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| Family suing over man's freeway death | January 4, 2009 - A Pasadena family is suing over the death of a man whose car plunged into the Arroyo Seco channel. | Lower Arroyo Seco bird sanctuary up for renovation | January 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. | Pasadena deals with bark beetle | January 19, 2009 - A bug is threatening trees in our region. Its damage is aggravated by drying conditions and other factors. | Pasadena deals with bark beetle | January 19, 2009 - A bug is threatening trees in our region. Its damage is aggravated by drying conditions and other factors. | Citybeats: There's often more than meets the eye | January 19, 2009 - More of the lore behind the bird sanctuary in Pasadena's Lower Arroyo. | 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. | Save the Altadena Trails Update | January 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 Update | January 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. | Water rate hikes loom for Pasadena residents | February 6, 2009 - Pasadena will move to conservation-based rates as the water situation worsens. | City secures Annandale Canyon as open space | February 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 space | February 11, 2009 - The long grassroots campaign to save Annandale Canyon on the western edge of Pasadena from develop has at last succeeded. | L.A.'s water emergency | February 13, 2009 - The Times warns Southern Californians to get serious about the water shortage. | Robert Rector: Pols are right about saving water | February 13, 2009 - Robert Rector offers this opinion piece on the importance of conserving water. | Ideas for trees are grown nearby | February 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. | Block Off Streets | February 17, 2009 - Letter writer Nicolas Lehotzky calls for making Old Pasadena pedestrian-friendly. Imagine the possibilities. | City begins tree removal, residents upset | February 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. | New hiking, biking trail to open Saturday | February 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. | State's in a drought, but it's not the worst ever | March 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? | Council leans toward ban on removing healthy trees | March 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. | Major flood project completed on Lower Guadalupe River in San Jose | March 14, 2009 - Is San Jose a model for the Arroyo Seco and Los Angeles River? | `Arroyo Horse' back on its feet | March 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. | California Governor Launches 'Green Corps' to Train At-Risk Youths for Green-Collar Jobs | March 17, 2009 - Governor Schwarzenegger unveils a new "California Green Corps" to provide jobs for young people on St. Patrick's Day. | City moves on ambitious energy savings plan | March 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 plan | March 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. | Learn from Pasadena's chain saws | March 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. | LADWP APPROVES SHORTAGE YEAR WATER RATES EFFECTIVE JUNE 1 | March 19, 2009 - The Los Angeles Department of Water Power announces shortage year water rates effective June 1. | ASF paints watershed murals in Cypress Park | 3-22-2009 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. | Council puts tree-replacement plan on hold | March 25, 2009 - The Pasadena City Council puts a hold on the plan to replant Colorado Blvd with spindly gingko and palm trees. | Reclaiming wastewater part of the solution for a drying Los Angeles County | April 07, 2009 - Reusing water will be a key part of solving Southern California's water woes. | City taking residents on tours of aging water system | April 8, 2009 - Aging infrastructure is catching up with local communities like South Pasadena. | City taking residents on tours of aging water system | April 8, 2009 - Aging infrastructure is catching up with local communities like South Pasadena. | Solar panels power more than enough electricity | April 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. | 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." | L.A. to partner with 3 universities on clean technology | April 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. | Cities prepare for water rationing | April 16, 2009 - Mandatory conservation is being called for the Metropolitan Water District and local water agencies. | Desiderio project still unsettled | April 17, 2009 - Things are still not resolved regarding the Desiderio Army Reserve site beneath the Colorado Street Bridge on the Arroyo. | City to get tough on water wasters | April 19, 2009 - Pasadena will get tough on water wasters under a new plan approved by the City Council. | Q & A - How water conservation measures in L.A. will work | April 23, 2009 - Here's how Los Angeles will implement water-saving measures to deal with the current drought. | Angling for a piece of L.A.'s future clean-tech center | April 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. | Going Native | April 30, 2009 - Local homeowners are going