Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, November 11, 2023

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Mountain View News November 11, 2023 

San Marino Upcoming 
Events & Programming

NASA Analysis Finds Strong El 
Niño Could Bring Extra Floods

Department of Transportation 
Awarded Safe Streets Grant

 Joaquin Siques, Acting 
Director of Transportation, 
and the department 
announce the award of a 
$759,000 Safe Streets and 
Roads for All Planning 
Grant for the development 
of a Citywide Active 
Transportation Plan ("ATP"). 
The Citywide ATP intends 
to encourage an increased 
use of active modes of 
transportation while 
increasing the safety and 
accessibility of nonmotorized 
users. The ATP will take a 
comprehensive approach to 
integrate the Department of 
Transportation's ("DOT") 
existing plans and explore 
innovative programs. As part 
of this effort, the 2015 Bicycle 
Transportation Action Plan 
and Safe Routes to School 
Plan will be updated for 
incorporation into the ATP. 
Additionally, including 
the Draft Pedestrian 
Transportation Action 
Plan will ensure a holistic 
approach to improving 
walkability, accessibility, and 
connectivity throughout the 
city.

 The ATP will aim to 
further enhance bicycle 
infrastructure, improve 
pedestrian safety, and create 
a more comprehensive 
and integrated active 
transportation network. 
Current best practices, 
safety standards, and 
emerging technologies will 
be evaluated and included 
where appropriate. The 
plan's development will 
ensure updates to the 
implementation process, 
educational campaigns, and 
community engagement 
initiatives.

 DOT looks forward to this 
opportunity to enhance its 
transportation network, 
promote active modes of 
transportation, and create 
a more sustainable and 
livable community for its 
residents and visitors. With 
the support of the grant, 
DOT will collaborate with 
local stakeholders, engage 
community members, 
and leverage partnerships 
to ensure the successful 
creation of the ATP.

 Through public outreach 
campaigns, educational 
programs, and ongoing 
evaluation, the City will 
foster a culture of active 
mobility and create a model 
for other communities to 
follow. This approach aligns 
with the City's commitment 
to sustainability, improved 
air quality, reduced traffic 
congestion, and enhanced 
overall quality of life.


Thank You Veterans for your Service!

 In recognition of Veterans Day, the City of San Marino salutes our 
veterans from our community. We are grateful for all our veterans 
and their families who sacrifice so much to keep our country 
safe and strong. This week, we have highlighted the stories of our 
veterans on our Instagram and Facebook pages. Their banners 
can also be found on street poles near the center of town. At Lacy 
Park, you can visit the War Memorial, which honors individuals 
from San Marino who were killed in service to our country, and 
the Veterans' Walk, which recognizes individuals who served in 
the Armed Forces. Thank you to all who served and continue to 
serve! We are forever grateful for your courage and sacrifice.

Board Member Needed for GLACVCD!

 The City of San Marino seeks a volunteer to fill an opening 
as a Board Member on the Greater Los Angeles County Vector 
Control (Mosquito Abatement) District Board of Trustees. San 
Marino residency is required, and the member appointed shall be 
an elector of the City. Board member duties and responsibilities 
include setting policy, establishing the budget, approving 
expenditures, and retaining legal counsel. More information about 
GLACVCD can be found on their website. Applications are due 
November 30. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, 
please contact the City Clerk at (626) 300-0705 or CityClerk@
CityofSanMarino.org. Further details and the application can be 
found at: cityofsanmarino.org.

Home for the Holidays: Light Up San Marino!

Registration: November 26 - December 10

Voting: December 11 - 17

 Do you have the most festive home or business in town? Enter 
our 3rd annual holiday decorating contest! Online registration 
will be open November 26 - December 10. Entries will be placed 
on the Holiday Decorating Contest map on December 11. This 
year, 3 winning entries will be selected by the Mayor, Recreation 
Commission, and YOU! Community members have the 
opportunity to participate by voting for their favorite entries by 
“liking” them on Facebook. Winners will receive a gold-ribbon 
yard sign and gift card to The Huntington Store.

