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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 diesel-powered vehicle. Not enough? The program recently received additional funding and the voucher amount is expected to increase to $12,000 later this fall.

Applicants can also choose to scrap their older vehicle in exchange for a voucher that can be used for an electric bike, car sharing, or public transportation passes.

To be eligible for the program, applicants must: 

• Not exceed household income requirements based on family size and federal poverty rates
• Own the vehicle for at least 12 months prior to the date of application submittal 
• Clear any liens from the vehicle title  
• Turn in an older gas- or diesel-powered car for scrapping

For a full list of requirements and to apply for free, please visit ReplaceYourRide.com and select the Get Started tab. If you are interested in applying or determining your eligibility, call (844) 797-2223 for further information.

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:

1. Sizing and siting the rainwater capture area
2. Developing a palette of climate-appropriate plants
3. Applying key design principles
4. Laying out a successful planting plan

On the day of the event, you can click HERE to join.  Zoom may ask you to re-enter your name and email.

Use what you learn from this class to plan your drought tolerant garden. Be sure to take advantage of the City’s water conservation rebates (including drought tolerant plants!) and MWD’s turf replacement rebate to help make your garden dreams a reality!

Having difficulty navigating this event? Email questions to: Classes@TurfTransformation.com.  Be sure to include the date of the class in your email so your questions can be directed to the correct party.  For more information about this event, please visit upperdistrict.org/water-smart-workshops/

The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses (SPTOR) has announced the design for the South Pasadena float that will be in the January 1, 2024 Rose Parade presented by Honda. The float is titled “Boogie Fever.”

Did you know that the City’s entry is completely self-built? To volunteer and to learn more about the float, visit www.sptor.org or contact construction@sptor.org.

To read the full press release announcing the float design, click below:

9/6/23

In honor of the Labor Day holiday, City offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023. We will resume services on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

The South Pasadena Police and Fire Departments will have staff available to assist the public. For non-emergency assistance, you may contact the Police Department at (626) 403-7270, while the Fire Department can be reached at (626) 403-7300.

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!

9/1/23

Water Division is responding a water leak at the 1400 block of Huntington Dr.  Water service interruption is not expected at this time.  Updates will be provided accordingly. Thank you for understanding.

8/31/23

Starting on Thursday, August 31, 2023 through Friday, September 1, 2023, Right of Way, Inc (subcontractor for T-Mobile), will perform nighttime construction work to upgrade the communication infrastructure located at 614 Stoney Drive. The work will be performed from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.  

T-Mobile has distributed flyers to neighborhood residents notifying them of the construction activity.  Street Closure is shown below, Stoney Drive will be closed from San Pascual Avenue to Lohman Lane. Thank you for understanding.

8/31/23

In honor of the Labor Day holiday, City offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023. We will resume services on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

The South Pasadena Police and Fire Departments will have staff available to assist the public. For non-emergency assistance, you may contact the Police Department at (626) 403-7270, while the Fire Department can be reached at (626) 403-7300.

City Hall will be closed between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, due to an employee event.

Facilities including the Library and Senior Center will remain open. Emergency services and response are not impacted by this closure.

In response to forecasted excessive heat, the City of South Pasadena will host two Cooling Centers at the South Pasadena Senior Center, located at 1102 Oxley Street and the South Pasadena Public Library, located at 1100 Oxley Street.

Residents are invited to sit and enjoy the air conditioning during normal business hours. The South Pasadena Senior Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The South Pasadena Public Library is open Monday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information on cooling centers within Los Angeles County, please visit www.ready.lacounty.gov/heat.

8/25/23