If you see something, say something! Call Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241 to report illegal fireworks and other suspicious activities. Residents may also use the Pasadena Citizen Service Center mobile app to report illegal fireworks.

Pasadena Fire Department will be applying Phos-Chek to brush areas around the Arroyo area. The main ingredients of this fire retardant are phosphates and fertilizers to help prevent plants from burning and to re-vegetate burned wildland areas.

Pasadena’s health officer and fire and police chiefs urge everyone to make safety their top priority and offer the following reminders:

• We are still in a pandemic. Avoid gathering with anyone you don’t live with.• Wear a face covering when in public areas and unable to maintain a safe physical distance of 6 feet or more from others.• Celebrate responsibly and always designate a sober driver.• Stay hydrated, drink water or other nutritious fluids before becoming thirsty; limit alcohol and sugary drinks.• If outdoors, remember to use sunscreen, wear a brimmed hat and seek shade, if needed.• Use bug spray repellant to protect against mosquitoes.• Many areas of the city, including outdoor areas, are designated “No Smoking” zones. Smoking anything in “No Smoking” areas is strictly prohibited. Always make sure that whatever you smoke in an official smoking area is fully extinguished before disposing in an appropriate trash container.• Always have someone tending the barbecue and watching the swimming pool when in use.• Call 9-1-1 for all life-threatening emergencies. Call (626) 744-4241 for all other public safety needs.• When calling for help, speak calmly and give accurate location information.

Pasadena Police Department Hears YouChief John Perez and the Pasadena Police Department extend their appreciation to community members for your peaceful protests calling for police reform, and for your cooperation with COVID public health protocols. Pasadena had nearly 20 different demonstrations with almost 10,000 participants in the weeks following George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis. Although the police department was staffed and prepared for the type of destructive protests witnessed in neighboring cities, every demonstration in our city was well organized, peaceful and respectful.

As Pasadena journeys forward, rest assured that the police department is listening. The department thanks community members for sharing how the department can better serve and protect you. The police department is grateful for your support as they continue to implement measures to achieve more fair, equitable and transparent policing.

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Curbside Pickup Available at Pasadena Public LibrariesPasadena Public Library offers curbside pickup service Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Central Library, and Allendale, Hastings, Lamanda Park, La Pintoresca, Linda Vista, San Rafael and Santa Catalina Branch Libraries.

The curbside pickup program is for library holds only. Reserve library materials for curbside pickup online at PasadenaPublicLibrary.net using your Pasadena Public Library card number.

You will be contacted by email or phone when reserved materials are ready for pickup at the designated library site. Using appropriate protective equipment, including face coverings and gloves, library staff will place the reserved materials on a table for you to pick up. Materials can be returned in the library book drops.

Visit CityOfPasadena.net/library/#library-covid-19-info for more information.

Brush Inspections UpdateThis past March, in advance of annual brush inspections, Pasadena Fire Department mailed letters to property owners in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) about the need to clear hazardous brush. Firefighters began hazardous vegetation inspections on April 1 and have inspected nearly 4,000 properties in the urban interface. With over 99% compliance, the fire department continues to work with the remaining homeowners to ensure defensible space between their properties and hazardous vegetation. There is no charge for the initial and second inspection of a property if violations are corrected by the second inspection. All fees will be applied to properties determined to be non-compliant on the third and subsequent inspections.

Pasadena Fire Department thanks homeowners for their cooperation and for helping protect our community from wildfires.

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By Toll-free Phone: English (844) 330-2020 • Chinese (844) 391-2020

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Fireworks are among the most dangerous of all consumer products. Even hand-held sparklers are dangerous and can reach 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a significant burn and fire risk. Statistics from the National Fire Protection Association show more than 16,000 reported fires are started by fireworks annually.

The City of Pasadena’s municipal code holds property owners and tenants responsible for permitting the possession, sale, usage or discharge of fireworks on their property. The ordinance allows for the prosecution of fireworks-related offenses and for the demand of payment for all costs associated with the safe disposal of confiscated fireworks.

Violators are subject to arrest; having their vehicles impounded; and serving up to one year in jail and fines up to $50,000.

Parking enforcement officers will ensure that vehicles illegally parked in Pasadena’s hillside areas on July 4 are impounded.

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Reporting Fraud, Waste Or AbuseFor reporting suspected cases of fraud by the City or its employees, officials, contractors or vendors, call the HOTLINE at (626) 744-7448 or visit CityOfPasadena.net/city-services/fraud.

