City Hall Scoop

State Senator Anthony Portantino is hosting a workshop in partnership with the California Housing Finance Agency to provide constituents with more information on the California Mortgage Relief Program. The pandemic has created many challenges for California families and the state has launched the California Mortgage Relief Program to provide a one-time grant to qualified homeowners who have fallen behind on their housing payments. The workshop will provide more information about the grant and will take place on February 10, 2022 at 5:00pm via Zoom.

To join the workshop, please visit the following Zoom link: https://casen.zoom.us/j/89029109436.

2/7/22

The South Pasadena Public Library will host a virtual book discussion of A Contract with God in celebration of Will Eisner Week. The discussion will take place on Zoom on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Registration is required [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/238678242047]. Will Eisner Week, taking place March 1st through 7th, is the annual literary celebration of Will Eisner, a pioneer in the field of sequential art whose career spanned more than 70 years. If you have any questions, call (626) 403-7359.

2/7/22

Water Division ​has resolved the water main break on the 100 block of Warwick Place and full water pressure has been restored as of 10:15 pm.  Due to the water interruption to perform the main break repair, it is common for residents in the area to experience discolored water and/or air in the water that makes the water look white or “milky”.  It is recommended to run the water tap for up to a minute to resolve these issues. If further assistance is required please call the Police Department non-emergency number (626) 403-7297 so staff can be dispatched to assist you.

2/7/22

Water Distribution is on site responding to a water main break on the 100 block Warwick Place.  Customers that live in the area of Warwick Place and South Lane might experience a drop in pressure and/or loss of water until the repairs are completed.

We will continue to keep our residents updated.

2/6/22

February is Library Lover’s Month, an annual celebration of libraries and the value they add to communities. To celebrate, the South Pasadena Public Library will offer free “Take & Make” craft kits for children every Thursday in February. Kits will be available for pickup at the Library on a first come, first served basis on the following dates: February 3rd, February 10th, February 17th, and February 24th.

2/3/22

#MyShakeApp users can now receive #earthquake alerts without location services. Setup your HomeBase to receive earthquake alerts. Learn more at earthquake.ca.gov.

2/2/22

The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) – in partnership with Los Angeles Metro (Metro) – is conducting a feasibility study to evaluate and improve mobility in the San Gabriel Valley. The study will evaluate short- and long-term transit options designed to enhance communities and the lives of residents, commuters and visitors, with a focus on our most vulnerable populations: transit-dependent populations and equity-focus communities constrained by existing transportation systems.

In the effort to welcome the public’s input for this Study, which can help shape improvements for reliable, convenient, and accessible transit in San Gabriel Valley, the SGVCOG is hosting a virtual Community Workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 23. We encourage your organization to use the information below on your social media platforms to help share the information with your communities.

For more information about this study, visit https://www.sgvcog.org/transit-study.

2/1/22

Happy Lunar New Year to all those who are celebrating in our community! We hope this year brings you prosperity and happiness.

2/1/22

February marks the start of Black History Month, a federally recognized celebration. Black History Month is a time when communities across the nation come together to celebrate the achievements and contributions African Americans have made to this country. Stay tuned for more posts to follow that will include ways to celebrate this month!

2/1/22

Teens ages 13-17 are invited to participate in Everybody Talks: A Thematic Book Club for Teens hosted by the South Pasadena Public Library! Interested participants can sign up at www.southpasadenaca.gov/register. For more information about the book club, please contact TAB Librarian, Anne Armacost, at aarmacost@southpasadenaca.gov or at (626)403-7358.