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West Pasadena Residents' Association
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Saturday, October 13
, 2018
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Published weekly since 2000
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WELCOME
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Founded in 1962, the West Pasadena Residents' Association is dedicated to maintaining the character of our neighborhoods and enhancing the quality of life in southwest Pasadena.
Subscribe, unsubscribe or update your email address at the bottom of this page.
Send comments to [email protected]
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Neighborhood Update
This weekly WPRA eNewsletter is emailed each Saturday morning to more than 1,600 residents of Pasadena and beyond.
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COMMUNITY MEETINGS
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>CLICK ON HEADLINES FOR MORE INFORMATION<
NOTE: The following meeting dates, times and agenda items are accurate as of Saturday morning.
Click on the appropriate blue headline to ensure the meeting hasn't been cancelled or rescheduled.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 15
6:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave.
On the agenda:
- Orange Grove Boulevard Complete Streets Project STAFF REPORT
- Development intensity and strategies for increasing affordable housing STAFF REPORT
- Adopt "an ordinance of the City of Pasadena amending Title 17 (zoning code) of the Pasadena municipal code to allow the conversion of hotels and motels to affordable housing, and amending Title 4 (revenue and finance) to waive certain fees for conversions" STAFF REPORT
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16
6 p.m.
Hearing Room, Hale Building, 175 N. Garfield Ave.
On the agenda: Not available at press time
4:15 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave.
On the agenda: Not available at press time
6 p.m.
Hearing Room #120, Hale Building, 175 N. Garfield Ave.
On the agenda:
Not available at press time
10:15 a.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave.
On the agenda:
Not available at press time
Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave.
On the agenda: Not available at press time
6 p.m.
San Rafael Branch 1240 Nithsdale Rd.
On the agenda:
FY19 Annual report and work plan, branch informational items
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18
11 a.m.
Suite 210, Parking Division, Department of Transportation, 221 E. Walnut St.
On the agenda: Not available at press time
6 p.m.
984 E. Locust Street
On the agenda: Not available at press time
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WPRA'S POINT OF VIEW
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The public is invited to attend the regular WPRA board meetings, held at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month (except May, August, and December) in the Westridge School Community Room (unless otherwise noted), 324 Madeline Dr. Park in the State St. lot and walk north across campus to the Community Room.
WPRA seeks email newsletter editors
Do you have organizing and editing skills? If so, you can help the WPRA achieve its mission of informing the community. Send an email to [email protected] to volunteer to serve as one of several co-editors of WPRA's weekly Neighborhood Update email newsletter. It will only take a few hours a week (on your own schedule) in the month or two a year in which you'd serve. We'll train you.
Fall reception
Stay tuned for information on the WPRA's semiannual Fall reception for WPRA members! This will be a great opportunity to meet your neighbors and local officials.
Recent WPRA positions (click links to read the full letters)
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UPCOMING MAJOR ROSE BOWL STADIUM/AREA EVENTS
Race for the Rescue
Saturday, October 13
TODAY
Event Hours:
6:00 AM - Road Closures Begin
7:00 AM - Registration Opens
8:30 AM - Amplified Sound Begins
8:30 AM - 5K and 10K Survivor Stroll Begins
12:30 PM - Event and Amplified Sound Concludes
Est. Attendance: 2,000+
The Recreational Loop will remain open at all times for recreational activity, with the exclusion of bicycles and all vehicle traffic.
The Equestrian Trail will remain open at all times.
Road Closures:
- West Drive (northbound lane) between Seco and Washington Closed; Until 11:30 AM
- Washington (eastbound lane) between West Dr. and Rosemont Closed; Until 11:30 AM
- Rosemont (southbound lane) between Seco and Washington Closed; Until 11:30 AM
To receive assistance on Saturday, October 13th, please contact the Rose Bowl Event Day Resident Hotline at
(626) 397-4141
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Upcoming Rose Bowl /area events:
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The Department of Public Works is pleased to present the inaugural State of the Urban Forest Report. The report is divided into three main sections: available data, program achievements and ongoing projects. The report is available by clicking here.
The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library give a "Blowout Sale" of gently used books
TODAY
The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library will host a Special Book Sale Day on Saturday, October 13, during its monthly book sale at the Pasadena Central Library at 285 E. Walnut Street, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Prices range from 25 cents to $5 per book, with most priced at 50 cents for paperbacks and $2 for hardbacks.