For accessibility information or to request an accommodation, please call (626) 744-7311 or email pasadena311@cityofpasadena.net. Providing at least 72 hours notice prior to the event will help ensure availability.

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Fourth of July (7/4) - Trash, recycling and yard waste WILL be picked up on your normally scheduled day. There will be NO delay in refuse collection.

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Did You Know?All Pasadena refuse customers are eligible for two FREE bulky item pickups per year. For more information and to schedule a pickup, call the Citizen Service Center at (626) 744-7311.

The City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau have assembled resources to support small and independent businesses facing tremendous hardship due to COVID-19. Resources include online directories for Pasadena businesses open for dining, shopping, and connecting virtually. Access all three directories—Dine Pasadena, Shop Pasadena and Connect Pasadena—at VisitPasadena.com/COVID-19-resources.

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For information about the COVID-19 virus and how to keep you and your loved ones safe visit CityOfPasadena.net/COVID-19

Taking Care of Our Homeless NeighborsDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, we remain committed to bringing critically needed resources to our most vulnerable, at-risk community members. The City has worked quickly to protect and preserve the health of our neighbors experiencing homelessness by rolling out a variety of services to prevent and reduce the spread of the virus.

The housing department has placed handwashing stations in high-need locations across the city and partnered with The Shower of Hope to provide free showers and hygiene supplies three days a week to people experiencing homelessness.

Additionally, the Pasadena Outreach Response Team (PORT) and Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Evaluation (HOPE) Team have distributed hygiene kits containing essential supplies to promote healthy hygiene and disease prevention, including alcohol wipes, hand sanitizer and face coverings. These hygiene kits also contain information on resources and services available within the community.

More information regarding homeless outreach and supportive services is available at PasadenaPartnership.org/COVID-19.

Summer Watering Schedule in Effect PWP wants to remind you that the summer watering schedule is in effect:• Outdoor watering is limited to Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from April 1-October 31; and watering must occur before 9 a.m. or after 6 p.m. Visit PWPweb.com/WateringSchedule to learn more.

Did You Know?Converting spray sprinklers to drip is a great way to prevent overspray and save water. Right now, PWP is offering FREE Spray-to-Drip Retrofit Kits to single-family residential customers. Kits are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply now at PWPweb.com/Spray2Drip.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO HOST Virtual Open Houses for All Eight Specific PlansIn effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 while continuing to engage the community, the City of Pasadena Planning & Community Development Department will hold virtual open houses for its program Our Pasadena—Putting the Plan in Motion starting in July.

During the virtual open houses, community members will have an opportunity to explore interactive stations with information on potential development standards for new commercial and residential projects located along Pasadena’s major commercial and mixed-use corridors, including Colorado Boulevard, Foothill Boulevard, Lincoln Avenue, Fair Oaks Avenue, and Lake Avenue. A total of eight virtual open houses will be held, one for each of Pasadena’s Specific Plan areas, providing an opportunity for the community to review the draft standards and submit comments online. Community feedback will help shape the proposed Specific Plans that will be presented to the Planning Commission for their review and consideration starting early next year.

Visit OurPasadena.org for more information and to sign up for news related to the upcoming open houses.

Pasadena’s New Permitting SystemThe City has launched a new and improved permitting system. The new system, called Energov, replaced the previous Tidemark system that was utilized since 2001. Energov offers the ability to get current permit information throughout the plan check and inspection process, schedule inspections, and make payments. Customers are now also able to receive a confirmation of their building inspection appointment via phone, text and email. This is the first phase of a project to develop a virtual permit center. The second phase of the project, expected to be completed in 2021, will give customers the ability to submit permit applications online. Visit CityOfPasadena.net/PermitCenterOnline for additional information, including video tutorials of new features.

Madison Elementary515 Ashtabula St.Pasadena

Thrive Learning Lab 169 E. Orange Grove Blvd.Pasadena

Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena2020 N. Fair Oaks Ave.Pasadena

Stars500 E. Villa St.Pasadena

Returns July 6The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is excited to offer summer day camp for children 5-12 years old and teens 13-18 years old from July 6 through August 7.

As always, the health and safety of participants and the community is top priority. Safety protocols provided by Pasadena Public Health Department will be in place. These include screening staff and participants for COVID symptoms, limiting group sizes, practicing physical distancing, and wearing face coverings. For more information, including how to register, visit CityOfPasadena.net/parks-and-rec or call (626) 744-6500.

