News of the Arroyo

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Council delays rate hike hearingJune 10, 2009 - A water rate hike and restructured was delayed by the City Council to consider other alternatives.
Pasadena business say water rate increase could raise bills by 50 percentJune 2, 2009 - Pasadena businesses are concerned that proposed water rate hikes could hit them hard right when they're already hurting.
Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Board Position on Water IncreasesMay 30, 2009 - Here is the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce's position on the rate increase proposed by the Pasadena Water & Power Department.
Tim Brick: Era of cheap water is overMay 24, 2009 - Tim Brick, Chairman of the Metropolitan Water District, delivers the prognosis for water supplies this year and into the future.
Angeles Crest Highway through Wrightwood reopensMay 21, 2009 - Angeles Crest Highway again connects all the way through to Wrightwood after a four year closure due to slide problems. It's a great ride!
City says it has no plans to build a road and parking structure in HahamongaMay 21, 2009 - City officials clarified the status of a mysterious parking garage in Hahamongna at a meeting of the Environmental Advisory Committee last night. Nope! No way! Never! Well, read for yourself.
Hahamongna plansMay 19, 2009 - Pasadena Public Works Director Martin Pastucha responds to recent concerns about a parking structure and road in Hahamongna in a letter to the editor. Editor comments are also included.
Larry Wilson: Pasadena weighs bringing back parking garageMay 15, 2009 - Is a massive parking structure on the planning maps for Hahamongna. Larry Wilson is convinced it is.
Guerilla gardening along the Arroyo SecoMay 1, 2009 - Tonight Arroyo Seco Foundation volunteers will help restore native species along the Arroyo. The ASF will be planting native sunflower seeds along the Avenue 26 offramp of the Arroyo Seco Parkway with community members in an effort to beautify and naturalize the areas along the Arroyo.
Garden getawayApril 30, 2009 - Arlington Garden is a peaceful haven for local urbanites, created and maintained by dedicated neighbors like Charles and Betty McKenney.
Going NativeApril 30, 2009 - Local homeowners are going native . . . with their vegetation, ie. Environmental writer Ilsa Setziol charts the trend.
Going NativeApril 30, 2009 - Local homeowners are going native . . . with their vegetation, ie. Environmental writer Ilsa Setziol charts the trend.
Angling for a piece of L.A.'s future clean-tech centerApril 27, 2009 - Jockeying has already begun for a piece of Villaraigosa's ambitious plans for a 2,236-acre project near downtown that the mayor hopes will transform L.A. into 'the global capital of clean technology.' This is the Cornfields/Arroyo Seco Specific Plan area.
Q & A - How water conservation measures in L.A. will workApril 23, 2009 - Here's how Los Angeles will implement water-saving measures to deal with the current drought.
City to get tough on water wastersApril 19, 2009 - Pasadena will get tough on water wasters under a new plan approved by the City Council.
Desiderio project still unsettledApril 17, 2009 - Things are still not resolved regarding the Desiderio Army Reserve site beneath the Colorado Street Bridge on the Arroyo.
Cities prepare for water rationingApril 16, 2009 - Mandatory conservation is being called for the Metropolitan Water District and local water agencies.
L.A. to partner with 3 universities on clean technologyApril 16, 2009 - A goal of the joint effort with Caltech, UCLA and USC is to better compete for federal money for such programs and a proposed state climate change center.
Southern California water agency to cut supplies by 10%April 15, 2009 - "It is the first time such action has been taken since the early 1990s drought. Statewide water conditions remain below average for the third consecutive year, officials say."
Solar panels power more than enough electricityApril 11, 2009 - Renee Cossuta and Debbie Ross in Sierra Madre have gone solar! All the electricity for their home is now coming from the sun.
City taking residents on tours of aging water systemApril 8, 2009 - Aging infrastructure is catching up with local communities like South Pasadena.
City taking residents on tours of aging water systemApril 8, 2009 - Aging infrastructure is catching up with local communities like South Pasadena.
Reclaiming wastewater part of the solution for a drying Los Angeles CountyApril 07, 2009 - Reusing water will be a key part of solving Southern California's water woes.
