The Library invites you to attend a virtual talk and Q&A with Barbara Eisenstein, author of Wild Suburbia: Learning to Garden with Native Plants, on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Register on EventBrite (required). Eisenstein will discuss sustainability and the benefits of gardening with California native plants.
This fall the South Pasadena Public Library is celebrating nature, sustainability, and reading with its One City One Story (OCOS) citywide reading program. This year’s theme is “Navigating Nature” and the selected story is Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower. For more information about OCOS discussions and events visit the Library’s website.
The Library invites you to attend a virtual talk and Q&A with Barbara Eisenstein, author of Wild Suburbia: Learning to Garden with Native Plants, on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Register on EventBrite (required). Eisenstein will discuss sustainability and the benefits of gardening with California native plants.
This fall the South Pasadena Public Library is celebrating nature, sustainability, and reading with its One City One Story (OCOS) citywide reading program. This year’s theme is “Navigating Nature” and the selected story is Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower. For more information about OCOS discussions and events visit the Library’s website.
Los Angeles County is now administering Pfizer booster third doses after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle P. Walensky endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ recommendation for a booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in several population groups. The CDC also recommended a booster dose for those in high risk occupational and institutional settings.
Boosters are currently only available to residents who received Pfizer. Residents who received Moderna and Johnson & Johnson will need to wait until the FDA reviews the data about boosters and determines the need for and safety of boosters for these vaccines.
Eligible Los Angeles County residents for a booster dose of Pfizer include those who received the second of the two-dose Pfizer vaccine series at least 6 months ago and are either:
65 years or older
Residents of long-term care facilities
18 to 64 years with underlying medical conditions
18 to 64 years with high institutional or occupational risk, including healthcare workers, first responders, teachers and day care staff, grocery workers, and workers in homeless shelters or prisons
Residents can make an appointment for their booster by using the MyTurn system or by making an appointment at a pharmacy or clinic that offers Pfizer vaccinations.
Residents will need to bring proof that they have received two previous Pfizer doses, which for most people will be in the form of the white vaccination card, or a photo of the white card, or a digital record of your two doses. At many sites, residents may be asked to sign an attestation form indicating they meet the criteria to receive the booster.
If you need a ride to get your vaccination, you can reach out to the Public Health call center at 1-833-540-0473 and you will be connected to free transportation.
With the warm weather returning, check out some tips below to help keep your pets safe and healthy in the heat. For more information about animal health, please visit: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/vet/pets.htm
In conjunction with #CleanAirDayCA, students attending South Pasadena Elementary Schools and Middle School can join us in celebrating Walk or Bike to School Day on October 6th, 2021 from 7:30am to 8:30am. By walking to school or biking, not only are you celebrating #CleanAirDayCA but are also promoting good health, better air quality, and creating a cleaner environment for us all to enjoy.
Gasoline-powered yard tools don’t have the same emissions-reducing tech cars do, so they pump out high emissions in a short amount of time. Pledge to switch to electric- or hand-powered yard tools on #CleanAirDayCA when you take the @CleanAirDay pledge: https://bit.ly/3iebVcn You may also visit South Pasadena’s webpage to find more information regarding the ban on gas-powered leaf blowers.
The Library is pleased to announce that the award-winning classic Parable of the Sower, by Octavia E. Butler, won by a narrow margin and is our 2021 One City One Story selection! Pick up a copy from the library (print, ebook, oreaudiobook) to read and then sign up to participate in discussions and programs in October and November. For details visit www.southpasadenaca.gov/ocos.
As of 9/28/21, the Health Officer Order (HOO) has been updated. Changes are highlighted in yellow and clarify that starting November 1, 2021, operators of Outdoor Mega Events are required to cross-check proof of full vaccination or negative COVID-19 viral test result against a photo identification for all attendees who are 18 years of age or older.
The FAQ for Vaccines has been updated to add information on booster doses and EUA versus authorization, and Comirnaty.
Other pertinent information and resources can be found on the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health at http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/ Thank you for your ongoing efforts to protect the health and well-being of Los Angeles County and South Pasadena residents.
South Pasadena Residents can take the pledge to join #CleanAirDayCA by doing small acts within our hometown to improve our air quality.
Pledging can be some tasks you are currently doing or planning on doing such as: carpooling to work, planting a home garden (save the bees!), and replacing gas powered yard tools with electric ones. Children can also pledge by reminding parents to not idle the car, planting a seed, or participating in our to Walk or Bike to School Day on October 6th, 2021.
Adults can take the pledge to participate in #CleanAirDayCA by visiting: https://bit.ly/3iebVcn
Children can also take the pledge to participate in #CleanAirDayCA by visiting: https://bit.ly/3m3oE2M
Starting September 27, 2021, Southern California Gas Company will be working on Monterey Road from Oak Hill Avenue to Pasadena Avenue to upgrade the natural gas facilities. To ensure the public safety, the utility company will maintain the construction zone with necessary warning signs and temporary traffic control devices. The Southern California Gas Company has notified the residents impacted by the construction activity. Should the construction activity interrupt the gas services, the utility company will coordinate with the residents to perform necessary appliance safety checks before restoring the services. The construction activity will be performed during the permitted hours listed in the City’s Municipal Code: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday and City recognized holidays before 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The work will improve the reliability of the infrastructure and minimize the risks of gas leaks in the future. Any questions or concerns about the upcoming construction work may be directed to Southern California Gas Company at (800) 427-2200
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