Friday, November 2nd to Sunday, November 4th. Throughout Old Pasadena, come to celebrate Day of the Dead, the reverent yet vibrant Mexican holiday that honors loved ones who have passed before us. During the three-day event, dozens of Old Pasadena businesses will create beautiful altars in their spaces to showcase during the self-guided Tour of Altars.
Check out the MAP for Day of the Dead weekend.
Take photos with your favorite KPCC hosts and reporters, meet and mingle with fellow public radio fans, connect with community partners, enter to win giveaways, tour the broadcast studios, and much more.
RSVP
and you'll receive a gift bag with KPCC swag at check-in! Meet at
KPCC's Mohn Broadcast Center/Crawford Family Forum,
474 South Raymond Avenue
There are still more days to come - October 13th to the 28th.
Walktober
is an annual national event to get people walking in their communities.
Click here for locations and details.
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EDITOR'S TOP NEWS PICKS
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Los Angeles County says massive sediment removal project is about to begin in Devil's Gate Reservoir
"A controversial four-year effort to increase flood protection for communities downstream of Devil's Gate Dam and restore habitat within the Hahamongna Arroyo Seco Watershed will begin later this month, County officials announced Friday afternoon. With all state and federal environmental permits finally in place, Los Angeles County Public Works will begin the process of removing 1.7 million cubic yards of sediment from the reservoir immediately behind the nearly 100-year-old dam." Pasadena Now
Health officials: wildlife, especially feral cats and opossums, driving Pasadena's typhus spike
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Urban wildlife is behind the epidemic-level spread of typhus reported in Pasadena, and keeping feral cats and opossums out of yards and away from people is the key to reining in the serious disease, health officials said. At least 20 people in Pasadena have come down with murine typhus this year, Pasadena interim spokeswoman Lisa Derderian said.
While there's no vaccine to prevent typhus, it's treatable." Pasadena Now
Pasadena Police Department receives $380K grant
"The Pasadena Police Department has been awarded a $380,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long special enforcement and public awareness program. The traffic safety program is intended to educate the public on safe roadway habits and deter people from violating traffic laws or practicing other unsafe behaviors that lead to injuries and fatalities." Pasadena Independent
"District faces wave of new cuts as unexpectedly lower attendance numbers explode spike budget reductions from $4.1 million to $10.1 million. The District is facing an unexpected estimated drop of 500 students in the current school year. The loss of State funds related to the smaller number of students has pushed the District's budget reduction target up to the $10.1 million figure." Pasadena Now
"Working together, PUSD has made significant and steady progress
. Although no single assessment can measure the quality of a school, the progress we've made on state tests is exciting and affirming. The progress of our students is possible because of the work of the remarkable and talented teachers of PUSD, and I am grateful for their passion and commitment to our classrooms every day."
Pasadena Now
"Hundreds of angry and saddened students, staff, parents, and teachers packed the Pasadena Unified School District Board chambers, overflow meeting rooms and hallways Thursday, while the award-winning Wilson Middle School Lion Drum Corps performed outside in formation in the parking lot." Pasadena Now
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Looking for other ways to entertain or educate yourself and your family?
For current events around the area, we encourage you to visit our local news outlets. Click on the publication title to visit that publication's events section (alphabetical order).
Monthly WPRA board meeting dates and locations are on the WPRA website. Click on the headline above
or visit our website and look under "Meetings and Events."
... to serve your community and do it with a group of your neighbors who are equally dedicated. If you live within our service area, we'd welcome your help.
- Got the local news bug? Just curious about your city (and would like to share news with 1,600 or so of your closest friends), consider serving as a co-editor of Neighborhood Update. It will only take a few hours a week (on your own schedule) in the month or two a year in which you'd serve. We'll train you.
- We have lots of opportunities to serve on one of our many committees:
- Land use and planning
If you care about how we use our land
- Education
If you want to help save public education for West Pasadena
- Open space & conservation
If you care about preserving open space and conservation of land and resources
- Membership
If you'd like to help us continue to build our membership so we can do more
If you'd like to chat about ways we could help you become more involved or, more likely, more effective (by helping us), send an email to WPRA President. Tell him about your interests.
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To submit information for the Neighborhood Update, send it to [email protected].
Joseph Stoddard's watercolors: The WPRA is grateful to local artist Joseph Stoddard, who has generously allowed us to display his watercolors in our quarterly newsletter, The (WPRA) News; on the WPRA website; and in this publication. To explore Mr. Stoddard's work, visit josephstoddard.com.
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