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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pasadena public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
North Fair Oaks Black Legacy District funding
Organizers previewed the February 21 Black History Festival at 10-3, marking one year since the Eaton Fire, plus a February 27 breakfast. The council also honored the late Sonia Amos and photographer Peter Reed Miller.
Guanajuato sister city dispute
Residents pressed Mayor Gordo to respond to an invitation from Guanajuato, Mexico, saying the unanswered letter reflects a pattern of disrespect toward Pasadena's Latino community.
Closure of La Cocina de las Abuelas commercial kitchen
The affordable commercial kitchen serving food entrepreneurs is closing after 23 years because the property owner is redeveloping the site. Vendors who rely on it — some for decades — pleaded for help finding a replacement kitchen, speeding permits, and rent support.
MEHKO home kitchen pilot program
Pasadena is deciding whether to let residents legally run small food businesses from their home kitchens under a state-authorized program. Supporters say it's a low-cost path to entrepreneurship, especially for women and people of color; critics worry about the $225,000 cost, parking, liability in apartments, and competition with restaurants. The council sent it back to committee for more work.