Blind Spots and Bureaucracy: Why Pasadena’s DOT Is Driving in the Dark
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Blind Spots and Bureaucracy: Why Pasadena’s DOT Is Driving in the Dark Pasadena stands at a dangerous crossroads. The City has publicly pledged its commitment to Vision Zero—the goal of eliminating all traffic fatalities and serious injuries—yet, actions taken by the Pasadena Department of Transportation (DOT), led by Director Joaquin Siques, suggest a fundamental detachment […]
City of Pasadena EV Charging Rates Going Up Nov 12, 2025
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Pasadena PWP is increasing EV charging rates at the city owned chargers. The increase is effective Nov 12, 2025. The new rates are still substantially lower than those being charged by Tesla and other operators. These are the new rates. It is interesting that that the low end can be $0 which means PWP could […]
Los Angeles County Post-Fire Air, Soil, and Water Assessment Dashboard
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New Environmental Assessment Results Available on Post–Fire Dashboard The Los Angeles County Post–Fire Air, Soil, and Water Assessment Dashboard is updated continually as new assessment results are made available. Residents are encouraged to check the dashboard regularly for updates. Changes are highlighted in the “Latest Updates” section on the homepage. Key updates made since mid-September are summarized below: 1. Soil Testing at Charles White Park by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks & Recreation and […]
The $4.7 Million Paradox: Pasadena’s Rent Board Delivers High Costs, Unspent Funds, and Escalating Controversy
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The $4.7 Million Paradox: Pasadena’s Rent Board Delivers High Costs, Unspent Funds, and Escalating Controversy When Pasadena voters passed Measure H, they ushered in a new era of tenant protections, creating a powerful Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) and a 13-member Rental Housing Board (PRHB) to protect housing stability. Yet, nearly three years after its passage, […]
Pasadena City Manager Miguel Márquez Announces Retirement
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I cannot say that I am surprise by this announcement. This just was announced. While we don’t know if there is anything further behind this announcement. It is clear that the city manager who started three years ago is now leaving. Typically when one person in a high position retires there will be others. From […]
Pasadena’s Data-Blind DOT: City’s Speed Signs Are Expensive ‘Feel-Good’ Failures
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Pasadena’s Data-Blind DOT: City’s Speed Signs Are Expensive ‘Feel-Good’ Failures Across Pasadena, from leafy residential streets to busy arterials, they glow like electronic scarecrows: “YOUR SPEED IS…” signs, flashing a digital warning at passing drivers. For frustrated residents, they are a flimsy, “feel-good” gesture against a tidal wave of dangerous speeding. But the real controversy […]
Pasadena’s Great EV Misfire: How a $10M+ Bet Left Drivers Stranded
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Pasadena’s Great EV Misfire: How a $10M+ Bet Left Drivers Stranded Pasadena, a city that prides itself on being an early adopter of green technology, is now facing a system-wide failure of its public electric vehicle infrastructure. After investing millions to build one of the nation’s largest municipal charging networks, Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) […]
Pasadena’s $32 Million Hydrogen Gamble: A Clean Future or a Risky Boondoggle?
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Pasadena’s $32 Million Hydrogen Gamble: A Clean Future or a Risky Boondoggle? On August 25, 2025, the Pasadena City Council approved a $32 million contract to purchase 17 hydrogen fuel cell buses, a move championed by city staff as a major step toward a zero-emission transit fleet. The decision, however, has ignited a sharp debate, […]