Council puts tree-replacement plan on holdMarch 25, 2009 - The Pasadena City Council puts a hold on the plan to replant Colorado Blvd with spindly gingko and palm trees.
ASF paints watershed murals in Cypress Park3-22-2009 Several dozen community members from East and Northeast Los Angeles participateed in the painting of watershed/arroyo seco related murals aroumd the confluence with the LA River. The murals were painted by "march for water" event participants as well as several classes from local schools and community members during the past 2 weeks.
LADWP APPROVES SHORTAGE YEAR WATER RATES EFFECTIVE JUNE 1March 19, 2009 - The Los Angeles Department of Water Power announces shortage year water rates effective June 1.
Learn from Pasadena's chain sawsMarch 19, 2009 - Christle Balvin, a founding member of Open Space Now and president of Hintz & Balvin Communications, searches for lessons from Pasadena's street tree purge.
City moves on ambitious energy savings planMarch 18, 2009 - Pasadena has adopted an ambitious new energy plan that will emphasize conservation and the development of renewable power sources such as solar and wind power.
City moves on ambitious energy savings planMarch 18, 2009 - Pasadena has adopted an ambitious new energy plan that will emphasize conservation and the development of renewable power sources such as solar and wind power.
California Governor Launches 'Green Corps' to Train At-Risk Youths for Green-Collar JobsMarch 17, 2009 - Governor Schwarzenegger unveils a new "California Green Corps" to provide jobs for young people on St. Patrick's Day.
`Arroyo Horse' back on its feetMarch 16, 2009 - A wonderful unique sculpture of a horse that has graced the Arroyo for at least eight years has been rehabilitated by the artist Alix Reeves.
Major flood project completed on Lower Guadalupe River in San JoseMarch 14, 2009 - Is San Jose a model for the Arroyo Seco and Los Angeles River?
Council leans toward ban on removing healthy treesMarch 4, 2009 - Community outrage over the removal of stately ficus trees on Colorado Boulevard has led the Pasadena City Counci to consider a ban on removing healthy trees.
State's in a drought, but it's not the worst everMarch 3, 2009 - Recent rains have lifted the severity of the drought, but how does this drought compare with past drought and are the calls for conservation legitimate?
New hiking, biking trail to open SaturdayFebruary 27, 2009 - A new trail near Descanso Gardents in La Canada Flintridge will connect the loop trail that activists has carefully developed in recent decades.
City begins tree removal, residents upsetFebruary 20, 2009 - The elegant ficus trees on Colorado Boulevard are coming down to be replaced by spindly Gingko trees despite community concerns about aesthetics, global warming and other issues.
Block Off StreetsFebruary 17, 2009 - Letter writer Nicolas Lehotzky calls for making Old Pasadena pedestrian-friendly. Imagine the possibilities.
Ideas for trees are grown nearbyFebruary 18, 2009 - Editor Larry Wilson give voice to those who are trying to save the stately ficus and carrotwood trees on Colorado Blvd from the wrath of local merchants.
Robert Rector: Pols are right about saving waterFebruary 13, 2009 - Robert Rector offers this opinion piece on the importance of conserving water.
L.A.'s water emergencyFebruary 13, 2009 - The Times warns Southern Californians to get serious about the water shortage.
City secures Annandale Canyon as open spaceFebruary 11, 2009 - The long grassroots campaign to save Annandale Canyon on the western edge of Pasadena from develop has at last succeeded.
City secures Annandale Canyon as open spaceFebruary 11, 2009 - The long grassroots campaign to save Annandale Canyon on the western edge of Pasadena from develop has at last succeeded.
Water rate hikes loom for Pasadena residentsFebruary 6, 2009 - Pasadena will move to conservation-based rates as the water situation worsens.
Save the Altadena Trails UpdateJanuary 26, 2009 - Hello Save the Altadena Trails (STAT) Supporters – We wish you a Happy 2009. We hope you have enjoyed the recent rains and have spent some time on our local trails.
Save the Altadena Trails UpdateJanuary 26, 2009 - Hello Save the Altadena Trails (STAT) Supporters – We wish you a Happy 2009. We hope you have enjoyed the recent rains and have spent some time on our local trails.
