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South Pasadena News and Updates

Funding from the California State Library through the American Rescue Plan Act has provided libraries across the state with the resources needed to provide online job training, skill building, academic and vocational exam prep, and professional development. CAreer Pathways will be available at our very own South Pasadena Library to provide residents with free access to various applications regarding job training and professional development. See the attached press release for more information!

12/2/21

On December 9th and 16th, 2021, Southern California Edison (SCE) will perform nighttime construction work to replace a transmission pole at Grevelia Street and Stratford Avenue. The work will require a full street closure of Grevelia Street and Clark Place from Park Avenue to Garfield Avenue and will be performed from 9pm to 6am.

On August 18, 2021, the City Council authorized SCE to perform nighttime construction work to replace the following four (4) transmission poles.

  • Pole 28699E – construction completed  
  • Pole 28700E – work scheduled for 12/9/21
  • Pole 1963577 and 4494469E – work scheduled for 12/16/21

SCE will distribute the flyers to the residents notifying them of the construction activity and will post signs and message boards within the vicinity of the work for additional noticing. SCE does not anticipate any power outages as a result of the work. 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.

12/2/21

Registration for the 2021 Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program has been extended. Homeowners in EBB ZIP Codes can register now through Thursday, December 9, 2021. EBB helps homeowners lessen the potential for damage during an earthquake by offering $3,000 toward a seismic retrofit for houses that qualify. This year, EBB is also offering an additional Supplemental Grant (SG) to income-eligible homeowners. If your household annual income is $72,080 or less, you may qualify for a SG that could pay for up to 100 percent of your seismic retrofit. SG funds are limited.

If your house has not previously received a qualifying retrofit and meets, EBB Program requirements, register now before it’s too late.  For more information about the EBB program and to register go to EarthquakeBraceBolt.com.

If you have questions or need assistance at anytime in the process, call 877-232-4300 or email info@EarthquakeBraceBolt.com.

12/1/21

Safe and fun ways to celebrate this holiday season

The winter holidays are a time for joyous celebrations, family get-togethers, and beloved seasonal traditions. It is important to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 while hosting winter holiday events. COVID-19 continues to circulate in LA County due to the highly infectious Delta variant, and everyone must take steps to reduce risk, especially during the
winter season. Click here to find a guide that will help you ensure this is a safe yet wonderful holiday season!

12/1/21

There will be no delays in trash services this Holiday season!
No delays in trash service this Christmas and New Year’s.  Athens Services has decided to move forward with regular collection service Monday-Friday.  Customers should expect no change and no delay in their trash service.

Holiday trees are 100% recyclable! 
Athens Services collects holiday trees each year, from the day after Christmas through the second week of January, on your normal pickup day. Trees are delivered to various landfills to be used as mulch or cover material, or to Athens’ American Organics compost facility.

Tips to ensure your tree is properly collected:

  • Remove stands, ornaments, lights and tinsel.
  • Place holiday trees next to your regular trash containers.
  • Trees over 6 feet in length must be cut in half.
  • Trees with flocking or fire retardants ARE NOT acceptable.
  • If you miss the date for recycling, please cut up your tree and place it in your yard waste container(s).

Please help keep our parks clean and safe during the holidays. If you see anyone illegally dumping holiday trees, please call the South Pasadena Police Department at 626-403-7297.

12/1/21

You have most likely heard a lot in the news lately regarding the newly emerging COVID-19 Omicron Variant. Please see the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) COVID-19 Fact Sheet Omicron Variant, dated November 28, 2021.The City of South Pasadena will continue to keep our community updates as we learn more information.

While we are still learning much about Omicron, we know enough about COVID-19 to take steps now that can reduce transmission as we prepare to better understand the additional strategies that may needed to mitigate this new variant of concern.

The most important strategy remains making sure that everyone 5 years and older gets fully vaccinated or receives their booster does as quickly as possible to reduce transmission of the virus dominating across the county. The vaccines are effective against the Delta variant and earlier strains of the virus which allows us to remain hopeful that the approved vaccines will also provide some protection against Omicron. However, given that there continues to be substantial transmission of COVID-19 and we have uncertainty about the level of vaccine efficacy against this new variant of concern, all residents across LA County need to be sure to adhere to the masking requirements and wear a mask when indoors or at large outdoor mega events regardless of vaccination status.

Thank you for keeping our communities safe!

11/29/21

The South Pasadena Water Division is responding to a water main break at the corner of Santa Teresa and Camino Del Cielo. This is the 6-inch Water Main Break located at 1433 Santa Teresa that occurred last night. Staff is currently working to expose and repair the break as quickly as possible. Water interruption for the repair will impact residents on Santa Teresa, Los Laurelles, and Camino Del Cielo. Barring any unforeseen issues, staff anticipates the repair to be completed today.

11/29

Don’t forget to attend a Festive Holiday Celebration on Thursday, December 2nd at 5:30pm during the South Pasadena Farmers’ Market located at 920 Meridian Ave, South Pasadena, 91030. The celebration will include the lighting of the Holiday Tree and Menorah. This event is free, family-friendly, and will have entertainment. We look forward to seeing you there as we kick off the holiday season!

11/29/21