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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

President	Evan Davis
Vice President	Dan Beal
Secretary	Kenyon Harbison
Treasure	Blaine Cavena

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

President	Dan Beal
Vice President, Administration	Evan Davis
Vice President, Communications	Avram Gold
Secretary	Kenyon Harbison
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

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

President	Dan Beal
Vice President, Administration	Evan Davis
Vice President, Communications	Avram Gold
Secretary	Kenyon Harbison
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA recommends 801 San Rafael as a landmark

21 Oct 2021

The West Pasadena Residents’ Association fully endorses the nomination of John Van de Kamp’s home as a historical landmark.

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WPRA News Fall 2021

21 Sep 2021

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In This Issue

Time to reconcile our drought with the aggressive state-led push for new housing

President’s Message: Time for us to face uncomfortable truths

No consensus on suicide deterrent barriers for bridge

WPRA comments on PDs, revisions to housing elements

Pasadena Heritage postpones Blinn House celebration

Q&A with Chad Augustin, chief, Pasadena Fire Department

A thank-you and a reminder to our members

Lessons learned from controversial ‘Big Dig’

Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy launches butterfly project

City takes step to reduce waste, slow climate change

Zoom: the silver lining of COVID

West Pasadena in three dimensions

Officers

President	Dan Beal
Vice President, Administration	Evan Davis
Vice President, Communications	Avram Gold
Secretary	Kenyon Harbison
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA News Summer 2021

23 Jun 2021

2021-C-Summer-WPRA-News

In This Issue

2021 WPRA annual meeting tackles housing crisis

Elected officials comment on housing challenges

Experts panel discusses path forward for more affordable housing

WPRA honors Rosa Laveaga for service, dedication

President’s message: Bringing down the house

Remembering Becky Wheeler

Pasadena is preparing welcome mats for middle-income workforce renters

Pasadena Avenue on National Register

California’s housing goals for Pasadena defy logic

WPRA provides feedback on bridge options, SB 9

What went wrong with the Raymond Basin?

Daughter’s death prompts parents to advocate for drowning prevention

It’s time to face facts about preventable drownings

Are you ready to get up and get moving?

A civil (housing) war in the city of homes

Officers

President	Dan Beal
Vice President, Administration	Evan Davis
Vice President, Communications	Avram Gold
Secretary	Kenyon Harbison
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA News Spring 2021

1 Apr 2021

2021-B-Spring-WPRA-News

In This Issue

2021 WPRA annual meeting: Can Pasadena increase affordable housing without losing identity, self-determination?

President’s comments: The worst laid plans …

What do we spend your membership/donations on?

Q&A: with Ken McCormick, CEO, Mill Creek Development

New design unveiled for mixed-use Castle Green project

Women’s City Club transfers Blinn House to Pasadena Heritage

A thank-you to our members and a reminder! Donor listing

One Arroyo launches trail demonstration projects

How Everett House came to be home for The Shakespeare Club

Colorado Street Bridge mockups now installed for public viewing

Juliette’s adventures at the Pasadena Senior Center

Advertising Pasadena early in 20th Century

Officers

President	Dan Beal
Vice President, Administration	Evan Davis
Vice President, Communications	Avram Gold
Secretary	Kenyon Harbison
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

WPRA News Winter 2021

7 Jan 2021

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In this issue

WPRA streams 2020 annual meeting to elect, reflect, protect

Are you prepared for the next natural disaster?

President’s column: Pandemic or not, WPRA continues to be engaged on your behalf

Gordo rallies community to meet collective challenges

Q&A with John Perez, Chief, Pasadena Police Department

City staff preparing final mansionization code

Pasadena Heritage: Accommodating a new reality

City appeals RHNA allocation

Council revises ordinance to further preserve heritage

Pasadena Senior Center turns 60

History: 1895: The streets of west Pasadena

Officers

President	Dan Beal
Vice President, Administration	Evan Davis
Vice President, Communications	Avram Gold
Secretary	Kenyon Harbison
Treasurer	Blaine Cavena

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