People often ask how they can minimize the risk of fire deaths in their home. The easy and very simple answer to this question is: Obtain a smoke detector. If you have a properly functioning smoke detector in your home or apartment, your chances of dying in a fire may be reduced by 50%. In …
Want to have a say in how the City plans to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the next few years? The City of South Pasadena is moving along with the development of its Climate Action Plan (CAP) and is looking for your input on the proposed strategies and actions to be included in …
Juneteenth, or June 19th, is the perfect opportunity to familiarize yourself with the holiday established to commemorate the ending of slavery in America. On June 19th, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger led troops into Galveston, Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Lincoln two and a half years prior. Many theories have circulated …
Thanks to the Woman’s Club of South Pasadena and Girl Scout Troops 2321 and 1964 who have donated face masks and cards for our Seniors in celebration of this year’s Father’s day. Over 100 masks with unique patterns and designs were fabricated to have seniors wear their masks more comfortably. Cards were individually written to …
Thursday June 18, 2020 Governor Newsom ordered all Californians to wear face coverings while in public or high-risk settings, including when shopping, taking public transit or seeking medical care. All South Pasadena residents and visitors must follow the guidelines and wear a face covering in public. Please click here to view the Health Order, including …
In March, the City Council adopted an Emergency Resolution that suspended requirements for overnight parking permits in response to the national pandemic. This week council adopted Emergency Resolution 7657 to reinstate enforcement of overnight parking restrictions beginning July 6th, 2020. The City of South Pasadena wishes to alert residents that South Pasadena Municipal Code 19.58(a) …
South Pasadena residents will soon have another grocery store, bringing more options for shopping and more local job opportunities. The Grocery Outlet is making quick work of transforming the former Big Lots property on the corner of Huntington Drive and Fremont Avenue, with hopes of opening in October 2020. The building interior is currently being …
The Public Works Department, specifically the Parks Division, would like to take this opportunity to deliver great news. The triangular media located at Fair Oaks Avenue and Huntington Drive has been updated. The median turf was completely removed and replaced with aesthetically pleasing drought-tolerant landscaping with drip irrigation ensuring each plant receives water directly, and …
City Council will now be accepting public comment on items on the agenda until 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, beginning Wednesday June 17, 2020. Prior to this change, comments were only accepted up until 6:00 pm the day prior to the meeting. Comments received between 6:00 p.m. the day prior to the meeting …
For the past two months Fire crews have been conducting brush inspections to ensure that privately owned as well as City properties are clear of hazardous vegetation. Again, the goal of these inspections is to ensure the properties are free from potentially hazardous flammable vegetation and that there is adequate defensible space between structures. Many …
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