First, In a story posted on their website this afternoon, PSN reports that the city of Pasadena has already chopped down the trees in front of Vroman’s Bookstore, starting in the dead of night yesterday (yes, doing something in the dead of night is always a sign of openness and transparency).
A “Save the Trees” rally has been announced for the front of Vroman’s, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena starting at 11 AM Saturday. If you want to make a speech, there are now stumps available.
Second: the Black History Parade will still start at Charles White Park at 10 AM Saturday, but the planned festival afterward has been canceled in light of the officer-involved shooting Thursday afternoon (Pasadena Now has the details). According to the Pasadena Public Information officer, those activities will be folded into a celebration of Jackie Robinson in May.
Third, We haven’t received word of any changes to the Farnsworth Park “Festival of Unity” on Saturday afternoon, but will spread the word if we hear anything.
Branislav Kecman took these pictures of the dirty deed on Colorado Blvd:
Vroman’s before the saws.
Snow said…
Looking at the pictures, the city might have an excuse in that the felling operation of such sizable trees blocked the road, so doing the deed at a late hour was necessary. Certainly a very convenient excuse, though.
Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 07:14 AM
No More Trees said…
I was driving down Colorado Blvd. and noticed that something was different. I then realized that all of the trees were gone. It really makes the street look different.
Monday, February 23, 2009 at 08:05 AM
Cafe Pasadena said…
Sad. Very Sad. Where was the Pasadena community?
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 07:12 PM
Lysette said…
Outrageous. I noticed immediately driving down Colorado. It is quite jarring and then sad. There is absolutely no excuse for that late night killing of trees. I am so angry with the city. Who are the imbeciles responsible for this poor decision?
Sunday, March 01, 2009 at 10:42 PM