Arroyo Seco

Pertaining to the history, maintenance of its ecosystem, the Rose Bowl grounds and the Hahamongna Watershed area

WPRA News Fall 2016

13 Oct 2016

In this issue

How should we recognize donors in the Arroyo?

Diets and parklets and bulb-outs, oh my!

La Loma Bridge update

City Council approves YWCA/Kimpton Hotel project

The YWCA – Citizens deserve more transparency when City develops public property

Making the case for a strong mansionization ordinance

Our trees are worth the investment to keep them

We can bring back native fish to the Arroyo Seco

San Rafael Elementary issues and outlook

Crime rates down, but theft and burglary rising

The G.T. Marsh Tea Garden: A Glimpse of Flowery Japan

President	Kenyon Harbison
Vice President	Sarah Gavit
Secretary	Justin Chapman
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA expresses concerns about donor recognition using signage for Rose Bowl and Area H

1 Oct 2016

To the Mayor and the City Manager addressing concerns about donor recognition using signage for Rose Bowl Drive and renaming Area H

WPRA News Summer 2016

7 Jul 2016

In this issue

Mayor warns of SR-710 tunnel threat to region

Progress in the fight against the SR-710 tunnel: Measure M taxes will not fund SR-710 freeway tunnel – PUSD joins opponents to SR-710 freeway tunnel – City Council defers ballot measure to repeal Measure A. – WPRA receives ‘consulting party’ status

La Loma Bridge update

$182.7 million Rose Bowl renovation – project enters final phase

YWCA/Kimpton Hotel Final EIR released; Planning Commission to consider

Briefs: Update on General Plan implementation – Kim Kenne elected president of PUSD Board of Education – Refinancing of PCC bonds will reduce taxes for property owners – City prepares ordinance to restrict use of styrofoam containers

City, Habitat break ground for new Desiderio development and park

San Rafael Elementary issues and outlook

Pasadena receives $100K grant, publishes water quality report

Citywide crime down 15%, but theft, burglary up

Pasadena Transit connects riders with high-tech convenience

Arroyo Seco and Devil’s Gate for early picnics in west Pasadena

President	Kenyon Harbison
Vice President	Sarah Gavit
Secretary	Justin Chapman
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA News Summer 2015

1 Jul 2015

In this issue

Historic votes and new voices opposing tunnels point to new transportation models

2015 elections usher in a new era at City Hall

La Loma Bridge will soon close for retrofit

Appeals court rejects Rose Bowl/NFL EIR suit

Briefs: Pedestrian improvements at Colorado and Fair Oaks – Drought, water-restrictions will impact public lands and trees – City adopts Level 2water shortage plan

City seeks “mansionization” answers and standards

Critical canyon water, Hahamongna sediment and Arroyo restoration projects move forward

The tide has turned for San Rafael Elementary

Arroyo Seco Arts & Music Festival at the Rose Bowl

The history of mustaches, cigars and pulpits: Robert Burdette in Pasadena

President	Geoffrey Baum
Vice President	Sarah Gavit
Secretary	Justin Chapman
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA News Spring 2015

23 Mar 2015

In this issue

La Loma Bridge will close as it approaches its retrofit

Briefs: Council tries once more to oppose SR-710 tunnel – Working Group: tunnel option is not a preferred alternative

Caltrans and Metro release SR-710 DEIR – WPRA response team gets to work

Beetle threat may not be as great as first thought

City Council renews contract with Pasadena Roving Archers

Hahamongna sediment lawsuit proceeds

Seasonal rain disappoints and water supply continues to ebb

Opinion: Feds back efforts to restore Arroyo stream but the City must engage

Bill Bogaard’s 16 years as our first elected Mayor

Community hears about Rose Bowl plans and finances

The winter residence of Newton Claypool on Terrace Drive

President	Geoffrey Baum
Vice President	Sarah Gavit
Secretary	Justin Chapman
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA News Winter 2015

5 Jan 2015

In this issue

WPRA launches effort to protect our neighborhoods from SR-710 North tunnel option

Five cities form new coalition to consider regional traffic plan

Briefs: Working Group seeks preferred 710 Alternative – City has new fire chief Bertral Washington – Tips on how to deter home burglaries

City studies “mansionization”

Arroyo Seco Foundation and the Pasadena Audubon Society sue over the County’s “Big Dig” sediment plan

Stand up and pitch in for Arroyo Seco restoration

Questions remain as tree infestation inventory continues

PUSD Boar declares San Rafael Elementary “Surplus Property”

News nuggets from Rose Bowl community meetings

The Hurlbut home: The first Orange Grove mansion

President	Geoffrey Baum
Vice President	Sarah Gavit
Secretary	Justin Chapman
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA News Fall 2014

3 Oct 2014

In this issue

Pasadena’s urban forest threatened by tiny beetle

The Connecting Pasadena Plan

Community deliberates new capital improvement funds and a music festival

Ambassador Gardens’ construction proceeds

Maranatha’s 20-year Master Plan nearing final stage

Briefs: City establishes SR-710 alternatives working group – Japanese garden forms board, non-profit organization – Art Center buys building at Gateway to Pasadena

Preparing for historic drought takes years of planning and water banking

Working group and the City continue to seek ways to make Avenue 64 safer

First WPRA president, Richard Jencks, dies at 93

La Casita reopens after massive upgrade and renovation

Glen Rosa: “One of the choicest planes in Pasadena”

President	Geoffrey Baum
Vice President	Sarah Gavit
Secretary	Robert Holmes
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA opposes Council’s vote for Desiderio Park restroom

12 Sep 2014

WPRA opposed the City Council’s 4 to 3 vote to include a restroom for the Desiderio Park

WPRA expresses concerns about donor recognition using signage for Rose Bowl and Area H

WPRA opposes Council’s vote for Desiderio Park restroom

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