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DON’T BE SCAMMEDPasadena Water and Power (PWP) would like to remind customers that PWP will not call demanding payment. Be vigilant and check the status of your account online or by calling Customer Service at (626) 744-4005. If you believe

you have been a victim of fraud or have made payment to another entity under false pretenses, contact the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241 and the Federal Trade Commission at FTC.gov/complaint to report the incident. Learn more at PWPweb.com/fraud.

Time to Bite Back Neighborhoods are invited to partner with public health officials to bite back against mosquitoes!

The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District is looking for Pasadena neighborhoods to start Bite Back groups. Many residents are tired of being bitten by aggressive Aedes mosquitoes and understand that a local, long-term solution is key to keeping these pesky insects away.

Take the first step to create a more bite-free Pasadena by signing up for a 30-minute orientation at BiteBackChampion.org or by calling (626) 214-0726.

Continues This Summer Pasadena Unified School District’s popular drive-thru grab-and-go emergency meal program for students will continue through July 31. Students and families can pick up nutritious pre-packaged breakfast and lunch meals Monday-Friday from 9-11 a.m. at the following sites:

Eliot Arts Magnet Academy2184 N. Lake Ave.Altadena

McKinley K-8 School325 S. Oak Knoll Ave.Pasadena

Field Elementary3600 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.Pasadena

Norma Coombs Elementary2600 Paloma St.Pasadena

John Muir Early College Magnet High School1905 Lincoln Ave.Pasadena

Wilson Middle School300 S. Madre St.Pasadena

There will be NO SERVICE July 3. For more information, visit PUSD.us/domain/2663.

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Free COVID-19 Testing AvailableDiagnostic testing continues at ChapCare’s Kathryn Barger Health Center (1595 N. Lake Ave.) BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Testing is available to anyone who wants to be tested for COVID-19. Uninsured individuals who get tested at ChapCare will have their tests paid for by the state. If you have medical insurance, Optum will bill your medical insurance company. Visit LHI.care/COVIDtesting to schedule an appointment.

Testing is also available at other locations in the community, such as some urgent care centers and pharmacies. Contact your healthcare provider for testing options.

Visit CityOfPasadena.net/public-health/COVID-19-testing-centers for more information.

Summer Day Camp

El popular programa de

comidas de emergencia

servicio a carro, grab-and-go

(agárralo y llévatelo) para

los estudiantes del Distrito

Escolar Unificado de Pasadena

continuará hasta el 31 de julio.

Los estudiantes y sus familias

pueden recoger desayunos

y almuerzos nutritivos

pre-empaquetados de lunes

a viernes de 9-11 a.m. en los

siguientes lugares:

Eliot Arts Magnet Academy2184 N. Lake Ave.Altadena

McKinley K-8 School325 S. Oak Knoll Ave.Pasadena

Field Elementary3600 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.Pasadena

Norma Coombs Elementary2600 Paloma St.Pasadena

John Muir Early College Magnet High School1905 Lincoln Ave.Pasadena

Wilson Middle School300 S. Madre St.Pasadena

Madison Elementary515 Ashtabula St.Pasadena

Thrive Learning Lab 169 E. Orange Grove Blvd.Pasadena

Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena2020 N. Fair Oaks Ave.Pasadena

Stars500 E. Villa St.Pasadena

NO HABRÁ SERVICIO el 3 de julio.Para más detalles, visite

PUSD.us/domain/2663.

El programa de comida Grab-and-Go (agárralo y llévatelo) continuará este verano

Noticias En Breve

Pruebas de COVID-19 disponibles gratis

Las pruebas de diagnostico

continúan en el Centro de

Salud Kathryn Barger de

ChapCare ÚNICAMENTE POR CITA, de lunes a viernes, de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m. Las pruebas

están disponibles para cualquier

persona que quiera hacerse

la prueba de COVID-19.

El estado pagará las pruebas

de las personas sin seguro

médico que se hagan la prueba

en ChapCare. Si tiene seguro

médico, Optum facturará a su

compañía de seguros médico.

Visite LHI.care/COVIDtesting

para hacer una cita.

Las pruebas también están

disponibles en otros lugares de

la comunidad, como algunos

centros de atención urgente y

farmacias. Póngase en contacto

con su proveedor de atención

médica para conocer las

opciones de prueba.

Visite CityOfPasadena.net/public-health/COVID-19-testing-centers

para obtener más información.