Equestrian culture may be fading into the sunset Equestrian culture may be fading into the sunset Urban sprawl has been encroaching on the equestrian lifestyle for decades, but with a string of stables closing across Southern California, horse lovers say the threat seems more dire than ever.
Citybeats: There's often more than meets the eyeJanuary 19, 2009 - More of the lore behind the bird sanctuary in Pasadena's Lower Arroyo.
Pasadena deals with bark beetleJanuary 19, 2009 - A bug is threatening trees in our region. Its damage is aggravated by drying conditions and other factors.
Pasadena deals with bark beetleJanuary 19, 2009 - A bug is threatening trees in our region. Its damage is aggravated by drying conditions and other factors.
Lower Arroyo Seco bird sanctuary up for renovationJanuary 17, 2009 - A meditation circle seen Thursday, January 15, 2009 built in 1935 in honor of Emma Dickinson, who left a portion of her estate to Pasadena, needs renovation in the Lower Arroyo Seco Natural Park in Pasadena.
Family suing over man's freeway deathJanuary 4, 2009 - A Pasadena family is suing over the death of a man whose car plunged into the Arroyo Seco channel.
Zack wins Arroyo advocacy awardDecember 19, 2008 - Steve Scauzillo congratulates Michelle Zack for winning the Best Advocacy Award from the Council of Arroyo Seco Organizations.
Arroyo Seco placed on national registerDecember 17, 2008 - The Arroyo Seco has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, thanks to the stellar efforts of Pasadena Heritage.
Central Arroyo Stream Restoration Program Honored with Prestigious Award November 18, 2008 -- The Central Arroyo Stream Restoration Project has pulled down a major award from POWER, a statewide group of water officials and activists.
Council of Arroyo Seco Organizations Meeting & Post Election PotluckNovember 5, 2008 Council of Arroyo Seco Organizations Meeting and Post Election Potluck
L.A. activist has a lot on the ball besides soccerOctober 17, 2008 - Raul Macias built a strong political base on the playing fields of northeast Los Angeles. Even his critics acknowledge how far he has come.
Filmmakers deliver message of conservationOctober 16, 2008 - "A local film competition has set out to remind consumers to protect their liquid assets - the H2O variety."
Rationing becomes more likelyOctober 10, 2008 - Does the closing of the boat ramps at Diamond Valley Lake in Riverside County signal imminent rationing for Southern California cities? "With the lake -- intended as an insurance policy in case of natural disaster -- at only 60% capacity, the MWD board could start rationing Southern California cities as soon as 2009."
La Loma BridgeOctober 3, 2008 - The LA Times features a great picture of the La Loma Bridge in Pasadena.
La Loma BridgeOctober 3, 2008 - The LA Times features a nice picture of the La Loma bridge.
Calabasas creek restoration wins awardOctober 2, 2008 - Calabasas has removed 1500 tons of concrete from Calabasas Creek and restored natural conditions along the creek.
Artists honor La Casita del ArroyoFebruary 2, 2008 - The spectacular painters from the California Art Club converged on La Casita del Arroyo to celebrate it's seventy-fifth anniversary.
Use `carrot' for conservationOctober 1, 2008 - The Star-News thinks Pasadena residents need smiley faces to encourage conservation. And unsmiley faces for the water wasters.
Drought expected to continue as new water year beginsOctober 1, 2008 - This day marks the beginning of a new water year, but experts are glum on the prospects for relief from recent dry conditions.
Water saving plan drownsSeptember 28, 2008 - The Pasadena City Council failed to take action on water waste penalties this week instead directing Pasadena Water & Power to come back with a tougher program in six month.
Rose loop experiment a hitSeptember 26, 2008 - The one-day experiment in restricting car traffic for a few hours on the Rose Bowl loop to promote a safe environment for recreational users there got a mixed response. What do you think? Be sure to let city officials know.
A glass half-emptySeptember 25, 2008 - In the face of record dry conditions, the Pasadena City Council Monday night failed to take action on penalties on water waste prohibitions but instead directed the Water & Power Department to come back in six months with a more comprehensive conservation program.
