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Brookside Park stormwater capture project

Adopting the water management plan, Cole warned that climate change threatens the imported water Pasadena depends on for 40-60% of supply, and pushed for more Raymond Basin recharge, conservation, and recycling — which could also lower rates.

7 mentions (6 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026

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Arroyo Seco tree removals

Residents protested the planned removal of 17 mature, healthy trees in the Arroyo while dead and dying trees — including 13 city-planted oaks — remain standing, calling it backwards fire-risk priorities.

16 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 6, 2026