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As the region continues to see extreme weather conditions and heavy rainfall, the City of South Pasadena would like to provide our community with a few tools that may assist in navigating safety during this time.

The National Weather Service website provides forecast updates specific to various regions, safety tips, and safety alerts. When visiting the website, type in “South Pasadena, CA” into the green search bar titled “Customize Your Weather.gov.”

State highway road closures may be found on the California Department of Transportation’s website. By typing in the highway number that you will be traveling on, you will be able to track current highway conditions in real time.

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is providing the latest news on shelters available for residents impacted by the storm, and other statewide alerts.

Many cities are also experiencing power outages. To track power outages near you, please visit the Southern California Edison’s Power Outage Awareness Map. In the search bar, type “South Pasadena, CA.”

Stay safe on the roads by:

• Driving slowly
• Checking conditions before taking certain routes
• Ensuring that all of your vehicle’s lights and windshield wipers are working properly
• Ensuring that your vehicle’s tires are not worn down to avoid skidding or hydroplaning

For any emergencies, please call the South Pasadena Police and Fire Department by dialing 9-1-1.

1/10/23

In observance of the Martin Luther King holiday, all City facilities will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023. We will resume service Tuesday, January 17, 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.

1/9/23

Join us Wednesday for our next Planning Commission Meeting on January 11, 2023, at 6:30 P.M.

The meeting will be held virtually and in person!

1/9/23

The Library is recruiting for a Support Services Librarian. We are looking for a smart, hardworking person to join our team in this role! Read the job description and apply by clicking below!

Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/gcFUM8Di

1/5/23

A major storm will bring long lasting and more significant precipitation and wind to the region Wednesday through Thursday, taper off Thursday evening. Winds will be gusty throughout the region. Thunderstorms are also possible Thursday. Likely impacts for the Wednesday – Thursday storm include downed trees and power outages, rocks and debris on roads, significant urban and small stream flooding with impacts to the Thursday morning commute, and the potential for road closures due to flooding.

Flooding Preparation Ideas:

• Fill and place sandbags in and around areas of your home or business prone to flooding.
• Have a plumbing service number ready to request assistance with basement pumping and drain clearing as needed.

Gather Emergency Supplies:

• Gather food, water, and medicine as stores may be closed and roads may be in unsafe conditions.
• Organize at least three days of supplies including backup batteries and chargers for your devices, warm clothing, and drinking water.
• Consider having emergency supplies in your vehicle, such as a blanket, warm clothing, a first aid kit, and boots.

For any emergencies, please contact 9-1-1. We encourage you to share this message with your loved ones and neighbors.

The City will continue to put out information as needed to inform our community of conditions.

1/4/23

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Winter Shelter Program is held annually to protect people experiencing homelessness during the colder months in Los Angeles. Winter Shelters are locate all across the County, and will be operating 24 hours a day this year due to COVID-19. Anyone may call the Winter Shelter Hotline at 2-1-1 for more information and to check availability. More information on the shelters may be found on LAHSA’s website by clicking here.

1/4/23

The new year means new opportunities to be involved! Join a City Board or Commission 🗣

There are currently vacancies in the:
– Community Services Commission
– Cultural Heritage Commission
– Finance Commission
– Library Board of Trustees
– Natural Resources and Environmental Commission
– Planning Commission
– Public Art Commission
– Public Safety Commission

If you have a current application with the City Clerk’s office, please note that those applications are held for 2 years.

Join a City Board or Commission by visiting our website, scanning the QR code, emailing cityclerk@southpasadenaca.gov, or visiting the City Clerk’s Office in-person at 1414 Mission Street.

1/3/23

The celebration of Kwanzaa begins today, December 26, 2022, and ends on January 1, 2023. Wishing those that celebrate a bright and meaningful Kwanzaa!

12/26/22

The following overnight parking exemptions will take place for the upcoming Holidays:

• Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 2:00 a.m. through Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 6:00 a.m.

Parking exemptions for the winter holidays will also be posted in the coming weeks. Happy Holidays!

12/21/22

Beginning January 11, the South Pasadena Public Library’s Conversational English class will resume on Wednesdays. Facilitated by a highly qualified teacher, the class will be held in the Ray Bradbury Conference Room, upstairs at the Library. There is no charge for English as a Second Language (E.S.L.) adult learners to attend this class, and no advance registration is required. A variety of E.S.L. materials are available to be checked out from the Library collection. Participants will be required to wear masks.

12/21/22