PASADENA, Calif.—The Pasadena Outreach Response Team (PORT) is receiving $900,000 through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, via Congressional Directive Spending allocated by Congressmember Judy Chu (CA-28). PORT is a collaboration between the Pasadena Public Health and Fire Departments, as well as Union Station Homeless Services and Huntington Health, that provides links to housing opportunities for those experiencing chronic homelessness, severe mental illness, substance use disorders,...
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Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban Takes Effect Next Month
PASADENA, Calif.—Beginning April 28, the use of gas-powered leaf blowers will be prohibited in the City of Pasadena. A new state law bans the sale of gas-powered leaf blowers by the start of 2024 to help achieve 100% zero emissions in California from small off-road engines (SOREs) by 2035. As part of SB 170, $27 million was available to sole proprietors and other small landscaping businesses to assist in the purchase of zero-emission SOREs, including leaf-blowing machines, lawnmowers and string trimmers. There is currently $17.2 million...
Pasadena Health Officer Rescinds Certain Local Orders, Aligns Pasadena With State's New COVID-19 Guidelines
PASADENA, Calif.—On Monday, March 13, Interim Health Officer Dr. Eric G. Handler rescinded certain local orders related to COVID-19 isolation, quarantine, and masking in public settings. Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) will continue enhanced protective measures in healthcare settings. The rescission aligns the City of Pasadena with the following new guidance issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH): Masking With current COVID-19 case and hospitalization levels, masking for the general public is based on individual preference. Vulnerable populations,...
Pasadena’s Famous Egg Bowl Returns to Rose Bowl Stadium Saturday, April 8
Tickets Available Now PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and Rose Bowl Stadium proudly announce the return of Egg Bowl—a FREE community egg hunt and spring festival—Saturday, April 8, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on stadium grounds. The popular Bunny Brunch and VIP experience also returns for a fee of $20 or $30, depending on age. Tickets for each free 30-minute egg hunt are available online at CityOfPasadena.net/reserve. Each person must have a ticket...
Additional Police Officers on Patrol St. Patrick's Day
PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena Police Department's Traffic Section will have extra officers on patrol the evening of Friday, March 17, ready to stop and arrest drivers suspected of driving under the influence. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), St. Patrick’s Day is one of the deadliest times on our nation’s roads. In 2020, more than 11,000 people in the U.S. died in drunk-driving crashes. Pasadena Police Department reminds the community to celebrate responsibly by not driving under the influence....
City of Pasadena Announces Two New Department Directors and Deputy City Manager
PASADENA, Calif.—City Manager Miguel Márquez has announced the promotions of Deputy Director of Planning & Community Development Jennifer Paige and Human Resources Manager Tiffany Jacobs-Quinn to director of their respective departments. Márquez also announced the promotion of Human Resources Manager Alex Souto to deputy city manager. All three will assume their new roles on Monday, March 13. "Jennifer, Tiffany and Alex have over 40 years of combined experience with the City of Pasadena,” said Márquez. “Their wealth of knowledge, familiarity...
City of Pasadena Appoints Brenda Harvey-Williams and David Reyes as Assistant City Managers
PASADENA, Calif.—City Manager Miguel Márquez has announced the promotions of Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Brenda Harvey-Williams and Director of Planning & Community Development David Reyes to assistant city manager, effective Monday, March 13. “Brenda and David have been serving as department directors for the last several years and, over the last year, both have served as acting assistant city manager,” said Márquez. “Their assistance has been invaluable to the City and to the City Manager’s Office,...
City of Pasadena Accepting Applications for Summer ROSE Internship Program
PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena is now accepting applications for its ROSE Internship Program. The Realizing Opportunities through Summer Employment (ROSE) Program is open to Pasadena residents ages 14 – 24 who reside in low- to moderate-income households. The program pays a $1,500 stipend upon completion of a 100-hour assignment. Internship assignments include, but are not limited to, the fields of recreation, maintenance, clerical, technology, and engineering. Participants receive skills training and mentorship, and are able to network with professionals...
Pasadena Ends Local COVID-19 Health Emergency
PASADENA, Calif.—Interim Health Officer Dr. Eric G. Handler has announced that Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) will terminate the local public health emergency for COVID-19, effective 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 5. The end of the public health emergency comes as community spread of COVID-19 has decreased locally and statewide. Acting Director of Public Health Manuel Carmona will recommend the City Council ratify a resolution terminating both the local public health emergency and local emergency at the City Council Meeting...
Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Operation and DUI Saturation Patrols Planned for Friday, March 3
PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena Police Department will conduct a traffic safety operation Friday, March 3, focused on the most dangerous driving behaviors that put the safety of bikers and pedestrians at risk. These driving violations include speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield or provide right-of-way to bicyclists and pedestrians, and failing to stop for signs and signals. Following the bicycle and pedestrian safety operation, a DUI saturation patrol will occur Friday evening in search of drivers suspected of driving under the...