LOX Partner Email Heat Wave 09-26-2020 National Weather Service - Los Angeles/Oxnard Issued: 6 pm, September 26, 2020 Point of Contact: NWS Operations Updates are Highlighted Key Points Excessive Heat likely Monday Sept. 28 through Friday Oct. 2, 2020 Fire Weather Watch in effect from 5 am to 5 pm Monday Sept. 28th for the Los Angeles and Ventura County Mountains and the Santa Clarita Valley Increasing Fire Danger likely due to plume-dominated fire potential and very dry conditions Sat 9/26 Sun 9/27 Mon 9/28 Tue...
Month: September 2020
Devil's Gate Reservoir Restoration Project - Notice: A message to our partners
Devil's Gate Reservoir Restoration Project Notice: A message to our partners We've had a change in the Public Works Devil's Gate team. Civil Engineer Fahim Rahimi is taking over as Construction Manager/Community Liaison for the project from Brittany Barker who is embarking on new endeavors out of state. Public Works Assistant Deputy Director Steve Burger continues to manage the project. Fahim is looking forward to keeping the same lines of communication open with the community and our partners, and he...
Bobcat Fire Update l September 24, 2020
PASADENA, Calif.—The Bobcat Fire is currently 113,986 acres and is 50% contained. Yesterday crews successfully held all of the previous day’s strategic firing operations. Fire activity moderated overnight, except in the Mount Waterman vicinity. One of the priorities today will be the northeastern corner of the fire from Highway 2 to Big Rock Creek Road, where crews will be working to construct direct handline. If this is not feasible, they will prepare for strategic firing. The areas where strategic firing...
Safe Routes to School "DO Walk Month" Promotion
DO Walk Month Press Release - final Contact: Christy Zamani Executive Director Day One, Inc. (626) 229-9570 / (626) 792-8046 fax christy@dayonepasadena.org http://www.dayonepasadena.org day one September 28, 2020 Press Release For Immediate Release Walk it, Scoot it, Bike it.. GO! Day One Continues Promoting Walk to School Day with DO WALK Month October Pasadena, CA. September 28, 2020 – September and October, designated Pedestrian Safety Month and Walk to School Month respectively, are important times for promoting pedestrian safety and...
City of Pasadena Press Release - Oil Filter Exchange
NewsRelease-oil filter exchange-10.03.20 (1) Free Oil Filter Exchange Event at Pasadena Pep Boys October 3 PASADENA, Calif.—All Pasadena do-it-yourselfers are invited to safely recycle their used motor oil and oil filters—and get a new oil filter for free—9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020 at Pep Boys Auto Parts & Service, 1135 East Colorado Blvd. New filters are limited to three (3) per person with a maximum value of $15.00 per filter. Free oil recycling kits will also...
City of Pasadena Press Release - Proposals For Civic Center
Developers To Present Proposals For the Civic Center PASADENA, Calif - On September 22 at 3;00 p.m., the City of Pasadena will host a virtual meeting during which developers will present proposals for development in the Civic Center including affordable housing and the historic rehabilitation of the former YWCA building in the Pasadena Civic Center. Background: In June, 2019, the City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the former YWCA building, located at 78...
Night Work - Fair Oaks Ave - Holly to Union 9-28 to 10-2
Full Panel Replacement on Fair Oaks Avenue - Schedule Phase 1 (Monday Evening) 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM Setup Traffic Control 11:30 PM - 2:00 AM Demolition of Phase 1 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM Grading of Phase 1 3:00 AM - 7:00 PM Pourback & Finish Phase 1 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Cleanup and Traffic Control Pick Up 8:00 AM Open Road to Vehicular Traffic Phase 2 (Tuesday Evening) 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM Setup Traffic Control 11:30...
Bobcat Fire Update l September 17, 2020
PASADENA, Calif. - The Bobcat Fire is now at 50,539 acres and is 3% contained. On the north end yesterday, the fire crossed Highway 2 by its junction with Highway 39, and it continued to push north in the Cooper Creek area. An evacuation order was issued for residents within the area north of Angeles Crest North and between Clear Creek Station and Hwy 39. Things were quiet on the south end of the fire around the foothill communities yesterday,...
Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested
To report a crime or suspicious activity: (626) 744-4241 Section 2 / City-Wide Policies and Standards of Conduct, Fraud Prevention, Reporting, and Investigation Fraud Hotline - The number to call is 626-744-7448. The caller ID function is disabled on this line so you may remain anonymous. Online Complaint Form - To access the online form to report any suspected fraudulent act go to: http://www.cityofpasadena.net/city-manager/internal-audit/fraud-hotline/. Members of the Pasadena Police Department are committed to the highest possible standard of transparency, honesty, and accountability. Employees...
Update on Friday's Stabbing Murder
Press Release - 20009695 DA filing Suspect of Fatal Stabbing is Charged with Murder Pasadena, CA - On Friday, September 11, 2020, Pasadena Police Detectives were called to investigate a stabbing death that occurred at approximately 8:14PM that evening. Patrol officers had responded to the 100 block of East Orange Grove Blvd as a result of multiple calls of a stabbing victim in the CVS parking lot. Shortly after their initial response, officers located and captured the suspect a short distance...