PASADENA, Calif.— Dr. Parveen Kaur has been contracted to serve as backup Health Officer and Tuberculosis Physician for the City of Pasadena. In the role, she will serve as Interim Health Officer while Pasadena Public Health Director and Health Officer Dr. Ying-Ying Goh extends her participation in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows Program through January 2024. Dr. Kaur has served as the Tuberculosis Physician for the Pasadena Public Health Department Tuberculosis Chest Clinic since 2021 and is...
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Pasadena Water and Power Announces New Assistant General Manager of Finance and Administration
PASADENA, Calif.— Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) has appointed Lynne Chaimowitz as its new Assistant General Manager (AGM) of Finance and Administration after a nationwide search. As the AGM of finance and administration, she will oversee budgeting and financial planning, rates, risk management, and utility accounting and settlements related to energy and fuel activities. AGM Chaimowitz was most recently with the Mojave Water Agency where she served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Prior to becoming CFO, Ms. Chaimowitz served...
City Obtains Settlement of Lawsuit Regarding Jerry’s Billiards
PASADENA, CA — The City of Pasadena can now confirm a settlement of litigation with the owner of Crown City Billiards (Jerry’s Billiards), located at 1312 N. Lake Ave., that includes various restrictions, including the business agreeing to reduced hours of operation and additional commitments to address adjacent residential neighborhood concerns. The owner of Jerry’s Billiards had filed a lawsuit challenging the City Council’s March 2023 determination that Jerry’s Billiards was required to close at 10:00 p.m. every day. After...
Pasadena Water and Power’s Third Community Meeting on Power Integrated Resource Plan Set for September 21
PASADENA, Calif.— Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) is hosting a Power Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) virtual community meeting on Thursday, September 21, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. This is the third community meeting focused on continuing the Power IRP discussion, a long-range blueprint for supplying reliable and environmentally responsible electricity at competitive rates over a 25-year period. PWP has developed IRPs for more than 20 years to address the fundamental goals of maintaining a reliable power supply portfolio. This includes meeting...
City of Pasadena Labor Day Closures and Reminders
PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena residents and businesses are reminded that City Hall and many City services will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of Labor Day. 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 life-threatening emergencies, always dial 9-1-1. If you see something, say something. Report suspicious activity to Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241. Trash and recycling services will...
City of Pasadena Appoints Koko Panossian as Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Services
PASADENA, CA – After an extensive recruitment process, City Manager Miguel Márquez is pleased to announce the appointment of former Pasadena resident and long-time City of Glendale Parks & Recreation leader Koko Panossian as the new Director of Pasadena’s Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) Department. Panossian will begin his service in Pasadena on October 2, 2023. Panossian currently serves as the Deputy Director of the City of Glendale Community Services & Parks, directing all aspects of park operations and...
City Of Pasadena Transportation Director Laura Rubio-Cornejo Appointed General Manager of the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation
PASADENA, CA - Laura Rubio-Cornejo, City of Pasadena Director of Transportation, has been appointed to serve as General Manager, City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation. Her last day with the City of Pasadena will be September 15. “It has been an honor and privilege to have served as Director of Transportation with Pasadena for the last four years. I am proud of the work that I have carried out, delivering multi-modal transportation options to the residents of Pasadena, and...
Pasadena Water and Power Furthers Clean Energy Goals with More Solar Power
PASADENA, Calif.— As part of Pasadena’s commitment to clean energy, Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) is expanding its energy portfolio with more solar power. PWP is one of three community-owned utilities participating in a 20-year contract with the Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) for the purchase of solar energy from EDF Renewable North America (EDF). The agreement is for 117 megawatts (MW) of solar energy generated by the Sapphire Solar project, which will be located in Riverside County. One...
Union Street Protected Bikeway Ribbon Cutting
PASADENA, Calif.— The ribbon cutting ceremony for the Union Street Protected Bikeway project along Union Street between Arroyo Parkway and Hill Avenue and along Holliston Avenue between Union Street and Cordova Street is scheduled for Saturday, September 9, 2023 in front of City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The Union Street Protected Bikeway is a 1.5 mile long two-way protected bike lane along Union Street and a 0.3 mile long bike boulevard along Holliston Avenue with traffic signal...
City of Pasadena Celebrates the Latino Heritage Parade and Festival on Saturday, September 16 with a New Parade Route and Festival Area
PASADENA, Calif.— Celebrate the 25th Annual Pasadena Latino Heritage Parade and Festival on September 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is sponsored by the City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and the Pasadena Latino Heritage Parade and Festival Committee. The parade and festival have showcased Latino history and culture through its mission to promote and provide educational cultural programs to Pasadena residents and surrounding cities. This year’s theme, “Reaching for the Stars,” recognizes the achievements of...