• About Us
    • Submissions
    • Advertise
    • Support
    • Subscribe
    • ColoradoBoulevard.net
    • Front Page
    • *News & Headlines
      • News
      • Editorials
      • Interviews
      • Tips
    • Events
      • Highlighted Events
      • Submit an Event
      • Event Categories
      • Locations
    • Environmental
      • Gardening
      • Organic
    • Arts
      • Reviews
      • Cartoons
      • Poetry
      • NeedleArts
    • Science, Tech, Biz
    • Food, Health, Education
      • Food
      • Health
      • Education
  • Women’s Fire Academy Returns to Pasadena, Expands Opportunities in Fire and EMS CareersWomen’s Fire Academy Returns to Pasadena, Expands Opportunities in Fire and…
  • California Golden Gloves State Tournament Kicks Off in PasadenaCalifornia Golden Gloves State Tournament Kicks Off in Pasadena
  • South Pasadena Announces Expanded Arts & Music Crawl for April 25, 2026South Pasadena Announces Expanded Arts & Music Crawl for April 25, 2026
  • City Service Center Earns Praise for Exceptional Service to Pasadena ResidentsCity Service Center Earns Praise for Exceptional Service to Pasadena Residents
  • First United Methodist Pasadena Presents LA Gay Men's Chorus ConcertFirst United Methodist Pasadena Presents LA Gay Men's Chorus Concert
  • 'Connect Week' Starts This Week in Pasadena'Connect Week' Starts This Week in Pasadena
  • Metropolitan Water District Wins Silver at International Water Tasting CompetitionMetropolitan Water District Wins Silver at International Water Tasting…
    • Author: Jeannette Bovard

      Jeannette Bovard, a resident of Pasadena, is the Media Consultant for the Pasadena Museum of History.

      Award-winning Colorado Boulevard Newspaper is your go-to source for informative news, engaging events, and vibrant community life in the greater Pasadena area. We’re proud to be recognized for excellence in journalism and remain committed to informing, educating, and collaborating to create a better world, both locally and globally.

        • wreath
        • *News & Headlines

          From Mexican Legend to America’s Christmas Favorite

          December 15, 2025 by Jeannette Bovard

          In the Victorian Language of Flowers, Poinsettias symbolize good cheer and success, perfect sentiments for the holiday season. These brilliantly showy potted...

        • Students line up in order practicing a drill
        • *News & Headlines

          Pasadena High School Marching Band & Drill Team, 1965

          September 5, 2024 by Jeannette Bovard

          Joanne Owens taught physical education and health at PHS from 1955 to 1990.

        • A vintage photo of a chef and people getting an award
        • *News & Headlines

          From the Vaults of Pasadena Museum of History: Panchito’s Mexican Restaurant in San Gabriel

          August 28, 2024 by Jeannette Bovard

          Frank Ramirez was a World War II veteran and a mason, as his father was before him. In 1956, he decided to enter the restaurant business.

        • A building with snow in its dome and on the road
        • *News & Headlines

          The Day It Snowed in Pasadena

          June 24, 2024 by Jeannette Bovard

          On June 13 thTo read more about snowy Pasadena, visit the blog, “Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow” on Pasadena Museum of History’s website.  is the...

        • A lighted Christmas tree in the middle of a square
        • *News & Headlines

          Did the First Community Christmas Tree Tradition Start in Pasadena?

          December 21, 2023 by Jeannette Bovard

          Sure indications of deck-the halls time in Pasadena are the Christmas treeChristmas trees pop upwell before ThanksgivingSome researchers claim that the first...

        • A festive Holiday Tree with lots of lights
        • *News & Headlines, Arts & Entertainment

          First Community Christmas Tree Tradition Started in Pasadena?

          November 25, 2020 by Jeannette Bovard

          Sure indications of deck-the halls time in Pasadena are the Christmas tree at Pasadena City Hall, Paseo Colorado and One Colorado Courtyard in Old Pasadena. By...

        • Man on top of a building in construction
        • Arts & Entertainment

          Ever Wished You’ve Experienced Pasadena in the 1920s?

          September 21, 2020 by Jeannette Bovard

          "The 1920s was a busy decade for the city. A boom in civic building shifted the focus downtown east along Colorado Street, with new civic institutions such as...

        • A horse display with christmas decorations around it
        • *News & Headlines

          Christmas Trees in the Stores Already? Why Yes!

          November 2, 2019 by Jeannette Bovard

          To everything there is a season, and many of us sincerely appreciate businesses that give each calendar date timely observance. Personally, I plan to celebrate...

    • Fresh Off the Press: April Print Edition Is Here

      2026 April print edition

      Print Edition

      Covering Pasadena, Altadena, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, San Marino, San Gabriel, Alhambra, Monterey Park, Arcadia, Monrovia, La Crescenta-Montrose and Highland Park.

      Events by Date

      << April, 2026 >>
      SMTWTFS
      29 30 31 1 2 3 4
      5 6 7 8 9 10 11
      12 13 14 15 16 17 18
      19 20 21 22 23 24 25
      26 27 28 29 30 1 2

    Latest from our contributors

    • *News & Headlines

      Women’s Fire Academy Returns to Pasadena, Expands Opportunities in Fire and EMS Careers

      News Desk
    • Arts & Entertainment

      South Pasadena Announces Expanded Arts & Music Crawl for April 25, 2026

      Guest Author
    • Highlighted Events

      Monterey Park to Host Pasadena Audubon Society for Community Birding Event

      Melanie Hooks
    • Who's Who

      San Gabriel Valley Women Honored at Annual Congressional Ceremony

      Staff
    • *News & Headlines

      San Gabriel Recognizes Police Promotions, Marks Autism Awareness Month

      Zamourad Iqbal
    • *News & Headlines

      Pasadena Council Weighs Limits on ICE Activity, Confronts Budget Gaps

      Andrew Sweet
    • *News & Headlines

      Monrovia Council Moves Forward on Key Infrastructure, Appoints New Traffic Engineer

      Shashank Tongaonkar
    • Health

      More Than a Weed: In Praise of Dandelions

      Jean Sudbury
    • Who's Who

      Students Shine at Pasadena Unified’s Women’s History Assembly

      Jennifer Hall Lee
    • Editorials

      Preparing Pasadena and LA28: The Case for the California State Guard

      William Paparian
      • ColoradoBoulevard.net
      • Home
      • About Us
      • Submissions
      • Advertise
      • Subscribe
      • Privacy and Cookies Policy
      • Terms of Use

      © ColoradoBoulevard.net - By Coloradoblvd.net and WMF

    • Colorado Boulevard Newspaper

      Categories

      • *News & Headlines
        • Editorials
        • Interviews
        • Tips
      • Arts & Entertainment
        • Cartoons
        • NeedleArts
        • Poetry
        • Reviews
      • Environmental Impact
        • Deals
        • Gardening
        • Organic
      • Food, Health, Education
        • Education
        • Food
        • Health
      • Highlighted Events
      • In Case You Missed It!
      • Science, Tech, Business
      • Who's Who
      • Front Page
      • About Us
      • Submissions
      • Advertise
      • Community Events
        • Highlighted Events
        • Event Categories
        • Event Locations
        • Submit an Event

      Join Us

      • Subscribe
      • Support
      • Newsflash

          • Loading...
          • You're all caught up!
          • Oops something went wrong!

          See all newsflashes

          Back to articles