Councilmember Justin L. Jones |
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September 1, 2023
Dear Neighbors,
It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your representative. Thank you for participating in our community meetings this week at Brenner Park and in our neighborhood community centers. It is imperative that we listen to one another and collaborate on ideas and solutions, for the betterment of our district. We deserve equitable and quality services and resources that elevate and protect the uniqueness of our District 3 community.
Please save the date for Party in the Park. On Sunday, September 17, Celebrate the one-year anniversary of Playhouse Village Park! Party in the Park features a free evening concert with a live performance by Susie Hansen Latin Jazz Trio. There will be refreshments, giveaways, giant games and art activities for families.
Finally, after an extensive recruitment process, City Manager Miguel Márquez announced this week the appointment of former Pasadena resident and long-time City of Glendale Parks & Recreation leader Koko Panossian as the new Director of Pasadena’s Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) Department. Panossian will begin his service on October 2, 2023. We look forward to welcoming him back to the City of Pasadena.
Yours Sincerely,
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Councilmember
Justin L. Jones
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Upcoming community meeting, events, and more! |
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Pasadena Black Infant Health (BIH) Program Now Enrolling Families in Service Planning Area (SPA) 3
NEW! BIH is now enrolling case management-only services for mothers with infants up to 6 months old. Call Today (626) 744-6155.
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As a Pasadena resident, you're invited to America's Stadium for the first home game of the UCLA Football season this Saturday, September 2nd at 7:30 PM.
Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis so don't delay get your four complimentary tickets to the PASADENA APPRECIATION GAME today!
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The WIC Office at 1845 N. Fair Oaks Ave. has reopened!
Come in to apply or recertify, pick up children's books and Farmer's Market coupons, receive nutrition education and breastfeeding support, and more.
For more information, visit CityOfPasadena.net/WIC.
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City of Pasadena Labor Day Closures and Reminders
Pasadena residents and businesses are reminded that City Hall and many City services will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of Labor Day.
The City of Pasadena wishes for everyone to celebrate the holiday weekend responsibly.
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Pasadena Central Library Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, Sept. 21
6 p.m.
Robinson Park Recreation Center
1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
Join us for a for an update on Pasadena Central Library’s Seismic Retrofit Project.
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Come celebrate the opening of the Union Street Protected Bikeway on Saturday, September 9, 8:30-11 a.m., at Pasadena City Hall, Centennial Square, 100 N. Garfield Ave. Bring your bike to the event and join us for the inaugural bike ride with local and state elected officials.
A resource fair will also take place with City departments and local community groups. For more information, please visit bit.ly/UnionStreetBikeway
For accessibility information and requests, contact (626) 744-7311.
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ARROYO NOTIFICATION
UCLA FOOTBALL GAME
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
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Event Details
Event Name: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs UCLA Bruins Football Game
Event Date: Saturday, September 2, 2023
Event Hours:
1:30 PM Parking Lots Open
3:15 PM Fan Zone Opens in Area H
4:30 PM Parsons Shuttle Begins
6:00 PM Stadium Gates Open
7:30 PM Kickoff
The Recreational Loop will be closed Saturday, September 2nd from 10:30 AM - 11:59 PM.
The Equestrian Trail will remain open at all times.
There will be a brief use of pyrotechnics 45 minutes prior to Kickoff (6:45 PM) as well as when the team runs onto the field, during the National Anthem and anytime UCLA scores a touchdown. (Total pyrotechnics display may be heard for under 30 seconds). In addition, there will be a 15 second air horn blown simultaneously to the pyrotechnics, 45 minutes prior to the start of the game.
To receive assistance on Saturday, September 2nd please contact the Rose Bowl Event Day Hotline between the hours of 11:30 AM - 11:30 PM at the number below.
Resident Hotline: (626) 397-4141
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The City of Pasadena is commemorating National Latino Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America with a wide variety of programming, including a free parade, festivals, events, and activities for all ages.
La ciudad de Pasadena está conmemorando el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Latina celebrando las historias, culturas y contribuciones de los estadounidenses cuyos antepasados vinieron de España, México, el Caribe y América Central y del Sur con una amplia variedad de programación, que incluye una desfile gratuito, festivales, eventos y actividades para todas las edades.
