The City Green


Driving Green

Michael Zellner, owner of E-Power Vehicles, wants people to re-think their mode of transportation

Schiff Secures Federal Funds for Arroyo Seco

The Energy and Water Appropriations Act, which included federal funds secured by Rep. Adam Schiff for the Arroyo Seco

PWP Urges Use of Efficient Garden Watering Systems

With officials saying that Pasadena faces a serious water shortage, conservation programs manager for Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) Nancy Long encouraged gardeners and home owners to install smart and efficient watering systems to ensure water conservation at a workshop on Saturday.

City of Pasadena Wins Three Awards from Planning Association

Three initiatives of the Pasadena Planning and Development Department have won awards by a branch of the American Planning Association, the city announced Thursday.

Oiseau…Better Living Through Design

Oiseau Design is a full service landscape design company located in Altadena, California. Almost a decade of experience working with and meeting the demands of discerning clients makes Jonatan Damian particularly qualified to see projects from concept to completion.

Pasadena Awards $10 Million Contract to Clean Local Groundwater

City of Pasadena awarded Calgon Carbon Corporation a three-year service contract for a treatment system to restore and maximize the use of the Monk Hill Basin, a sub-area of the Raymond Basin aquifer.

Sunshine and Savings

Solar power proves to save not only the environment, but also the money in your pocket

Bicycle Trail at Hahamongna Sparks Debate

The Design Commission on Monday requested a public onsite visit of the Hahamongna Watershed Park to consider issues raised during review of Park's Master Plan.

A Garden for Good

Following in our First Lady’s footsteps, two enterprising young women have started a Community Garden in co-operation with the South PasadenaSan Mario YMCA.  The Garden is the brain child of Andrea Damian, an Altadena resident who works as General Manager of Ellen’s Silkscreening in South Pasadena, and Catherine Mi Welch, a long time South Pasadena resident.

U.S. Department of Energy to Fund Research Center at Caltech

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science has announced that it will fund the creation of 46 Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs) over the next five years, including one that will be housed at Caltech. That EFRC will be headed by Harry Atwater, the Howard Hughes Professor and professor of applied physics and materials science.

Caltech Scientists Create New Enzymes for Biofuel Production

Enzymes are important step toward cheaper fuel alternatives