Pasadena Magazine

Pasadena Magazine is a bi-monthly publication that focuses on Pasadena and its neighboring regions, including the culturally rich and historically significant areas of Glendale, the Eastside of Los Angeles, and the San Gabriel Valley extending to Claremont. With top-notch journalism and stunning photography, Pasadena Magazine captures the essence of life in one of Southern California’s most intriguing communities.

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Pasadena Power Women: Lucy Thompson-Ramirez

2 weeks ago | pasadenamag.com | Sara Smola

Lucy Thompson-Ramirez and her family moved from Mexico to the U.S. in 1979 when she was four years old. Despite financial challenges, Thompson-Ramirez graduated from the U. of Santa Barbara with honors. After graduation, she pursued a career in fashion, joining a sales agency. Later, she opened her own showroom. After 18 years in the fashion industry, the recession and travel took a toll on Thompson-Ramirez, then pregnant with her second son.
Pasadena Power Women: Eva Lin

3 weeks ago | pasadenamag.com | Sara Smola

Eva Lin’s determination has earned her a reputation as one of the region’s best-performing realtors. In 2024, Lin achieved over $180 million in annual home sales and was ranked #1 top agent for Pasadena in terms of sales volume. Before she became a powerhouse agent, Lin enjoyed an idyllic early childhood in rural China. When she immigrated to Florida, the transition was less than smooth. The only Chinese student, Lin was bullied in high school. “My childhood taught me how to be resilient,” says Lin.
Pasadena Power Women: Rabbi Jill Gold Wright, Ph.D.

3 weeks ago | pasadenamag.com | Sara Smola

“I started teaching in synagogues when I was about 15,” says Rabbi Jill Gold Right, who assumed the role of director of education at Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center (PJTC) in 2024. “I never had the traditional high school or college job of working in fast food or retail.
Pasadena Power Women: Jennifer Ha Boquecosa

4 weeks ago | pasadenamag.com | Sara Smola

Beauty industry entrepreneur Jennifer Ha Boquecosa isn’t one to back down from a challenge.. “I grew up with literally nothing. I never even had an allowance.” says Boquecosa, whose family immigrated to the U.S. when she was five years old. For nearly three decades Boquecosa has been a major player in Pasadena’s beauty scene. She currently owns three thriving businesses, including Harmony Nail & Threading Salon in Old Town and Nailtique in Sierra Madre.
Rebecca Crews: From Motherhood to a Flourishing Career in Fashion and Entertainment at 42

1 month ago | pasadenamag.com | Sara Smola

Rebecca Crews grew up dreaming of dancing on Broadway. “My dream was to play Anita in a revival of ‘Westside Story,’” says Crews. Crews was in college when she discovered she was pregnant. She describes becoming a mom as the “turning point” in her life. “I considered adoption but, being a woman who is biracial, I wasn’t sure I trusted the system so I thought if I get good work [opportunities], I could take care of this little girl,” says Crews. Putting performing on hold, Crews went to beauty school.
‘Every Person Has a Name’ Remembers the Six Million Holocaust Victims

1 month ago | pasadenamag.com | Sara Smola

On March 22, the Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, with support from the City of Pasadena, will hold the 7th annual “Every Person Has a Name” event. The 25-hour Holocaust commemoration and vigil will take place on the steps of Pasadena City Hall and is open to the community—all are welcome, regardless of faith.
Historic Castles, Lavish Escapes: An Unforgettable Irish Adventure

1 month ago | pasadenamag.com | Lisa Ellen Niver

Imagine waking up in a lavish Irish castle, where every corner tells a story about history and opulence. Surrounded by meticulously manicured gardens that evoke timeless charm, guests are transported to a world of enchantment. The grounds exude a sense of serenity, providing a perfect backdrop for both leisurely strolls and spontaneous moments of whimsy.
Pasadena Power Women: Candy Carlson

1 month ago | pasadenamag.com | Sara Smola

For the past nine years, Candy Carlson has been a vital part of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses marketing and communications department. “I always had an appetite for information,” Carlson says. “When I was in college, I tried to figure out ‘how do I take what I love into a career?’” After graduating from Arizona State U. with a degree in broadcast journalism, Carlson produced television for local news and national networks. “The best way to communicate is through storytelling,” she says.
Editor's Letter: March/April 2025

1 month ago | pasadenamag.com | Malina Saval

As I write this, it is raining. It is February. January, a month that seemed to last a year, a year that seemed to last an eternity, is finally over. The Eaton Fire, one of the most destructive and deadliest natural catastrophes in California history, is contained, a tsunami of debris and incalculable loss in its wake. Neighborhoods are razed to the ground, businesses incinerated, friends and loved ones left to sort out their lives. Where do we go? What happens next?
Riders on the Storm

1 month ago | pasadenamag.com | Malina Saval

They call her Boss Lady. Her real name is Captain Jodi Slicker. And on January 7, she was at the helm of a fire department tasked with extinguishing a raging blaze that decimated nearly 10,000 homes and businesses, obliterated entire neighborhoods and wiped out more than 14,000 acres, going down as one of the deadliest and most destructive wildfires in California history.