Kateri Wozny

Pasadena

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

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Articles

Best of Luck: PCC band director lays down baton after 19 years

1 week ago | pasadenaweekly.com | Kateri Wozny

Since the tender age of 5, Kyle Luck has been fascinated with music. “I saw (drummer) Buddy Rich and fell in love with the drums,” Luck said. “I ended up playing the flute in middle school and later switched to percussion in high school.”Luck’s passion for music grew throughout his career as the Pasadena City College band director.
I Got My California Wine Appellation Specialist Certification Online. Was It Worth It?

1 month ago | socalshuffle.net | Kateri Wozny

Hi guys! 🙂After pouring different California wines in off premise accounts through event agencies, I finally decided to obtain my California Wine Appellation Specialist Certification (CWAS) from the San Francisco Wine School. The school offers the class in-person and online. Obviously with me living in Los Angeles, I opted for the online version.
Moab, Utah Trip: Arches, Canyonlands & Capitol Reef National Parks!

1 month ago | socalshuffle.net | Kateri Wozny

Hi guys, welcome to my spring trip to Moab, Utah to Arches, Canyonlands and Capitol Reef National Parks!I just went through the Eaton Fire in January and was doing some reporting on it along with studying for my California Wine Appellation Specialist certification. Then there was the craziness of what is currently happening in the U.S., so I desperately needed a break.
Where the Heart is: Keychain Project collects Eaton Fire keys for art memorial

2 months ago | pasadenaweekly.com | Kateri Wozny

The night of the Eaton Fire on Jan. 7, Altadena resident Kate Sullivan thought she would be returning home the next day after evacuating. “The friends we had staying with us from Ohio had friends in Woodland Hills, so we followed them in our cars with three cats in carriers,” Sullivan said. The last memory Sullivan has from that night was hearing her neighbor’s Soleri wind bells.
We Will Rebuild: Pasadena, Altadena residents pick up the pieces after fire

Jan 16, 2025 | pasadenaweekly.com | Kateri Wozny

As the San Gabriel Valley continues to the heal from the devastation of the Eaton Fire, firefighters work to contain the area. According to the latest numbers from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the Eaton Fire has damaged or destroyed more than 7,000 structures. Pasadena and Altadena residents who lost their homes or are temporarily seeking shelter elsewhere recall evacuating and the steps they are taking to move forward.
‘Best Day Ever’: Tickets still available for parade

Nov 21, 2024 | pasadenaweekly.com | Kateri Wozny

Sharp Seating Company is returning as the official ticket partner of the Tournament of Roses Parade and its events. The company has provided this service for more than 85 years. “We are a family-run business that prides itself in creating a day of the parade that is memorable and without too much inconvenience,” said Sindee Riboli, president of Sharp Seating Company. However, the company goes beyond ticketing. Riboli has been Sharp Seating Company’s president for more than 30 years.
Flying High Again: Nonprofit rehabilitates injured parrots

Nov 14, 2024 | pasadenaweekly.com | Kateri Wozny

“Birds of a feather, we should stick together,” Billie Eilish sings. Staying with their flock is exactly what wild parrots need to survive. The screeching birds can be heard throughout Pasadena and are a constant reminder that they are the heart and soul of the community. But what happens when a local finds a potentially injured parrot that needs help? That’s where SoCal Parrot steps in.
Fall Trip to Colorado Rocky Mountain Towns!

Sep 30, 2024 | socalshuffle.net | Kateri Wozny

Hi guys!It’s that time of the year again where I take my annual fall trip! This year I decided on Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Frisco, Leadville, Aspen and Vail. I have never been to those areas in the Rocky Mountains and I always wanted to see them in the fall!For this trip, I had airline points and a gift card for Airbnb so I was able to save a lot of money for the trip. I also used Turo again and got a Jeep Compass.
Roller coaster temperature ride this week, with records in jeopardy

Sep 30, 2024 | koaa.com | Alan Rose |Kateri Wozny

Today’s Forecast:After a warm weekend, our weather on Monday will be even hotter as temperatures are expected to soar into the 80s and 90s across the lower elevations. A midday cold front will bring strong gusts of wind to the Plains, with 30 mph gusts possible along the I-25 corridor, and even stronger gusts out towards the Colorado-Kansas border. The wind should weaken as we head towards midnight, and with clearing skies, overnight lows will be quite chilly.
Hidden Histories: New podcast series reveals Pasadena secrets

Sep 12, 2024 | pasadenaweekly.com | Kateri Wozny

Podcast enthusiasts wanting to learn more about Pasadena’s past and how it has shaped the city can now listen to a new series. It’s called “Hidden Pasadena” — which season four of the Huntington-University of Southern California (USC) Institute on California and the West’s (ICW) “Western Edition” podcast.