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On April 20^th, 2022, Southern California Edison (SCE) will perform night time construction work to replace electrical transmission poles along Grevelia Street. The work will require a full street closure of Park Avenue from Mission Street to Hope Street and will be performed from 10pm to 7am.

SCE will distribute flyers to neighborhood residents notifying them of the construction activity and will post signs and message boards within the vicinity of the work for additional noticing. Temporary power outages may occur as a result of the work. Customers impacted by the power outage will be notified by SCE in advance. This maintenance work is to ensure the continuity of a safe, reliable electrical system which serves the City of South Pasadena. Upon the completion of the project, the overall reliability of the SCE grid system will improve, which will minimize future power outages.

4/13/22

Have you ever been interested in making a difference in your City? By serving on a City Commission, you can participate in local government and shape the future of South Pasadena. Apply today by clicking here. For any questions, please call (626) 403-7230 or email the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerk@southpasadenaca.gov.

4/12/22

The COVID-19 Ongoing Requirements for Employers has been updated.  As of 4/6/22: updated to align with the revised County Health Officer Order.  The revised Order no longer requires Operations of Mega Events to check for proof of vaccination or a recent negative test, but continues to strongly recommend it.  This document summarizes ongoing requirements that employers must continue to follow in accordance with state and county rules.  Please see the links in the document for more detailed information about the requirements. Please note that where the requirements differ, the more stringent directives apply.

Continuing_Safety_Measures.pdf 

Other pertinent information and resources can be found on the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health website at http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/

4/11/22

The South Pasadena Police Department and Ralph’s Market will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s “Prescription Drug Takeback” on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 10am to 2pm in the courtyard of the Police Department.

Unused and expired prescription drugs thrown away improperly could be dangerous, and we are excited to have the support from Ralph’s Market for this event. For more information, visit: DEATakeBack.com. For more questions, email Detective Lee, RLee@SouthPasadenaCA.gov.

4/9/22

The Youth Commission will be hosting a Mental Health & Wellness Webinar on April 19, at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom! Join to learn about the effects of stress and anxiety on students. Experts in the field will be guest speakers on the webinar to provide information and answer questions.

Zoom Information – Meeting ID: 869 5275 1302, Passcode: 023801

4/8/22

The South Pasadena Public Library is pleased to announce its exciting and diverse line up for the Eclectic Music Festival, including Kazan Taiko, the South Pasadena High School Jazz Ensemble, Other Mother Brother Band, and Brahms’ Third Racket.

The festivities will begin on April 30, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. on the Library Stage in front of the Library Community Room located at 1115 El Centro Street in South Pasadena, CA. The Library Stage performances are made possible by funding from the Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library, Inc.

The Library Stage Performance Schedule is as follows:

• 4:00 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. – Kazan Taiko: Kazan Taiko usckazantaiko.wordpress.com] is the Japanese taiko ensemble group from the University of Southern California. Since 2002, this ensemble has been sharing the Japanese-American art form of traditional Japanese drumming (taiko). Their interpretation includes both traditional and modern influences of dance, music, and culture.

•  5:00 p.m. – 5:40 p.m. – South Pasadena High School Jazz Ensemble: Hometown favorite, the South Pasadena High School Jazz Ensemble [www.spband.org/jazz-band.html], led by Howard Crawford, features 21 talented students performing jazz classics from the big band era.

• 6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. – Other Mother Brother Band: Other Mother Brother Band [www.ombbmusic.com], founded in 2008, is an eclectic progressive instrumental group based out of Los Angeles that performs toe-tapping, make-your-body-move music. They weave together influences from bluegrass, world, Latin jazz, reggae, rock, funk and classical music to form their unique sound that has delighted audiences from Southern California to Yosemite to Colorado. No two shows are alike as each of these five stellar musicians gets a chance to shine in the spotlight. The band boasts a two-time Bass Player of the Year and nominations for Best Instrumental Band and Best Instrumental Album (LA Music Awards).
• 7:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. – Brahms’ Third Racket: Brahms’ Third Racket [www.btracket.com] plays a unique type of alternative rock; their live shows feature original videos, which play in sync with the band’s performance. The combination of videos and music provide an immersive audience experience. Brahms’ Third Racket is made up of Warren Wellen, R. Matthew Carroll, David Rodgers, and Mary Ann Pelino.

The South Pasadena Public Library is located at 1100 Oxley Street in South Pasadena. Visit the Library website [www.southpasadenaca.gov/library] for information about services and programs. The Library is open Monday, Friday, Saturday 10:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 a.m.– 8:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.

The theme of World Health Day this year is “Our planet, our health.” This theme mandates global attention on urgent issues such as the pollution of our planet, increased diseases like cancer, asthma, and heart disease. While the COVID-19 pandemic showed us the power of science towards recovery, we continue to encourage our residents towards creating a sustainable and healthy lifestyle. Together, we could build a #HealthierTomorrow. To learn more, click here.

4/7/22

Are you interested in making a difference in your City? Apply to be a Commissioner! Commissions serve as advisory bodies to review City policy issues and provide policy recommendations to the City Council. The City of South Pasadena has Commissions that cover a variety of topics including the environment, community services, public works, community development, and more! Applications are available for download online. Submit your application to cityclerk@southpasadenaca.gov or to the City Clerk’s Office located at 1414 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030 on the first floor.

4/7/22

Our City is filled with some of the most scenic parks and spaces for walkability. Let’s work together to keep our City beautiful by throwing trash into bins, and picking up trash when we see it! Thank you for your help in keeping South Pasadena beautiful.

4/6/22

The Community Services Department is hosting a Be Kind to Animal Art Exhibition on Monday, May 2, 2022. We are looking for students to create artwork that reflects this year’s theme, Animals Are My Neighbors, Too!

This event is open to all Pre-K through 8^th graders. We are asking participants to make some art sized 8.5” x 11” and drop off at the Recreation Office by 12 noon on April 25, 2022.  The Recreation Office is located at 815 Mission Street and is open Monday – Thursday, 10am-6pm.

Submit this form to participate:

4/5/22