News & Announcements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 6, 2022 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net   PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena will be hosting a meeting to gather community input on ideas for implementation of a local cannabis social equity program.  The goal of cannabis social equity is to ensure that people from communities disproportionately harmed by cannabis prohibition and discriminatory law enforcement benefit from cannabis legalization.  The City currently requires that cannabis businesses... continue reading »"City of Pasadena to Hold a Cannabis Social Equity Community Workshop on Wednesday, May 11th"

May 6, 2022 PASADENA, Calif.—Three seats on the Pasadena Community Police Oversight Commission will be open, and the City is asking Community Based Organizations to nominate individuals to serve as Commissioners.  Applications are now online. In October 2020, the City Council established a Community Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) by ordinance. The purpose of the commission is to enhance, develop, and strengthen community-police relations, and review and make recommendations regarding the ongoing operations of the Pasadena Police Department to the chief... continue reading »"Applications to serve as a member of Community Police Oversight Commission are now being accepted for 3 Community-Based Organization Seats"

*** ATTENTION *** Pasadena area school administrators, teachers, nonprofit organizations, civic leaders, and elected officials Pasadena Community Engagement For Youth Meeting Thursday, May 12 at 3:30pm • Rose Bowl - Terry Donahue Pavillion Hosted by AEG/Goldenvoice Briefing on AEG community engagement programs for youth, teens and young adults, and a tour of the festival grounds at Brookside. Snacks and beverages will be served. For more information, please contact Kim Pagal at AEG, kpagal@aegworldwide.com RSVP

The City of Pasadena invites you to attend a virtual community town hall meeting to share your thoughts about the characteristics, experience and background you would like to see in the City’s next Police Chief. The City has selected the firm of Koff & Associates to conduct the search for the next Police Chief. The meeting will be facilitated by Frank Rojas, Recruitment Manager.  Wednesday, May 18, 2022 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Join Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86459880033  Telephone: (669) 900 -... continue reading »"City Seeks Community Input for Chief of Police Selection - Virtual Community Town Hall on May 18th, 2022"

Bank of America Presents Music Under The Stars June 4, 2022 Pasadena City Hall Gates 6:00pm  Concert 8:00pm Join the Pasadena Symphony and POPS for a free concert under the stars that will get you “Dancin’ in the Streets”! Hear popular favorites from Broadway and beyond with hits from West Side Story, Hairspray, Chicago, Pharrell Williams, Adele and more.  Arrive early for food trucks, a musical instrument petting zoo and pre-concert family fun! Featuring: Larry Blank: Conductor  Laura Dickinson: Vocalist ... continue reading »"Bank of America Presents Music Under The Stars on June 4, 2022"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  May 2, 2022 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office, (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) is committed to providing reliable and high-quality water service to the community. To advance this goal, a major water infrastructure project is scheduled to begin Monday, May 9, along Arroyo Parkway. The project will replace the existing over 90-year-old, 8-inch water main to increase the reliability and quality of water service. Construction work... continue reading »"Pasadena Water and Power to Replace Over 90-Year-Old Water Main
 Along Arroyo Parkway 
Project Scheduled to Begin Monday, May 9"

Pasadena Celebrates Older Americans Month May 25, 2022, 10AM - 12PM Jackie Robinson Community Center - 1020 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103 Giveaways Food Performances Free and Open to All!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2022 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office, (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net   PASADENA, Calif.—Interim Police Chief Cheryl Moody has announced her retirement effective May 23, 2022, after serving the City of Pasadena for nearly 30 years and after five months in her current role. On Feb. 3, 2020, Moody was promoted to deputy chief with the Pasadena Police Department—the first female in the 130-year history of the department to be promoted to... continue reading »"Pasadena Interim Police Chief Cheryl Moody Announces Retirement"

Cody O'Connor is a 25-year-old cancer survivor from Cincinnati, Ohio who has been walking across the country on a “Walk for Hope” for the past 9 months to raise $300,000 for pediatric cancer patients and to shine a light on the ongoing mental and emotional toll that a diagnosis can have on a person and their family. O’Connor kicked off the “Walk for Hope” in New York on June 17th and has walked approximately 3500+ miles of the 3700+ mile... continue reading »"26 Year Old Cancer Survivor from Ohio Stops in Pasadena on Wednesday Before Finishing 3500+ Walk Across the Country (New York to LA) on Thursday"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 25, 2022 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net  PASADENA, Calif.—Mayor Victor M. Gordo will officially mark April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Pasadena during the April 25 City Council meeting. National Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month calls attention to misconceptions and misinformation about sexual assault. With proper education, we can succeed in reducing this physically- and psychologically-damaging crime, and help survivors heal. Sexual assault affects people of... continue reading »"Pasadena Mayor Proclaims April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Denim Day April 27"