Thursday, November 11, 2021 10:30 a.m. Military flyover by the Condor Squadron at 11:11 a.m. Thank you to the Office of Supervisor Barger for support of the flyover Pasadena City Hall – Centennial Square 100 North Garfield Avenue Pasadena, California 91101 Please join the City of Pasadena, Pasadena Senior Center, Vietnam Veterans of America (Ch. 446), and the American Legion Pasadena post #13 in honoring Veterans in this great City. Special Guest Speaker Brigadier General (CA) David Smith, Special Assistant...
Month: October 2021
City of Pasadena Invites Community to Free Trunk-or-Treat Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 25, 2021 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office, (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) and Day One are hosting a FREE trunk-or-treat celebration Friday, Oct. 29, from 6-8 p.m. in Centennial Square in front of Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave. The event will feature a vaccination clinic offering both the flu vaccine and the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals between the ages of 12-17 who receive...
Newly-Formed Pasadena Community Police Oversight Commission to Hold its First Meeting on Tuesday, October 26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 21, 2021 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net (Pasadena, CA.) - The first meeting of Pasadena's 11-member Community Police Oversight Commission will take place via teleconference on Tuesday, October 26, at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public may view the meeting online through Zoom. The Pasadena City Council unanimously created the Commission by ordinance in October 2020. The purpose of the commission is to "enhance, develop, and...
Pasadena City Council Intends to Appoint Cynthia Kurtz as Interim City Manager
(PASADENA, CA.)—On October 19, 2021, Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo announced that the Pasadena City Council intends to appoint former Pasadena City Manager Cynthia Kurtz to serve as the Interim City Manager. Kurtz’s proposed contract will be on the agenda for the October 25th City Council meeting. Beginning in November 2021, Kurtz will work with City Manager Steve Mermell to ensure a smooth transition, prior to assuming the Interim City Manager role on December 3rd after Mermell’s retirement. Kurtz, a Pasadena...
City of Pasadena Encourages Community To Prepare Now for Next Big Earthquake
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 19, 2021 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office, (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net PASADENA, Calif.—In an earthquake, collapsing buildings have the potential to kill people. That is why the City of Pasadena works hard to put preventive measures into place to protect residents and businesses. In 2019, the Pasadena City Council passed an ordinance on soft-story buildings. Building codes are updated by the state every three years; however, with an aging building...
Great Shake Out Earthquake Drill” on October 21, 2021 at 10:21 a.m.
Although so much of our focus has been on fighting COVID, we need to remember that Southern California is overdue for an earthquake. During this annual earthquake drill, participants are asked to stop what they are doing and react as if an earthquake has occurred by dropping to the ground, taking cover under something sturdy, and holding on for one minute. In addition to the safety drill, staff will participate in a variety of earthquake preparedness activities, including practicing the...
City of Pasadena Forms Multidisciplinary Team in Proactive Stance To Improve Quality of Life for Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 15, 2021 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office, (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net PASADENA, Calif.—Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) provide long-term care services to many of Pasadena’s frail, older adults with underlying chronic medical conditions. Despite regulation by the state and the county, substandard care is an ongoing and persistent problem in many SNFs throughout the region, including Pasadena. The COVID-19 pandemic magnified systemic deficiencies at SNFs that threatened the lives of many...
Pasadena Police Department 19th Annual Car Show Saturday, October 16th 2021 10 am - 3 pm
Classic Cars, Modern Show Cars, Food, Live Music, Auctions and Raffles Proceeds from this event to benefit Pasadena Pal Program Pasadena Police Explorers Post #19 and Pasadena Police Cancer awareness campaigns (Pink Patch and No-Shave November) Paseo Colorado 300 East Green Street Pasadena, California 91101
Veteran's Day! "Pasadena Salutes Our Veterans!"
Thursday, November 11, 2021 10:30 a.m. Military flyover by the Condor Squadron at 11:11 a.m. Thank you to the Office of Supervisor Barger for support of the flyover Pasadena City Hall – Centennial Square 100 Garfield Avenue Pasadena, California 91101 Please join the City of Pasadena, Pasadena Senior Center, Vietnam Veterans of America (Ch. 446), and the American Legion Pasadena post #13 in honoring Veterans in this great City. Special Guest Speaker Brigadier General (CA) David Smith, Special Assistant to...
Pasadena Observes National Disability Employment Awareness Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 7, 2021 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net The City of Pasadena is observing National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. National Disability Employment Awareness Month aims to educate the public about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. This year's theme is "America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion." The Pasadena City Council...