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The Therapeutic Value of Reading by Elizabeth Bernstein (from the Wall Street Journal)

This past year, I’ve found myself returning again and again to a line of poetry by Emily Dickinson: “There is no frigate like a book.”

Round 2 of the State of California Grants is Open for Applications through February 8

California officials lifted regional coronavirus stay-at-home orders across the state on Monday, a change that could allow restaurants and businesses in many counties to reopen outdoor dining and other services. All counties will return to the colored tier system that assigns local risk levels based on case numbers and rates of positive test results for coronavirus infections.

As Pasadena celebrates the invention of the cheeseburger in the city in 1924, 40 restaurants, burger joints and more take part in the citywide celebration. For now, Cheeseburger Week is a take-out event. (Should Governor Newsom relax outdoor dining restrictions, that could change.) 

Program provides up to 50 small businesses with grants of $7,500 each 

City of Pasadena 

Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program 

Opens Monday, January 25

Program provides up to 50 small businesses with grants of $7,500 each  

Today we commemorate the anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Let's each do one little thing to help move us closer to his dream that people will be judged by "the content of their character". 

And the dream our nation was founded on, "that all men are created equal... ".

All we really have to do is treat everyone we meet fairly, honestly and with respect. 

Our nation and the world will be a better place for it.

Yes. 

It is dismal. Infection rates and fatalities continue to mount as COVID-19 makes a massive resurgence following the holidays. The new, more contagious strain of coronavirus has been deteced in Los Angeles County. 

There are vaccines available, but not in sufficient quantities to protect all of us. 

Applications for Community Police Oversight Commission Now Online

In October 2020, the City Council established a Civilian Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) by ordinance. The purpose of the Commission is to enhance, develop, and strengthen community-police relations, and review and make recommendations regarding the ongoing operations of the Police Department to the Chief of Police, City Manager, and/or City Council.