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WPRA News Fall 2015

9 Oct 2015

In this issue

Trenching at San Rafael Elementary reveals no evidence of active faults

WPRA analysis finds SR-710 DEIR grossly inadequate

The view from City Hall by Steve Madison

Council adopts General Plan with “hybrid” density levels

Briefs: Paseo Colorado embarks on major redevelopment – Pasadena appoints Selvidge to airport authority – Water update – RPOC says “no” to NFL

The City plans to manage our arboreal wealth and burdens

The Emery home: from South Orange Grove to West Green Street

President	Geoffrey Baum
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 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 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 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 Fall 2011

27 Sep 2011

In this issue

City and schools and neighbors wrestle with fire-station closure

City Hall update: Ambassador West – Huntington Hospital master plan EIR – the General Plan – New development in Old Pasadena – PUSD hires new superintendent – Pasadena Roving Archers

Is NFL knocking at the Rose Bowl door again?

Valley Hunt Club revises 20-year master plan

The changing (water-wise) landscape of Pasadena

Arlington Garden: A miracle of vision, hard work & persistence

Country Living in Pasadena: The Arroyo Vista Guest House in 1882

For Pasadena Beautiful, it’s always tree time

At San Rafael Branch Library, it’s new and all about you

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

WPRA News Spring 2011

4 Apr 2011

In this issue

A summary of Mayor Bill Bogaard’s State of the City address

Recap of 2011 WPRA recommendations and funding

Conserve water

City Hall update: City announces IDS Playhouse suit settlement – City Council and PUSD election results – Ambassador West and City Ventures – City budget and Council fills the pension gap – Successful lease renewal for Linda Vista Park

New City Planning Director, Vince Bertoni, encourages participation to build community consensus

About Vince Bertoni

Progress report for the Rose Bowl renovation

Pasadena’s west side plan update

The Durand home becomes the western part of Arlington Garden

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

WPRA News Summer 2009

4 Aug 2009

In this issue

San Rafael Elementary and WPRA launch neighborhood volunteer programs

Why are all these buildings being built? Where is all this traffic coming from?

Pasadena General Plan: Speak Up!

City Hall update: City Council adopts new budget – City Council raises water rates – City approves office building for Monty’s restaurant site – Urban Forestry Committee supports new trees on Colorado – New Pasadena listings on National Register

Pasadena adopts new water conservation measures

Neighborhood Safety – crime statistics

The Long Road – Hahamongna Annex Plan Process

Ambassador College update

New Pasadena building design guidelines

Save Beautiful Rubio Canyon

Special Care for A Special Place – the Rose Bowl

President

Audrey O’Kelley Vice President

Mic Hansen Secretary

Dorothy Lindsey Treasurer

Blaine Cavena

WPRA News Fall 2008

28 Oct 2008

In this issue

Images of Pasadena: Research library and archives at Pasadena Museum of History

Wily Coyotes Everywhere!

Update: The open space & conservation element of the General Plan

Biomedical research laboratory proposed for South Fair Oaks

City reviews tree protection ordinance

Pasadena’s renewed water challenge and water supply challenges

An important look into the City’s future and its General Plan – by Mayor Bill Bogaard

AT&T roll-outs U-VERSE service for cable TV and internet

Annandale Canyon Area Benefit Assessment District vote – A park or development?

Updates and happenings at San Rafael School

Ambassador Campus update

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

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

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