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| Illini vs. the world | January 1, 2008 - Illinois fights for recognition and dignity in the Rose Bowl. | Strong storm to hit area | January 4, 2008 - Get ready! A winter storm is headed our way. | Residents Gear Up for Rain and Flooding | January 4, 2008 - Local preparations are underway to deal with heaving storms headed out way. | More rain heading our way | January 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. | 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. | Heavy weekend rainstorms predicted throughout SoCal | January 5, 2008 - After a long dry year, we might finally get some significant rain this weeken. | Pictures help bring local history to life | January 6, 2008 - Pictures will tell the story in two new books about local hitory from South Pasadenan Rick Thomas. | Frog closes forest area | January 6, 2008 - Efforts to protect an endangered frog are causing a stir in the San Gabriel Mountains. | Imagine no cars in Arroyo | January 9, 2008 - Larry Wilson fondly reminisces about that foggy morning five years ago when there were no cars on the Arroyo Seco Parkway. | Man stabs ex-wife, mother-in-law, jumps to death from bridge | January 11, 2008 - A murder/suicide ends with a fatal jump from the Colorado Street Bridge. | Upgrades for arroyo habitats | January 13, 2008 - Editor Larry Wilson announces the groundbreaking ceremony for the Central Arroyo Seco Restoraton Project. | 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. | Pasadena seeks to revive Arroyo Seco | January 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. | Park annex plan nears completion | January 17, 2008 - Plans for the Hahamongna Annex are nearing completion. | Techniques for catching and saving rain | January 17, 2008 - Looking to conserve and manage rainwater on your property. Here are some handy tips. | Fine-Featered Farm Team | January 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. | More resources: rainwater and gardening | January 17, 2008 - Additional valuable resources for rainwater harvesting and gardening. | Imagine: Rain, rain, stored away | January 17, 2008 - "Savvy designers are helping homeowners collect and reuse storm water rather than see it all wash away." | 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. | 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. | Special status for golf course stymied | January 19, 2008 - Pasadena Heritage has backed off its proposal to seek historical designation for the Central Arroyo. | Moratorium needed | January 20, 2008 - Letter writer Fred Childs calls for a moratorium on building permits in response to recent dry conditions. | Volunteers clear trail to Brown's grave | January 22, 2008 - Local residents spend King Day clearing the trail to Owen Brown's gravesite in the Altadena foothills. | Cougar sighting at JPL creates a buzz | January 26, 2008 - The LA Times covers the cougar siting in Hahamongna near JPL ten days later. | Arroyo Seco Landmark? | January 26, 2008 - Editor Larry Wilson considers the aspects of naming the Arroyo Seco an historic landmark. | Two Plucked to Safety in Dramatic River Rescue | January 27, 2008 - A dramatic rescue in the flood-swollen Arroyo Seco near Mount Washington. | Car Wound Up in Two Feet of Fast-Moving Water | January 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. | Swift Water Rescue in the Arroyo | January 27, 2008 - Coverage of the swift water rescue in the Arroyo Seco spread quickly to the Grand Forks Herald. Where is Grand Forks? | Incident Report | January 27, 2008 - Here's the official report from the LA Fire Department on the car which plunged into the Arroyo Channel Sunday Morning. | Looking out for L.A. River's bridges | January 28, 2008 - An effort to bestow monument status on 11 historical spans comes as six are slated for upgrades. | Jim Carrey takes almighty leap of faith | January 29, 2008 - Comedian Jim Carrey takes a plunge from the Colorado Street Bridge. | Experts: Expect drought to linger | February 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. | Pasadena Council Adopts Green City Goals | February 4, 2008 - The Pasadena Cit Council has adopted a resolution supporting Green Cities California and adopting five action goals. | Getting a leg up for city's first walkabout | February 5, 2008 - Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard wants to get local residents up and moving. | Getting a leg up for city's first walkabout | February 5, 2008 - Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard wants to get local residents up and moving. | Tower plans may be collapsing | February 9, 2008 - The cell-tower plan in the far southwest corner of Pasadena may be on the skids. | Cycling event to end next week at Rose Bowl | February 17, 2008 - The Amgen Tour of California will end with a 30 mph race about the Rose Bowl. | Bike race's Arroyo finish | February 24, 2008 - The Arroyo