21 Jan
The radical community organizer Saul Alinsky, whose insights are used today as much by those on the right as on the left, once wrote: “If people don’t think they have the power to solve their problems, they won’t even think about how to solve them.” At a time when apathy and defeatism seem so rampant, […]
4 Jan
On January 3rd, the Coalition for Preservation of the Arroyo, a newly–‐formed public interest group, joined by the East Arroyo Neighborhood Protection Committee, the Linda-‐Vista Annandale Association, and the San Rafael Neighborhoods Association, sued Pasadena in Los Angeles Superior Court on environmental grounds. The case number is BS141038. The lawsuit contends that Pasadena violated the […]
28 Nov
Neighbors plan to fight NFL approval Council voted to raise cap on large events at the Rose Bowl to temporarily host a pro football team. Pasadena residents who live near the Rose Bowl were on hand during Monday’s… (Photo by Mike Mullen ) November 24, 2012|By Joe Piasecki, joe.piasecki@latimes.com As city officials move ahead with […]
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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