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WPRA Newsletters

The WPRA printed publication, The News, is published four times a year and mailed to nearly 8,000 homes and businesses in the 91105 and 91103 ZIP codes and beyond.

WPRA News Letter Winter 2023

27 Dec 2022

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In this issue

FORE! RBOC tees up proposal for several Brookside revenue enhancers

WPRA opinion: RBOC proposal is more an ‘idea’ than an actual proposal

RBOC is putting for cash; we’re waiting for realistic data

City, PUSD fill vacancies, swear in winners

On the passing of: Ross Selvidge, 76

A year in review: Council District 6

How will traffic be impacted by 820,000 square feet of new development?

Bogaards honored by courtyard dedication

Shakespeare Club’s Villa designated as a City ‘historic monument’

Tree of the quarter: cork oak

Update: One Arroyo trails project

Bequeath funds refurbishment of Arroyo Seco bird sanctuary

Preserving a critical passage route for wildlife

Books and coffee: A perfect combination for volunteer

The orange groves of early Pasadena

Officers

PresidentEvan Davis
Vice PresidentDan Beal
SecretaryKenyon Harbison
TreasurerBlaine Cavena

Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Arroyo Seco bird sanctuary brookside golf club One Arroyo trails project orange groves Pasadena governance Pasadena neighborhood associations Pasadena planning & development Pasadena traffic PUSD Shakespeare Club

WPRA News Letter Fall 2022

23 Sep 2022

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In this issue

Pasadena reclaims 710 stub from State, begins reimagining the 50-acre corridor

Help us find the right balance

Opinion: Vote ‘Yes’ on Measure L

WPRA recommends voters approve Measure L

On the passing of: John J. Kennedy, 61

Westside road improvements may be on the way

PH speaks for historic furniture factory

Opinion: As the City pursues new revenue streams, neighbors are too often left on sidelines

A thank-you and reminder to our members!

AFC is training the next generation of conservationists, environmentalists

“Party of the century” celebrates stadium’s 100th anniversary

Pasadena Senior Center: assumptions vs. reality

Terrace Drive: a grand scheme that was not to be

Officers

PresidentEvan Davis
Vice PresidentDan Beal
SecretaryKenyon Harbison
TreasurerBlaine Cavena

Tagged With: 710 stub Devil’s Gate Dam Sediment Removal “Big Dig” Measure L Pasadena history Pasadena neighborhood associations Pasadena road improvements Pasadena Senior Center Rose Bowl

WPRA News Letter Summer 2022

23 Jun 2022

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In this issue

WPRA convenes first in-person annual meeting since 2019

Introducing your new WPRA president

Quandary at Hahamongna Park’s southeast entrance

Pasadena’s Landmark Districts and SB9

Gas off. Electric on.

Pasadena Heritage moves to new digs

Ring. Ring. Who’s at your front door? It might be a mountain lion!

2022 WPRA annual meeting spotlights Pasadena’s tech revolution

Q&A with Darryl Dunn, CEO and General Manager, Rose Bowl

Rose Bowl Stadium celebrates 100th birthday, gets new CEO/GM

Pasadena Senior Games: Tales of remarkable athletes

A “Mile of Millionaires” on Orange Grove in 1906

Officers

PresidentEvan Davis
Vice PresidentDan Beal
SecretaryKenyon Harbison
TreasureBlaine Cavena

Tagged With: Art Center College of Design Devil’s Gate Dam Sediment Removal “Big Dig” Pasadena density Pasadena governance Pasadena history Pasadena neighborhood associations Pasadena Orange Grove Boulevard Pasadena planning & development Pasadena social scene Pasadena trees and open spaces Rose Bowl

WPRA News Letter Spring 2022

21 Mar 2022

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In this issue

Oh, the wonders you’ll see! Let’s dream them together.

Presidents’ message: What have we done for you lately?

Pasadena City Council elections are set for June 7

WPRA comments on land use and planning issues

What’s on the WPRA land-use watch list

Huntington Hospital project improves with consultation

Update: One Arroyo trail demonstration projects

Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden: A historic jewel in the heart of Pasadena

Living with our wild neighbors

America’s stadium begins historic centennial celebration

The White House is catching up to the Pasadena Senior Center (Wink)

City approves, appoints to ECD/EL task force

Pasadena’s pioneers ‘made a few mistakes’

Officers

PresidentDan Beal
Vice President, AdministrationEvan Davis
Vice President, CommunicationsAvram Gold
SecretaryKenyon Harbison
TreasurerBlaine Cavena

Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Huntington Hospital Pasadena General Plan Pasadena governance Pasadena history Pasadena neighborhood associations Pasadena planning & development Pasadena public transportation Pasadena trees and open spaces

WPRA News Winter 2022

1 Jan 2022

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In this issue

Will SB-9 and Pasadena’s response to it help fix the affordable housing shortage?

President’s Message: We walk the line

City loses baker’s dozen of key personnel; replacement efforts are underway

The Blinn House: a fitting, restored home for Pasadena Heritage

Q&A with Paul Little, president and CEO, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, and Eric Duyshart, manager, City of Pasadena’s Economic Development

The long and winding road to YWCA rehab and a new hotel?

Anywhere and nowhere

Huntington Hospital community services and support stands out

This drought may never end

Wildlife corridors: critical to biodiversity

San Rafael Annual Fund sets 2022 fund-raising goal and events

Healthy aging embodies enrichment, engagement, empowerment

West Pasadena and the golden age of postcards

Officers

PresidentDan Beal
Vice President, AdministrationEvan Davis
Vice President, CommunicationsAvram Gold
SecretaryKenyon Harbison
TreasurerBlaine Cavena

Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Pasadena accessory dwelling units (ADU) Pasadena affordable housing Pasadena Central District Pasadena density Pasadena draught & water contamination Pasadena governance Pasadena history Pasadena maintenance & utilities Pasadena ordinances Pasadena planning & development

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The WPRA service area is bounded on the north by Colorado Boulevard, on the east by Fair Oaks Avenue and on the south and west by the city limits.
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Ambassador Campus Housing Development (19) Ambassador West Housing Development (28) Arroyo Seco (97) Arroyo Seco bird sanctuary (1) Art Center College of Design (8) brookside golf club (1) Colorado Street Bridge (21) Connecting Pasadena Project (CPP) (9) Desiderio Project (18) Devil’s Gate Dam Sediment Removal “Big Dig” (31) Green Hotel Project (6) Huntington Hospital (12) orange groves (1) Pasadena accessory dwelling units (ADU) (16) Pasadena affordable housing (38) Pasadena Central District (37) Pasadena City Council (62) Pasadena Civic Center and YWCA (12) Pasadena crime (26) Pasadena density (61) Pasadena drought (2) Pasadena drought & water contamination (21) Pasadena General Plan (58) Pasadena governance (139) Pasadena history (69) Pasadena La Casita del Arroyo (7) Pasadena maintenance & utilities (64) Pasadena mansionization (23) Pasadena neighborhood associations (127) Pasadena Orange Grove Boulevard (21) Pasadena ordinances (39) Pasadena planning & development (144) Pasadena public transportation (25) Pasadena short term rentals (STR) (7) Pasadena social scene (62) Pasadena State of the City address (3) Pasadena traffic (96) Pasadena trees and open spaces (73) Pasadena Unified School District (35) PUSD (1) Rose Bowl (56) San Rafael Elementary (34) SR-710 tunnel proposal - closing the gap - DEIR & FEIS (63) Vista del Arroyo Hotel (12) WPRA surveys (5)

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