is a grand setting for the finale of the Amgen Tour of California bicycle race. | Leipheimer captures Amgen Tour | February 25, 2008 - The Third Annual Amgen Tour of California concluded with a rainy Rose Bowl finish on Sunday. | 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." | Larry Wilson: Ditch the signs, and the autos | February 27, 2008 - Larry's got the logical solution to the congestion at the Rose Bowl Loop: Get rid of the signs and the cars! | Register didn't register the first time around | February 29, 2008 - Editor Larry Wilson recants. He now supports the listing of the Central Arroyo on the National Register of Historic Places. | Doggie Developments on the Arroyo Seco | LA Officials Stepping Up Enforcement of Leash and Neutering/Spay Laws in Dog Parks & Along the Arroyo Seco | Wave of the future | March 20, 2008 - Grey water could be a solution for a water-short Southern California. | Dry green | March 20, 2008 - California Friendly landscaping is a great way to save water and have a beautiful yard. | High and dry | March 20, 2008 - Editor Kevin Uhrich provides the keynote for the Pasadena Weekly's "Tapped Out" series in observance of World Day. | Villaraigosa's Autry National Center Hubbub | March 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. | Pasadena's green City hall gets Gold | March 22, 2008 - Pasadena City Hall renovation wins a Gold LEED designation as a mark of its attention to sustainability. | Impurities in the water | March 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. | County's watershed restoration grants will help protect fish | March 29, 2008 - They're going to bring trout and salmon back to Ventura County streams, a model for the Arroyo. | Bikeway or the Highway | March/April 2008 - Smogville could become a velotopia. Here's Robert Gottlieb's account of Arroyo Fest and its implications for the future. | Conservation may be on tap for Southland | April 15, 2008 - Concern over a decreasing water supply has prompted Southern California's largest water provider to consider more aggressive conservation efforts. | Arroyo Seco nominated for historic status | April 24, 2008 - The California Historic Resources Commission has approved the nomination of the Arroyo Seco as a historic resource. | Officials lament public's apathy to looming water crisis | April 27, 2008 - Water officials are concerned that the public isn't tuning into Southern California's water woes. | Judge Approves Use of Hiking Trails Around La Vina Homes | April 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. | Keep public trails open | April 30, 2008 - The Star-News takes a strong stand in favor of keeping public trails like the ones in Millard Canyon open. | Park’s Natural Beauty Wins a Round Over More Cars in Hahamongna Tract | May 6, 2008 - Don Bremner outlines the latest developments regarding the Hahamongna Annex. | Seeing green in the Valley | May 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. | Grant to fund river makeover at Encanto Park | May 12, 2008 - A one thousand foot bioswale will make Encanto Park in Duarte a model of stream restoration. | New Experimental Park Set to Open | May 12, 2008 - A new park amenity in Santa Monica will clean up runoff and provide recreational opportunities for young people. | Judge orders Monrovia trail reopened to public | May 13, 2008 - Another victory for public trails, this time in Monrovia. | 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. | Californians, start conserving | June 2, 2008 - The Times calls for a fair and concerted conservation plan for all of California. | LA to Crack Down on Water Waste | June 3, 2008 - The DWP commission will decide Tuesday on the mayor's proposal to crack down on water wasters. | Water districts unite for funding | June 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. | Lummis Day Festival Draws 9,000 | June 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 officials push water saving | June 6, 2008 - Local water agencies are adopting voluntary water conservation measures because of the drought. | Drought officially arrives | June 6, 2008 - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger makes it official: we are in a serious, long-lasting drought. | SoCal Water | June 7, 2008 - Here's a handy guide to local water resources provided by the San Gabriel Valley Newspapers. | Thoughts on the Southwest Museum | June 11, 2008 - The Board of the Arroyo Arts Collective has issued this statement regarding the Southwest Museum. | Arroyo Seco project could get federal funds | June 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. | Well restoration design underway | July 3, 2008 - Glendale will rehabilitate an old well to enable them to tap more water from the Verdugo Basin to meet local needs. | Restoring the Arroyo | July 3, 2008 - The Central Arroyo Stream Restoration Project is featured in a front page story in the Star-News. | 