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South Pasadena News and Updates

 If you walk, cycle, take transit, drive, live, or work in South Pasadena…We want to hear from you! Two Los Angeles County Metro grants have been awarded to the City, and they are dedicated to improving the major thoroughfares of Fremont Avenue, Fair Oaks Avenue, and Huntington Drive. The City has onboarded Toole Design Group, …

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Join Upper San Gabriel Valley MWD for an IN PERSON Workshop at the Upper District Headquarters in Monrovia on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 9:00am. The “Gardening for Shade and Other Landscaping Challenges” Workshop is free but advanced registration is required. Please make sure to sign up here.  One of the more challenging landscape situations is designing for a …

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The South Pasadena ban on gas-powered leaf blowers is in full effect and enforcement efforts are underway. The City’s Community Improvement Officer has issued over 100 warning letters and dozens of notices of violation. City staff continue to provide education and outreach on alternative equipment with in-person demonstrations. This time – we’re coming to you! …

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South Pasadena Residents will receive a FREE Water Conservation Kit for completing the eSGV Free Home Assessment. *While supplies last. Efficient San Gabriel Valley (eSGV) free Home Energy Efficiency Assessments are no-cost assessments that can be done in person or virtually and are meant to provide residents with information and resources to implement energy efficiency …

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Looking to upgrade your high-polluting vehicle for something a little cleaner? South Coast AQMD’s Replace Your Ride program will pay you to do it! Eligible participants in the current program can receive up to $9,500 per voucher to purchase a newer more fuel-efficient vehicle at reduced cost, in exchange for retiring their older gas or …

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Join the Metropolitan Water District on Tuesday, September 12 for a free virtual Design Garden Workshop. Start time is 6:00 PM. The class is free, but advanced registration is required. Please make sure to sign up here. In this class, you will learn how to identify critical steps for successfully designing a watershed-wise landscape. Topics include: On the day of the event, …

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