EPA says removal of perchlorate from drinking water may not be necessarySeptember 24, 2008 - After years of inaction, EPA backs down from setting a standard for rocket fuel in drinking water.
Rose Bowl to try vehicle banSeptember 23, 2008 - Pasadena will try something interesting on Thursday - no cars on the Rose Bowl loop. It's about time that the recreational users are given the space and safety they deserve!
EPA says rocket fuel pollutant perchlorate can remain in water September 23, 2008 - EPA has issued a draft document indicating that they will not protect water-drinkers from perchlorate, a toxic rocket fuel ingredient.
Liquid justiceSeptember 18, 2008 - Pasadena gets set to enact penalties on wasteful water use.
Vote set on new tax Funds would help preservation effortSeptember 10, 2008 - Residents of the far western part of Pasadena are now voting on assessing themselves a fee each year to pay for a portion of the purchase of Annandale Canyon as open space.
Presidio's creeks will spring back to lifeSeptember 9, 2008 - A stream and watershed restoration on the Presidio in San Francisco will allow local residents to understand and enjoy a small watershed from top to bottom.
Journey Down the Los Angeles RiverSeptember 3, 2008 - Kayakers are challenging the US Army Corps of Engineers claim that the Los Angeles River is not a navigable river that deserves Clean Water Act protection.
Restoration of Arroyo - Section Dedicated WednesdayAugust 28, 2008 - The Pasadena Independent reports on the Central Arroyo Stream Restoration and includes a nice slide show of event images - Slide Show
Arroyo Seco project finishedAugust 28, 2008 - Pasadena and the Arroyo Seco Foundation celebrate the completion of the Central Arroyo Seco Restoration Program.
Officials celebrate project's finishAugust 24, 2008 - The Star-News announces the Central Arroyo Stream Restoration Dedication
Pasadena Mayor Bogaard and MWD plan celebrates milestone restoring Arroyo Seco August 22, 2008 - The Star-News editorializes in favor of stream restoration in the Arroyo Seco and for recycled water throughout Pasadena.
L.A. River gets help from EPAAugust 19, 2008 - The EPA will define ‘traditional navigable waters’ for the waterway, which could affect development in some hillside and mountain areas.
Arroyo Seco Visionary Arthur Jokela Passes OnAugust 17, 2008 - Arthur Jokela, who played a key role in jump-starting the Arroyo Seco restoration movement in the early 1990s has passed on.
Shabby RoadAugust 15, 2008 - NYT automotive blogger ponders the unique character of the Arroyo Seco Parkway, aka Pasadena Freeway. Be sure to click on the video.
MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA CRACKS DOWN ON EXCESSIVE WATER USEAugust 14, 2008 - Mayor Villaraigosa and the City of Los Angeles outline a strong water conservation and recycling program. New water-use ordinance expands restrictions and penalizes offenders, encouraging conservation and moving City towards its goal of meeting all new water demand through conservation and recycling.
SINKHOLE TEMPORARILY CLOSES HISTORIC PASADENA FREEWAY (SR-110) ON THE ARROYO SECO PARKWAY August 4, 2008 - This article in the Caltrans publication, "Inside Seven," details the repairs made on the massive sinkhole that developed on the Arroyo Seco Parkway last month. It includes a bit of the history of the venerable freeway.
Arroyo bridge to be replacedAugust 1, 2008 - A key bridge for hikers in the Upper Arroyo Seco will be replaced by the City of Pasadena.
Arroyo bridge to be replacedAugust 1, 2008 - A key bridge for hikers in the Upper Arroyo Seco will be replaced by the City of Pasadena.
Mountain fire road to be clearedJuly 19, 2008 - Good news for hikes itching to get back to Henniger Flats and Mount Wilson. Four years after a storm closed the trail, repairs will begin to put the popular trail back into use by next summer.
California: Sinkhole Closes Freeway July 18, 2008 - The Arroyo Seco Parkways is closed due to a massive sinkhole near Fair Oaks in South Pasadena.
Sinkhole is one more sign of the Pasadena Freeway's ageJuly 18, 2008 - "After a section collapses, the northbound lanes are closed 20 hours for repair. Plans to upgrade the route are met with concern among preservationists who want the 110's basic look to remain."
