The California Armenian Legislative Caucus is holding two scholarship contests for the 2022 remembrance of the Armenian Genocide. California high school students from 9th grade through 12th grade are invited to participate in an essay contest and/or a visual arts contest to increase greater awareness of the Armenian Genocide on its anniversary. All winners will be contacted directly and announced to mainstream and Armenian media by the California Armenian Legislative Caucus on April 15, 2022. All winners will be awarded...
Month: March 2022
Pasadena Police Officers Association Scholarships
Pasadena Police Officers Association Scholarships The Pasadena Police Officers Association (PPOA) supports youth in our community and looks forward to recognizing the accomplishments of distinguished students. The PPOA offers several different scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors. In addition to the specific requirements for each scholarship, all students need to meet the following criteria: Be eligible for graduation or have graduated from high school on or before June of 2022 Have maintained a GPA of 2.75 or better during both Junior...
The Governor's Office and an Anonymous Donor Add $55,000 to Reward for Information Related to Iran Moreno's Homicide
PASADENA, CA – An anonymous donor recently added $5,000 to the City of Pasadena’s $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. Today, Governor Newsom’s office announced an additional $50,000 reward is being offered from the State of California to assist in this investigation and will be included with the Los Angeles...
Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries
The long-standing “Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries” campaign encourages the public to change smoke alarm batteries when turning back clocks in the fall and ahead in the spring. On March 13 states throughout the US turn their clocks forward for Daylight Savings Time. Please use this opportunity to change your home’s smoke alarm batteries as well. Because working smoke alarms are a critical element of home fire safety, we want to reinforce the importance of working batteries. Today’s smoke...
Pasadena Water and Power Hosts Virtual Power Delivery Master Plan Community Meeting
PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) will host a virtual community meeting on the Power Delivery Master Plan (PDMP) on Tuesday, March 15, at 5 p.m. via Zoom. The PDMP is a detailed strategic plan focused on addressing critical challenges, long-term strategies, and future guidance in order to maintain a safe, reliable and cost-effective power delivery system. The PDMP will serve as a guide over a 20-year period, and will be reviewed every five years to ensure renewed focus and analysis. In addition to...
Pasadena Water and Power Hosts Public Outreach Meeting for Water Rate Adjustments on Wednesday, March 9th; Public Hearing Scheduled for March 14th
PASADENA, Calif.—The Pasadena City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 14, at 5 p.m. via video/teleconference to consider the adoption of recommended water rate adjustments to existing rate structures, and a change in the definition of the capital improvement charge. The public is encouraged to participate via video/teleconference and submit public comments. As part of its continued public outreach campaign, Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) will host the third and final community outreach meeting about water rates...
The City of Pasadena Hosts Blood Drive in Support of Huntington Hospital
City of Pasadena Blood Drive - Supporting Huntington Hospital We have a critical shortage of blood. Date: Thursday, March 17th, 2022 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. City Hall, Basement Room S018 Blood donors will receive a Baskin Robbins gift card. To sign up, call or text (626) 676-3035. Eat a nutritious meal, be well hydrated, bring your driver’s license. If you have been vaccinated, please bring proof of vaccination. Your donation matters!
City of Pasadena Announces Updated Mask Recommendations and COVID-19 Health Orders
(PASADENA, CA.) – As of March 3, 2022, LA County and Pasadena have moved into the Low COVID-19 Community Level, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Community Level designation. Therefore, the Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) is issuing updated Health Officer Orders that will go into effect on Friday, March 4. Under these revised orders, indoor masking will be strongly recommended, but not required, for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals, except in high-risk settings where federal and...
The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Announces the Rose Internship Program
Online Application Period: Tuesday, March 1st Through Tuesday, March 15th, 2022 The ROSE Internship Program is a program for Pasadena youth and young adults age 14-24 available for low to moderate-income households. Work assignments include, but are not limited to the fields of recreation, day camps, maintenance, clerical, technology, engineering, and internship opportunities may be available throughout the year based on health restrictions due to COVID-19. To Apply, Please Visit www.cityofpasadena.net/parks-and-rec/rose For more information or application assistance, please call (626)...
Pasadena Public Health Department Extends #VaccinatePasadena Video Contest Deadline
PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena Public Health Department has launched an innovative COVID-19 vaccine video contest to spotlight the benefits of choosing vaccination, to counter harmful myths, and to promote an open dialogue about COVID-19 and vaccines through the sharing of experiences on social media. The 2022 #VaccinatePasadena Video Contest invites students ages 4-24 (grades TK-college) to create and submit artwork or share a short video on TikTok or Instagram with a powerful and positive COVID-19 vaccine message. Students in different grade categories—elementary school,...