PASADENA, Calif.— Pasadena Water and Power (PWP), effective this week, will begin its annual utility pole inspection program with work continuing through June 30. Inspections will be conducted by PWP’s authorized contractor, Osmose Utility Services Inc. Most inspections will take place in zip codes 91103, 91104, 91105, and 91107. To complete required inspections, Osmose crews may need to access private property to reach utility poles located along back property lines. All Osmose employees will wear company uniforms, drive clearly marked...
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Pasadena Public Health Department Confirms Four Whooping Cough Cases at Don Benito Fundamental School
PASADENA, Calif.— The Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) is investigating an outbreak of four confirmed cases of whooping cough (pertussis) at Don Benito Fundamental School. PPHD is working closely with the Pasadena Unified School District and community partners to monitor for additional cases. Guidance has been provided to all identified close contacts, including instructions for testing, treatment, and home isolation if symptoms appear. Given elevated pertussis activity in the community, PPHD urges residents to ensure they are up to date...
Pasadena Public Health Department Encourages Precautions to Prevent Mpox Infection
PASADENA, Calif.— The Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) is encouraging community members who may be at risk for mpox to get vaccinated as mpox activity increases in California. Vaccination remains the best protection against severe illness. Mpox is a health risk with two distinct clades (strains). Clade I is often associated with travel to countries where clade I mpox is circulating, while clade II can be locally acquired through high-risk sexual activities. A recent case of clade I mpox was...
Pasadena Department of Transportation, Day One, and Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition Invites Community to Ride for Bike Month 2026
PASADENA, Calif.— Rediscover the glee and excitement of riding a bike! Leave the car at home and see the city on two wheels during Pasadena Bike Month, from Saturday, May 2, through Sunday, May 31, 2026. The City of Pasadena Department of Transportation organizes Pasadena Bike Month with community partners Day One and Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition. This fun annual event returns to celebrate bicycling as a safe, healthy, and sustainable way to get around town. Organizers have planned free...
City of Pasadena Announces First Annual Small Business Week Events
PASADENA, Calif. – The City of Pasadena Economic Development Division is proud to announce the City’s first annual Small Business Week, presented by Logix Federal Credit Union. Taking place May 3–9, the week features a series of three targeted events designed to foster growth and community amongst both existing and aspiring entrepreneurs. Small Business Week was created by the U.S. Small Business Administration as an opportunity to uplift small, local businesses and recognize their contributions to the economy. This week...
Pasadena Celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Programs and Events
PASADENA, Calif – The City of Pasadena is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by recognizing the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history, culture and achievements of the United States with a series of virtual programs, events and activities for all ages. Library programs are sponsored by The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library. Programs & Events: Rice in a Pot: A Family Gardening Workshop Saturday, May 9 • 10:30 a.m. • Hill Avenue Branch Library, 55 N. Hill Ave. Discover the...
Pasadena Public Works Department Invites Residents to Attend the Second Pop-Up Event for the Jefferson Park Stormwater Capture Project Feasibility Study and Community Outreach Effort
PASADENA, Calif – The City of Pasadena Public Works Department will be hosting a second public outreach event for the Jefferson Park Stormwater Capture Project Feasibility Study. The City invites the community to join the project team at a hands-on community visioning pop-up event held at Jefferson Park, 1501 E. Villa St, on Saturday, April 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The pop-up event will be held at the picnic tables on the corner of Monte Vista Street and...
Rent Stabilization Department Brings "Chats & Snacks" Housing Counseling to District 2
PASADENA, Calif - The City of Pasadena's Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) continues its community-based outreach with the second Chats & Snacks with a Housing Counselor event, taking place Saturday, April 25, at the Santa Catalina Branch Library, 999 E. Washington Blvd. This free, drop-in series connects Pasadena residents directly with Housing Counselors in their own neighborhoods, removing the need for appointments or travel to the RSD office. Residents can stop by anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to ask...
Pasadena Water and Power Celebrates Water Awareness Month in May with Educational Events, Tours, and Contests
PASADENA, Calif.— During the month of May, Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) joins utilities nationwide in celebrating Water Awareness Month, an annual outreach campaign highlighting one of the world’s most precious natural resources: water. Throughout May, PWP is raising awareness of water sustainability and resilience in the community with educational events, tours, and contests. All events are free and open to the public. Some events require registration. Visit PWPweb.com/TheRippleEffect for all event details. Garden Show and Tell Monday, April 27...
Pasadena Rental Housing Board Invites Community Feedback on Rental Registry Tools
PASADENA, Calif - The Pasadena Rental Housing Board’s Rental Registry Ad Hoc Committee is inviting tenants, landlords, and community members to provide feedback on the Rent Stabilization Department’s Rental Registry System and Rental Registry Public Portal. The primary way to participate is by completing a survey about the user experience of these tools. Community members may complete the survey online at Bit.ly/RentalRegistrySurveyor during one of two upcoming in-person feedback sessions hosted by the Rent Stabilization Department. These in-person sessions are...