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Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, December 1, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2018 AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CALTRANS RELEASES FINAL 710 NORTH PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, TUNNEL ALTERNATIVE NOT NAMED PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE WINTERFEST HAS ARRIVED IN ARCADIA! Pasadena (CA) – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has released the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) for the SR 710 North Project. The final report identifies the Transportation System Management/Trans-portation Demand Manag-ement Alternative as the Preferred Alternative out of the four build options, including a freeway tunnel. “The final EIR is a historic step in the right direction,” said Assemblymember Holden. “I look forward to working with all my colleagues in the legislature to support local efforts to improve mobility, and pass policies to affirmatively remove the tunnel option from any future consideration.” In April 2017, the Los Angeles Metro Board of Directors passed a motion recognizing the lack of funds needed to construct a single bore freeway tunnel, and instead recommended the Transportation System Management/Transportation Demand Management Alternative for the 710 North Study Area while allocating remaining measure R funds for new mobility improvement projects in the designated area. Assemblymember Holden first pursued a state level solution early in 2017, and advocated that LA Metro move away from the tunnel option. Legislation previously introduced by Assemblymember Holden included provisions that would give greater local control to future developments, and specified that State Route 710 is only from Route 1 to Route 10. By Joan Schmidt Santa Anita Park’s infield with its beautiful view of the San Gabriel Mountains has magically turned into a true Winter Wonderland for families to enjoy! This Winterfest lasts from November 23-December 23. Thursdays and Fridays from 3pm-10pm.; Saturdays from 11am- 10pm; Sundays from 11am-8pm. Admission is $5 and parking is free! (Please visit SANTAANITA.COM/EVENTS for special packages or further info.) The Media and their families were invited for Opening Day Festivities. It was mid-afternoon, still sunny outside so we enjoyed the Petting Zoo with sheep, goats, a camel, a llama, a cow, donkeys, and a mama pig with four precious piglets. The young goats followed us everywhere much to the small children’s delight. There were pony rides, also a train and horse-drawn carriage rides available. The kids got to tell Santa their wishes and all ages had their picture taken with him; also a giant snow globe photo booth, and a play area with giant slides. A skating rink, in spite of a balmy 75 temperature was a great hit! Later in the evening, snow fell and kids loved playing in it! Are you a hands-on crafty person? Would you like to make ginger bread or a Christmas wreath and ornaments? You could at Winterfest! About 5pm, the Opening Ceremonies began with Jay Cohen on his trumpet. Tim Ritvo, CEO, Racing Division, the Stronach Group welcomed us, and we heard from Odd Market and the Ice Rink representatives. Arcadia Mayor Sho Tay made a Presentation; the First Responders were thanked and recognized, and then the Christmas Tree Lighting. During the Winterfest, there will be a DJ, Christmas music and Christmas movies shown on the big screen. There will be all kinds of Holiday fare like roasted chestnuts and spiced Eggnog. However, there were all kinds of food trucks-even a Vegan one, and 80 vendors-you can get some holiday shopping done! Hope everyone has a chance to experience this awesome Winterfest! Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: editor@mtnviewsnews.com Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com | ||||||||||||||||||||