native . . . with their vegetation, ie. Environmental writer Ilsa Setziol charts the trend. | Going Native | April 30, 2009 - Local homeowners are going native . . . with their vegetation, ie. Environmental writer Ilsa Setziol charts the trend. | Garden getaway | April 30, 2009 - Arlington Garden is a peaceful haven for local urbanites, created and maintained by dedicated neighbors like Charles and Betty McKenney. | Guerilla gardening along the Arroyo Seco | May 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. | Larry Wilson: Pasadena weighs bringing back parking garage | May 15, 2009 - Is a massive parking structure on the planning maps for Hahamongna. Larry Wilson is convinced it is. | Hahamongna plans | May 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. | City says it has no plans to build a road and parking structure in Hahamonga | May 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. | Angeles Crest Highway through Wrightwood reopens | May 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! | Tim Brick: Era of cheap water is over | May 24, 2009 - Tim Brick, Chairman of the Metropolitan Water District, delivers the prognosis for water supplies this year and into the future. | Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Board Position on Water Increases | May 30, 2009 - Here is the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce's position on the rate increase proposed by the Pasadena Water & Power Department. | Pasadena business say water rate increase could raise bills by 50 percent | June 2, 2009 - Pasadena businesses are concerned that proposed water rate hikes could hit them hard right when they're already hurting. | Council delays rate hike hearing | June 10, 2009 - A water rate hike and restructured was delayed by the City Council to consider other alternatives. | Autry Center expansion plans: L.A. says, 'Not so fast, pardner' | July 1, 2009 - Plans for the Autry Center expansion in Griffith Park get slowed down for another look at the future of the Southwest Museum in the Arroyo Seco. | Autry, Southwest museum feud has echoes of western duel | July 2, 2009 - "The Griffith Park facility's desire to borrow Indian artifacts from its smaller Mount Washington partner sparks worries about the Southwest's future." | Bicycle Trail at Hahamongna Sparks Debate | July 14, 2009 - A proposal for a bike trail in Hahamongna has run into a snag as opposition to its course surfaces. | Larry Wilson: Time for city to get cars out of the loop | July 15, 2009 - Larry Wilson says get the cars out of the Rose Bowl loop and turn it over to the recreational crowd, bicyclists, skaters, walkers, joggers and equestrians. | Residents being asked to weigh in on Pasadena's preliminary plans to improve `the loop' | July 16, 2009 - Pasadena wants to hear from residents about how to improve the very popular Rose Bowl loop where thousands of people recreate every day. | $9 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ENERGY AND WATER PROJECTS IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA | July 17, 2009 - Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-allard (CA-34) announces approval in the House of Representatives of more then $9 Million in federal funding for energy and water projects in the Los Angeles area, including $2.15 million for Los Angeles River Revitalization. LOS ANGELES RIVER REVITALIZATION | City offers free maps of Arroyo Seco's highlights | July 18, 2009 - Need to find your way around the Arroyo? Searching for undiscovered local treasures? A new map offered by Pasadena might have just what you need. | Artists will lead classes in open-air painting at Kidspace Children's Museum in Pasadena | July 19, 2009 - The California Art Club is back in the Arroyo, where it belongs, to celebrate it's 100th anniversary. | JPL, L.A. Mayor Form Partnership | July 20, 2009 - A partnership between JPL and Los Angeles will work for water conservation and reducing the impact of greenhouse gas emissions. | California Art Club celebrates 100 years | July 22, 2009 - The California Art Club, that mainstay of Arroyo Art, is now celebrating its 100th anniversary. Recently they brief the youngsters at Kidspace on their approach to art. | Our View: Carrot is better than stick | July 31, 2009 - The Star-News says use incentives and education to promote conservation rather than rate increases and penalties | Proposed trail system from Eaton Canyon to the Rio Hondo gets a boost | August 7, 2009 - A trail from Eaton Canyon to the Rio Hondo River might be in the works. The Altadena Foothills Conservancy has received funding to study it. | Flood officials prep for worst | August 10, 2009 - Floods roaring out of the San Gabriels might be a more common and devastating occurrence with the advent of global climate change. | Students Win Statewide Award for Plan to Revitalize Local Watersheds | August 17, 2009 - A CalPoly student group has developed a comprehensive trail system and improvements for the two great rivers of Los Angeles county. | Mountains can care for themselves | September 2, 2009 - Larry Wilson scouts the damage caused by the recent Station Fire and concludes that the mountains can do a pretty good job