Home for the Holidays: Tree Lighting Ceremony & Mayor's 
Reception

Friday, December 8 from 5 PM - 7 PM, Corner of Huntington 
Drive and San Marino Avenue

 Join us as we kick-off Home for the Holidays festivities. There 
will be a warm holiday glow around City Hall to honor the 71-year 
history of the Holiday House Bus Shelter: A San Marino Tradition. 
Join us for the tree lighting ceremony and watch Santa arrive by 
fire truck. In addition, there will be photos with Santa and Mrs. 
Claus, hot dogs, hot chocolate and cider, holiday cookies, festive 
selfie stations, kid’s craft table, and performances by the Valentine 
and Carver Elementary School Choir. Event is FREE and everyone 
is welcome! 

Family Storytime

Tuesday, November 14 at 10:30 AM, Children’s Area

 Storytime features activities for children ages 5 and under 
that will promote early literacy and lifelong learning through 
songs, movement, fingerplays, and books. Storytime is also an 
opportunity for caregivers to learn ways they can incorporate 
learning activities into everyday routines. Storytime occurs 
weekly on Tuesday through December 19. Registration is not 
required. Please watch our social media for cancellations.

Story, Stomp, & Sing

hursday, November 16 at 10:30 AM, Children’s Area

 In partnership with the San Marino Music Center, we are proud 
to present an all new music and movement Storytime for children 
ages 0-5! This early literacy program will feature instrument 
exploration, songs, fingerplays, dances, and books. Please watch 
our social media for cancellations. Registration is not required.

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Saturday, November 18 from 10:30 AM – 6 PM

Cost: R $151 / NR $181

 This trip begins with lunch at North Woods Inn in La Mirada. 
After lunch, enjoy Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at the La 
Mirada Theatre. Follow the inspiring true story of Carole King’s 
remarkable rise to stardom – from being part of a hit songwriting 
team with her husband Gerry Goffin to becoming one of the 
most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the 
way, she wrote countless classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) 
A Natural Woman,” “Take Good Care of My Baby,” and “You’ve 
Got a Friend.” Don’t miss this smash Broadway hit! Registration 
is required.

Meetings 

Recreation Commission Meeting

Monday, November 13 at 6:00 PM; Barth Room and Zoom (Public 
Access)

Design Review Committee

Wednesday, November 15 at 6:00 PM; Barth Room and Zoom

Public Safety Commission Meeting

Monday, November 20 at 6:00 PM; City Council Chambers and 
Zoom 

 

 An analysis by NASA’s sea level 
change science team finds that 
if a strong El Niño develops this 
winter, cities along the western 
coasts of the Americas could 
see an increase in the frequency 
of high-tide flooding that can 
swamp roads and spill into low-
lying buildings.

 El Niño is a periodic climate 
phenomenon characterized by 
higher-than-normal sea levels 
and warmer-than-average 
ocean temperatures along 
the equatorial Pacific. These 
conditions can spread poleward 
along the western coasts of the 
Americas. El Niño, which is still 
developing this year, can bring 
more rain than usual to the 
U.S. Southwest and drought to 
countries in the western Pacific 
like Indonesia. These impacts 
typically occur in January 
through March.

 The NASA analysis finds that 
a strong El Niño could result 
in up to five instances of a type 
of flooding called a 10-year 
flood event this winter in cities 
including Seattle and San Diego. 
Places like La Libertad and 
Baltra in Ecuador could get up 
to three of these 10-year flood 
events this winter. This type 
of flooding doesn’t normally 
occur along the west coast of 
the Americas outside of El Niño 
years. The researchers note that 
by the 2030s, rising seas and 
climate change could result 
in these cities experiencing 
similar numbers of 10-year 
floods annually, with no El Niño 
required.

 “I’m a little surprised that 
the analysis found these 10-
year events could become 
commonplace so quickly,” 
said Phil Thompson, an 
oceanographer at the University 
of Hawaii and a member of 
NASA’s sea level change science 
team, which performed the 
analysis. “I would have thought 
maybe by the 2040s or 2050s.”

