News Releases

• “City Beat” Topics Include BearCat Armored Vehicle, Rose Bowl Stadium Renovation Plan

  Posted: 09/03/10

  Topics on the latest edition of “City Beat” on KPAS and the Internet include the regional use of Pasadena’s Bearcat armored vehicle, most recently on Sept. 2 during a stand off in Monrovia, and an update on the Rose Bowl

• Pasadena Police Looking for Hit-and-Run Suspect

  Posted: 09/02/10

  The Pasadena Police Department is looking for Lucio Morales, AKA Martin Beltran, for felony hit and run. Morales is described as Hispanic, 5 feet 8 inches, approximately 160 pounds, with wavy black hair. Anyone with information about him is asked

• After-school Recreation will be Offered Beginning Sept. 14

  Posted: 08/30/10

   Youths will soon have 12 school playgrounds to choose from for their after school recreation and enrichment. Organized by the city of Pasadena Human Services and Recreation Department, the After School Playground program is a socially active experience that lets

• Walk Around the Rose Bowl Loop Sept. 1

  Posted: 08/30/10

  GET UP AND MOVING AROUND THE ROSE BOWL LOOP SEPT. 1 Pasadena City Councilman Steve Madison and representatives from Women at Work will lead a 3.3 mile walk around the Rose Bowl Loop at 7 30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1,

• Upcoming City of Pasadena Events -- Aug. 30 to Sept. 2

  Posted: 08/27/10

  All events are free unless otherwise noted all phone numbers are in the (626) area code. Through Aug. 31 August is Youth Month See the remaining activities at www.cityofpasadena.net reserve (click on Activity Category, then Youth Month Activities). 229 9750.

• Changes in Northwest Programs Division Effective Sept. 3.

  Posted: 08/27/10

  Beginning Friday, Sept. 3, the Northwest Programs Division of the Pasadena Planning and Development Department will move from Suite 201 at 236 W. Mountain St. to Suite 110 A and B in the same building. The office will be closed

• Nationwide Food Recalls Linked to Salmonella

  Posted: 08/24/10

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                     Media Contact   Joy Guihama, 744 6050 or August 23, 2010                                                                                                  Statice Wilmore, 744 6051 PASADENA – The City of Pasadena Public Health Department cautions residents to be aware of two separate, nationwide food recalls of

• Precautions Urged with Triple-Digit Hot Weather

  Posted: 08/24/10

    August 24, 2010   Contact   Lisa Derderian Pasadena Fire Department (626) 744 7276 (626) 945 5169 (cell) Joy Guihama Pasadena Public Health Department (626) 744 6050       With temperatures in the triple digits and expected to remain so

• Public Health Director Appointed in Pasadena

  Posted: 08/24/10

  August 24, 2010   Contact Steve Mermell City Manager’s Office (626) 744 6936                Pasadena City Manager Michael J. Beck has appointed Dr. Eric G. Walsh as the director of public health and public health officer for the city

• Upcoming City of Pasadena Events - Aug. 21 to 31

  Posted: 08/20/10

  All events are free unless otherwise noted phone numbers are in the (626) area code. Saturday, Aug. 21 11 a.m. – “Oh my darlin’, oh my darlin’, oh my daaaarlin’ Clementine…” People of all ages will tap their toes and

• Upcoming City of Pasadena Events -- Aug. 14 to 21

  Posted: 08/13/10

  All events are free. Saturday, Aug. 14 9 a.m. to noon – Experts in outdoor water conservation and efficient landscape irrigation will share their wisdom during the H2O Academy for residents at the Salvation Army Pasadena Tabernacle, 960 E. Walnut

• Deputy Police Chief Vicino Chosen for Riverside Position

  Posted: 08/12/10

  Pasadena Police Chief Phillip Sanchez joined Riverside Police Chief Sergio Diaz today in announcing that Pasadena Deputy Police Chief Christopher O. Vicino, 48, has accepted a position as the assistant chief of police for the Riverside Police Department. Vicino, a

