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City Council Committee to Consider Recommending Date for Water Structure Rate Public Hearing – Pasadena Now | #citycouncil

The Municipal Services Committee on Tuesday will consider recommending the City Council set a public hearing for June 3 on a proposed water rate structure and adjustment. Pasadena Water and Power uses a “block” or tiered rate structure to encourage conservation. Under that system, the less you use, the lower your cost. Staff is recommending […]

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Before a Passionate Audience of Hundreds, Pasadena City Council Deliberates Declaration on Gaza – Pasadena Now | #citycouncil

PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAUL TAKIZAWA Published on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 6:27 am [print-me target=”#content”] 3 recommended Share   Scores addressed the Pasadena City Council before it voted on a Gaza cease-fire resolution on March 18, 2024. [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now] Hundreds were in the audience as the Pasadena City Council voted on a Gaza cease-fire […]

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Here Are the City Council’s Options on Monday’s Single Item Agenda About the Conflict in the Middle East – Pasadena Now | #citycouncil

More than 100 supporters of Gaza and Palestine gathered outside Pasadena City Hall on Feb. 24, 2024 to demonstrate support for Palestine, and called for Israel to end its attacks in Gaza. [Eddie Rivera / Pasadena Now] Here’s the text of the single item on Monday’s City Council meeting and a breakdown of the approaches […]

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Mayor

Mayor Victor Gordo Officially Declares Victory – Pasadena Now

[print-me target=”#content”] 9 recommended Share   Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo de;ivers his 2024 State of the City address. Feb. 29, 2024. [KPAS screenshot] Mayor Victor Gordo has declared victory in his re-election bid for Mayor of Pasadena after receiving over 80% of the March 5 vote. Gordo extended his deepest gratitude to the citizens of […]

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City Council Agrees to Vote Next Monday on Resolution Supporting Ceasefire in Gaza – Pasadena Now | #citycouncil

After supporters of a ceasefire in Gaza held a vigil at 5 p.m. on the steps of City Hall, supporters attended the City Council meeting and demanded the Council pass a resolution demanding the ceasefire. The item had been scheduled to go to the Legislative Policy Committee early next month in a special meeting. The […]

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Lamar Picks up Vice Mayor Steve Madison’s Endorsement in District 3 Race – Pasadena Now

[print-me target=”#content”] Share   On Thursday night, Brandon Lamar announced that he has received the endorsement of Vice Mayor Steve Madison. “Brandon Lamar has my endorsement and support for Pasadena City Council District 3, just as he did when City Council had the opportunity to appoint him,” Madison said. “It was clear to me then, […]

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Arkansas

Arkansas Town in Top 10 in the World to View Solar Eclipse

Arkansans are gearing up for The Great American Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024, which is expected to draw millions of people into the state to witness this once-in-a-lifetime event that is expected to last a little over 4 minutes in duration. 40/29 YouTube40/29 YouTube According to Astronomy.com, the small town of Russellville is ranked […]

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The Two Most Expensive Grocery Stores in Arkansas

Times are tough. I am quickly reminded of that every time I go to the grocery store. Did you know that two of the most expensive grocery stores in the nation are in Arkansas?  We all have our favorite grocery stores, whether it’s because of their convenience, prices, items that they carry or their customer […]

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Mayor

Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo Secures Endorsement from Planned Parenthood Advocates – Pasadena Now

Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo’s campaign said it has secured the endorsement of Planned Parenthood Advocates Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley, which has pledged to support his reelection campaign.  “PP Advocates proudly endorses Mayor Victor Gordo. Mayor Victor Gordo has demonstrated his dedication to protecting and expanding access to reproductive health care […]

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City Council Approves 2023 Integrated Resource Plan – Pasadena Now | #citycouncil

On Monday,  the Pasadena City Council approved and adopted the 2023 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The Plan identifies multiple approaches to transition to the policy goal of powering Pasadena entirely with carbon-free electricity by 2030. An IRP is an electricity system planning document that describes how a utility plans to meet its energy and capacity […]

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