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      Award-winning writer Scott Phelps teaches physics and astronomy at the University of La Verne and Mt. San Antonio College and tutors math and science throughout the region. He served as an elected member of the Pasadena Unified School District Board of Trustees from 2005 to 2022. He currently teaches at PUSD’s Center for Independent Study.

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          Edison’s Profits, California’s Risk: The Case for a Public Utility System

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          The question now is not simply whether Edison should compensate the survivors, but whether California’s system of privately owned, for-profit electric...

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          From El Salvador to Pasadena: The Family Journey Behind Empire Bike Shop

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          What began as a job learning bicycle repair became a lifelong family journey. This is the story of René Ramos, his family, and how this bike shop became a...

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          Melanie Garcia and Leilonnie Ramos Named Valedictorian and Salutatorian of Rose City High Class of 2026

          June 25, 2026 by Scott Phelps

          Rose City High proudly recognizes Melanie Garcia as the Valedictorian and Leilonnie Ramos as the Salutatorian of the Class of 2026.

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          Summit Education Center Launches Summer Internship Program for Local Students

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          The program is designed to provide participants with training to assist in academic tutoring for middle school students in Math and English. In addition to...

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          Who’s Funding Pasadena’s 2026 City Council Races?

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          A review of campaign finance disclosures shows labor unions and organized political groups heavily backing Pasadena City Council incumbents, with union...

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          Madison Elementary Hosts First Annual Family Fun Heritage Night

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          Madison Elementary School welcomed hundreds of students and their families on Friday, May 15, for its first annual Family Fun Heritage Night, transforming the...

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          Understanding Ridván, the Holiest Festival in the Bahá’í Faith

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          Cultivating Tomorrow’s Trailblazers: Pasadena Unified Students Gather for Districtwide Conference

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          On Wednesday, April 15th, more than 110 students from all of the school district’s high schools gathered at PCC for a day of listening and learning from one...

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          Quid Pro Quo Politics in Pasadena?

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          Last week, the other shoe dropped: the council approved a $12,700 salary increase for the departing city manager, Miguel Márquez, who was already making about...

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          These Pasadena Unified / PCC Students Have Bright Futures

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          These students represent our future: diverse, bright young minds pursuing higher education.

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          Fall (Equinox) Is on Its Way

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          Big Turnout for Performance Benefiting Altadena Musicians

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          Pasadena’s Knox Presbyterian Church hosted a live musical performance Saturday evening, and folks turned out to fill the pews.

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          Tessa Skidmore Named John Muir High School’s 2025 Valedictorian

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          Tessa Skidmore has been named the Valedictorian of John Muir Early College Magnet School’s Class of 2025.

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          Finn Moision Named Blair High School 2025 Valedictorian

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          Pasadena Unified’s CIS Academy Announces 2025 Brian O. McDonald Scholarship Recipients

          June 10, 2025 by Scott Phelps

          Pasadena Unified’s Center for Independent Study (CIS Academy) has announced the 2025 recipients of the Brian O. McDonald Scholarship, named in honor of the...

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          Mallika Sheshadri Named Valedictorian of Pasadena High School’s Class of 2025

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