of healing themselves. | Mouth of Rubio Canyon becomes public land | September 4, 2009 - The Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy has succeeded in winning permanent protection for the long-contested mouth of Rubio Canyon in the San Gabriel Mountain foothills. | Perspectives: Life in the valley of smokes | September 5, 2009 - Naturalist Christopher Nyerges muses on the meaning of the fierce fires that have torn through the local mountains. | Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy Expands Protected Open Space In Rubio Canyon | September 9, 2009 – The mouth of Rubio Canyon will be protected permanently as open space as the result of a purchase by the Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy. | Larry Wilson: Advertiser leaves trail users empty-handed | September 18, 2009 -- Who's leaving more crap in the Arroyo: dogs or advertisers? You be the judge. | Water-saving rebates offered to PWP customers | September 25, 2009 - Pasadena water users will be able to get rebates for conservation devices if they act quickly. | Water customers use 12 percent less water in July and August | September 29, 2009 - Pasadena water user are responding well to the drought and to calls for mandatory conservation. | Foothill Water District to host public forums | October 1, 2009 - Foothill Municipal Water District will sponsor two public upcoming meetings to discuss the water situation. | Wicked Wildfires with Wet Weather... Watershed Woes | October, 2009 - Here's a summary of the devastating impacts of the recent station fire and links to other important resources on the fire from lastormwater.org | Funding approved for Arroyo Seco watershed study | October 2, 2009 - The FY2010 federal Energy and Water Appropriations Act contains $224,0000 for the US Army Corps of Engineers to continue their watershed management study of the Arroyo Seco thanks to the good efforts of Congressman Adam Schiff and other local legislators. | Study: Mountains charred by Station Fire could yield killer landslides | October 7, 2009 - Look for more fire-caused devastation this winter when rainstorms hit the Arroyo Seco and San Gabriel Mountains. | STATEMENT URGING CALIFORNIA WATER LEGISLATION | October 11, 2009 - The City of Pasadena urges Governor Schwarzenegger and the state legislature to complete the comprehensive water package now being considered in Sacrament. | High-speed trains may collide with L.A. River plans | October 18, 2009 - People are concerned about the potential of the CA high-speed rail program to negatively impact LA River Revitalization. | Missed opportunities let Station fire become a disaster | November 1, 2009 - "By the time heli-tankers arrived in force, the blaze had leaped Angeles Crest Highway. The last best chance to prevent a catastrophe had vanished." Questions are raised about how quickly fire-fighters responded to the beginning of the Station Fire. | Station Fire raises new concerns about wildlife, city's plans for Hahamongna | November 1, 2009 - Controversy rages over how to treat Hahamongna after the Station Fire. | Our View: Many interests complicate Hahamongna Park plans | November 13, 2009 - The Star-News editorializes about the removal of non-native trees in Hahamongna and other issues regarding the character of that area. | California Art Club celebrates 100-year history with new book | November 14, 2009 - The California Art Club is making big plans to celebrate it's 100th birthday with a spectacular book celebrating its art and its Arroyo Seco roots. | Our View: Water package has many pluses | November 15, 2009 - The historic water package recently passed in Sacramento "could be the foundation for a progressive plan for the state and for our local water supplies." | Conservation is seen as key to dealing with state's water woes | November 24, 2009 - "Rebates and low-flow fixtures are helping. Now comes the tough part: individual sacrifice." | Cities adopting state-mandated water ordinances | November 27, 2009 - New landscaping ordinances will kick in the first of the year that will require more efficient landscaping at homes and businesses. | Pasadena's Devil's Gate Could Be Put to the Test | November 28, 2009 - Pasadena's Devil's Gate Dam could be put to the test The 1920s structure was enhanced years ago in case of a massive mudslide -- something engineers never really thought would happen. But after the Station fire, experts are facing the possibility. | Corporation formed to help transform LA River | December 2, 2009 - Officials have established a new non-profit corporation to help advance a decades-long plan to transform 32 miles of the concrete-filled Los Angeles River into a strip of parks, walkways, bike trails and housing. | L.A. City Council wants bullet train officials to weigh two options for Union Station | December 2, 2009 - The siting of the High Speed Rail at Union Station and just north of there, including the confluence with the Arroyo Seco, could imperil efforts to revitalize the LA Rive and the Arroyo Seco Confluence. | 'Back to nature' cuts flood risks | December 28, 2009 - Reconnecting flood-plains to rivers will help reduce the risk of future flooding, suggest US scientists. |