The Planning and Community Development Department is planning to update Specific Plans that have already been adopted by the City to comply with Assembly Bill (AB) 2334, which updated the State Density Bonus Law (SDBL) to modify the definition of the base density that applies to housing projects. AB 2334 promotes the expansion of affordable housing units by expanding the enhanced density bonus for... More »
During Monday’s Council meeting, Councilmembers expressed their intent to comply with Assembly Bill (AB) 2334, which allows housing development projects in 17 specified counties — including Los Angeles County — to receive added height and unlimited density if they are located within “very low vehicle travel areas.” They also directed staff to work with the Planning Commission in the implementati... More »
The implications of California Assembly Bill (AB) 2334, which promotes the expansion of affordable housing units by expanding the density of units per acre, will be heard by the City’s Planning Commission on Wednesday, Jan 25. “This bill promotes the expansion of affordable housing units by expanding the enhanced density bonus for 100 percent affordable housing developments in location efficient a... More »
The Huntington and the San Marino Chamber of Commerce will hold an event filled with gastronomic delights, fine wine, live music and family activities for free on April 5 from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Art Gallery Circle. This year’s event, entitled “An Evening at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens,” is part of the first annual San Marino Day. Stewart Rogers, president o... More »
The UCLA Bruins are preparing for a 12:00 noon kickoff this Saturday, October 7 against number 16 Washington State Cougars in the Rose Bowl. The longstanding series between the two teams has an uncertain future, with the Bruins headed off to a diffeent league and the Cougars stuck in the dwindling Pac-12, now down to just two teams. UCLA will join USC in heading over to the Big Ten Conference for ... More »
A Councilmember and public speakers urged the Council to increase funding for Pasadena’s Public Health Department at a special meeting of the city’s Public Safety Committee Tuesday. As it stands, the Department is proposing a budget of $20.084 million for Fiscal Year 2023, a 5.4% decrease from the current budget of $21.234 million. Members of the public who spoke at the meeting urged the City Coun... More »
Ah, summer in Southern California! Endless sun, beaches a short drive away or a pool in the back yard, that idyllic lifestyle of barbecues with friends on the back patio. What could be better? Well……… what could be better is probably your patio and barbecue – I’m sorry to be the one to tell you that you’re living in the past when your idea of a barbecue is a package of hot dogs thrown on you... More »
As part of Monday’s consent calendar, the City Council will vote on a public hearing to discuss a proposed increase to 250% of the current sewer use fee for single-family residences. The proposed hike, which would raise the average monthly sewer use fee from $4.55 to $11.37, marks the first time the City has suggested an increase beyond the consumer price index since 2007. The hearing is recommend... More »
As part of Monday’s consent calendar, the City Council approved a public hearing to discuss a proposed increase to 250% of the current sewer use fee for single-family residences. The proposed hike, which would raise the average monthly sewer use fee from $4.55 to $11.37, marks the first time the City has suggested an increase beyond the consumer price index since 2007. The hearing will occur on Ap... More »
 The newly announced Tournament of Roses® Royal Court. Left to right: Princess Ashley Thaxton, Princess Kinsey Stuart, Princess Katherine Hernández, Princess Michelle Van Wyk, Princess Natalie Innocenzi, Princess June Ko, Princess Lauren Rogers The seven members of the 2010 Tournament of Roses Royal Court were announced today at Tournament House from a group of 26 finalists. As ambassadors of ... More »
