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Pasadena and L.A. Grapple With The Unintended Consequences of Artificial Turf
Artificial turf, also known as synthetic grass, has become quite popular among homes, businesses, and city parks as a means to reduce water consumption. While initially it seems like a great way to save water, this solution is actually mired in unintended consequences including:. destroying microorganisms, wildlife habitats and biodiversity.
Ontario offering $1 monthly rent to select businesses to fill empty stores downtown
The city of Ontario is turning its attention toward revitalizing its historic downtown area along the Euclid Avenue corridor.Part of the program includes leasing space for start-up businesses for $1 per month."We never would have been able to take a chance on a business like this if we didn't have this opportunity from the city," said Eva Grello-Nakas, co-owner of The Craft Collection, about the city's Retail Pop-up Program.The program offers six-month leases to businesses that are approved. The city owns several buildings downtown, three of which are available for use under the program."Nobody likes to see vacant buildings," said City of Ontario Spokesperson Dan Bell. "So our vision was, 'Why not activate them?' Yes, $1 per month is low for us, but [those locations] were just going to sit there vacant until we get a permanent home for a business in that spot."The application period for the next round of businesses is now closed, with more than 200 prospective businesses applying for eligibility.
Tougher rules for pre-kindergarten rattle districts, cloud program’s future
This is the third in a series of stories on the challenges impacting California’s efforts to offer high-quality instruction to all 4-year-olds by 2025. This past school year, 4-year-old Yoshua would’ve been home, watching TV or playing on his tablet if he hadn’t been enrolled in Garden Grove Unified’s transitional kindergarten (TK) program, according to his mom, Briseida, who asked that her last name not be used.
Azusa inaugurates operation of its newest wind energy turbines
On June 19, the City of Azusa held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to inaugurate the operation of eight new wind turbines in North Palm Springs, expanding the city’s current clean energy capacity. The Mesa RP30 Wind Energy Center will generate up to 30-megawatts (MW) of wind power, supplying approximately half of Azusa’s energy needs under a 25-year agreement with renewable energy company, Brookfield Renewable. These new turbines, replacing over 400 older turbines with advanced Vestas models, are taller and more efficient, with longer blades that increase electricity production even in low wind conditions.
Metro to Host 605/5 Freeway Expansion Project Meetings
Starting next week, Metro will host a series of community meetings on its plan to widen the 605 Freeway, plus connecting Freeways: the 5, 10, 60 and 105. See full meeting schedule at the bottom of this post. In 2020 Metro and Caltrans announced that they would demolish more than...
17 teachers, staff retire from Downey Unified School District
DOWNEY – The closing of the 2023-24 school year marked the end of an era for many Downey Unified employees as the district said farewell to 17 staff members made up of both Classified (non-teaching) and Certificated (teaching) positions. At the end of May, the Downey Unified Personnel Commission...
Pasadena’s Planning Department Reports Brisk Activity
The Department of Planning & Community Development in Pasadena experienced a busy month of May this year, according to the latest monthly activity reports submitted last week by Jennifer Paige, Director of Planning and Community Development. The reports, covering planning, code compliance, and building safety/permit center, reveal significant activity across...
State funding comes to High Desert transportation projects
The California Transportation Commission recently approved more than $2 billion to improve and maintain several transportation projects, including three in the High Desert. The approved funding announced Friday will support the next generation of transportation projects, ranging from bridge maintenance and rail system upgrades to enhanced railroad safety features and increased access for bicyclists and pedestrians, the agency stated. ...
Fourth of July Festivities in Sierra Madre
Festivities will be held from July 3-5, 2024. Celebrations kick off on July 3 with a community picnic at Memorial Park from 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm. This event will feature non-profit booths, kids activities, food trucks, confetti eggs, a dunk tank, Friends of Heasley Field Beer Garden, and more. From 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm hear live music by Groovy Lemon Pie, and enjoy a bubble wrap fireworks show at 8:00 pm.
City Advisory Group Goes Back to Basics About 710 Freeway Stub Redevelopment
The Reconnecting Communities 710 Advisory Group met Monday night in City Council chambers to discuss organizing concepts for the redevelopment of the 710 freeway stub in Pasadena. The meeting focused on key principles presented by design firm Perkins Eastman. Pasadena’s Strategic Senior Project Manager for the 710 freeway stub planning...
Advisory Group Hears Report on June’s Community Event for 710 Freeway Stub Project
Pasadena held its first major community engagement event about the redevelopment of the former 710 freeway extension stub late last month, drawing a large and engaged crowd. The June 22 event allowed residents to view displays and provide their suggestions on potential plans for the 50-acre site. At Monday’s Reconnecting...
Eyes on the Street: Pasadena’s New Roundabouts
To make some streets safer, Pasadena is building roundabouts. There is an almost finished roundabout on Avenue 64 at Burleigh Drive (all that’s missing is landscaping and the western parkway), and the recently completed North Hill Avenue roundabout at East Topeka Street. Colin Bogart - a volunteer with the...
City Planners to Present General Plan Principles at Special 710 Advisory Group Meeting on Monday
Pasadena’s Department of Planning and Community Development will present its General Plan Principles at a special meeting of the Reconnecting Communities 710 Advisory Group on Monday, July 1. The presentation, scheduled for 6 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, will be open to the public. The...
City of Pasadena Advises to Take Precautions Against Hot Temps
It’s HOT out there, Pasadena! In a press release Tuesday morning, City officials reminded everyone to take precautions against the heat and stay connected to the City for any emergency alerts and updates. Bookmark and check the City’s main homepage of the website, CityOfPasadena.net, for updates on changing conditions,...
Pasadena’s CALSTART Leads Charge in Zero-Emissions Vehicle Expansion
Pasadena-based nonprofit CALSTART, in partnership with the California Air Resources Board, announced on June 26 the availability of more than 150 zero-emissions truck and bus models through the state’s Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). CALSTART plays a crucial role in managing the HVIP program, which offers...
City of Hope Unveils the Farouk Shami Positive Image Center
City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, proudly unveiled the Farouk Shami Positive Image Center, a tribute to the generosity and dedication of Dr. Farouk Shami, chairman and founder of Farouk Systems, Inc. The highly anticipated event took place at City of Hope in Duarte, CA.
It’s National Parks and Recreation Month and the Clean Streets Division works miracles around the city.
The Clean Streets Division of the Pasadena Parks and Recreation Department consists of 17 🌟𝙅𝙪𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝! 𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙖 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙨 & 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩! We are showcasing NRPA’s theme of #WhereYouBelong through the essential services offered by the #PasadenaTXParksandRec Department!
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