The Hidden Currency of Artificial Intelligence: How Tokens Define and Limit Our Access to AI
The Hidden Currency of Artificial Intelligence: How Tokens Define and Limit Our Access to AI If you have spent any time interacting with an Artificial Intelligence lately—whether it is a chatbot, a coding assistant, or an image generator—you have likely encountered the word “token.” It usually appears in the fine print: Token limits exceeded. Price […]
Fire Protection and Street Infrastructure Needs Community Survey and Public Discussion 2026 Survey
Fire Protection and Street Infrastructure Needs Community Survey and Public Discussion The City of Pasadena is launching a broader community conversation regarding the long-term challenges facing Pasadena’s fire protection system, streets, sidewalks, and aging infrastructure systems. Residents are encouraged to participate in a new community survey and attend an upcoming public meeting focused on future […]
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Pasadena’s Proposed Parcel Tax: What We Know (And What We Don’t)
Pasadena’s Proposed Parcel Tax: What We Know (And What We Don’t) Pasadena residents may soon be asked to dig deeper into their pockets. The City of Pasadena is currently exploring a new parcel tax aimed at funding essential street repairs and upgrading fire department infrastructure. According to a recent report by Pasadena Now, city officials […]
Villa del Sol can NOT Open in 2026 – No Cherry Picking
VERY BAD NEWS THIS YEAR Hi Cherry Pickers, I am so sad to have to tell everyone — VILLA DEL SOL SWEET CHERRY FARMS HAS NO CHERRIES this year! Our winter was too warm this year. Cherries need a lot of cold hours in the winter and we just didn’t have them. Gary and I […]
Navigating the Estate Sale Maze: Top Issues, Crucial Questions, and SGV’s Best
Navigating the Estate Sale Maze: Top Issues, Crucial Questions, and SGV’s Best Whether you are downsizing, managing a loved one’s passing, or simply liquidating assets, an estate sale can feel like a mountain to climb. It is an emotionally heavy and logistically complex process. However, you do not have to do it alone. Hiring the […]
Ideas That Ignite: Why You Need to Be at TEDx Pasadena on May 9, 2026
Ideas That Ignite: Why You Need to Be at TEDx Pasadena on May 9, 2026 The wait is finally over, and the intellectual electricity in the air is palpable. On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the brightest minds, boldest creators, and most passionate community advocates will converge at Boston Court Pasadena for an unforgettable day of […]
Pasadena Washington Park Lighting Upgrades
Washington Park Lighting Upgrades Greg de Vinck, Director of Public Works, reported the Washington Park Lighting Upgrade project has been completed. Improvements within Washington Park included upgrades to both sports field lighting and pedestrian walkway lighting. Work was performed by City crews and involved removing outdated fixtures and installing 36 new post-top lights along park […]
Left in the Dust: Why Pasadena is Stalling on Traffic Safety While LA and SF Speed Ahead
Left in the Dust: Why Pasadena is Stalling on Traffic Safety While LA and SF Speed Ahead Have you ever driven down Arroyo Parkway, Orange Grove Boulevard, or Washington Boulevard and felt like you were suddenly an unwilling participant in a Formula 1 qualifying lap? You’re definitely not alone. Pasadena’s streets have become increasingly hostile […]
The 10-Day City Manager: Unpacking Pasadena’s Abrupt Leadership Shake-Up
Pasadena residents who thought the dust had finally settled on their city’s search for a new top executive were handed quite a plot twist over the weekend. Just ten days after the City of Pasadena proudly announced the hiring of Mike Futrell as its next City Manager, the deal has unceremoniously collapsed. In a surprising […]