Devil’s Gate Dam Sediment Removal “Big Dig”

Pertaining to maintaining the Hahamongna Watershed ravine and park ecology

WPRA News Summer 2014

2 Jul 2014

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7-11 Committee to PUSD: “Work harder to keep San Rafael Elementary School open”

Briefs: Metro delays SR-710 tunnel DEIR – Council considers SR-710 alternatives – City’s proposal to host music festival at the Rose Bowl Stadium

Opinion: Is Pasadena losing its ‘sense of place’?

Desiderio project to transform base into community

Citizen’s group develops responsible plan for sediment removal

City celebrates San Rafael Library patio renovation

Conger’s Hill: A commanding view for our first physician

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

WPRA News Spring 2014

27 Mar 2014

In this issue

Opinion: Raising the alarm about Metro’s proposed 710 Freeway twin tunnels

Briefs: Ambassador Gardens meets inclusionary housing obligation on and off site – General Plan moves forward – PWP joins state and local leaders in calling for more water conservation in 2014

Mayor Bogaard’s State of the City report

Opinion: A plan for a restored Arroyo Seco

Once plentiful, Pasadena’s water supply is now scarce resource

County gives new life to 88-year-old Arroyo sewer lines

$525,000 La Casita renovation gets underway

Gardening at Garfield School

President	Bill Urban
Vice President	Catherine Stringer
Secretary	Robert Holmes
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA advises Council about Devil’s Gate Dam sediment removal

20 Jan 2014

To Mayor Bill Bogaard – WPRA proposes recommendations to the City Council about the sediment removal at the Devil’s Gate Dam

WPRA News Winter 2014

3 Jan 2014

In this issue

PUSD to close last public school in West Pasadena

Opinion: WPRA believes West Pasadena needs and deserves a public school

Citizens, City await court ruling on NFL-EIR suit

Five cities join forces for 710 EIR review

SR-710 project back on accelerated funding list

Ambassador Gardens takes shape

Briefs: Governor signs bill to sell state-owned houses on SR-710 – La Loma Bridge progress report

Arroyo Seco Foundation urges slow and sustainable sediment removal for Devil’s Gate Dam

Pasadena burglaries at three-year high

Complete Streets programs arising to improve road safety

A tale of two trees in the center of Orange Grove Boulevard

President	Bill Urban
Vice President	Catherine Stringer
Secretary	Robert Holmes
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA News Summer 2013

8 Jul 2013

In this issue

Opinion: How will a 710 tunnel impact Pasadena?

Opinion: Think the 710 freeway extension won’t be completed?

Local update from Sacramento by Chris Holden: Gold Line extension – Hahamongna Watershed Park – 710 Freeway

Briefs: Recreation and Parks Commission questions Desiderio park budget – City celebrates new Defenders Parkway lighting – Grove Manor apartments sell for $3.4 million – City recognizes contributions to historic preservation – New hotel may be rising at Paseo – City Council approves EIR for Glenarm “repowering” project

Recreation and Parks Commission and Pasadena Roving Archers try to reach a new agreement

Pasadena Heritage: Former YWCA project negotiations announced with Kimpton Hotels – La Loma Bridge design continuing

General Plan moves forward to draft EIR

Arroyo Seco Canyon project to increase and improve

Renovation plans advance to bid phase for La Casita del Arroyo

Orange Grove Avenue: “A splendid park”

President	Bill Urban
Vice President	Catherine Stringer
Secretary	Robert Holmes
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA News Fall 2012

21 Sep 2012

In this issue

WPRA board opposes all Metro 710 Freeway options

Arroyo sewer line to undergo rehab

Briefs: City will continue to observe Brown Act – Windstorm tax relief bill signed into law – Pasadena joins regional homeless effort – Residential burglaries – PUSD adopts $174 million budget

An explanation of environmental impact reports

WPRA comments on Devil’s Gate sediment removal project

Urban Land Institute recommends strategies to better manage Central Arroyo

Notes from Pasadena Beautiful Foundation

Foundation partners with City to refurbish La Casita del Arroyo

Opinion: Are you ready for NFL football?

Crime rate remains low

Historic Orange Grove Fenyes mansion reopens for tours

President	Bill Urban
Vice President	Catherine Stringer
Secretary	Robert Holmes
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA presses LA Dept. of Public Works for sustainable sediment removal

28 Aug 2012

To LA Dept. of Public Works – WPRA presses for a sustainable sediment removal strategy

WPRA News Summer 2012

22 Jun 2012

In this issue

PUSD and the community consider San Rafael Elementary’s fate

News Briefs: Voters OK PUSD sub-districts – WPRA voices concerns about use of Rose Bowl by NFL – the Rose Bowl renovation – Green Hotel apartments – Ambassador West under construction – County grants sediment-removal plan review extension – Berkshire Creek to be restored – Pasadena Police improve access to public information and use five helicopters

City Ventures purchases Sunrise parcels

A brief history of planning in Pasadena

Planting street and replacement trees

Pasadena Community Gardens breaks ground and launches fundraising campaign to build first garden

Summary of WPRA’s annual meeting

City considers first balanced budget in 10 years

METRO and Caltrans push for 710 freeway extension

San Rafael news briefs

Henry H. Markham’s ‘most pretentious mansion’

President	Bill Urban
Vice President	Catherine Stringer
Secretary	Robert Holmes
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA News Winter 2012

6 Jan 2012

In this issue

The NFL at the Rose Bowl survey results

What the 2010 census reveals about Pasadena

Briefs: Lincoln Property Company envisions mixed-use complex on Parsons’ property – Desiderio Army Reserve Center transfer underway – Planning Commission sconsiders use of Residential Impact Fee – Agreement with Roving Archers nears – Gold Line reports crimes – City uses power fund to close budget gap – Third bailout for City pension plan

City Council approves new scaled down IDS design for Playhouse Plaza

YMCA building acquisition proceeds

Opinion: Devil’s Gate project should stress sustainability

Pasadena Beautiful rallies to replace lost trees

Pasadena opens new ice skating center

City decides to retrofit Fire Station 39

‘Hurricane Rose’: A mighty Pasadena wind

West Pasadena considers future growth in Central District

WPRA recommends three principles for General Plan EIR scoping

B.F. Ball’s 1889 brick home

President	Michael Udell
Vice President	Bill Urban
Secretary	Robert Holmes
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA News Winter 2010

5 Jan 2010

In this issue

Pasadena General Plan update

President’s message: The General Plan – State of California is forcing density on cities – Smart growth lulls people into false comfort

San Rafael Elementary and WPRA sponsor student enrichment programs

City Hall update: Bad economy impacts Pasadena budget – Pasadena seeks new top planner – 710 Freeway tunnel – Traffic plans for Fair Oaks corridor – City approves Playhouse Plaza project

Expanded Pasadena Convention Center is thriving

Last pole rolls away to mark completion of 13-year Avenue 64 undergrounding project

Guest editorial: New state rules trump local control about zoning and housing supply

Ambassador West update

Pasadena Avenue – A recent history

President	Audrey O’Kelley
Vice President	Mic Hansen
Secretary	Dorothy Lindsey
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA advises Council about Devil’s Gate Dam sediment removal

WPRA presses LA Dept. of Public Works for sustainable sediment removal

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