Brains or Money - Some of the owners of Sports Franchises believe that buying the contracts of the most expensive athletes will guarantee Championships. Regrettably for them, they have learned that this approach does not necessarily work. There has to be ...

"When Little Tokyo Went Bronze" In February of 1942, Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which led to the internment of over 120,000 Japanese Americans for the duration of World War II. For the section of Los Angeles known as Little Tokyo,...

The Pasadena-Altadena Chapter of The Links, Incorporated welcomed five new members at a Celebratory Luncheon on May 5, 2013 at The Altadena Country Club. We are excited to usher in these talented and energetic ladies into the chapter: Charmayne Mills Ealy...

Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska, has been criticized by mainstream media and historians for his radical and violent rhetoric. Now, however, many scholars are revisiting Malcolm X's influence on the civil-rights struggles...

The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Board of Education voted 4-2 to re-elect Renatta Cooper to a third term as its president at its regular board meeting on May 14, 2013. "I am honored to be selected for a third year as this board's president and...

Local Historic View Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a senior member of the Intelligence Committee, issued the following statement in response to allegations that the IRS has engaged in the targeted scrutiny of certain tax-exempt 501(c)4 social welfare gr...

Ruthie Hopkins to be Awarded THE Magazine will be awarding the 50 Fabulous Women of 2013 on Tuesday, June 4th.  Our own Ruthie Hopkins is one of those fabulous women! To hear more about the event, time, and location click on "The 50 Fabulous Wome...

Jacob Holds Top Spot Since 1999 Jacob and Sophia are repeat champions as America's most popular baby names for 2012. This is the fourteenth year in a row Jacob tops the list for boys and the second year for Sophia. There is a new couple in the top 10 th...

(Washington DC) – Today, Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the GOP House vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act for the 37th time in 41 months without a single vote on a jobs bill: "The Republican controlled Hou...

JUNE 7-9:  BUSTAMANTE ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE Antiques and collectibles ranging from 17th century tapestries to art nouveau and deco accessories and jewelry are featured at the show. Prestigious dealers from throughout the country display millions...

Pasadena, CA — Join us for an exciting family fun day at La Pintoresca Park, 45 E. Washington Blvd., from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, May 25, 2013, during Pasadena's 19th Annual Family Fun Day and Resource Fair. Free entertainment, face painting...

Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino) issued the following statement today in response to Governor Jerry Brown's May Revision: "I look forward to working with my colleagues to review Governor Brown's May Budget Revision pro...

(Washington DC) – Today, Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA), member of the House Judiciary Committee released the following statement after Attorney General Eric Holder's testimony on Capitol Hill: "I commend the Attorney General for coming before Congres...

Dr. Milligan, With your permission, I would like to use your e-mail in my article that circulates among pastors and ministers around Los Angeles. I have read conflicting and controversial messages that you've issued regarding ministers, and, of course, i...

During World War II, a young boy was sent from England to the United States for safety. While crossing the ocean, the ship he was on was hit by a torpedo and he was thrown into the water. A rescue boat came and lifted him out of the water. As they lifted ...

Journal Co-Publisher To Be Honored Steve Tobia, publisher of THE Magazine, today announced THE 50 Fabulous Women of 2013 who will be honored at the Fifth Annual Fabulous Women Premiere Event on Tuesday, June 4 at the Historical Pasadena Museum of History...

Talented young people from a wide variety of disciplines were recognized as local winners in the 2013 Altadena NAACP ACT-SO Awards Celebration held Sunday, April 28, 2013. The celebration draws interest from the local community and surrounding areas,San G...

On Friday, May 3, 2013, the YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley hosted its Second Annual Women's Leadership and Networking Day. This exciting event was held at Pandora On Green at 33 West Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101. The Women's Leadership and Networking D...

All of us have expectations, some great and some small, some of ourselves and some of others, some we verbalize and some we leave unspoken. They are in every relationship -- from professional to familial to personal to romantic. Sometimes our expectations...

Maybe you're a college student looking to rent your first apartment; or a downsizing homeowner reentering the rental market for the first time in decades. Whatever your situation, there are many precautions you should take before renting any property. The...