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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 - SEPTEMBER 14, 2014
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Mayor Bill Bogaard will not run for re-election; Popular Mayor has served Pasadena for 16 years City of Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard has announced his decision not to seek re-election after serving nearly 16 years as the City’s first, and (until now) only directly elected mayor in the City’s history. Bogaard is sending a twopage letter to many of his longtime friends and supporters in which he shares with them “a reluctant decision” not to seek re-election for a fifth term as Mayor. A copy of the letter is attached with this news release. “There is never a good time for a decision like this and so, after lots of thinking and often conferring with many of you, I have reached a reluctant decision not to run for re-election,” Mayor Bogaard wrote. “I don’t want to look back and find I stayed too long and I want to go on to other activities which will include much more time spent with Claire (Mrs. Bogaard) and the other members of our family.” Mayor Bogaard shared that the ongoing economic challenges means this is not the perfect time for him to step away, but he encouraged City officials to continue maintain-
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By SHEL SEGAL South El Monte High---is any indication, Reyna just might have his prediction come true. Reyna said it is his leadership that will make a difference in this team. He added, however, it is a building process. “The team’s coming together,” Reyna said. “We’re learning different schemes.
Peace and Solidarity Rally brings out hundreds to Pasadena streets
We’re learning to play as one, as a family. It’s a great experience.” He added his experience on the field – and in the locker room – will be invaluable for this young team. “I’ve been in this situa-
able energy sources, water conservation; and planning and zoning guidelines “that protect and strengthen the character of
Jorge Reyna knows something about CIF championships Pasadena High quarterback Jorge Reyna knows something about CIF championships. The starting QB for Downey High two seasons ago as a sophomore, Reyna is hoping to do make CIF again as a member of the Bulldogs. And if Friday night’s season opener---a 50-7 thrashing of
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It was an unusually hot and muggy evening Thursday when approximately 100 people gathered in Pasadena’s Central Park, making signs, chanting and forming a small drum circle…all in the name of solidarity for the young black men who have been shot by police, with particular attention to the recent events where an unarmed Michael Brown, 18, was shot and killed in Ferguson, MO. The students who helped organize the event, Clarke McRae and Ife Sangode, spoke to local media and eventually marched in Pasadena late Thursday to calling for peace, solidarity and better police and community relations . The “Every Life Matters Peace and Solidarity Rally” and march began at Central Park. From there marchers chanted, “Hands up, don’t shoot,” and played drums as they marched north on Fair Oaks to Colorado. They then proceeded east on Colorado and finally to City Hall. At the conclusion of the rally, the stalwart KGEM journalist Ralph Walker said that he was deeply moved when one speaker said “this is nothing but a pep rally…” on the steps of city hall. Walker also pointed out the irony of the bright illumination on hallowed halls of the city when the Bronze portrait sculptures commemorating the lives of brothers, Jackie and Mack
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ing a strong fiscal condition and “pursue a strong local economy” plus youth development programs; strong public education; affordable housing and homeless services; renew-
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