3 Dec
A BIG THANKS to the many San Rafael neighbors who activated in 2012 to oppose the Caltrans 710 route down Avenue 64, joining with the San Rafael Neighborhoods Association (SRNA) and prevailing against the odds. It was early June 2012 when SRNA learned from a little-noticed Saturday morning Caltrans meeting at the Rose Bowl that Avenue […]
21 May
710 Tunnel: “The Dark Backward?” You may have read in Pasadena NOW and in the Star-News this week that Mayor Tornek plans to seek council support and ask Pasadena voters to repeal Measure A, the 2001 initiative requiring the city to “be in favor” of the 710 extension (tunnel). http://www.pasadenanow.com/main/mayor-tornek-we-must-repeal-measure-a/#.VzuTy5ErLct http://www.sgvtribune.com/general-news/20160517/pasadena-mayor-pursues-repeal-of-2001-measure-supporting-710-extension Such repeal would allow […]
23 Jan
Background: The language in Metro’s new Measure R2, slated to be on the November ballot, may include, along with transit programs, further funding for the 710 tunnel. The former transit proposal: Measure J, lost because of anti-710 voters in our area. The Metro Board does not understand we are serious about our opposition to the tunnel debacle. […]
SRNA and neighbors thanks the Pasadena Fire Department and the Pasadena Police Department as well as City Officials in supporting another fantastic National Night Out in Southwest Pasadena! Great food and fun for the children. National Night Out is a nationwide event that supports the men and women who risk their lives for us – […]
Potential Elimination of Overnight Parking RestrictionsPasadena Citywide Parking Strategic PlanOn Wednesday March 15, the City of Pasadena held a community discussion on proposed changes to parking rules and regulations as detailed in the Pasadena Citywide Parking Strategic Plan. A representative from the San Rafael Neighborhoods Association attended this meeting to ensure that our community is informed […]
Another successful National Night Out celebration brought to District 6 by SRNA! Great crowd of families and children attended SRNA’s 8th National Night Out Celebration at San Rafael Elementary School on Tuseday August 2. This year Armory for Arts provided a booth for children’s activities. Great food, fellowship and commaraderie among the residents and your […]
***Neighborhood Alert *** Proposed development at the corner of Melrose and Colorado. Per Taka Suzuki: The owner has two options to build: 1). On the corner where the grassy area would be lost and, 2). At the proposed area directly behind the old building. #2 will require a variance for “no parking.” Staff will likely […]
Robin Salzer, one of the original founders of the organization has rejoined the board and has been unanimously elected President. Robin was previously Vice President for many years helping SRNA to confront the issues of the neighborhoods from the fire station closure, to the 710 freeway debacle and other issues in the Arroyo as well […]
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