SCAG The Southern California Association of Governments called on VPE Public Affairs to launch -- in dramatic fashion -- Southern California Compass, a six-county growth visioning project.  VPE responded with the "News Conferences in the Sky."  Reporters boarded helicopters to get a bird's-eye view of the region and the growth challenges facing Southern California. NEIS The City of Los Angeles relied on VPE to reach the community on its second largest public works project in its history. VPE made presentations to nearly 100 community organizations and schools along the six-mile construction route of the Northeast Interceptor Sewer Project. VPE also distributed materials in English, Spanish and Mandarin to residents. Pasadena Goldine -- A Cork-Popping Project When Pasadena sought regional support to build the Gold Line light rail system, the city called on VPE Public Affairs in the decade-long effort to realize the dream.  When Pasadena welcomed the Gold Line, the city called on VPE Public Affairs to organize the cork-popping celebration and dedication in Old Pasadena.