Month: November 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 30, 2021 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Dan Davidson, Pasadena Homeless Count (909) 816-3460, dan@rosecitycoffee.org Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net PASADENA, Calif.—The Pasadena Homeless Count will take place the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 25, and the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. The Pasadena Homeless Count sets in motion a year full of education, engagement and action for the Pasadena Partnership to End Homelessness. Each year, volunteers help count and survey... continue reading »"Register to Volunteer for the 2022 Pasadena Homeless Count"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 30, 2021 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office, (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net PASADENA, Calif.—Join Pasadena Mayor Victor M. Gordo for the Mayor’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, Dec. 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave. Bring family and friends to this free celebration featuring local singers and dancers. The mayor will light the City’s official tree at 6 p.m., so come early for parking and a prime viewing... continue reading »"Public Invited to Pasadena Mayor's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, December 3"

Pasadena, Calif - The City of Pasadena is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) responsible for the tragic murder of 13-year-old Iran Moreno on November 20, 2021 while he played video games in his bedroom.  Pasadena Police Department Homicide Detectives are working diligently to follow-up on all investigative leads during their criminal investigations and the public play a pivotal role in the investigative process. Information gathered from the public during... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Announces $10,000 Reward for Information Related to Iran Moreno's Homicide"

MEDIA ALERT WHO: The City of Pasadena and Visit Pasadena have launched the “From Pasadena, with Love” holiday shop local campaign to promote the hundreds of the city’s small and independent businesses. The campaign theme shows local love for Pasadena and expresses gratitude for the public’s ongoing support of the local business community. WHAT: The “From Pasadena, with Love” holiday shopping campaignfeatures 26 welcome stations at small businesses across Pasadena. When the public visits these welcome stations, they get a... continue reading »"Come to Pasadena to Shop Small & Win Big During the “From Pasadena, with Love” Holiday Shopping Campaign"

For More Information: Lieutenant Keith Gomez: 626-744-4517  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2021 Pasadena, Calif. - On November 20, 2021 at approximately 6:12 p.m., officers from the Pasadena Police Department responded to a residence in the 900 block of North Raymond Avenue regarding a victim who had been struck by gunfire. Upon arrival, officers located a 13-year-old male resident of Pasadena suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was unresponsive and officers immediately began providing emergency, lifesaving medical care.  The... continue reading »"13-Year-Old Child is Victim of Homicide"

December 3, 2021 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pasadena City Hall | 100 N. Garfield Ave. Join Mayor Victor M. Gordo in kicking off the holiday season at Pasadena's free family holiday celebration. Enjoy festive musical performances by local youth and a holiday craft contest. Pasadena Fire Department will also be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Spark of Love Toy Drive. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we strongly recommended wearing a face covering. Please stay home if you feel... continue reading »"Mayor's Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 16, 2021 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net The City of Pasadena and Visit Pasadena are launching the “From Pasadena, with Love” campaign to put a spotlight on the city’s independent businesses and encourage the public to shop and dine local this holiday season. The 2021 campaign will run from Small Business Saturday (Saturday, November 27) through Friday, December 24, and will feature welcome stations across the... continue reading »""From Pasadena, with Love" Holiday Shop Local Campaign Launched by the City of Pasadena & Visit Pasadena"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 10, 2021 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office, (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena City Hall and many City services and administrative business offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day, a day to honor the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces. The public is invited to attend a special Veterans Day ceremony at Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave.,... continue reading »"City Announces Veterans Day Closures"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 8, 2021 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Amanda Gadbow, Public Information Coordinator, Pasadena Water and Power, (626) 744-3942, agadbow@cityofpasadena.net PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena is pleased to announce that the Arroyo Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Depot, located at 64 E. Glenarm St., is now open to the public. With a total of 26 chargers—20 of which are Tesla V3 Superchargers—the Depot features the latest and most powerful public chargers in the city. To commemorate this expansion of the... continue reading »"Pasadena Installs Second Public Fast-Charging Station for Electric Vehicles"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 8, 2021 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net PASADENA, Calif. - On May 3rd, 2021, City officials were forced to order the closure of the Pasadena Central Library located at 285 East Walnut Street. A recent structural assessment conducted by the City revealed that most of the building is comprised of unreinforced masonry (URM) bearing walls that leaves the building vulnerable to seismic activity. The building must... continue reading »"City Releases Request for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Design Services for the Seismic Retrofit and Renovation of the Pasadena Central Library"