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      Award-winning journalist Wafic Khalil is the Editor in Chief of Colorado Boulevard Newspaper. He leads content development and design for our newspaper, e-newsletters, website, and live events, as well as the overall direction of the paper. An accomplished artist in film and music, he has a Bachelor’s in film and video from MassArt and a Master’s in Fine Arts from CalArts.

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          Today, as we celebrate our 13th anniversary, we remain what we've always been: a newspaper for the people, by the people. That is what true, ethical hyperlocal...

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          Whether you are visiting Pasadena or live in the area, here are 26 facts to know about the 2026 Rose Parade.

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