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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

South Pasadena children and teens are encouraged to use their imagination and design a one-of-a-kind bookmark that is inspired by the 2022 Summer Reading Program theme “Read Beyond the Beaten Path”, or that celebrates books, reading and libraries. Designs will be entered in the annual Bookmark Contest and winners’ bookmarks will be printed and distributed during the Summer Reading Program. Contest forms are available on the library’s website at www.southpasadenaca.gov/children or from the Children’s Room. Bookmark Contest entries must be submitted by Wednesday, March 1, 2022, to the Children’s Services desk at the South Pasadena Public Library, located at 1100 Oxley Street.

1/28/22

Please see the recent updates to the COVID-19 Health Officer Order Requirement – FAQ: What Nightclubs, Lounges, Bars, Breweries, Wineries and Distilleries Need to Know (updated 1/20/22). See changes highlighted in yellow. This FAQ applies to nightclubs, lounges, bars, breweries, wineries, and distilleries that are not licensed as full-service restaurants.

  • 1/20/2022: As soon as practicable, but no later than January 17, 2022, employees who work in

an indoor setting where they are in close contact with other employees or customers must be

provided with and required to wear a well-fitting medical grade mask, surgical mask, or higher-

level respirator, such as an N95 face filtering respirator or KN95, at all times while indoors at the

worksite or facility. The full cost of purchasing an appropriate face mask must be borne entirely

by the employer and not the employee.

  • See Vaccine Status Verification requirements in the FAQ above. 
  • See the “Upgrade Your Mask” flyer for a review of mask options. 

1/27/22

Don’t forget to get involved in our City’s redistricting process! Scan the QR code to be re-directed to our designated redistricting web page. You will find various tools and resources to be involved in these efforts.

1/26/22

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See the attached Press Release regarding a Commercial Burglary Arrest on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Anyone with additional information about this incident is urged to call the South Pasadena Police Department at (626) 403-7270 or leave an anonymous tip by calling “Crime Stoppers” at (800) 222-8477.

1/26/22

Please share the COVID-19 Vaccines: What Teens Need to Know and COVID-19 Vaccines: What Teens in Foster Care Need to Know with teens and parents/guardians of teens.  This document gives information such as who can get the vaccine, safety, where to get it, and other pertinent information. 

VaccineFacts_Teens.pdf

VaccineFacts_TeensFC.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/

1/26/22