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  • Author: William J. Kelly

    William J. Kelly has spent his career in journalism and communications, including as a reporter and editor for what is today known as Bloomberg Industry Group in Washington, D.C., and as a writer for numerous publications. He also managed communications for the South Coast Air Quality Management District and has authored several books.

    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.

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        • *News & Headlines

          How to Improve the Postal Service

          June 28, 2021 by William J. Kelly

          This is part three of a three-part series on why mail is slow and what needs to done to correct it. In the South Pasadena Post Office, built by the Roosevelt...

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        • *News & Headlines

          Why Area Mail Runs Slow?

          June 26, 2021 by William J. Kelly

          This is part two of a three-part series on why mail is slow and what needs to done to correct it. Slow mail in the West San Gabriel Valley seems generally to...

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        • *News & Headlines

          Area Mail Continues to Run Slow

          June 25, 2021 by William J. Kelly

          This is part one of a three-part series on why mail is slow and what needs to done to correct it. Since Ben Franklin became the first U.S. Postmaster in 1775,...

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        • *News & Headlines

          Dining Al Fresco Inches Toward Permanence

          June 17, 2021 by William J. Kelly

          If you’ve come to like dining outdoors, you’re in luck. Some al fresco dining arrangements, established to help restaurants survive the pandemic, may become...

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        • *News & Headlines

          Coalition Seeks To Put Rent Control on Pasadena 2022 Ballot

          June 7, 2021 by William J. Kelly

          Pasadena Tenant Justice Coalition to seek signatures for petition to amend Pasadena Charter. By William J. Kelly The Pasadena Tenant Justice Coalition is...

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        • Editorials

          OPINION | South Pasadena Prejudiced Policing Still Walks Like a Duck

          May 17, 2021 by William J. Kelly

          “If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.” That old saying—now a standard of inductive legal...

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        • *News & Headlines, Environmental Impact

          Pasadena Ignores State Law Easing EV Charger Installations

          May 12, 2021 by William J. Kelly

          Pasadena has failed to implement a 2015 state law requiring cities to streamline permitting for electric vehicle chargers and public charging stations. By...

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        • *News & Headlines, Environmental Impact

          How Cities and Residents Can Reduce Pollution, Get a Rebate!

          May 1, 2021 by William J. Kelly

          Editor’s Note: This is part-two of an article on pollution from lawn and gardening equipment in the area. There’s little doubt that lawn and garden...

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        • *News & Headlines, Environmental Impact

          Clouds and Sounds of Pollution in Our Communities

          April 3, 2021 by William J. Kelly

          Editor’s note: This is part 1 of a 2-part series. This article first appeared in the ColoradoBoulevard.net March 2021 print edition. The roar begins each...

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        • *News & Headlines, Environmental Impact

          South Pasadena: Granny Flat Construction Takes Off

          February 27, 2021 by William J. Kelly

          South Pasadena homeowners are increasing the city’s housing stock by building granny flats on their lots under state laws aimed at encouraging construction of...

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        • *News & Headlines

          Many in San Gabriel Valley Drink “Forever Chemicals” in Tap Water

          February 23, 2021 by William J. Kelly

          Little is known about the potential long-term health effects of low concentrations of so-called “forever chemicals” in the tap water drunk by many San...

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        • Environmental Impact

          Changes to How San Gabriel Valley’s Organic Food Waste Is Handled

          February 11, 2021 by William J. Kelly

          This article first appeared in the ColoradoBoulevard.net December 2020 print edition. Changes are coming soon to the way yard and food waste are handled here in...

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        • *News & Headlines

          South Pasadena Takes Aim at “Unscrupulous” Landlords

          December 19, 2020 by William J. Kelly

          South Pasadena tenants got a reprieve from the threat of eviction by landlords who say they’re planning substantial renovations, but have yet to obtain needed...

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        • *News & Headlines, Environmental Impact

          South Pasadena Fast Tracks Affordable Housing Ordinance

          December 11, 2020 by William J. Kelly

          After two years of discussion, South Pasadena appears poised to adopt a requirement for affordable units in new residential developments. By William J. Kelly...

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        • *News & Headlines

          South Pasadena Water Supply Remains Tight, But Adequate

          December 4, 2020 by William J. Kelly

          Under cloudless skies, South Pasadena faces continuing pressure to conserve water. By William J. Kelly South Pasadena remains under a moderate water supply...

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        • *News & Headlines, Environmental Impact

          South Pasadena Eyes Moving to Carbon Neutral Investment Portfolio

          November 27, 2020 by William J. Kelly

          Fossil fuel investments are on the chopping block in South Pasadena and the ax could fall in the months ahead as the City Council adopts an ambitious climate...

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