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Loans for Small Business, Safe Reopenings & You | LA County Public Works
MEDIA RELEASE
Effective February 1, 2021, all passengers on all forms of transportation (buses, trains, taxis/Uber/Lyft, airplanes, etc.) must wear a facial covering at all times. This new order is nationwide -- although we know Angelenos are...
City of South Pasadena | Fraud Scam Webinar Scheduled for February 11
Press Release
The City of South Pasadena Senior Center, in partnership with California Health Advocates, will host an online webinar for residents of South Pasadena on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
This informative webinar...
Announcing the 2021 “CCST Science in Public Service Award” Recipients
MEDIA RELEASE
The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST)is proud to announce the recipients of the 2021 CCST Science in Public Service Award.
The CCST Science in Public Service Award is given to public servants with clear track records...
SPUSD Reopening Update | Plans for Grades Pre-k to 2nd, Employee Vaccinations
Dear SPUSD Families,
I’m eager to share that the physical reopening of schools for our youngest students is around the corner. Under the State’s new Framework for Reopening Schools guidance, elementary schools may proceed with...
Pasadena Tournament Of Roses® Moves To Protect Its Historic Rose Bowl Game® And Related...
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Association, which for more than 100 years has been nearly synonymous with the annual Rose Parade® and Rose Bowl Game®, today asked a federal court in California to protect...
As COVID-19 Hospitalizations Continue to Decrease, Public Health Warns Against Another Surge
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 239 new deaths and 5,028 new cases of COVID-19. To date, Public Health identified 1,134,338 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas...
Valentine’s Day “Drive-in” Concert in South Pasadena
South Pasadena troubadour and "nighttime mayor", Brad Colerick, a native
of “Heart City, USA” – Valentine, Nebraska – will host a Valentine’s Day “Drive-in” concert to benefit Union Station Homeless Services. The event will be...
Rep. Chu Introduces Bill To Protect San Gabriel Mountains
PRESS RELEASE
Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) reintroduced the San Gabriel Mountains Foothills and Rivers Protection Act to expand the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, establish a National Recreation Area (NRA) in the foothills and along...
Celebrate The Year of The Ox
Celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Ox, an animal that symbolizes prosperity through courage and hard work, with this puppet-making project. Gather inspiration from the oxen hard at work carrying cargo along...
SPUSD School Reopening Update | County Remains in Purple Tier
Dear SPUSD Families,
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to physically reopen South Pasadena schools. We are fully prepared with the proper safety and mitigation measures and ready to open our...
“Today Is My Birthday” Comes to East West Players
East West Players (EWP), the nation’s longest running theatre of color and largest producer of Asian American work, is excited to support Minnesota’s only pan-Asian performing arts organization Theater Mu in its production of...
City of South Pasadena | Online Community Meeting on ADUs
PRESS RELEASE
The City of South Pasadena Planning Division will be sharing draft proposals with the community to amend the Zoning Code’s regulations for building accessory dwelling units (ADUs) at a virtual meeting to be...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | Jan 26-Feb 1, 2021
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An alert and well-informed citizen makes you less of a target...
CaltechLive! Presents Herbert Siguenza’s “A Weekend with Picasso”
CaltechLive! presents the film adaptation of Herbert Siguenza’s solo show A Weekend with Pablo Picasso for on-demand viewing beginning March 6 through March 21. Written and performed by Siguenza, the one-man show on which...
Successfully Expanding your Handyman Business
Improvements and repairs are needed by homeowners and landlords alike, so if you can paint, lay a floor, assemble furniture and install new fixtures, your business has every chance of expanding.
Nevertheless, new handyman ventures...
REMINDER: Care First South Pasadena | Webinar to Take a Critical Look at Policing...
UPDATE:
A change to the panelists was made due to Professor Blasi's unavailability. We are very fortunate to be joined by Shayla Myers. Shayla is a Senior Attorney at Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles...
Virtual Author Talk Honors Black History Month | ‘The Color of Law’
On Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 6:30 p.m., Richard Rothstein will discuss his book The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How our Government Segregated America in conversation with Susan D. Anderson, History Curator and...
SPHS PTSA | Updates from Last Week’s Meeting
Here are a few highlights from the PTSA, Community, and ASB reports at the 1/25 General Association Meeting:
The recording of our Parent forum "Why Community College?" was just posted here.
We’ve hit 96% of our membership goal for...
Public Health | Outdoor Dining Service Returns with New Mandatory Safety Measures
PUBLIC HEALTH RELEASE
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) confirmed 228 new deaths and 7,112 new cases of COVID-19. As of January 29, Public Health identified 1,104,393 positive cases of COVID-19...
PCC Earns Two Statewide Tech Awards
MEDIA RELEASE
Information technology administrators at Pasadena City College are being recognized with two awards for their outstanding achievement during the COVID-19 pandemic, a statewide trade group announced this week.
The Chief Information Systems Officers Association...
LA County Warning | Residents Should Prepare for Heavy Rain, Mud, and Debis Flow
With heavy rain expected throughout Southern California over the next few days, the Los Angeles County Fire Department reminds residents to be aware of the potential for mud and debris flow dangers associated with...
Loan Program For Los Angeles County Businesses Now Available
MEDIA RELEASE
The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) has launched the Small Business Stabilization Loan Program to provide eligible businesses with a competitive interest rate for loans ranging from $50,000 to $3 million.
Businesses interested...
Winners of the 2020 Energy Champion Awards | South Pasadena Wins Gold
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) today congratulate the winners of the 2020 Energy Champion Awards presented by the San Gabriel Valley Energy Wise Partnership (SGVEWP). Members of SGVEWP include SoCalGas,...
Rep. Chu Applauds Repeal of the Trump Muslim Travel Ban on its Fourth Anniversary
Wednesday marked four years since Donald Trump first issued Executive Order 13769, which restricted travel to the U.S. from several Muslim-majority countries and prohibited refugees from entering the country. At the urging of Rep....
Assemblymember Holden’s Statement on President Biden’s Climate Executive Actions
This week, President Joe Biden signed new executive orders on climate change. Assemblymember Holden, Chair of the California State Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy released the following statement:
“President Joe Biden’s executive actions on climate change...
SPUSD Dual Immersion Program | Mandarin and Spanish Programs for Elementary School Students
SPUSD PRESS RELEASE
In the past decade, research has shown that learning a second language at a young age increases cognitive flexibility and translates into higher achievement across subject areas for students. Students who participate...
The Huntington Acquires Important Collection of Telegraph History Papers from The Civil War and...
PRESS RELEASE
In a move that deepens its collections in the history of science and technology as well as its American Civil War holdings, The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens has acquired the...
SPHS PTSA | RSVP for Tonight’s Senior Parent Social
The PTSA will host socials for parents of Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors soon! Look for announcements soon in our weekly newsletter.
But up first ...
Senior Parent Social
Thursday, January 28 at 7:00 pm
How will we celebrate...
Less Than One Week Left | Lake and Bobcat Fire Survivors Eligible for Debris...
MEDIA RELEASE
Survivors of the Lake and Bobcat wildfires that occurred last year in Los Angeles County now have less than a week left to notify the County of how they will remove fire debris...
Virtual Bingo Kicks Off 2021 Season to Benefit Woman’s Club Scholarships
The new season of Bingo is beginning February 5th! Support scholarships for South Pasadena high school students by signing up for “Dollars for Scholars,” a series of virtual bingo games sponsored by the Woman’s...
