In observance of Presidents Day, all City facilities will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023. We will resume service Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Both 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.
2/14/23
The Library is hiring a part-time clerk to perform administrative assistant duties in the Library Administration Division, up to 18 hours per week. We are looking for someone with strong customer service and organizational skills! To apply, scan the QR code or click here.
2/14/23
South Pasadena has served as a filming location for many famous features. From Victor Fleming’s Gone with the Wind (1939) to John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978), South Pasadena is entrenched in Hollywood history. In celebration of our cinematic city, the South Pasadena Public Library is hosting a special screening of Paul Powell’s 1920 silent film Pollyanna on Saturday, February 25th, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Library Community Room, located at 1115 El Centro Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030. Pollyanna stars silent screen legend Mary Pickford in the titular role of Pollyanna Whittier, an orphan determined to see the positive in any bad situation. Dean Ghaffari will introduce the film, and Michael D. Mortilla will provide the live piano accompaniment.
2/9/23
As of 10:40 a.m., the Water Division has restored water service to the affected service area of the 200 block of Pasadena Avenue. Thank you all for your patience!
2/9/23
The Water Division will be doing a scheduled water shutdown in the 200 block of Pasadena Ave today at 9 a.m. to complete a repair on the water main. Thank you for understanding!
2/9/23
Update on the small sinkhole on Orange Grove by the 110 Freeway: This small sinkhole will be repaired approximately in the next 8 hours. Avoid the area if possible until further notice. The City will continue to send updates.
2/8/23
The South Pasadena Police Department is managing traffic around a sinkhole that was reported by Orange Grove and the 110 Freeway. The City is in contact with Caltrans to address the sinkhole. We thank you for understanding, and the City will continue to post updates on this traffic alert.
2/8/23
The City of South Pasadena and South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce are partnering with the Pasadena City College Small Business Development Center for a workshop for our local businesses to learn about 2023 employment law updates! Join us on February 21, 2023 at 1 p.m. for a presentation by HR Professional CEO of Solvit HR, LCC – Xiomara Palma.
To register, scan the QR code or click here!
2/6/23
A hybrid in-person/virtual Housing Element Community Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 9th, 2023, from 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. to discuss the 5th Housing Element draft. City staff and consultant (project team) will present an update on the City’s progress in addressing comments received by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The project team will be on hand to listen, receive comments, provide additional information, and answer questions.
You can participate in the community meeting in-person or virtually via Zoom. As always, we appreciate your interest in the City’s housing policy initiatives.
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2/3/2023
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