 Ten-year floods are those 
that have a one in 10 chance 
of occurring in any given year. 
They’re a measure of how 
high local sea levels become: 
The extent of flooding in a 
particular city or community 
depends on several factors, 
including a region’s topography 
and the location of homes and 
infrastructure relative to the 
ocean. Ten-year floods can 
result in what the National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration classifies 
as moderate flooding, with 
some inundation of roads and 
buildings, and the possible need 
to evacuate people or move 
belongings to higher ground.

 NASA’s coastal flooding 
analysis finds that by the 2030s, 
during strong El Niño years, 
cities on the west coast of the 
Americas could see up to 10 of 
these 10-year flood events. By 
the 2050s, strong El Niños may 
result in as many as 40 instances 
of these events in a given year.

Watching Sea Levels Rise

 Water expands as it warms, 
so sea levels tend to be higher 
in places with warmer water. 
Researchers and forecasters 
monitor ocean temperatures as 
well as water levels to spot the 
formation and development of 
an El Niño.

 “Climate change is already 
shifting the baseline sea level 
along coastlines around the 
world,” said Ben Hamlington, 
a sea level researcher at NASA’s 
Jet Propulsion Laboratory in 
Southern California and lead 
for the agency’s sea level change 
science team.

Sea levels are rising in response 
to planetary warming, as 
Earth’s atmosphere and ocean 
are heating up and ice sheets 
and shelves melt. This has 
already increased the number 
of high-tide, or nuisance, 
flooding days coastal cities 
experience throughout the year. 
Phenomena like El Niños and 
storm surges, which temporarily 
boost sea levels, compound 
these effects.

 Missions that monitor sea levels, 
including the Surface Water and 
Ocean Topography (SWOT) 
satellite and Sentinel-6 Michael 
Freilich, help to monitor El 
Niños in the near term. SWOT 
in particular, collects data on 
sea levels right up to the coast, 
which can help to improve 
sea level rise projections. That 
kind of information could aid 
policymakers and planners in 
preparing their communities for 
rising seas in the next decades.

 “As climate change accelerates, 
some cities will see flooding five 
to 10 times more often. SWOT 
will keep watch on these changes 
to ensure coastal communities 
are not caught off guard,” said 
Nadya Vinogradova Shiffer, 
SWOT program scientist and 
director of the ocean physics 
program at NASA Headquarters 
in Washington.

 To learn more about how 
NASA studies sea level, visit: 
sealevel.nasa.gov.

Pasadena Doo Dah Parade 
Back by Popular Demand

 The Occasional Pasadena 
Doo Dah Parade celebrates 44 
years of irreverent frolicking, 
returning to its original route 
in Old Pasadena on Sunday, 
November 19th, stepping off 
at 11:00 a.m. This free event is 
co-produced by Light Bringer 
Project, its longtime producers, 
and the Doo Dah Preservation 
Society. Old Pasadena is a 
thriving retail-entertainment 
destination with plentiful 
restaurants, cafes, and colorful 
shops on the Parade route.

 The Pasadena Doo Dah Parade 
starts at Raymond Avenue at 
Holly Street, heads south and 
turns right onto Colorado 
Boulevard, ending at Pasadena 
Avenue.

 This year’s Doo Dah will 
showcase upwards of 100 
parade entries of every 
description, including art cars, 
mutant vehicles, rockers, punk 
bands, performance artists, 
showstoppers, zany dancing 
troupes, political pundits, 
satirists, mad-inventor floats 
and disruptors of all kinds. 
In fact, it’s the largest number 
of new entries in Doo Dah 
history, including Vick & the 
Lassoed Hicks, the Million 
Mrs. Roper March, A Hoot in 
a Little Pink Suit, The Black 
Forest Gump and Everybody’s 
favorite Church Mother, 
Flying Baby Home Run Border 
Crossing Field Goal, Dressed 
to KILL KISS Tribute Band, 
Taco Tuesdays Bicycle Club, Ah, 
The Roller Coaster of Life!, Urf 
McGurf, The Eye, Bald Bird Big 
Rock Band, Heart of Bok Choy 
Intergalactic Tossed Salad, The 
Church of the SubGenius End 
Times Procession, To the Moon 
Stinky Feet, Disco Hitched, 
The People’s Banana, Estillo 
Scissor Hands, Kittylicious, 
Musicvideodrome Dancers, L.A. 
Breakfast Club’s Democracy of 
Ham & Eggs, Highland Park 
Thursday Evening’s Society 
Circuit Bending Marching Band 
and Ladies’ Auxiliary… And… 
not a rose will be harmed in the 
making of this parade! 