• District 6 Town Hall Meeting Includes Police Chief, PWP

  Posted: 08/09/10

  Pasadena City Councilman Steve Madison will host a District 6 town hall meeting Wednesday, Aug. 11, from 6 30 to 8 p.m. in the Media Center at the Rose Bowl Stadium. Following a brief District 6 update by Madison, Police

• “City Beat” Topics Include Pasadena City College, Public Employee Salaries

  Posted: 08/09/10

  Topics on the latest edition of “City Beat” on KPAS and the Internet include an update on Pasadena City College and a discussion about public employee salaries in light of the Bell scandal. Moderator Ann Erdman is joined by PCC

• Upcoming City of Pasadena Events -- Aug. 9 to 17

  Posted: 08/08/10

  All events are free. Tuesday, Aug. 10 Please note that the community meeting about Pasadena’s next planning director has been moved to Aug. 17. Wednesday, Aug. 11 8 30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Congressman Adam Schiff hosts the Small

• Salary Ranges are Online

  Posted: 08/06/10

  For the past several years, salary ranges of Pasadena city employees have been available on the Human Resources Department page of the city website. To make it easier for anyone to find the information, an easy to remember shortcut link

• Community Invited to Give Input on Planning Director Search

  Posted: 08/05/10

  Pasadena residents, business owners and other stakeholders are invited to provide input on the search for Pasadena’s next planning director during a community meeting Tuesday, Aug. 17, from 6 30 to 8 30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, room S249

• New Seating Enhances Charm of Hastings Butterfly Garden

  Posted: 08/03/10

  Newly donated benches, a chair shaped like a butterfly and large boulders are enhancing the charm of the Butterfly Garden created in May at Hastings Branch Library, 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd. The public is invited to enjoy the playful outdoor

• Upcoming City of Pasadena Events -- July 30 to Aug. 10

  Posted: 07/29/10

  All events are free unless other noted all phone numbers are in the (626) area code. Friday, July 30 7 30 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. – City of Pasadena administrative offices will be closed. However, you can pay water

• Aug. 4 is City of Pasadena Night at Staples Center

  Posted: 07/29/10

  Pasadena residents, employees, families and friends are invited to the second annual City of Pasadena Night at the Staples Center as the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA take on the Chicago Sky on Wednesday, Aug. 4, at 7 30

• “Buy Local” Kicks Off with Invitation to Pasadena Businesses

  Posted: 07/29/10

  A new outreach effort is helping local companies do business with the city of Pasadena. Pasadena First Buy Local encourages businesses to consider the city as a potential customer, increases outreach and awareness of local contracting and procurement opportunities, and

• Walk with Mayor Bill Bogaard on Wednesday, Aug. 4

  Posted: 07/29/10

  Mayor Bill Bogaard, along with officials from Kaiser Permanente’s Pasadena based Southern California headquarters, will lead a 3.3 mile walk around the Rose Bowl Loop at 7 30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, as part of Up & Moving Pasadena. Meet

• Service Changes to Pasadena ARTS Buses Begin Aug. 1

  Posted: 07/27/10

  Effective August 1, Pasadena Area Rapid Transit System (ARTS) will implement several changes to bus services, including the elimination of Sunday service on all six routes. People who ride Pasadena ARTS buses on Sundays are encouraged to try Metro and

• City Councilman Chris Holden will Host Summer Block Party Aug. 7

  Posted: 07/27/10

  Pasadena City Councilman Chris Holden will host a District 3 summer block party Saturday, Aug. 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jackson Street between Los Robles and El Molino. The festivities will include live music, free hot dogs

• “City Beat” Topics on KPAS Include Summer Programs for Youths, Police Chief, Fields at Hahamongna

  Posted: 07/27/10

  Topics on the latest edition of “City Beat” on KPAS and the Internet include a summer programs for at risk youths in Pasadena, Police Chief Phillip Sanchez and some of the issues he faces, and fields at Hahamongna Watershed Park.