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South Pasadena News and Updates

On Wednesday, January 8, 2025 the National Weather Service (NWS) Los Angeles/Oxnard issued a wind advisory valid from 10:00 p.m. until Friday, January 9, 2025 2:00 p.m. The advisory is for Malibu Coast, Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Western San Fernando Valley, Eastern San Fernando Valley, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys and Los Angeles. North to northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected. Isolated gusts to 60 mph possible from Thursday night into Friday morning for Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Eastern San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley, Malibu Coast, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys, and Western San Fernando Valley until 2:00 p.m. Friday.

Please note the following program updates for tomorrow, January 9, 2025:

➡️ Camp Med After School Program: In alignment with SPUSD, we will also be cancelling Camp Med After School Program.

➡️ Senior Center Services: In light of safety concerns, the Senior Center will be canceling all scheduled programming. The Senior Center will remain open to provide safe refuge for any who may need it, as well as continue offering essential services such as the Nutrition Program.

➡️ Dial-A-Ride: Service will continue to operate, focusing on providing essential transportation for seniors.

➡️ Recreation Leisure Classes: All programs and activities held at City-owned facilities will be canceled

Nixle is the primary notification system for the Pasadena Police Department. Register at Nixle.com to receive alerts by text message and/or email. You can also text your ZIP code to 888777 to opt in.

💨 Stay safe, South Pasadena! With high winds affecting our area, it’s important to be prepared. Save these numbers in case you need assistance:

📞 Emergencies: 911 (Emergencies or fallen power lines)

📞 Non-Emergency Police: (626) 403-7297 (Routes calls for downed trees, water main breaks or leaks, or road issues in South Pasadena)

📞 Non-Emergency Fire: (626) 403-7300

📞 City Service Directory: (626) 403-7200

A life-threatening, destructive widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather conditions are expected Tuesday (1/7/25) afternoon through Wednesday (1/8/25) morning across much of Los Angeles County.

Areas that are not typically windy will be impacted. Residents should stay indoors, away from windows, and expect power outages. Scattered downed trees and power outages are likely, in addition to rapid fire growth and extreme behavior with any fire starts.

For more resources on emergency preparedness, visit ready.lacounty.gov.

Get involved and join us at the City’s public meetings this month! Please note that some meetings are subject to change.

📅 Check out our City’s website calendar to stay updated!

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