IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 25, 2021 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net Pasadena Prevails in Lawsuit that Challenged Voter-Approved Transfer of Electric Rate Revenues The City of Pasadena has prevailed in a class action lawsuit that challenged the annual transfer from the power fund to the City’s General Fund. On February 24, a Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge granted Pasadena's motion to have the case dismissed. ...
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E-WASTE RECYCLING & DOCUMENT SHREDDING EVENT FOR PASADENA RESIDENTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 3, 2021 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Public Information Officer, City Manager’s Office (626) 744-4755, lderderian@cityofpasadena.net E-WASTE RECYCLING & DOCUMENT SHREDDING EVENT FOR PASADENA RESIDENTS PASADENA, Calif.—Residents can safely dispose of electronic waste and have personal and business documents shredded at the City’s popular free e-waste event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2021. The event will be held in Parking Lot I outside the Rose Bowl...
Bobcat Fire Update September 21, 2020
PASADENA, Calif.—The Bobcat Fire is currently 105,345 acres and is 15% contained. Yesterday afternoon, the fire west of Mount Wilson made a northerly push towards Highway 2 and firefighters were able to keep this in check. The north end towards the Antelope Valley continued to grow to both the west and east. The fire remains relatively quiet along the Highway 39 corridor and along the south side. Today on the northern end of the fire’s perimeter towards Antelope Valley, firefighters...
Additional "Plus Up" VIP Funding Available for Replacing Small Truck Fleets
VIP Overview: The VIP is a streamlined approach to reduce emissions by replacing old, high-polluting vehicles with newer, lower-emission vehicles. This program is limited to owners/operators with fleets of 10 or fewer vehicles that have been operating at least 75% (mileage-based) in California during the previous twenty four (24) months. The goal of this program is to reduce emissions from in-use heavy-duty trucks in small fleets by replacing Engine Model Years 2009 and older with Engine Model Years 2013 (or newer) emissions compliant...
Briefing for the Pasadena Business Community June 26, 2020
In an effort to keep you informed of developments related to COVID-19, the City of Pasadena offers the following information to the Pasadena business community. Our goal is to disseminate accurate public health information, offer recommendations to prepare for and slow the spread of the virus, and provide links to resources for additional information. Please disseminate this information with your businesses, community partners, etc. Pasadena COVID-19 Disaster Small Business Relief Fund The Pasadena Community Foundation announced today the launch of the online application portal...
PASADENA PUBLIC LIBRARY OFFERS CURBSIDE PICKUP SERVICE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 18, 2020 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Catherine Hany, Communications, Pasadena Public Library chany@cityofpasadena.net PASADENA PUBLIC LIBRARY OFFERS CURBSIDE PICKUP SERVICE PASADENA, Calif. — With the opening of local retail for curbside pickup this week, on May 12 Pasadena Public Library began PILOTING curbside pickup service at Central Library. The service is offered Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the library’s north parking lot, 285 E. Walnut St. Library patrons are now able to...
City of Pasadena Press Release - Safer Streets Measures
City of Pasadena to Implement New Safer Streets Measures PASADENA, Calif.—Due to the Safer at Home Order, there are fewer cars on the roads potentially traveling at higher speeds and posing a risk to residents who have taken to walking, running, and biking to stay active. The City of Pasadena Department of Transportation (DOT) is implementing a number of strategies to enhance safety for all road users during the Safer at Home Order. On April 28, DOT staff will begin placing signage at...
City of Pasadena Press Release - Grab-And-Go Meals Extended
Weekend Grab-And-Go Meal Service Extended Through May 17 PASADENA, Calif.—The popular grab-and-go emergency meal program for students and families will continue seven days a week through May 17, thanks to $105,400 in additional funding approved by Pasadena City Council at the April 20 council meeting. Pasadena Unified School District has been distributing pre-packaged, nutritious grab-and-go meals to students 18 and under, Monday through Friday, at school sites across the city since mid-March due to school closures. Soon after the start of the...
City of Pasadena Extends Deadlines for Land Use and Related Matters
PASADENA, Calif.—The COVID-19 pandemic and related business closures have created obstacles to meeting a number of timelines and deadlines set forth in the Pasadena Municipal Code for the conduct of business. Therefore, City Manager Steve Mermell has approved the Suspension of Certain Time Limits Imposed by the Pasadena Municipal Code related to land use matters approved prior to July 1, 2020. The effect of this is to extend most permits by an additional 12 months. On March 30, Pasadena City Council adopted...
District 3 Updates - COVID 19
COVID-19 Letter March 17, 2020 Dear Friends and Neighbors, Your safety and well-being is always our priority, and we recognize the important role we have in providing you with accurate information and resources during this public health crisis. The City of Pasadena is actively monitoring the COVID-19/Coronavirus situation and taking steps to help keep our community safe. The City has a dedicated team of professionals who are working hard and smart to ensure the continuation of critical city services. We...