How does tap water get to the Santa Clarita Valley? July 14, 2008 - This article from the Santa Clarita details why residents of that community and of Pasadena should be concerned about mountain meadows in the Sierra Nevadas. It's a good exposition of where our water comes from.
Don’t call them the ‘Water Police’July 10, 2008 - Foothill MWD will develop a new way to involve and education local residents, a Water Conservation Team.
Restoring the ArroyoJuly 3, 2008 - The Central Arroyo Stream Restoration Project is featured in a front page story in the Star-News.
Well restoration design underwayJuly 3, 2008 - Glendale will rehabilitate an old well to enable them to tap more water from the Verdugo Basin to meet local needs.
Arroyo Seco project could get federal fundsJune 26, 2008 - Congressman Adam Schiff scores for Arroyo Seco restoration with $200,000 for the Army Corps of Engineers study of the Arroyo Seco watershed.
Thoughts on the Southwest MuseumJune 11, 2008 - The Board of the Arroyo Arts Collective has issued this statement regarding the Southwest Museum.
SoCal WaterJune 7, 2008 - Here's a handy guide to local water resources provided by the San Gabriel Valley Newspapers.
Drought officially arrivesJune 6, 2008 - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger makes it official: we are in a serious, long-lasting drought.
Water officials push water savingJune 6, 2008 - Local water agencies are adopting voluntary water conservation measures because of the drought.
Lummis Day Festival Draws 9,000June 5, 2008 - Approximately 9,000 people attended events at Lummis Home, Casa de Adobe and Sycamore Grove Park on Sunday June 1 for the 3rd annual Lummis Day Festival.
Water districts unite for fundingJune 4, 2008 - Local water agencies will join the San Gabriel Council of Governments to ensure that the water story is told and heard by local governments.
LA to Crack Down on Water WasteJune 3, 2008 - The DWP commission will decide Tuesday on the mayor's proposal to crack down on water wasters.
Californians, start conservingJune 2, 2008 - The Times calls for a fair and concerted conservation plan for all of California.
Is the L. A. River up a creek?June 1, 2008 - If the waterway is not officially deemed to be 'navigable,' many of its tributaries could lose important protections.
Judge orders Monrovia trail reopened to publicMay 13, 2008 - Another victory for public trails, this time in Monrovia.
New Experimental Park Set to OpenMay 12, 2008 - A new park amenity in Santa Monica will clean up runoff and provide recreational opportunities for young people.
Grant to fund river makeover at Encanto ParkMay 12, 2008 - A one thousand foot bioswale will make Encanto Park in Duarte a model of stream restoration.
Seeing green in the ValleyMay 11, 2008 - The Star-News editorializes in favor of Congressman Schiff's bill to study the inclusion of the Arroyo Seco and other local natural treasures in the National Park system.
Park’s Natural Beauty Wins a Round Over More Cars in Hahamongna TractMay 6, 2008 - Don Bremner outlines the latest developments regarding the Hahamongna Annex.
Keep public trails openApril 30, 2008 - The Star-News takes a strong stand in favor of keeping public trails like the ones in Millard Canyon open.
Judge Approves Use of Hiking Trails Around La Vina HomesApril 29, 2008 - A Pasadena Superior judge orders the Millard Canyon trail open to the public again after years of blocking it by the La Vina Homeowners Association.
Officials lament public's apathy to looming water crisisApril 27, 2008 - Water officials are concerned that the public isn't tuning into Southern California's water woes.
Arroyo Seco nominated for historic statusApril 24, 2008 - The California Historic Resources Commission has approved the nomination of the Arroyo Seco as a historic resource.
Conservation may be on tap for SouthlandApril 15, 2008 - Concern over a decreasing water supply has prompted Southern California's largest water provider to consider more aggressive conservation efforts.
Bikeway or the HighwayMarch/April 2008 - Smogville could become a velotopia. Here's Robert Gottlieb's account of Arroyo Fest and its implications for the future.