 Known as the twisted sister of 
the conventional Rose Parade, 
the Occasional Pasadena Doo 
Dah Parade began as a grassroots 
event in 1978. The parade which 
has spawned numerous off-beat 
replicants across the country. 
It was featured in the book 50 
Places You Must Visit Before 
You Die.

 Plenty of street parking 
is available on side streets. 
Multiple public parking lots and 
garages are available within Old 
Pasadena.

 The LA Metro’s Gold Line’s 
Memorial Park station brings 
you right to the parade 
formation area. Pasadena 
Transit bus lines come directly 
to the area. Consider bicycling 
or Ubering! Just leave your 
humdrum existence and get 
there!

 Immediately following the 
event, the official Doo Dah 
after-party will be held at 
the Old Towne Pub (enter 
at 34 E. Holly St.) only steps 
away from the Parade route. 
For more information visit: 
pasadenadoodahparade.info. 

South Pas 
to hold 
two Transit 
Meetings


Judy Chu Statement on 
Israel’s War with Hamas 

 
Congresswoman Judy Chu last week released a statement calling 
for humanitarian pauses in Gaza:

 “Hamas killed more than 1,400 people and took more than 200 
civilian hostages, including Americans, in an unconscionable, 
barbaric attack on October 7th. I am horrified by the stories 
I’ve heard about seniors, young music lovers and children being 
murdered and kidnapped by Hamas. Israel has a right to defend 
itself and, with our support, secure the safe release of these hostages.

 “At the same time, the desire for short-term vengeance must 
not come at the expense of long-term peace. Palestinian civilians 
in Gaza, who have long too been victims of Hamas, have a right 
to their own security and must be provided every opportunity to 
seek safety and obtain humanitarian aid. I have been heart-broken 
by the reports of thousands of civilian casualties, especially the 
thousands of innocent children, who have died. The images coming 
from Gaza are absolutely heart wrenching. Israel’s bombings of the 
Jabalya Refugee Camp, which targeted a Hamas leader but resulted 
in many innocent civilians’ deaths, cannot be simply accepted as 
the cost of war.

 “For these reasons, I join President Biden to call for humanitarian 
pauses that will provide the opportunity for the safe return of 
hostages, for civilians to flee harm’s way, and for humanitarian 
assistance, including medical supplies and other necessities, to 
flow into Gaza. I commend President Biden for the multilateral 
work he has already done to inject humanitarian assistance into 
Gaza and secure the safe passage of refugees fleeing violence, while 
also steadfastly supporting the Israeli people as they seek to bring 
Hamas to justice and secure hostages’ release. Humanitarian pauses 
will allow Israel to continue to work toward achieving these goals 
while alleviating the horrific conditions facing the innocent people 
in Gaza.

 “I recognize that Hamas will undoubtedly take steps to prevent 
civilians from reaching safety during any pauses and will cynically 
use them to whatever advantage they can manage. This reality, 
however, does not negate the responsibility to protect innocent life.”

 Mobility Advancement 
Group, Evan Brooks 
Associates and the City 
of South Pasadena will be 
hosting two community 
meetings on Tuesday, 
November 14 at 10:00 a.m. 
and a second meeting at 6:00 
p.m. at the Senior Center 
(1102 Oxley Street). 

 The Transit Division is 
undergoing a division 
assessment to evaluate 
the current Dial-A-Ride 
program, staffing and 
operations, as well as 
assessing the possibility of 
additional transit services 
for the community. 

 The City of South Pasadena 
would like to hear from 
residents about its transit 
program, Dial-A-Ride, and 
future transit needs.

 To make a Dial-A-Ride 
reservation, please call the 
Transit Division at (626) 
403- 7368. For additional 
information, please contact 
Lucy Hakobian, Deputy 
Community Services 
Director at (626) 403-7392 
or visit: southpasadenaca.
gov.

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