San Rafael Neighborhoods Association

On July 19, Pasadena Heritage will be holding its biennial Bridge Party.  San Rafael Neighborhoods Association is asking the City of Pasadena, “What are we celebrating?” The Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena is a beloved and historic landmark, admired for its graceful arches and sweeping views. But for nearly a decade, the bridge has been…

Father’s Day Celebration: An Evening with The Eldermen Join us at the San Rafael Branch Library for a special Father’s Day celebration featuring THE ELDERMEN, a contemporary folk group known for their unique vocal harmonies and musical styles. The amazing Triple Beam Pizza will be on-site, serving up hot, made-to-order pizzas available for purchase—perfect way to kick off Father’s…

Following the Eaton Fire, representatives of SRNA met with City Manager Miguel Marquez in late March to share concerns about the risk posed by the amount of brush and fuel in the Lower Arroyo. Marquez shared the Year Round Abatement Efforts attached below but also indicated that work had been stalled following a cancelled contract…

SRES Measure O Funding – SRNA Board Expresses Support to Fully Fund Renovation and Modernization of the school. Over the next several months the Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education will determine how to allocate over $500 million of Measure O Bond money that Pasadena voters approved in 2020 to upgrade schools including renovating…

At a recent San Rafael Neighborhood Association Board meeting the Department of Transportation provided an update on the Avenue 64 Complete Streets Project. The project was originally initiated in 2013 with the intent to calm traffic and improve pedestrian accessibility along Avenue 64.  The project includes the installation of a traffic circle on Avenue 64 and Burleigh Drive.  This is close to border between…

In addition to its iconic status as a symbol of Pasadena, the Colorado Street Bridge is a critical gateway for vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians between our San Rafael Neighborhoods and Pasadena. The aesthetics of the bridge and the ability for pedestrians to easily and safely traverse the bridge has been impaired since the installation of…