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The first indication of West Nile virus circulating in Los Angeles County in 2021 was detected in a dead crow collected in South Pasadena, the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District (SGVMVCD) announced Monday, June 7, 2021.   West Nile virus (WNV) is spread to people through mosquito bites. Birds can become sick …

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A Flex Alert is typically issued in the summer when extremely hot weather pushes up energy demand as it reaches available capacity. This usually happens in the evening hours when solar generation is going offline and consumers are returning home and switching on air conditioners, lights, and appliances. As temperatures are beginning to rise we …

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The Summer Reading Program is in full swing, with more than 300 readers registered in the first week, who have already read for a total of 866 hours. The Children’s Room also got an upgrade with new shelving for fiction paperbacks that replaces old, bulky spinning racks, making the entry to the space more open …

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Have a problem with coyotes or peafowl in your yard or near your home? We’re here to help. We list a variety of safe, humane ways to help peacefully coexist with wildlife. You can always call the wildlife helpline at (626) 344-1129, and general inquiries about wildlife can be sent to wildlife@pasadenahuman.org .   Learn …

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June is Pride Month! Join the South Pasadena Public Library for a special free, virtual author talk Wednesday, June 9th at 7:00PM with Maia Kobabe, author and illustrator of Gender Queer: A Memoir! Kobabe will deliver a talk on the importance of sharing queer stories, the value of honesty and vulnerability, and living authentically. This …

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