Noela Hueso
Stories by Noela Hueso
Getting down to business
Pasadena Economic Development Manager Eric Duyshart takes the temperature of the city’s various business sectors and their prospects for growth.
The Art of Science
The Pasadena Arts Council’s AxS Festival explores the intriguing nexus where the arts and sciences intersect.
Meet John Gundry
As the incoming superintendent takes the reins of the Pasadena United School District (PUSD), he talks about what drew him to education and how he plans to bring his new realm into the 21st century.
The ABC's of Short Sales
Is the post–housing-market-crash crop of affordable short sales as good as it looks? Yes. And no.
A Loom of One's Own
At Ten Thousand Villages’ annual Pakistani Rug Sale, artisans earn a fair wage for handmade heirloom pieces offered at below-market prices.
Returning to the untington's Roots
A different kind of urban cowboy evokes Henry Huntington’s interest in agriculture at the new experimental Huntington Ranch.
Leader of the pack
Brent Foes’ racing bikes, handmade in Pasadena, help set the industry standard for comfort and quality.
Zack's back
More powerful than a locomotive, 300’s hot director, Zack Snyder, takes on his biggest comic-book action flick yet, the theatrical relaunch of the Superman franchise.
Sheer Beauty
Tico Tech’s Rafael and Janet Calvo create custom stained-glass pieces that throw colorful light on California homes and businesses.
Creative School Lunches
With childhood obesity on the rise, parents can fight back by packing these simple, healthy meals.
Jack of One Trade
Rocket scientist-turned-restaurateur Jack Huang has built a mini-empire in Pasadena by seasoning his eateries with fun, sophisticated ambience and foreign flavors.
School's Out for Summer...
And what’s a kid to do? How about study Chinese or act with theater professionals or work on his or her golf swing? Here’s a selective guide to area offerings.
The Value of Vintage
The Pasadena area’s rich heritage of architecturally significant properties has kept the worst of the current housing slump at bay.
Pasadena Confidential
Esotouric takes the criminally curious on a mischievous tour of the area’s dark underbelly.
Dancing With a Star
TV’s Christian Perry is teaching stylish waltz – and waist-whittling – moves at Rose City Ballroom, his recently opened studio in Pasadena.
