Month: September 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 30, 2021 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office, (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net PASADENA, Calif.—On Sept. 27, 2021, at the start of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting, Assemblymember Chris Holden presented a check for $4 million to the City of Pasadena and Pasadena Public Library to help repair the nearly 100 year-old Central Library. After a long closure of Pasadena Public Library facilities due to the pandemic, many looked forward to... continue reading »"Assemblymember Chris Holden Presents $4 Million Check to Help Retrofit Pasadena Central Library"

PASADENA, Calif.— Pasadena Public Health Department, Pasadena Public Library and Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services will host Pasadena’s 6th annual Coming Out Day Celebration on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Park, located on the corner of Raymond Avenue and Walnut Street. The annual, free event is part of the City’s efforts to celebrate and foster an inclusive community. The keynote presenter is Tyanta Snow, the “Game Show Guru.” A well-known television personality, actor,... continue reading »"Pasadena Celebrates National Coming Out Day and LGBTQ+ History Month"

(Pasadena, CA.) - The City of Pasadena Department of Planning and Community Development (PCD) has announced the hiring of new Building Official, Ron Takiguchi, P.E., CBO. Mr. Takiguchi is a tenured building official with more than 30 years’ experience, most recently with the City of Burbank as Assistant Director/Building Official. He also served as the Chief Building Official with the City of Santa Monica and as Deputy Building Official with the County of Los Angeles. Mr. Takiguchi will manage the... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Hires New Building Official"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 27, 2021 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office, (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net PASADENA, Calif.—A Pasadena Health Officer Order was issued today, Sept. 27, that requires proof of vaccination or a pre-entry negative test for outdoor mega events starting Oct. 7; children under 12 years of age are exempt. The Health Officer Order also requires vaccination verification for customers and employees at indoor portions of bars, breweries, nightclubs and lounges. The requirement... continue reading »"Vaccine Verification To Be Required at Outdoor Mega Events and Indoors at Bars and Nightclubs"

NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office, (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net PRESS CONFERENCE Pasadena Public Health Department and Huntington Hospital Launch Flu Vaccination Campaign WHAT: Pasadena Public Health Department and Huntington Hospital are teaming up to administer a mass flu shot clinic. Flu vaccinations are even more critical this year to avoid a “twindemic” as COVID-19 cases are still at a substantial level. Up to 400 community members are expected to be vaccinated at the clinic.... continue reading »"Pasadena Public Health Department and Huntington Hospital Launch Flu Vaccination Campaign"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 17, 2021 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office, (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net Pasadena Celebrates Latino Heritage Month PASADENA, Calif.—Join the City of Pasadena and the Latino Heritage Committee for Pasadena’s 23rd annual Latino Heritage Celebration. Due to COVID-19, this year’s celebration does not include a parade or festival, but instead features an entire month of FREE, family-friendly virtual and outdoor events. All events comply with Pasadena Public Health Department COVID-19 protocols:... continue reading »"Pasadena Celebrates Latino Heritage Month"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 16, 2021 For More Information: Commander Mark Goodman (626) 744-4572 Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 19-25 Pasadena, Calif. – As part of Child Passenger Safety Week, the Pasadena Police Department wants to make sure your child is in the right child safety seat. Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 19-25 and focuses on educating parents and caregivers about the importance of choosing, installing, and using the correct car seat. “Your plate is always full... continue reading »"Child Passenger Safety Week is September 19-25"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, September 13, 2021 For More Information: Commander Mark Goodman (626) 744-4572 Pasadena Police Department Conducting DUI Patrols Pasadena, Calif. - Additional officers from the Pasadena Police Department will be out on patrol Friday, September 17, 2021 looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The Pasadena Police Department remains committed to keeping the public safe when they are traveling. “We want everyone to be as safe as possible, especially when they... continue reading »"Pasadena Police Department Conducting DUI Patrols"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, September 1, 2021 For More information: Lieutenant Anthony Russo (626) 744-7159 Pasadena, Calif. – As part of Pedestrian Safety Month, the Pasadena Police Department is supporting efforts throughout September to improve pedestrian safety and help reduce crashes and injuries. Pedestrians are more and more at risk on the road. Based on data from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), 2020 had the largest ever annual increase, 21 percent, in the rate at which drivers struck and... continue reading »"September is Pedestrian Safety Month: Be Predictable, Look Out for One Another"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, September 1, 2021 For More information: Lieutenant Anthony Russo (626) 744-7159 Pasadena, Calif. – The Pasadena Police Department will conduct a bicycle and pedestrian safety operation on Friday, September 3, 2021 aimed at keeping people out exercising or enjoying the outdoors safe. The Pasadena Police Department recognizes the need to protect the public by looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians that make roads unsafe. These violations include drivers speeding, making illegal turns, failing... continue reading »"Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for September 3"