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South Pasadena News and Updates

Mark your calendars!

The City Council and Commission meetings scheduled for March are shown here. Our meeting dates will be posted on the first of every month, although they might be subject to change. Please continue to check the City’s website for updates to our calendar.

We hope you can make it!

3/1/23

The Water Division is responding to a water main break on the corner of Cowston Ave and El Centro St.  There will be temporary water service interruption to residents on 1000 block of Cawston Ave as staff works diligently to complete the repairs to restore water service.

2/28/23

Help us celebrate South Pasadena’s 135th Birthday by sending us a video! Residents, businesses, and visitors are welcome to join!

How to participate:

1. Take a video of yourself (or a group) saying, “Happy Birthday South Pasadena!”

2. Submit video to socialmedia@southpasadenaca.gov with the Subject Line: 135th Birthday Video. We have extended our deadline to tomorrow morning! Submit your videos by Wednesday, March 1, at 10 a.m.

  • If you use your smart phone to take a video, please consider flipping your phone horizontally to get the best quality

3. Stay tuned for a fun video across all City social media accounts.

Looking forward to seeing your video submissions!

2/28/23

With the current storm causing increased precipitation around the City, please do not water for at least 48 hours after the rain subsides. Be sure to turn off your irrigation system as most systems cannot detect rain and will overwater your landscape. Stay tuned for more water conservation tips in the coming weeks!

2/23/23

A weather pattern change will bring rain and snow back to southwest California this week, especially Thursday and Friday, with a chance of continuing over the weekend. Rain totals Wednesday through the weekend may range from 2 to 4 inches. Gusty winds are likely preceding the precipitation, with and coasts and valleys reaching 35-55 mph. High temperatures will be 10-20 degrees below normal.  Expect showers and thunderstorms on Saturday. Clearing on Sunday.​ Be weather-Ready by checking NWS forecasts, and prepare for possible road closures. Due to the strong winds, downed trees and power lines are possible. Take protective actions for plants and pets due to the very cold weather. 

2/22/23

With upcoming rain this weekend, the City of South Pasadena would like to remind the community that resources are available for people experiencing homelessness during Los Angeles’s colder months. Winter Shelters are located all across the County, and will be operating 24 hours a day this year due to COVID‑19. Below is a chart of shelter locations and their addresses. From any device, you may call 2-1-1 or 1-800-548-6047 for quick service. Transportation services are also available by calling 2-1-1. For more information, please click here.

2/21/23

Help us celebrate South Pasadena’s 135th Birthday by sending us a video! Residents, businesses, and visitors are welcome to join!

How to participate:

1. Take a video of yourself (or a group) saying, “Happy Birthday South Pasadena!”

2. Submit video to socialmedia@southpasadenaca.gov with the Subject Line: 135th Birthday Video. Videos should be sent by February 28, 2023!

  • If you use your smart phone to take a video, please consider flipping your phone horizontally to get the best quality

3. Stay tuned for a fun video across all City social media accounts.

Looking forward to seeing your video submissions!

2/16/23

Please join us! The Community Development Department is hosting a Community Meeting on the unoccupied Caltrans properties tomorrow from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the War Memorial Building located at 435 Fair Oaks Avenue.

Hear updates on the due diligence process, learn about potential policy options, and share your input to staff. For any questions, contact the City’s Housing Division by calling (626) 372-8755 or email housing@southpasadenaca.gov.

2/15/23