Peace on the streets2005-03-13 · Pasadena Star-News
Gang picnic kicks off initiative for truce By Marshall Allen Staff Writer PASADENA Dozens of community leaders and former gang members gathered Saturday for an all-day picnic to celebrate unity and harness the enthusiasm they say is building for peace on the streets of Northwest Pasadena. The picnic at Robinson Park was the kickoff event for what the group is calling "The Movement.' Most…
Inroads made toward area truce2005-03-11 · Pasadena Star-News
Ex-gang members gather to establish peace By Marshall Allen Staff Writer PASADENA A group of former gang members who say they still have influence on the streets gathered Thursday night to discuss their plans to bring about a truce between street gangs in Pasadena and Altadena. The men met at the Community Arms apartment complex where they planned their inaugural event a picnic Saturday at…