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We wanted to inform you that the Orange Grove on-ramp to southbound 110 will be closed on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024, from 8 am to 2 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

8/20/2024

“We’ve reached all the ‘all hands-on deck’ portion of the journey,” says Ed Donnelly, SPTOR President. “With the tent up at the float site, we’re now at the point where the committee is simultaneously building the frame, sourcing flowers and natural materials to decorate it, and fundraising to pay for it all.”

Being built by volunteers under a tent at SPTOR’s float site adjacent to the War Memorial Building on Fair Oaks in South Pasadena, the city’s 2025 float entry features three aquatic animals riding on a self-built boat sailing into new adventures. Titled “Seas the Day,” the design reflects the committee’s idea of the “Best Day Ever,” the overall theme of the 2025 Rose Parade®. “Seas the Day” will roll down Colorado Boulevard on January 1, 2025 playing Styx’s iconic song “Come Sail Away.”

In addition to the hours of volunteer labor required to construct the City’s completely self-built float, the committee works year-round to raise $150,000 to purchase flowers and construction materials each year. To date, the committee has hosted a “Cuatro de Mayo” fiesta, a yard sale at the War Memorial Building, a golf tournament on Father’s Day weekend, and lawn sign sales and a dunk tank on the 4th of July. Local businesses have sponsored banners hanging in the tent at the build site, and the committee is selling souvenirs through its website and souvenir stand at the float site. Tickets for SPTOR’s annual raffle went on sale August 10th. Only 250 $100 tickets will be sold for the chance to win three prizes: 1st Prize: 4 tickets to the 2025 Rose Bowl Game, 2nd Prize: 4 VIP Parade Tickets in the viewing section on Orange Grove Boulevard, and 3rd Prize: $300 cash. Fundraising continues in the fall with SPTOR’s annual direct mail appeal for donations, a See’s Candy Sale in November, and the annual Crunch Time Party and Crunch Time Silent Auction in December.

In addition to securing funds, the committee is now recruiting volunteer builders and decorators. To inquire about volunteering on the construction crew, email construction@sptor.org. Signups for the “deco” (decoration) squad begin September 15, 2024. Visit www.sptor.org for more information.

City Hall will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024, due to an employee event. The Library and the Senior Center will remain open as usual.

Please refer to the city’s website or mobile app as an additional resource for information and to submit any service requests.

Thank you for your understanding.

8/15/2024

The Library will be closed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27, for an important staff development and training session. The Library will open at 2 p.m. sharp! Many online resources are available 24-7 from any location—visit the Library website for eBooks, eAudiobooks, film streaming, eMagazines, and more!

The South Pasadena Senior Center will close at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2024 for Senior Champion Awards Night. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, August 20th. For more information, please contact the Senior Center at (626) 403-7360 or by email at seniorcenter@southpasadenaca.gov.

Clean Power Alliance, in partnership with Calpine Community Energy, is pleased to announce the kick-off of the 2024 Community Benefits Grant. Any 501(c)(3) community-based organizations in CPA’s service territory, including South Pasadena, can benefit from this annual grant opportunity that provides funding for non-profit organizations advancing clean energy, sustainability, and resiliency. In 2023, the grant recipients included Tree People, which helped disadvantaged youth experience inclusive environmental education; The Santa Monica Mountain Funds, which used funds to support the development of the Los Angeles region’s first native seed production farm; and Oxnard Performing Arts Center, which used funds to incorporate solar energy art activities and education into a year-long initiative.

Grant awards will range from $15,000 to $30,000 for a one-year term. Any organization interested in the grant can visit the webpage and tune in to CPA’s webinar on August 14 at 1 pm to learn more about the program. Applications are due by September 13th at 5pm.

8/13/2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Election Code § 10225 the candidate nomination period associated with the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of South Pasadena on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the District 2, City Council seat has been extended to Wednesday August 14, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the nomination period is only extended to candidate not currently serving as a council member. Individuals seeking elective office must be registered voters residing within the city at the time nomination papers are issued by the City Clerk (California Elections Code §201). Nomination papers will be available through WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at the City of South Pasadena, Office of the City Clerk, 1414 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030. Please contact the City Clerk Division at cityclerk@southpasadenaca.gov or by telephone at (626) 403-7230.

8/12/2024

Scheduled work is being performed for the Water Division on the 2000 block of Fremont Ave. Traffic will be impacted both north and southbound on Fremont Ave, but water service in the area will not be affected.

8/8/2024

Update for Gillette Crescent. Water was restored to the residents at 9:00 pm. Street was open around 12:00 am. 

8/7/2024

Water Division staff had responded to a watermain break at the 1800 block of Gillette Crescent. Crews are on site assessing the break and will provide update on the who will be impacted. Homes between 1756 – 1832 Gillette Crescent, 901 Summit, and 1909 Meridian will be impacted by water interruption for the repair.

8/6/2024