The Sidewalk is Not a Dumpster

An introspective view of how Broken Windows Theory may be playing a part in West Altadena's dreams of redevelopment.

Don't Act Your Age Young Man!

Go out and Play!

Home Sweet Home?

The pros and cons of working out of the house.

Cardiovascular Diseases

"Can you die of a broken heart"?

'Battle of the Bulge' or Battle of the Sexes?

How much do you REALLY need to eat every day?

The Altadena Town Council speaks for YOU! Do you care what they say?

Important decisions are made on your behalf, and you are invited to participate. Will you accept the invitation or wait till after choices are made, and THEN speak out?

Appetite for Destruction

A non-physical response to eating.

The Scoop: Ellen Snortland's One-Woman Show

Playwright Ellen Snortland unravels the mystery of her mother in her one-woman play "Now That She's Gone" at The Coffee Gallery Backstage July 16 - 23

Coffee Bars, Banners and Positive Attitudes

As new owners of Webster's Community Pharmacy, we want to share the news and excitement of our remodel, and plans for making this community landmark the place to be in Altadena.

On Fireworks, Mother Knows Best

She was right all along. After years of calling for the Sheriff and watching through her window, it turns out that Mom knew exactly what she was talking about, and WE were the naive ones...

Hunger and Satiety

Why are you hungry?

Are You an Emotional Eater?

Eating when you are sad, happy or angry.

Real Estate Secrets Revealed: Finding the Perfect Agent for You.

Finding an agent for your needs should be as easy as one, two, three.

A Plan for Lincoln and Figueroa - Actions, not Accusations

All-Star Liquor didn’t bring a liquor store to our area, nor the loiterers on the sidewalk. They've been here for decades.

Holy Cow - Those are Chickens!

The case to go Organic

Are You a Coupon Clipper?

Do discounts, coupons, "specials" entice you to shop at one store vs. another?

Local Musician Profile: Bo Astrup

Local musician Bo Astrup sat down with me to discuss the music scene in Altadena.

Food Pyramid Be Gone!

Bring on the Plate!

Patch Blog: ArtBreak in Altadena

The Altadena Art Council proudly presents its fifth annual ArtBreak, celebrating artistic talent of local youth

What is Waist Circumference?

Can you pinch more than an inch?

The Altadena Library: An Unexpected Source for Music Discovery

Expand your auditory horizons by discovering new (and old) music at the Altadena Library.

Are Bans Good for Business?

With a plastic bag ban arriving next month, I'm wondering....are bans, in general, a good thing?

Altadena's 2011 Town Council Race

Candidate Brent Musson talks about the 2011 Altadena Town Council Elections

My Bid for Election to the Town Council for a Second Term

Patch columnist and current member of the Altadena Town Council discuss ways to improve our Altadena Community

Why I am running for Town Council CT 4601.

The reason why I decided to get involved and run for Altadena Town Council CT 4601

The Scoop: Power of One

Giving you the scoop on what's happening in and around Altadena.

The Scoop: Aveson's June Jubilee

Giving you the scoop on what's happening in and around Altadena.

Selecting Sugars for Healthy Eating

It's just a little sugar sweetie, honey?

Patch Blog: Webster's Adding Full-Service Coffee Bar!

As new owners of Webster's Community Pharmacy, we want to share the news and excitement of our remodel and plans for making this community landmark the place to be in Altadena.

You Are What You Eat

Vending Machine Nutrition

What the Chamber's Survey Says About Altadena Shopping Habits

Now that we have some insight into Altadena's shopping behaviors, what do we do?

Diet Myths

Diets don't work: Proper nutrition does!

Friday Night Food Truck Feast

A quick review of last Friday's Food Truck experience at Webster's parking lot in Altadena.

What Products and Services Are Needed in Altadena?

Tell us what type of business you'd like to see open in Altadena.

Seller Financing Can Be an Option for Some Home Buyers and Sellers

Want to buy a house but can't qualify to get a bank mortgage? There are some other options.

Portion Sizes - How Much is too Much?

"When to say When!"

Food Trucks, Family, Friends and Fries.

As new owners of Webster's Community Pharmacy, we want to share the news and excitement of our remodel, and plans for making this community landmark the place to be in Altadena.

Looking Forward to the May 29 Return of the Altadena Urban Farmer's Market!

The Altadena Urban Farmers' Market returns to the beautiful Zane Grey Estate on Sunday, May 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

I Want To Write About You!

Whatever your musical niche, I want to hear about it and tell everyone your story.

10 Things You Should Know About Buying and Selling a House That a Realtor Will Not Tell You.

What do Realtors know that you don't? The American dream should not become the American nightmare.