Villa Parke
Coverage of Villa Parke in the Nexus archive.
- Last Week in Review: Top Pasadena Stories of The Week
Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Board authorizes litigation and exempts itself from city tree protection rules. Candidates begin filing for the school board election, All Saints withdraws a safe parking permit application, and demonstrators at Villa Parke mourn two men killed in ICE-related shootings. The school board plans to vote on declaring city zoning laws inapplicable to an unspecified matter.
- At Villa Parke, Demonstrators Mourn Two Men Killed in ICE Shootings in Texas and Maine
Demonstrators gathered at Villa Parke to mourn Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, two men fatally shot by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine. The vigil attracted about 100 attendees within 12 hours of a call for participation.
- Municipal Services Committee to Gather More Data Before Recommending Artificial Turf Replacement
The Municipal Services Committee (MSC) will delay its recommendation on replacing aging athletic fields at Villa Parke and Robinson Park with artificial turf while an ad hoc committee gathers additional data. Local stakeholders, including parents, youth sports advocates, and environmental groups, expressed conflicting views during a recent meeting.
- Residents Divided Over Proposal to Replace Athletic Fields With New Artificial Turf
City officials propose replacing aging athletic fields at Villa Parke and Robinson Park with new artificial turf using recyclable materials and PFAS-free processes. The proposal has sparked sharp disagreement among parents, youth soccer coaches, and environmental advocates, with officials citing increased demand for recreational space as a key reason.
- Pasadena Firefighters Offer Free CPR Training to Villa Parke on Saturday
The Pasadena Fire Department and Huntington Health are hosting a free CPR training event at Villa Parke from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday to teach life-saving techniques.