A message from Pasadena Police Chief Philip Sanchez: Recent incidents throughout the southland involving the abduction of school age children are always concerning to parents or guardians. While there is no specific threat to children in Pasadena, it is always a good idea to revisit safety protocols with your family. The National Center for Missing [...]
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Keeping children safe; saving energy: advice from the experts
February 18th, 2011 · No Comments · News and Information
This week’s leading indicators
May 17th, 2010 · No Comments · California government, economy, environment, government reform, Pasadena Economy, recession
The Chamber presents news and information from a variety of sources on the economy, local items of interest and thought-provoking opinion. The stories are culled from sources around the world including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Pasadena Star-News, Los Angeles Times, Atlantic magazine, the Times of London and more. We present the headline [...]
Tags:business·business growth·California·California government·economy·energy·Governor Schwarzenegger·Pasadena business·recession·water
Standing in the way of green power generation: environmentalists
October 19th, 2009 · No Comments · economy, environment, resources, Uncategorized
From the LA Times: Environmental concerns delay solar projects in California desert Several companies seek to build renewable-energy facilities on public land — a goal backed by the White House — but the slow permit process and fears over imperiled species have hindered construction. UC Riverside scientist Jim Andre looks for a rare cactus in [...]
Environmental regulation from EPA could impact utility companies
September 30th, 2009 · No Comments · environment, News and Information
As Congress considers greenhouse gas reduction strategies, the Environmental Protection Agency targeted the largest emitters with new rules. EPA proposes regulations on biggest greenhouse-gas emitters The Environmental Protection Agency’s rules would apply to large-scale industrial sources of the heat-trapping gases, such as power plants, factories and oil refineries. By Jim Tankersley September 30, 2009 | [...]
A different twist on energy efficiency
September 18th, 2009 · No Comments · environment, resources, water
One reason The Atlantic is one of our best magazines. Alternative views and different perspectives can give us reasons to examine long held views. Forget the solar panels and the rain barrels—if you want to save energy, leave the suburbs. by Witold Rybczynski The Green Case for Cities NOWHERE HAS THE greening message had a bigger [...]
California continues to lead
September 18th, 2009 · No Comments · California government, environment, resources, water
A terrific article in The Atlantic delineates California’s leadership in environmental stewardship. ENERGY OCTOBER 2009 ATLANTIC Busted budgets, failing schools, overcrowded prisons, gridlocked government—California no longer beckons as America’s promised land. Except, that is, in one area: creating a new energy economy. But is its path one the rest of the nation can follow? by Ronald Brownstein The [...]
Tags:business·California·energy·environment·Governor Schwarzenegger·water
Chamber Board adopts legislative positions
May 1st, 2009 · No Comments · News and Information, Opinion, Pasadena Chamber Events, Pasadena Chamber Policies, policy
At its meeting of April 28th, the Chamber Board of Directors adopted a legislative platform that will serve as a guide for taking positions in the future. The following was adopted by the Board: Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Legislative Position The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce supports a vibrant and prosperous economic environment, safe livable neighborhoods [...]
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