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Latino Heritage Parade and Festival
Join local schools, community groups, elected officials, dignitaries, neighbors, and friends at the 25th Annual Latino Heritage Parade and Festival. This year’s theme, Reaching for the Stars, recognizes the achievements of Latinos in the United States. This event enriches the community by bringing together family and friends, warmth, and culture, as well as values and tradition to Pasadena. Sponsored by the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Latino Heritage Committee. For all ages.
Saturday, Sept. 16
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Parade • 10 a.m. – noon, Starts at the intersection of N. Los Robles Ave. and Buckeye St. then heads south on Los Robles Ave. ending at City Hall.
Festival • noon - 4 p.m., City Hall, Centennial Square, 100 N. Garfield Ave.
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Desfile y Festival de la Herencia Latina
Únase a escuelas locales, grupos comunitarios, funcionarios electos, dignatarios, vecinos y amigos en el 25º Desfile y Festival Anual de la Herencia Latina. El tema de este año, Alcanzando las Estrellas, reconoce los logros de los latinos en los Estados Unidos. Este evento enriquece a la comunidad al reunir a familiares y amigos, calidez y cultura, así como valores y tradiciones en Pasadena. Patrocinado por la Ciudad de Pasadena y el Comité de Herencia Latina de Pasadena. Para todas las edades.
Sábado, 16 de septiembre
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Desfile • 10 a.m. – mediodía, comienza en la intersección de N. Los Robles Ave. y Buckeye St. luego se dirige hacia el sur por Los Robles Ave. y termina en el Ayuntamiento.
festival • mediodía - 4 p.m., Ayuntamiento, Centennial Square, 100 N. Garfield Ave.
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The City of Pasadena has transitioned to a digital-only publication, which will reduce paper waste and save thousands of dollars on print and postage costs each issue.
Subscribe on the city website: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/city-manager/pasadena-in-focus/
to receive a digital PDF of the Pasadena In Focus newsletter directly to your email inbox.
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Pasadena Public Library Launches
Career Online High School
Tim McDonald, Director of Libraries and Information Services, is pleased to announce that the Pasadena Public Library is launching a new digital service for adults, Career Online High School.
Career Online High School is an online high school diploma and career certificate program accessible through the Pasadena Public Library website. Prospective students enroll in a two-week prerequisite course; once completed, students follow a self-paced online course of study for 18 months.
Career Online High School is available to California residents ages 19 and up. This free program pairs each student with an academic coach to support student progress toward earning an accredited high school diploma and certification for workforce readiness in several career paths.
Career certificates allow students to select a career path and complete workforce-ready training in that field as they complete the diploma program. The certificates include:
• General Career Preparation
• Childcare and Education ("CDA") - preparation to obtain the industry credential
• Certified Protection Officer (Security Officer)
• Office Management
• Commercial Driving ("CDL") - preparation to obtain industry credential
• Security Professional
• Retail Customer Service
• Food and Hospitality ("CPFM") - preparation to obtain industry credential
• Hospitality and Leisure
• Home Care Professional
• Introduction to Manufacturing
Pasadena Public Library offers additional support to diploma seekers with Chromebooks and hotspots lending to all library card holders and computers, printers, and study space inside all ten library branches.
Career Online High School was supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library. Chromebooks and hotspots acquisition is funded by The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library.
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Pasadena Water and Power Relaunching Project APPLE to Deliver Bill Assistance to Residents in Need: |
Sidney Jackson, General Manager of Water and Power, and the department have relaunched Project APPLE (Assisting Pasadena People with Limited Emergencies), a program that provides a one-time credit of up to $200 per year to help eligible residential PWP electric customers keep their lights on.
Qualifying residents that have received a final notice from Pasadena Water and Power can apply in person at Pasadena City Hall at the Municipal Services Payment Center. The Jackie Robinson and Villa Parke Community Centers no longer process the application or issue the voucher.
Details on eligibility and other qualifications, including how residents can support Project APPLE, can be found online at PWPweb.com/apple.