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. | 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. | Sinkhole is one more sign of the Pasadena Freeway's age | July 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." | California: Sinkhole Closes Freeway | July 18, 2008 - The Arroyo Seco Parkways is closed due to a massive sinkhole near Fair Oaks in South Pasadena. | Mountain fire road to be cleared | July 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. | Arroyo bridge to be replaced | August 1, 2008 - A key bridge for hikers in the Upper Arroyo Seco will be replaced by the City of Pasadena. | Arroyo bridge to be replaced | August 1, 2008 - A key bridge for hikers in the Upper Arroyo Seco will be replaced by the City of Pasadena. | 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. | MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA CRACKS DOWN ON EXCESSIVE WATER USE | August 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. | Shabby Road | August 15, 2008 - NYT automotive blogger ponders the unique character of the Arroyo Seco Parkway, aka Pasadena Freeway. Be sure to click on the video. | Arroyo Seco Visionary Arthur Jokela Passes On | August 17, 2008 - Arthur Jokela, who played a key role in jump-starting the Arroyo Seco restoration movement in the early 1990s has passed on. | L.A. River gets help from EPA | August 19, 2008 - The EPA will define ‘traditional navigable waters’ for the waterway, which could affect development in some hillside and mountain areas. | 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. | Officials celebrate project's finish | August 24, 2008 - The Star-News announces the Central Arroyo Stream Restoration Dedication | Arroyo Seco project finished | August 28, 2008 - Pasadena and the Arroyo Seco Foundation celebrate the completion of the Central Arroyo Seco Restoration Program. | Restoration of Arroyo - Section Dedicated Wednesday | August 28, 2008 - The Pasadena Independent reports on the Central Arroyo Stream Restoration and includes a nice slide show of event images - Slide Show | Journey Down the Los Angeles River | September 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. | Presidio's creeks will spring back to life | September 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. | Vote set on new tax Funds would help preservation effort | September 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. | Liquid justice | September 18, 2008 - Pasadena gets set to enact penalties on wasteful water use. | 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. | Rose Bowl to try vehicle ban | September 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 removal of perchlorate from drinking water may not be necessary | September 24, 2008 - After years of inaction, EPA backs down from setting a standard for rocket fuel in drinking water. | A glass half-empty | September 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. | Rose loop experiment a hit | September 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. | Water saving plan drowns | September 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. | Drought expected to continue as new water year begins | October 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. | Use `carrot' for conservation | October 1, 2008 - The Star-News thinks Pasadena residents need smiley faces to encourage conservation. And unsmiley faces for the water wasters. | Artists honor La Casita del Arroyo | February 2, 2008 - The spectacular painters from the California Art Club converged on La Casita del Arroyo to celebrate it's seventy-fifth anniversary. | Calabasas creek restoration wins award | October 2, 2008 - Calabasas has removed 1500 tons of concrete from Calabasas Creek and restored natural conditions along the creek. | La Loma Bridge | October 3, 2008 - The LA Times features a nice picture of the La Loma bridge. | La Loma Bridge | October 3, 2008 - The LA Times features a great picture of the La Loma Bridge in Pasadena. | Rationing becomes more likely | October 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." | Filmmakers deliver message of conservation | October 16, 2008 - "A local film competition has set out to remind consumers to protect their liquid assets - the H2O variety." | L.A. activist has a lot on the ball besides soccer | October 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. | Council of Arroyo Seco Organizations Meeting & Post Election Potluck | November 5, 2008 Council of Arroyo Seco Organizations Meeting and Post Election Potluck | 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. | Arroyo Seco placed on national register | December 17, 2008 - The Arroyo Seco has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, thanks to the stellar efforts of Pasadena Heritage. | Zack wins Arroyo advocacy award | December 19, 2008 - Steve Scauzillo congratulates Michelle Zack for winning the Best Advocacy Award from the Council of Arroyo Seco Organizations. |