A Farewell to a Pasadena Civic Giant

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In today’s News N’ Roses:

• Remembering Doug Kranwinkle

• USC Keck Medicine Announces New Medical Office This Fall

• Events for you this Weekend

Let’s get to it.

— Matthew Ramirez

THE DIGEST

Remembering Doug Kranwinkle: A Pasadena Civic Leader and Legal Trailblazer

Pasadena is honoring the life of Doug Kranwinkle — a respected legal mind, public servant, and pillar of the community — who passed away this week.

Mayor Victor Gordo called him “a kind soul and a brilliant mind,” adding, “Doug was a force — in the law, in politics, in the long march toward civil rights in America.”

After clerking for U.S. Chief Justice Earl Warren in 1965, Kranwinkle moved to Pasadena in 1967, where he helped shape the city’s civic life for decades. He co-chaired the Arroyo Advisory Group, served as President of the Rose Bowl Operating Company, and sat on the Rose Bowl Institute Steering Committee.

Known for his intellect, warmth, and sharp perspective, he was also a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Mayor Gordo said, “Pasadena has lost a pillar of its civic life — but we will carry forward his legacy of compassion, conviction, and community.”

USC Keck Medicine Announces New Medical Office This Fall

Pasadena’s getting a health care upgrade! This fall, USC’s Keck Medicine is opening a brand-new, state-of-the-art medical office at 625 Fair Oaks Ave. — just a stone’s throw from Huntington Hospital. The new spot will offer specialty care like cardiology, ENT, urology, and internal medicine, all in one sleek location.

Already known for its clinic on Foothill, Keck is doubling down on its love for Pasadena. “We’re proud to offer more convenient, high-quality care for patients where they live and work,” said Dr. Rodney Hanners, Keck’s CEO.

Consider this your official heads-up: expert care is about to get a whole lot closer. Doors open Fall 2025.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

Friday

• 🤘 Inspiration LA: Inspiration is an annual gathering in So-Cal for art, fashion, action-sports culture and vintage enthusiasts from around the globe, 10 AM

• 🎨 Pushing the Boundaries of Traditional Art Forms: In a wide-ranging conversation historians and artists will share insights into their creative process, 6:30 PM

• 😂 Kiki Yeung Cantonese Mom: Kiki is the founder of Crazy Woke Asians, the award winning, nationally touring comedy show featuring the funniest Asian American comedians

Saturday

• 🌱 Seed to Supper: Learn How to Grow Your Own Food: comprehensive beginning gardening program that provides novice, adult gardeners the tools they need to learn how to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget, 10 AM - 12 PM

• 📸 Black Girls Shoot Too: Join Passport Bohemian for an inspiring Photo Walk & Editing Workshop hosted by pro photographer Margarita Corporan, 10 AM - 2 PM

• 🛍️ Wistaria Festival: Celebrate the Guinness Book of World Records Wistaria Vine! Send a Greeting with the Official Wistaria Postmark! Visit Local Shops and more than 100 Crafters & Food Vendors and the Sierra Madre Auto Show!, 9 AM - 5 PM

• 🐇 Easter Eggstravaganza: Egg hunts, games, inflatables, and photo opportunities with the bunny, 12 - 2 PM

• 🛒 SoCal Etsy Guild Market: Featuring Local Artists, Crafters, & Designers at the Paseo, 12 - 7 PM

• 🏐 Volleyball Meet-up: The Great Pasadena Volleyball Club hosts a weekly meetup on Saturday afternoons at Victory Park, 2:30 PM

• 🌎 Earth Day Altadena: Hosted by United Nations Association Pasadena Chapter with music and vendors, 3 - 5 PM

Sunday

• 🛍️ Rose Bowl Flea Market: The world famous Rose Bowl Flea Market takes place the second Sunday of every month! Come shop from over 2,500 vendors, April 13

• 🎭 Educator Open House: Making Shakespeare: To attend or not to attend, that is the question! Learn about Shakespeare’s First Folio, his family ties, and visit the Shakespeare Garden, 10 AM

