Give Avenue 64 Coalition a Boost at Pasadena Town Hall

1. Join Avenue 64 Coalition members in San Rafael Town Hall

In the aftermath of the tragic death of a bicyclist on Avenue 64 in June near the Garvanza-Pasadena border, a number of concerned residents formed a group called the Avenue 64 Coalition in an effort to lobby for changes on the street that would help reduce traffic speeds. The coalition has won the formal approval of the Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council and has forged a relationship with Pasadena Councilmember Steve Madison, who is hosting a town hall tonight for the San Rafael neighborhood of Pasadena adjacent to Garvanza. The meeting is largely aimed at discussing traffic safety along the section of Avenue 64 that runs through both San Rafael and the outskirts of Garvanza in L.A. Special guests include the Pasadena Police Department's area commander, the department's head of traffic enforcement, Pasadena's director of transportation, and a city engineer. (See attached flyer.) The town hall will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at La Casita Del Arroyo, 177 S. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena 91105. Park in the La Casita lot or on the street. Questions? Call (626) 744-4739 or go to www.cityofpasadena.net. The Avenue 64 Coalition has also launched a petition drive to install traffic calming structures along Avenue 64. Click here to sign the petition—and refer it to your friends. Your e-signature will be delivered to 11 elected and appointed officials in local government. 

2. Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council meeting

The board of the Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council is meeting tonight from 7 p.m. to around 9 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, and Highland Park residents are particularly encouraged to attend. Don't miss out on what's happening in the neighborhood. Senior Citizen Center, 6152 N. Figueroa St.

3. Questions for Assemblymember Jimmy Gomez?

California's 51st District Assemblymember Jimmy Gomez is scheduled to give an interview to Patch this afternoon in Eagle Rock—his first to any local publication since he was elected in November. If you have any questions or concerns you'd like Gomez to address, feel free to raise them in the comments section below or e-mail them to me at ajay.singh@patch.com.

4. Represent Mount Washington in the Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council 

The Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council is seeking a qualified stakeholder to represent Mount Washington. Interested candidates are required to fill in a form and submit it to the council at least a week before the next ASNC board meeting, which is scheduled on Aug. 26. Click here to download the form.

5. What's the weather going to be like today in and around Highland Park and Mount Washington? Click here for the latest forecast.