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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 12, 2014 #066-14 MOSQUITO CONTROL UPDATE FOR PASADENA AUGUST 2014 PASADENA, Calif.—Currently, there are no locally acquired cases of viruses, including West Nile, Chikungunya and Dengue fever, transmitted from mosquitoes to humans in Pasadena.  To protect against these diseases, it is important that Pasadena residents help prevent the breeding of mosquitoes by emptying all standing water in containers left outside, keeping swimming pools clean, and regularly checking for mosquito larvae in still water sources such as... continue reading »"West Nile Virus Update August 2014"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 4, 2014 THE MAYOR OF PASADENA WILL UNVEIL THE FIRST METER OF THE REAL CHANGE MOVEMENT’S DONATION METER PROGRAM Public Invited to Join Mayor Bogaard for Project Unveiling PASADENA, Calif.—The public is invited to join Mayor Bill Bogaard, Flintridge Center officials and community leaders for the unveiling of a new “donation meter” program, the Real Change Movement, at Fuller Theological Seminary, 180 North Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, beginning at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 13, 2014. The Real Change... continue reading »"Real Change Movement Unveiled Aug. 13, 2014, Public Invited"

AUGUST 2014 EVENTS FOR THE PASADENA CONVENTION CENTER & CIVIC AUDITORIUM Lots of great things are happening at the world-famous Pasadena Convention Center and Civic Auditorium.  Check it out!  AUGUST 8-10     PASADENA’S ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE Quality dealers will fill the Pasadena Convention Center’s Exhibit Hall B with every type of antique imaginable, all on display and for sale. Select from a wide range of top quality antiques, fine art, furniture, heirloom jewelry, vintage time pieces, porcelains, bronzes, silver, art glass,... continue reading »"August 2014 Events at Pasadena Convention Center"

ARRIVE EARLY FOR EMINEM & RIHANNA “THE MONSTER TOUR” CONCERNT AT ROSE BOWL STADIUM AUG. 7-8, 2014 PUBLIC ADVISORY FOR ROSE BOWL STADIUM SPECIAL EVENT: ARRIVE EARLY AND AVOID TRAFFIC DELAYS AUGUST 7-8, 2014 PASADENA, Calif.—Concert goers for the Eminem & Rihanna “The Monster Tour” concert should plan to arrive early to avoid last-minute traffic & parking congestion that may delay entry into the Rose Bowl Stadium Thursday and Friday, Aug. 7-8, 2014. Rose Bowl Stadium parking will be available... continue reading »"Arrive Early for Eminem & Rihanna Monster Tour Concert Aug/ 7-8 to Avoid Traffic Delays"

For Immediate Release EATON CANYON UPPER WATERFALL AREA WILL BE CLOSED EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2014 Eaton Canyon map image ARCADIA, Calif.—Forest Service officials will close the Eaton Canyon Upper Falls beginning Friday (Aug 1st) This Health and Safety Closure of the area surrounding the Upper Waterfall only applies to Forest Service lands. Access will still remain open to the Lower Falls. In recent years, there have been a number of rescues, injuries and deaths associated with climbing to the upper... continue reading »"Upper Eaton Canyon Closed Effective Aug. 1. 2014"

PUBLIC ADVISORY FOR ROSE BOWL STADIUM SPECIAL EVENT: ARRIVE EARLY FOR BEYONCÉ AND JAY-Z CONCERT AND AVOID TRAFFIC DELAYS AUGUST 2 AND 3, 2014 PASADENA, Calif.—Beyoncé/Jay-Z concert goers should arrive early to avoid last-minute traffic & parking congestion that may delay entry into the Rose Bowl Stadium for the much-anticipated shows Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-3, 2014. Rose Bowl Stadium parking will be available both concert days beginning at 1:30 p.m.  Those arriving after 4 p.m. likely will be directed to... continue reading »"Arrive Early for Beyonce/jay-z Concerts to Avoid Traffic & Parking Congestion"

PASADENA, Calif.—The Pasadena City Council at its July 28, 2014 meeting declared a local water emergency, establishing a 20-percent conservation goal and implementing the City’s Level 1 Water Supply Shortage Plan, with mandatory water waste restrictions effective immediately. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2014 #064-14 PASADENA CITY COUNCIL DECLARES LEVEL 1 WATER SHORTAGE PASADENA, Calif.—The Pasadena City Council at its July 28, 2014 meeting declared a local water emergency, establishing a 20-percent conservation goal and implementing the City’s Level 1... continue reading »"City Council Declares Level 1 Water Shortage"

TAKE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST HOT TEMPS WEEKEND OF JULY 24-27, 2014 PASADENA, Calif.--It's HOT out there, Pasadena!  The City wishes to remind everyone to take precautions against the heat and stay connected to the City for any emergency alerts and updates. Lack of rain this year means area vegetation and brush is extremely dry.  Please remember to conserve water as we are in a drought! Pasadena Fire Department Officials urge extra care when using landscaping equipment as sparks from such equipment or vehicles... continue reading »"It's Hot Outside Pasadena--take Steps to Beat the Heat!"

PASADENA, Calif.—The public is invited to attend the Grand Re-Opening celebration for the completed historic renovation of La Casita del Arroyo. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 23, 2014 #063-14 PUBLIC INVITED TO LA CASITA DEL ARROYO GRAND RE-OPENING JULY 29, 2014 PASADENA, Calif.—The public is invited to attend the Grand Re-Opening celebration for the completed historic renovation of La Casita del Arroyo. Join Mayor Bill Bogaard, Councilmember Steve Madison and other Pasadena officials along with La Casita Foundation representatives at 4 p.m., Tuesday, July... continue reading »"Public Invited to LA Casita Grand Re-opening July 29, 2014"