PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena is hosting a variety of events throughout June in celebration of Pride Month. This year's events reinforce the City's commitment to promoting equality and inclusivity for all. Festivities kick off with the raising of the Pride flag at City Hall on June 1, a symbolic gesture of support for the LGBTQ+ community. Additional events during Pride Month include live music performances, book discussions, a movie showing, arts & crafts activities, and more. "We are proud...
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City of Pasadena Announces Memorial Day Closures and Reminders
PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena residents and businesses are reminded that City Hall and many City services and administrative business offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day, a national day of remembrance for the brave men and women of the U.S. military who died in the line of duty. Specific closures and exceptions are noted below. Pasadena Police and Fire Departments will continue to be staffed for all patrol, jail, fire, paramedic and other emergency services. For...
City of Pasadena to Declare June 2 ‘National Gun Violence Awareness Day’
PASADENA, Calif.—At their May 22 meeting, Pasadena City Council will issue a proclamation declaring June 2, 2023, National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Pasadena. This day honors and remembers victims and survivors of gun violence and supports efforts to prevent future gun violence. The public is encouraged to watch the council meeting online or on KPAS TV. The proclamation will be received by Day One, a community-based nonprofit organization with a 30-year history of providing effective, high quality and culturally sensitive public health...
City of Pasadena Announces First Community Town Hall Meeting for Central Library Retrofit and Renovations Project
PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena invites the community to attend the first community town hall meeting to learn about the Pasadena Central Library Retrofit and Renovations Project and meet the project design team. The meeting will be held Wednesday, May 24, at 6 p.m. at the Jefferson Branch Library Auditorium, 1500 E. Villa St. Free on-street parking is available. Earlier this year, Pasadena City Council approved a contract with the design team led by Gruen Associates to develop the Central...
City of Pasadena Seeks Community Input in Recruitment of Next Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director
PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena invites community members to provide input on the key attributes, experience and background they would like the next director of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department (PRCS) to possess in order to best serve the needs of the community. A virtual Microsoft Teams meeting will be held Wednesday, May 24, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. so that community members may share their thoughts. Appointed by the city manager, the director of PRCS is responsible...
Pasadena Water and Power Celebrates Water Awareness Month
PASADENA, Calif.—Throughout the month of May, Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) is promoting water awareness through educational events, facility tours and the reaffirmation of the summer outdoor watering schedule. PWP urges the public to continue water-wise practices to help soften the severity of future droughts. Water Awareness Month is a statewide annual outreach campaign to spread the word about the value of conserving water, one of our most precious natural resources. This month, PWP reminds customers that Pasadena is now...
Pasadena Public Health Department Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month, Encourages Community Members to Seek Help if Needed
PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month in May to bring attention to the importance of mental health and promote resources for well-being. Mental illness is a widespread issue that affects people of all ages, backgrounds and socioeconomic status. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five U.S. adults and one in six children between the ages of six and 17 experience mental illness each year. Additionally, the stigma surrounding mental illness causes...
City of Pasadena to Honor Fallen Police Officers, Firefighters With Memorial Service at City Hall
PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena is hosting their annual Police and Fire Memorial Service on Wednesday, May 10, at 10 a.m. in front of City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave. The event is being held during National Police Week and marks the 12th year that City officials, police and fire personnel, and community members are coming together to honor the bravery and sacrifice of Pasadena’s first responders who died in the line of duty. This year’s speakers include Mayor Victor...
Pasadena’s New ‘Text Before Tow’ Program Alerts Motorists When Car Is About To Be Towed
PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena’s Department of Transportation is rolling out a new program to provide motorists a better parking experience. The Text Before Tow program notifies enrolled participants via text and email of an impending tow due to blocked driveway, temporary no parking and 72-hour parking violations. In some situations, motorists may be unaware that they’re at risk of being towed and simply need to be alerted. One of the lesser known violations is the 72-hour parking violation. Traditionally,...
Pasadena Celebrates Older Americans Month With Free Event at McDonald Park
PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena Senior Commission will host the City’s second annual Older Americans Month celebration on Tuesday, May 23, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at McDonald Park, 1000 E. Mountain St. The free event will highlight Pasadena’s range of resources for older adults and offer giveaways, food, presentations and more! May is Older Americans Month as proclaimed by the federal Administration for Community Living. This year’s theme, Aging Unbound, provides an opportunity to explore diverse aging experiences and discuss...