Fire Department staff continues to be in communications with the Administrator of the South Pasadena Care Center regarding the increase in the number of positive COVID-19 patients at the facility. Currently, LA County Department of Health (LADH) is reporting 16 staff members, 37 residents who have tested positive for COVID-19. Unfortunately, there are three deaths …
On Wednesday, April 22, 2020, recognizing how difficult it is to have a happy birthday during a quarantine, members of the South Pasadena Police Officers provided an extra big surprise for 2-year-old Austin Tokoro. The Department wanted to make sure Austin had an extra reason to smile big for the camera. Justice, the Department mascot …
On April 21st, the Police Department received this thank you letter to the PD, authored by 5-year old Ava. The PD dropped by the author’s house today and thanked Ava for her kind words. We received the following email from Ava’s mother. Dear Sergeant Ronnie, Thank you so much for dropping by to visit my …
The South Pasadena Police would like to remind the members of our community to remain vigilant during these uncertain times. There has been a recent spike in the theft of gardening equipment from the back of pick-up trucks across the San Gabriel Valley. While gardeners are maintaining yards, their equipment is often left unattended. Unfortunately …
The Public Works Staff for the City of South Pasadena are here for you. Even though we are observing the requirements in the Safer at Home Order, we still continue to provide the residents of South Pasadena quality and timely services that you have grown accustomed to. You are still able to place service requests …
2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and there are many ways you can show your love of the planet even during these challenging times: from joining the worldwide switching off of nonessential lights on April 28th, to growing plants on your windowsill or in your yard. The Library has made it easy for …
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Here are some tips on how you can honor Earth Day while staying at home. Energy Efficiency With the screens and lights on all day, your energy use is likely to significantly increase while you’re home. Set your thermostat to 68o on cooler days. Use natural …
Domestic violence is a serious violent crime that includes both physical and emotional abuse. It is frequently hidden from public view. Many victims suffer in silence because they are afraid to seek help or do not know where to turn. The traumatic effects of domestic violence also extend beyond the abused person, impacting family members …
On Monday April 20, 2020, Dr. Stephen Liu, Founder/Chairman of IFGfit.com, and resident Dr. John Itamura from Kerlan Jobe Orthopedic Clinic, joined Mayor Joe, Councilmember Khubesrian and Police Department employees in the courtyard of city hall. While maintaining our social distancing, doctors Liu and Itamura provided the City with 500, (3 layer) washable Filtered Masks. …
Essential businesses in LA County will be required to provide cloth face coverings to employees, as well as post physical distancing plans for the public to see. Patrons of essential businesses will also be required to wear cloth face coverings in order to enter an essential business, as indicated in last week’s revised Health Officer …
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