Proyecto APPLE
El Proyecto APPLE (Asistencia a personas de Pasadena con emergencias limitadas) es un programa que proporciona un crédito único de hasta $200 por año para ayudar a los clientes de electricidad residenciales de PWP de bajos ingresos elegibles a mantener sus luces encendidas.
Atención a los solicitantes: Los centros comunitarios Jackie Robinson y Villa Parke ya no procesarán la solicitud ni emitirán el vale del Proyecto APPLE. Visite el Centro de Pago de Servicios Municipales ubicado en el Ayuntamiento para presentar su solicitud.
El cliente debe tener un aviso final de PWP y estar inscrito en el programa de asistencia con facturas EUAP, CARES o CARES Plus al momento de la solicitud . Llame al (626) 744-7311 si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el programa Proyecto APPLE.
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LA Regional Food Bank
Friday, September 1 from 8:30 - 10:30 A.M.
Masks and social distancing will be required.
The Program is now open and accepting new clients.
If you are 60 years or older and have your ID in hand, you may be eligible to receive food the same day. The free food kit is prepared with specific nutritional needs such as cheese, canned fruits and vegetables, dry milk and related dairy products, cereals and other grain products, plus much more! For more information, call (626) 685 - 6732.
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METRO: Low Income Fare is Easy (LIFE)
The LIFE program helps qualifying LA County residents save on fares. Once you’re in the program, you can load 20 free regional rides on Metro or purchase a discounted pass on any of the 13 LIFE participating transit agencies.
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Northwest Online Business Listing Website |
The Pasadena Northwest Commission is excited to inform the community and businesses about the online business listing website that showcases the various businesses located in the Northwest area of Pasadena. This user-friendly directory aims to promote and support the local businesses in the community, such as family-owned shops and neighborhood restaurants. The target audience for this community-driven marketing initiative is the Pasadena community, who may not be fully aware of the diverse range of assets available in their own backyard.
The Northwest Commission encourages all Northwest Pasadena businesses to take advantage of the self-service feature available to keep their business listing up-to-date. This includes important information such as the business owner's logo, mission statement, address, and menus or services offered.
Business owners also have the opportunity to share what they want residents of Pasadena to know about their business. Once the online form is completed, the listing will be live in the business directory within 72 hours. Visitors to the website can easily search for businesses based on categories like food, marketing, restaurants, and services.
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Shape Pasadena's Energy Future at Our Next Power IRP Community Meeting
PWP is seeking community input to help shape the Power Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).
The IRP is the long-range blueprint for supplying reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible energy at competitive rates.
To ensure that the priorities of the community are represented in the IRP process, a virtual community meeting will be held on Thursday, September 21, 6-9 p.m.
For accessibility information, or to request an accommodation, please contact (626) 744-7311 or CSC@cityofpasadena.net. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability.
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Power IRP Community Meeting
Thursday, September 21
6-8p.m.
Webinar ID: 864 1534 9561
To join by telephone: Call (669) 444-9171 and enter the code 864 1534 9561 when prompted.
Participants will be able to ask questions during the meeting, and staff will set aside time to review and answer questions. For more information, email WPD_IRP@cityofpasadena.net, or call (626) 744-4005.
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The Citizen Service Center (CSC) is a centralized service to help Pasadena residents connect with their city! CSC is available via web, LiveChat, mobile app and phone to assist in answering questions about City programs, services, and events.
Open the CSC app, website or make a call to (626) 744-7311 to report an issue.
¡El Citizen Service Center (CSC) es un servicio centralizado para ayudar a los residentes de Pasadena a conectarse con su ciudad! CSC está disponible a través de la web, LiveChat, aplicación móvil y teléfono para ayudar a responder preguntas sobre programas, servicios y eventos de la ciudad. ¡Nuestros increíbles y expertos representantes pueden ayudarle a encontrar la información y la asistencia que necesita!
Abra la aplicación o el sitio web de CSC o llame al (626) 744-7311
para informar un problema.
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Contact the District 3 Office
Comuníquese con la Oficina del Distrito 3
Call us at/Llamenos al (626) 744-4738
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Lisa Barrios
District Liaison
626-744-4738
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINKS:
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CITY OF PASADENA
100 North Garfield Avenue
Suite S228 Pasadena,
California 91101
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