AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGrid Modernization: Pasadena Water and Power is getting a long-overdue $425,000 upgrade to its grid communications setup, replacing a 1999 Remote Intelligent Gateway and adding new CAISO revenue meters to improve cybersecurity and monitoring. Emergency Readiness: Pasadena is also set to accept an extra $77,250 in state funding to expand Urban Search and Rescue training through June 30, 2028, boosting a regional task force’s specialized courses. Water Resilience: Marin Municipal Water District approved a $2.65 million partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to design an “atmospheric river capture” pipeline section that would help replenish Marin reservoirs with Sonoma County rainwater during droughts. Botany in the Spotlight: The Huntington in San Marino is drawing huge crowds for a rare double bloom of titan arums (“corpse flowers”), with Odorysseus and Odora flowering together for a short 24–48 hour peak window. Community Access: The Huntington’s Twilight Garden Strolls are extending evening garden access to the public on select Sundays, with timed tickets and limited areas open.
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