Month: December 2020

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 21, 2020   NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office, (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net   City of Pasadena Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Closures and Reminders PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena residents and businesses are reminded that City Hall and most City services will be closed on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25, and New Year’s Day, Friday, Jan. 1. Specific closures, exceptions and reminders are noted below. Pasadena Fire and Police Departments will continue to... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Closures and Reminders"

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 17, 2020   NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office, (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net   City of Pasadena Receives First Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine   PASADENA, Calif.—The Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) has announced that it has received 1,950 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. This shipment was delivered directly to Huntington Hospital, and vaccinations are expected to begin tomorrow. Additional Moderna vaccine is expected to arrive in the coming weeks. Healthcare workers... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Receives First Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 15, 2020 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net     Mayor Gordo Announces New City Council Committee Assignments   PASADENA, Calif.—In his first official act as mayor of Pasadena, Victor M. Gordo has announced new committee assignments for all members of City Council.   City councilmembers serve on various intergovernmental committees during their term in office. These assignments are reviewed and modified annually following the swearing in... continue reading »"Mayor Gordo Announces New City Council Committee Assignments"

The City of Pasadena Planning & Community Development Department will hold a virtual community meeting to define regulations related to permanent housing on properties owned by churches and other faith-based organizations. Please join us for a live webinar on Tuesday, December 15 at 6:00 PM where city staff will present background information and proposed options for housing on properties owned by churches and faith-based organizations, as well as answer questions from participants.   HOUSING VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETING December 15, 2020... continue reading »"Proposed Zoning Code Amendment: Religious Facility Housing"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 3, 2020 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net     CITY OF PASADENA ANNOUNCES ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING AND CEREMONIAL SWEARING IN OF NEWLY ELECTED MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS     WHO:            Presentations and recognition of service for outgoing Mayor Terry Tornek and Councilmember Margaret McAustin.  Followed by administering of Oath of Office to Mayor Victor Gordo, Councilmember Tyron Hampton, Councilmember Felicia Williams, Councilmember Gene Masuda, and Councilmember Steve Madison.... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Announces Organizational Meeting and Ceremonial Swearing in of Newly Elected Mayor and Councilmembers"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 1, 2020 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net     City of Pasadena Issues Temporary Limited Stay at Home Order To Control COVID-19 Surge   PASADENA, Calif.—Over the last few weeks, Pasadena, like almost all of the nation, has experienced an alarming increase in daily COVID-19 infections. In addition, local hospitalizations have increased at a rapid rate, putting healthcare resources at risk. To help mitigate the spread... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Issues Temporary Limited Stay at Home Order To Control COVID-19 Surge"

NEWS RELEASE JOHN E. PEREZ  CHIEF OF POLICE   For More Information:      Watch Commander  (626) 744-4620Lt. Carolyn Gordon  (626) 744-4507 PASADENAPOLICE DEPARTMENT 207 N. GARFIELD AVE. PASADENA, CALIFORNIA 91101 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2020   SHOOTING IN LOCAL PARK LEAVES TWO DECEASED AND ONE IN CRITICAL CONDITION   Pasadena, CA – On Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at approximately 2:58PM, Pasadena Police Officers responded to the 300 block of Parke Street regarding a report of a shooting. Officers arrived... continue reading »"Shooting in Local Park Leaves Two Deceased and One in Critical Condition"