City Hall Scoop

South Pasadena News and Updates

The Los Angeles County Commission on Insurance has unanimously re‑elected Scott J. Svonkin, for the 19th consecutive year as its Chairman. Chairman Svonkin was first appointed to the Commission in November 1997 by former Third District Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky and was re-appointed in 2017 by current Third District Supervisor Sheila Kuehl. “My goal is to …

Continue reading

In 2019 and 2020, the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG), was awarded funding to support housing and homelessness programs in the region. One of the key issues identified for regional coordination and collaboration was the need for an alternative crisis response for people experiencing homelessness and mental health crises. The SGVCOG Regional Homeless, Mental Health, and Crisis Response Study …

Continue reading

Even as vaccines roll out, pandemic-related food insecurity will persist for months to come in Los Angeles County. The first – and best – line of defense is the CalFresh program, which provides free monthly grocery benefits to individuals in need. Please encourage your community members to enroll. #LetsFeedLACounty getcalfresh.org/ 3/29/21

The City of South Pasadena, in partnership with Senator Anthony J. Portantino, will host a community discussion of Senate Bill 381 on Monday, March 29, 2021, beginning at 6:00 p.m.  The community forum is an opportunity for the public to ask questions and provide input on the bill as it advances in the legislative process. …

Continue reading

Regular Meeting, March 24, 2021, 7 p.m.Kathay Feng, Esq., National Redistricting Director of Common Cause, will be speaking on ‘Redistricting 101’ at tonight’s CRC Regular Meeting. The agenda and additional supplemental materials are posted at:https://redistricting.lacounty.gov/virtual-meetings/ The CRC’s regular meetings are the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. You can join the meeting in several …

Continue reading