Orange Grove Resurfacing Press Release Orange Grove Resurfacing Project All American Asphalt is currently constructing the City of Pasadena’s asphalt pavement resurfacing of Orange Grove Boulevard, from Lincoln Avenue to Sierra Madre Villa Avenue. This project involves resurfacing 4.5 miles of Orange Grove, using cold-in-place recycling and rubberized asphalt sustainable paving techniques, as well as construction of 1.7 miles of concrete curb and gutter, driveway aprons, cross gutters, and 105 access ramps. Upcoming phases of work include resurfacing between Lincoln...
Year: 2020
Bobcat Fire Update
Bobcat Fire Update #3 | September 10, 2020. [9 a.m.] Yesterday, winds pushed the Bobcat Fire to the east across Highway 39. There remains no immediate threat to Pasadena; however, conditions could change rapidly, so please STAY PREPARED in the event you need to evacuate. For preparation tips, visit http://fire.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ready-set-go_051420.pdf. If you haven't already, please register for the Pasadena Local Emergency Alert System (PLEAS) to receive voice, email and/or text emergency notifications: bit.ly/emergency-alert Once you've registered with PLEAS, we also recommend you...
Bobcat Fire - Key Messaging
BE READY, We want people to have a plan in place (including for any animals they have) and supplies packed ahead of time in case they have to evacuate. Ready, Set, Go Guide: http://fire.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ready-set-go_051420.pdf Most concerned about northern portion of Hastings Ranch right now, but everyone should be prepared, especially if they can see flames. Register for PLEAS, our local emergency alert system: https://member.everbridge.net/892807736727492/login We will also be using the local media, social media, police/fire public address systems, door knocking, etc. as...
City of Pasadena Press Release - Revised Health Order
City of Pasadena Hair Salons & Barbershops May Resume Limited Indoor Services with Safeguards in Place The City of Pasadena Health Officer has issued a revised Safer at Home Order allowing for the re-opening of hair salons and barbershops indoors at a maximum of 25% capacity. Hair salons and barbershops are still encouraged to provide outdoor services as much as possible because current scientific evidence appears to indicate a general lower risk of COVID-19 transmission outdoors compared to indoors. Those...
Pasadena 2nd Unit ADU Program Launch
Pasadena Second Unit ADU Program The Pasadena Second Unit ADU Program is a new affordable housing initiative that incentivizes homeowners to create an affordable rental unit on their property. The program offers homeowners "Comprehensive Assistance" for financing, designing, permitting, and constructing a new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in the City of Pasadena. Specifically the program provides financial assistance to build an ADU through new construction or garage conversion. Assistance is also available to rehabilitate and bring up to code an...
City of Pasadena Press Release - Labor Day Weekend Precautions
City of Pasadena Calls for Responsible Recreation Over Upcoming Holiday Weekend (PASADENA, CA.) - Heading into Labor Day weekend, the Pasadena Public Health Department urges the public to celebrate responsibly to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. After recent holidays, including Memorial Day, Father's Day, and the Fourth of July, Pasadena experienced significant increases in local laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19. Contact tracers were able to attribute the majority of new cases to parties, get-togethers, and gatherings. The most impactful...
Announcing the Rose Bowl Institute
The Rose Bowl Stadium and the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation announce the exciting launch of the Rose Bowl’s non-profit think tank, the Rose Bowl Institute (RBI). The Institute will champion sportsmanship and leverage the power of sports to unite people everywhere. More than any other venue in the world, the Rose Bowl Stadium sits in the American psyche as the place where natural beauty, sports competition, sportsmanship, leadership and healthy entertainment lives. Using the iconic stadium as a classroom, with...
City of Pasadena Press Release - Renovations & Enhancements (CITY PARKS)
Renovation & Enhancements Announced at City Parks The City of Pasadena's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department has temporally closed athletic fields at six parks for turf renovation and enhancements. The closures will allow crews to conduct much needed maintenance including aerating, fertilizing, over-seeding, irrigation testing and repairs, and removal of in-field lip build up (on baseball/softball diamonds). Temporary fencing has or will be installed to protect renovated areas as the seed needs an opportunity to establish sufficient roots and...
Devil's Gate Reservoir Restoration Project - Notice: New haul route schedule begins Monday, August 17, 2020
Devil's Gate Reservoir Restoration Project Notice: New haul route schedule begins Monday, August 17, 2020. Beginning Monday, August 17, LA County Public Works will transition to the In-School haul route at Devil's Gate Reservoir. That hauling route can be found here: Although we understand schools are starting the year with off-site distance learning, we want to ensure that our hauling does not impact school transitioning schedules at such time as in-person schooling might resume. Also, by continuing with the same...
Final Press Release - BGPAA
08-12-2020 John J Kennedy Appointed to B-G-P Airport Authority_ News Release on John J. Kennedy appointed to the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena airport authority by the City of Pasadena. John J. Kennedy Appointed to the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority By the City of Pasadena FianlBURBANK, Calif., August 12, 2020 - On August 3, 2020, the City of Pasadena appointed Councilmember John J. Kennedy to the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority. Kennedy, who was officially sworn in on August 10, joins Councilmember Steve Madison and Ross Selvidge,...