight: Pasadena City Hall
The history behind it's making
Located on 100 North Garfield Avenue, right in heart of our city, Pasadena City Hall first started construction in the late 1920s. In 1923, the city approved a bond issuing $3.5 million for the creation of a civic center. Around $1.3 million went towards the making of the city hall, the rest being u...