Linda Vista-Annandale Association Seeks Members to Support Its Advocacy Work

The Linda Vista-Annandale Association, which describes itself as the oldest neighborhood association in Pasadena, conducts an annual membership drive that asks residents of the western part of the city to join or renew dues the group says fund its advocacy on issues from wildfire safety to the future of the former Linda Vista Elementary School campus.

The appeal comes as the group’s longstanding concerns — hillside zoning, traffic and the Arroyo Seco — increasingly share the agenda with the city’s fire preparedness efforts. The Eaton Fire, which struck neighboring Altadena and parts of Pasadena in January 2025, has elevated wildfire safety as one of the priorities the association says its dues support.

Although the Linda Vista and Annandale neighborhoods sit outside the Eaton Fire’s burn area, along the Arroyo, the area is considered a higher risk; the association now lists wildfire safety and emergency planning — including brush clearance and coordination with the Pasadena Fire Department on evacuation routes — among the priorities its dues support.

The association was incorporated as a nonprofit in 1930 and grew out of a neighborhood group formed in 1924. It is run by an all-volunteer board and is currently led by President Eric Kern. Its membership year runs from May 1 through April 30, and dues range from $25 for an individual or household, to $500 or more at the top level, according to the association’s website.

The association has historically focused on preserving the neighborhood’s character, including efforts to protect single-family home environments and advocate for community improvements. Beyond fire planning, its stated priorities include the future of the former Linda Vista Elementary School site, neighborhood interests around the Rose Bowl and Brookside Golf Course, beautification of parks such as Linda Vista Park, and community events including the Pancake Breakfast and a Picnic in the Park.

Residents can join or renew, and find membership details, on the association’s website at lvaa.net; membership questions are directed to president@lvaa.net.