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PASADENA, Calif.— The Pasadena City Council has relaunched a nationwide recruitment for the City’s next City Manager. To lead this important executive search, the Council has engaged the California-based executive search firm, The Byers Group. With more than 15 years of experience, The Byers Group helps public, private, nonprofit, and educational organizations recruit best-in-class leaders who make a lasting impact within the client organizations and communities they serve. Applications will be accepted Friday, September 11, 2026, through Friday, October 16,... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Announces City Manager Recruitment"

PASADENA, Calif.— Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) received the 2026 Green Power Leadership Award from the Center for Resource Solutions (CRS), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing sustainable energy and climate solutions. PWP earned the award in the “Impactful Procurement” category, which recognizes the utility’s leadership in advancing a progressive municipal clean-energy transition toward 100% carbon-free electricity by the end of 2030. The award was presented at CRS’s Renewable Energy Markets Conference on September 2. “Through forward‑looking procurement strategies and... continue reading »"Pasadena Water and Power Recognized with 2026 Green Power Leadership Award for Impactful Procurement"

PASADENA, Calif.— The City of Pasadena celebrates National Latino Heritage Month with free events, crafts, story times, book discussions, and activities for all ages, recognizing the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans with roots in Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Spain. Celebrating Latino Heritage Month reinforces Pasadena’s commitment to being a welcoming and inclusive city while recognizing and honoring the diversity of its community. The City of Pasadena continues to offer a variety of events and programs... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Celebrates Latino Culture, Heritage and Community"

PASADENA, Calif – The City of Pasadena Planning Department’s comprehensive community outreach and engagement effort to support the development of the City’s first Environmental Justice (EJ) Element is underway. The EJ Element will identify and address environmental burdens and inequities in Pasadena while elevating community priorities related to health, air quality, safe and accessible neighborhoods, climate resilience, and equitable access to parks, mobility, and public services. Save the date and join us at upcoming community events and share your experiences,... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Planning Department Invites Residents to Participate in Planning for Environmental Justice"

PASADENA, Calif. – The City of Pasadena’s Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) invites rental property owners to attend its upcoming Annual Rental Registration Workshop on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6 p.m. The workshop will provide an overview of Pasadena’s 2026 Rental Registration cycle, which opened September 1 and continues through October 31, 2026. During the session, RSD staff will showcase the City’s updated Rental Registry portal and explain how the improved system guides property owners through registration in five clear... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Announces Workshop on Updated Rental Registration System"

PASADENA, Calif. — The Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) encourages everyone 6 months of age and older to stay up to date with the 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccination as California sees an increase in COVID-19 activity this season. While hospitalizations remain low, the percent of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached a moderate level and wastewater concentration is at higher levels in several parts of the state. Although the number of cases is less than last year, the biggest increase is... continue reading »"Pasadena Public Health Encourages Residents To Stay up to Date On COVID-19 Vaccinations as 2026-2027 COVID-19 Vaccine Becomes Available"

PASADENA, Calif.— Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to find local banks and credit unions to partner on PWP’s new Low-Interest Solar and Energy Storage Loan Program. The program goal is to help homeowners install solar panels and backup battery storage systems. Through the program, PWP will buy down interest rates for residential electric customers. This funding will allow the chosen financial partner to offer loan interest rates between 0% and 3% APR. When the... continue reading »"Pasadena Water and Power Seeks Financial Institution Partners for Low-Interest Solar and Battery Loan Program"

PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena residents and businesses are reminded that City Hall and many City services will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, 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... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Announces Closures and Reminders for Labor Day"

PASADENA, Calif. – The City of Pasadena’s Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) opens the 2026 Rental Registration cycle on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. All residential rental properties in the City of Pasadena must be registered with the City’s Rental Registry, and property owners have until Saturday, October 31, 2026, to complete their registration. This year’s registration comes with a system-wide upgrade, as RSD has refined the Rental Registry portal to guide property owners through registration in five clear steps. The updated... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Opens the 2026 Rental Registration on September 1"