Victor Caballero
This blog is written by Victor Caballero. I write about a wide variety of topics ranging from music to community events to energy.

The End of an Era (and a Tech Experiment): Amazon Shuts Down Fresh and Go Stores It’s official: the “Just Walk Out” era of Amazon’s physical grocery experiment is reaching its final checkout. Today, January 27, 2026, Amazon announced a massive shift in its retail strategy, confirming that it will shutter all of its Amazon […]

Move over, Hass—there’s some new green on the block. While the Hass avocado has been the undisputed heavyweight champion of the produce aisle for decades, 2026 is shaping up to be the year of the “Alternative Avo.” Between climate shifts and the hunt for the perfect guacamole-to-pit ratio, scientists and gardeners have been busy. If […]

COMMUNITY UPDATE – SAN RAFAEL ELEMENTARY Thank you for your continued patience as the District works closely with state environmental agencies to complete the remaining post-fire soil evaluation work at several school sites, including San Rafael Elementary. We would like to share an update on the work planned within the lower play field and landscaped […]

Pasadena’s Pastry Revolution: The Hottest New Bakeries You Need to Visit Pasadena’s culinary scene is experiencing a sweet renaissance, with a wave of innovative and delectable bakeries opening their doors. From viral TikTok sensations to artisanal sourdough masters and unique international treats, there’s a new spot to satisfy every craving. We’ve rounded up the top […]

Applying for the Pasadena Second Unit ADU Program (Round 3) is a great way to add value to your property while contributing to affordable housing. As of January 2026, the program has been expanded with increased loan amounts and streamlined project management. 🏗️ Program Highlights (2026 Updates) The city currently offers “Comprehensive Assistance” that handles […]

Arterials Speed Management Program FY 2021-2025 Construction Completion Greg de Vinck, Director of Public Works, announced completion of the installation of six new Speed Feedback Signs (“SFBS”) at four locations as part of the Arterials Speed Management Program (FY 2021–2025). The project improvements include: 1. Two SFBS for northbound and southbound traffic on El Molino […]

Police Department New Year’s Events Report The following report is contributed by Eugene Harris, Chief of Police. The Pasadena Police Department and the Tournament of Roses continue to improve security operations to ensure a safe Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game for spectators and employees alike. The Pasadena Police Department’s Counter-Terrorism Unit coordinated with Federal, […]

Date: January 9, 2025 District: District 7 Caltrans Contact: Colleen Park email: colleen.park@dot.ca.gov Phone: (213) 831-8205 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM CALTRANS: 55-Hour Extended Weekend Closure Scheduled on Northbound Interstate 5 in Burbank for Repaving Project: Jan. 23-26 First of six planned 55-hour extended weekend closures. Burbank, CA — Caltrans announces an extended weekend closure on […]

The successful mission to capture the president of Valenzuela comes with some complications that we may see develop as time passes. With the raised level of confidence in US troops and capabilities other missions are most likely being move closed to execution including Greenland, Iran, Columbia, Cuba and Mexico and other countries we may not […]