LA County has announced the creation of a COVID-19 Rent Relief Program which aims to assist low-income renters who have struggled to pay their rent and/or who are behind on paying rent due to COVID-19. Those who are most at need will be targeted with more assistance. The program will launch on August 17 and close on …
Looking for some boredom relief from your home? Look no further! The Recreation Division is proud to offer fully online enrichment classes, or even some in-person (and COVID compliant) classes beginning September! Make sure to check out our catalogue for more information regarding our class availability. Recreation Guide Fall 2020 8/11/20
All South Pasadena officers recently completed an 8-hour, Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (POST) certified instruction covering the use of force, de-escalation techniques, implicit bias, cultural awareness. The course also discussed respecting human life, developmental/intellectual disabilities, mental illness, substance abuse, effective communication techniques, increasing voluntary compliance, while improving officer safety. Joe OrtizPolice Chief 8/10/20
Two South Pasadena firefighters are on the front-lines of a pair of major wildfires in the state this week. Captain Dan Dunn has been assigned as a fire line paramedic at the Apple Fire which has burned nearly 30,000 acres in Riverside County. Engineer Anthony Corrao is at the July Complex Fire in Redding, also assigned as …
On Thursday July 30, 2020. Officers responded to Diamond/Monterey in response to numerous 911 calls reporting a man was acting erratic and violent, screaming and jumping in and out of traffic. At one point, a caller reported the subject chased a child down the street with something in his hand. Officers quickly arrived, contacted a 46-year …
Has staying home all day increased your electricity bills?? It’s time to see what you can do to save some energy (and water!) at home. Through the San Gabriel Valley Energy Wise Partnership (SGVEWP), South Pasadena residents are eligible to receive FREE virtual energy assessments. The energy assessments will also take a quick look at …
Could you use your free time to learn something that might save your life or the lives of ones you know and love? Did you feel that earthquake last week and wonder of you were properly prepared? Then tune in to online Red Cross classes which are offered every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday that will …
LA County understands how central people’s faith is to their identity. Religion is an important source of strength, comfort and community to millions of LA County residents, especially in the midst of the very trying COVID-19 health crisis. For the health and safety of both worshippers and the wider community, LA County reminds all residents …
We are proud to announce South Pasadena’s End of Summer Talent Showcase! South Pasadena residents can submit a video performance of their artistic abilities/talents by August 17, 2020 to be shown on our City’s Facebook page. For more information make sure to check out our webpage for requirements and how to submit! http://www.southpasadenaca.gov/talentshow 8/3/20
With temperatures in parts of Los Angeles County expected to rise into the triple digits this weekend, various public facilities located throughout the County will serve as Emergency Cooling Centers starting on Friday, July 31st. These centers provide members of the public who lack air conditioning at home with relief from the heat, free of …
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