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          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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          Why Area Mail Runs Slow?

          June 26, 2021 by William J. Kelly

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          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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          June 7, 2021 by William J. Kelly

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          May 17, 2021 by William J. Kelly

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          May 12, 2021 by William J. Kelly

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

          May 1, 2021 by William J. Kelly

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

          February 23, 2021 by William J. Kelly

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

          February 11, 2021 by William J. Kelly

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          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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          South Pasadena Fast Tracks Affordable Housing Ordinance

          December 11, 2020 by William J. Kelly

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          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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          South Pasadena Eyes Moving to Carbon Neutral Investment Portfolio

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