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South Pasadena News and Updates

Vaccine Sites Location Changes

To help vaccinate as many LA County residents as possible as more businesses fully reopen, we are closing several sites this week and opening others in different locations. These new locations will be accessible by public transit and many are within a few miles of those that are closing.

California State University Northridge closed its operations on Monday, and vaccinations will continue to be available to nearby residents at the Balboa Sports Complex vaccination site. If you received your first dose at the California State University Northridge site, you can receive your second dose at the nearby Balboa Sports Complex site.

After June 13, Pomona Fairplex, Forum, and LACOE/Downey large capacity vaccination sites will be closed, and new community sites will open on Tuesday, June 15 at:

  • Ted Watkins Memorial Park in South LA,
  • Commerce Senior Citizens Center in the City of Commerce, and
  • Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex in the City of Norwalk.

If you missed your 2nd dose appointment at any of the sites that are closing soon, you will be able to get your second dose instead by scheduling an appointment at a pharmacy close to you or walking into any of our other County vaccination sites. Our sites at Eugene A. Obregon Park in East LA, the Palmdale Oasis Park Recreation Center in Palmdale, and College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita will stay open.

For more information visit vaccinatelacounty.com.

Thank you, South Pasadena, for such a warm welcome. Since starting my new role this month, I have been busy getting to know the City Council, the community and the organization. It has been a wonderful time to listen and seek to understand those things that make South Pasadena unique and special.   I’ve also been spending time getting to know the staff in the organization who are committed to serving the community every day. As we transition to full reopening, the City has implemented all possible steps to ensure a safe environment for both our employees and visitors. Thank you to everyone who has taken time to introduce themselves. I’m so excited to be here and look forward to seeing you around town.

6/10/21

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 event is appropriate for high school students through adults. Save your spot on the Library’s Crowdcast page today!

Cathy Billings
Library Director

6/8/21

Vaccination Sweepstakes (LAFC + Dodgers)

THIS WEEK, at County-run vaccination sites, participating City and mobile sites, and St. John’s Well Child and Family Center sites, everyone 18 and older coming to get their first vaccine OR who brings a first-time vaccine recipient with them to their 2nd dose appointment, will have an opportunity to win a pair of tickets to the 2021-2022 home season of either the LAFC soccer team or the LA Dodgers.

Information on eligibility, participating vaccination locations, and rules can be found at: https://bit.ly/3hDMPo1

6/8/21

Microchips are an essential part of returning your pet to you if they get lost. Yet, there is a lot of confusion about microchips that keep pet owners from having their pets microchipped. Join Pasadena Humane’s own Dr. Toscano as he explores some of the misunderstandings surrounding microchipping and what we can do to get more pets chipped!

Register here for this webinar on June 9th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm

For more workshop and events, click here.

6/8/21

The Health Officer Order Blueprint for a Safer Economy – Yellow Tier Risk Reduction Measures was recently updated.  Changes are highlighted in yellow: Revised to permit the operation of Overnight Organized/Children’s Camps in compliance with the requirements of Appendix K-1.  Owners and operators must give prior notice of intended operation to County Environmental Health to allow sufficient time for an inspection of the premises before reopening.

This Health Officer Order and other pertinent information and resources can be found on the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health COVID-19 webpage.

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to protect the health and well-being of Los Angeles County residents.

6/7/21

Happy Pride Month, California! As you celebrate the people you love, make sure to #KeepItGolden through smarter energy management. Find out what you can do to save energy and help protect California’s natural beauty all month long and for years to come. That’s something we can all take pride in! 

Learn more: https://www.energyupgradeca.org/the-movement/  

6/2/2021

The Red Cross is hosting a series of blood drives in South Pasadena:

  • 6/3/2021: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., The Eden Center, 1520 Fremont
  • 6/7/2021: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., South Pasadena Public Library, 1115 El Centro St
  • 6/22/2021: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., South Pasadena Public Library, 1115 El Centro St

Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive. Appointments can be made via  RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: SOPASLIB.

 ON THE DAY OF THE DRIVE: Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions. 

6/2/2021