CC_Cesar Chavez Service Day Postcard César Chávez Day of Service March 31, 2021 On this beautiful afternoon, we proudly commemorate César Chávez Day! Today we honor an inspirational activist and resolute advocate for workers’ rights. In 2000, California was the first state to sign César Chávez Day into law, adding yet another contribution to the venerable social justice cause — César Chávez became the first Latino and first labor leader to be recognized with a holiday. Let us take a...
Month: March 2021
City of Pasadena Moves Into Orange Tier Effective Monday, April 5
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2021 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net City of Pasadena Moves Into Orange Tier Effective Monday, April 5 PASADENA, Calif.—As of Monday, April 5, many sectors in the City of Pasadena will be able open or increase capacity due to movement of the Pasadena Public Health Jurisdiction into the Orange Tier 3 (Moderate COVID-19 disease transmission) of the state of CA Blueprint for a Safer Economy....
Free Oil Filter Exchange Event on Saturday, April 3, 2021
PASADENA, Calif.— Do you change the oil yourself for your car or truck? All Pasadena do-it-yourselfers are invited to safely recycle both their used oil and oil filters—and get a new oil filter for free—from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Pepboys, 1135 East Colorado Boulevard. Just bring your used oil filter and get a free new oil filter, limited to three (3) per person. Free oil recycling kits will also be provided to attendees. Oil Filter...
Attention owners of historical properties: You may be eligible for a reduction in property taxes under Pasadena’s Mills Act Historic Property Contract program!
Attention owners of historical properties: You may be eligible for a reduction in property taxes under Pasadena’s Mills Act Historic Property Contract program! The 2021 application cycle is now open and applications are due May 17th. Visit www.cityofpasadena.net/millsact to download this year’s guidelines and application form, including a link to join an Informational Zoom workshop to be held on March 30th at 6:00 pm. Lisa Derderian City Public Information Officer City Manager’s Office City of Pasadena (626)...
City Seeks Public's Help to Update Pedestrian Plan
PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena invites the public to participate in Pasadena Walks—a comprehensive update to the City’s Pedestrian Plan. Made possible by a grant from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), the project will identify barriers to walking in the city and identify potential solutions to improve safety and amenities for pedestrians. Over the course of the project, community members, local business owners, and other key stakeholders will have multiple opportunities to help the City create and refine...
Home Ownership: A Path to Power sponsored by the NAACP held on Wednesday, 3/31/21 from 7 – 8:30 PM
The 3rd Workshop in the Home Ownership: A Path to Power series being sponsored by the NAACP – Pasadena Good Trouble Alliance will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 from 7 PM – 8:30 PM. The topic for this workshop will be Understanding Credit. This workshop will be led by a representative from Wescom Credit Union. ELO and PAIF are sponsors for this series. This series is important because we need to help people ‘Get Ready to...
Rent Past Due?
Rent Past Due? Renters and landlords have enough things to worry about. Past due rent shouldn’t be one of them. Who Can Apply? Landlords who have income-eligible renters experiencing a financial hardship due to COVID-19 with past due rent. Renters who have experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19, have past due rent or utilities, and have a household income that is not more than 80% of the area median income. How Much Rent Relief Will I Get? Landlords can...
2021 Frederick M. Roberts College Scholarship
2021 Frederick M. Roberts College Scholarship APPLY NOW Named after the first African American Legislator in California, Frederick Roberts, the California Legislative Black Caucus Policy Institute (CLBCPI) Scholarship Program was established to assist deserving students by offering financial assistance to help meet educational expenses. Who can apply? High school seniors enrolled and graduating from a school in the State of California for the 2020-2021 academic year Provide written proof of acceptance at an accredited institution of higher learning for fall...
PRESS RELEASE San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity Accepting Homeownership Applications From April 1 - April 30.
Contact: Steve Gomez Pedroza Phone: (626) 425-4609 Email: steveg@sgvhabitat.org 724 East Huntington Drive Monrovia, CA 91016 sgvhabitat.org PRESS RELEASE San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity Accepting Homeownership Applications From April 1 - April 30. Monrovia, CA – March 3, 2021 - San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity (SGV Habitat) is once again welcoming families and individuals to apply for their affordable homeownership program. Applicants must be first-time homebuyers, demonstrate a need for affordable housing, have the ability to pay...
Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery!
MEDIA ALERT Contact: Lisa Derderian (626) 744-7276 (office) (626) 945-5169 (cell) Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery! The Pasadena Fire Department reminds you to change all of your Smoke Alarm batteries when you change your clocks forward an hour on Sunday, March 14 Change Your Smoke Alarm & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Batteries! Replace old batteries with fresh, high quality batteries to keep your Smoke Alarms ready to protect you all year-long. Make sure your emergency flashlights work...