• 📖 Gamble House Book Club: Invites you to explore perspectives around architecture, art, identity, and place in the book Dust Jacket Journeys, 2 - 3 PM

• 🌴 Palm Sunday Family Luncheon: AGBU Vatche & Tamar Manoukian Performing Arts Center present a day of live entertainment, kids games, and the Easter Bunny, 2 PM

• 🎉 Eclectic Preview Party: South Pasadena’s countdown to the 15th Annual Eclectic Music Festival and Arts Crawl begins, 3 - 7 PM

• 🧘 The Yoga Expo: Immerse yourself in a day filled with yoga, meditation, and mind-body awareness at our 11th Annual Yoga Expo, themed "Unity", 10 AM

Save the Date

• 🔭 Astronomy on Tap: What happens when two stars get close enough to collide? How do observations of planetary atmospheres tell us about how planets form?, April 14

• 🐝 Bee Kind To Our Planet: Celebrate Earth Day at One Colorado! Enjoy eco-friendly activities, a pollinator plant workshop, honey tastings, candle-making, and more, April 26

• 🎨 Jackalope Pasadena Artisan Fair, Spring 2025: Discover over 200 local artisans at the Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair on April 26 and 27, 2025, from 10 AM to 5 PM at Central Park in Old Pasadena. This free outdoor event features handmade goods, including fashion, jewelry, home décor, art, and more. Enjoy live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities. Leashed pets are welcome.

  

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• 🦸 Pasadena Comic Con: A vendor hall full of comic books, toys, action figures, anime and so much more, May 24

• ⛸️ Juneteenth Celebration: The NAACP Pasadena Branch will hold its Juneteenth Celebration and 4th Annual Roller Jam at Pasadena City Hall, June 14 at 4 PM.

Nothing in this section is sponsored. These are just the things you need to know. I’ll always let you know if something is sponsored!

CIVIL NEWS

Debris Removal Deadline Extended

The deadline to submit a Right of Entry form for Phase 2 debris removal is now Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Fire-impacted residents can opt in for U.S. Army Corps assistance or opt out to manage cleanup independently.

🚧 210 Freeway Lane Closure

Expect intermittent lane reductions & off-ramp closures on westbound I-210 from Marengo Ave. to Fair Oaks Ave. Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 3 PM & 8 PM to 6 AM.

NEWS N’ ROSES WEATHER

Friday

83 🌡️ 58 |☀️| 💨 SW 8 mph

🌆 Air Quality Index: 77 (Moderate)

Saturday

77 🌡️ 54 |☀️| 💨 S 8 mph

Sunday

74 🌡️ 54 |☀️| 💨 S 7 mph

Temperature readings taken from the Pasadena Doppler radar. 

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

🎹 "Grand Piano" Fridays: The Langham Tap Room

Sip on your top-shelf beverage of choice while the singer & pianist play classic/contemporary pop and soul music, evoking the lounges of the 60s, and 70s. April 11 at 8 PM: Kate Grahn Duo

🎸 Dead Valley at Old Towne Pub

Blues for Sallah presents Dead Valley—a Grateful Dead-inspired night of desert vibes and jam band grooves. Catch it live at Old Towne Pub on Friday, April 11. Expect gritty riffs, good beer, and that signature Pasadena underground energy.

Douglas Roegiers at Hawg Heaven BBQ & Gastro Pub

Dancing and dining can be enjoyed

Blue Breeze Band at Altadena Library

Join Altadena Library for a free indoor concert on the Second Saturday of the month

🎤 Live Tribute to New Order at The Mixx

Join us for a very special 80’s Synthpop Newwave Nite with a live tribute to NEW ORDER by the greatest tribute in town. Technique. Enjoy live music videos on the largest LED Wall in town by DJ Jack Tames. Delicious craft cocktails and cold beers. Saturday, April 12, 8 PM.

Greg Porée & His Band at Sierra Madre Playhouse

Greg Porée returns for his third performance on April 13 as curator of the acclaimed jazz series. Known for his collaborations with musical legends such as Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, and Stevie Wonder, Greg’s guitar artistry blends classical, jazz, and contemporary influences.

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