County's watershed restoration grants will help protect fishMarch 29, 2008 - They're going to bring trout and salmon back to Ventura County streams, a model for the Arroyo.
Impurities in the waterMarch 22, 2008 - The editor of the PSN discusses how to view recent stories about the presence of trace amounts of pharmaceuticals and other contaminants in our drinking water.
Pasadena's green City hall gets GoldMarch 22, 2008 - Pasadena City Hall renovation wins a Gold LEED designation as a mark of its attention to sustainability.
Villaraigosa's Autry National Center HubbubMarch 20, 2008 - The Autry's betrayal of the Southwest Museum is detailed in this LA Weekly story. Will the plans for the Griffith Park expansion win approval? Villaraigosa and Huizar seem to have abandoned their commitment to keep LA's oldest museum a viable facility on Mount Washington.
High and dryMarch 20, 2008 - Editor Kevin Uhrich provides the keynote for the Pasadena Weekly's "Tapped Out" series in observance of World Day.
Dry greenMarch 20, 2008 - California Friendly landscaping is a great way to save water and have a beautiful yard.
Wave of the futureMarch 20, 2008 - Grey water could be a solution for a water-short Southern California.
Doggie Developments on the Arroyo SecoLA Officials Stepping Up Enforcement of Leash and Neutering/Spay Laws in Dog Parks & Along the Arroyo Seco
Register didn't register the first time aroundFebruary 29, 2008 - Editor Larry Wilson recants. He now supports the listing of the Central Arroyo on the National Register of Historic Places.
Larry Wilson: Ditch the signs, and the autosFebruary 27, 2008 - Larry's got the logical solution to the congestion at the Rose Bowl Loop: Get rid of the signs and the cars!
Studio poses obstacle to riverfront bike path"Some buildings at NBC Universal are close to the Los Angeles River. The company wants to loop a bike path away from the river, deeper into the complex. NBC Universal says it wants the route through its property to loop uphill and back down."
Leipheimer captures Amgen TourFebruary 25, 2008 - The Third Annual Amgen Tour of California concluded with a rainy Rose Bowl finish on Sunday.
Bike race's Arroyo finishFebruary 24, 2008 - The Arroyo is a grand setting for the finale of the Amgen Tour of California bicycle race.
Cycling event to end next week at Rose BowlFebruary 17, 2008 - The Amgen Tour of California will end with a 30 mph race about the Rose Bowl.
Tower plans may be collapsingFebruary 9, 2008 - The cell-tower plan in the far southwest corner of Pasadena may be on the skids.
Getting a leg up for city's first walkaboutFebruary 5, 2008 - Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard wants to get local residents up and moving.
Getting a leg up for city's first walkaboutFebruary 5, 2008 - Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard wants to get local residents up and moving.
Pasadena Council Adopts Green City GoalsFebruary 4, 2008 - The Pasadena Cit Council has adopted a resolution supporting Green Cities California and adopting five action goals.
Experts: Expect drought to lingerFebruary 2, 2008 - The prescription for future water challenges is conservation, groundwater, recycling, and local resources according to several groups of scientists who have studied Southern California's water horizon.
Jim Carrey takes almighty leap of faithJanuary 29, 2008 - Comedian Jim Carrey takes a plunge from the Colorado Street Bridge.
Looking out for L.A. River's bridgesJanuary 28, 2008 - An effort to bestow monument status on 11 historical spans comes as six are slated for upgrades.
Incident ReportJanuary 27, 2008 - Here's the official report from the LA Fire Department on the car which plunged into the Arroyo Channel Sunday Morning.
Swift Water Rescue in the ArroyoJanuary 27, 2008 - Coverage of the swift water rescue in the Arroyo Seco spread quickly to the Grand Forks Herald. Where is Grand Forks?
Car Wound Up in Two Feet of Fast-Moving WaterJanuary 27, 2008 - A car crashed through the fence and fell thirty feet into the raging currents of the Arroyo Seco flood channel Sunday morning. Swift action by rescuers brought the two victims to safety.
Two Plucked to Safety in Dramatic River RescueJanuary 27, 2008 - A dramatic rescue in the flood-swollen Arroyo Seco near Mount Washington.
Arroyo Seco Landmark?January 26, 2008 - Editor Larry Wilson considers the aspects of naming the Arroyo Seco an historic landmark.
Cougar sighting at JPL creates a buzzJanuary 26, 2008 - The LA Times covers the cougar siting in Hahamongna near JPL ten days later.
Volunteers clear trail to Brown's graveJanuary 22, 2008 - Local residents spend King Day clearing the trail to Owen Brown's gravesite in the Altadena foothills.
Moratorium needed January 20, 2008 - Letter writer Fred Childs calls for a moratorium on building permits in response to recent dry conditions.
Special status for golf course stymiedJanuary 19, 2008 - Pasadena Heritage has backed off its proposal to seek historical designation for the Central Arroyo.
Executive of collapsed mortgage company commits suicide January 18, 2008 - The Arroyo Seco Bridge is listed in Pravda as a bridge with a suicide barrier.
Larry Wilson: Nothing fishy about this party January 18, 2008 - Editor Larry Wilson reports on the fish fete beneath the Colorado Street Bridge.
Larry Wilson: Nothing fishy about this party January 18, 2008 - Editor Larry Wilson reports on the fish fete beneath the Colorado Street Bridge.
Imagine: Rain, rain, stored awayJanuary 17, 2008 - "Savvy designers are helping homeowners collect and reuse storm water rather than see it all wash away."
More resources: rainwater and gardeningJanuary 17, 2008 - Additional valuable resources for rainwater harvesting and gardening.
Fine-Featered Farm TeamJanuary 17, 2008 - It's a book-signing next Tuesday at the South Pasadena Public Library for Rick Thomas who is set to release two new books on the Raymond Hotel and the Arroyo Seco.
Techniques for catching and saving rainJanuary 17, 2008 - Looking to conserve and manage rainwater on your property. Here are some handy tips.
Park annex plan nears completionJanuary 17, 2008 - Plans for the Hahamongna Annex are nearing completion.
Pasadena seeks to revive Arroyo SecoJanuary 17, 2008 - The Central Arroyo Stream Restoration Program got off to a grand start yesterday beneath the Colorado Street Bridge. Make sure to check out the Photo Gallery provided by the Star-News.
Afternoon Ceremony Kicks Off Arroyo Stream Clean-Up January 16, 2008 - The Central Arroyo restoration program could be a model for urban management of water quality and streams.
Upgrades for arroyo habitatsJanuary 13, 2008 - Editor Larry Wilson announces the groundbreaking ceremony for the Central Arroyo Seco Restoraton Project.
Man stabs ex-wife, mother-in-law, jumps to death from bridgeJanuary 11, 2008 - A murder/suicide ends with a fatal jump from the Colorado Street Bridge.
Imagine no cars in ArroyoJanuary 9, 2008 - Larry Wilson fondly reminisces about that foggy morning five years ago when there were no cars on the Arroyo Seco Parkway.
Frog closes forest areaJanuary 6, 2008 - Efforts to protect an endangered frog are causing a stir in the San Gabriel Mountains.
Pictures help bring local history to lifeJanuary 6, 2008 - Pictures will tell the story in two new books about local hitory from South Pasadenan Rick Thomas.
Heavy weekend rainstorms predicted throughout SoCalJanuary 5, 2008 - After a long dry year, we might finally get some significant rain this weeken.
Rose Bowl Draft Supplemental EIR Available Renovations of the existing Rose Bowl stadium are proposed to allow use by the UCLA Bruins football team, Rose Bowl Game, Bowl Championship Series (BCS) games, and soccer matches, as well as to bring the building systems up to current Code requirements.
More rain heading our wayJanuary 5, 2008 - Heavy storms have moved into the area, so expect a wet weekend. The National Weather Service said storms could bring the most rain to Southern California since January 2005.
Residents Gear Up for Rain and Flooding January 4, 2008 - Local preparations are underway to deal with heaving storms headed out way.
Strong storm to hit areaJanuary 4, 2008 - Get ready! A winter storm is headed our way.
Illini vs. the worldJanuary 1, 2008 - Illinois fights for recognition and dignity in the Rose Bowl.
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