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ALTADENA - SOUTH PASADENA - SAN MARINO

Mountain View News Saturday, June 1, 2024

San Marino Upcoming 
Events & Programming

Holden’s Dual Enrollment Bill 
Passes Education Committee

City Announces 2024 Pride 
Month Schedule of Events

 Assemblymember Chris 
Holden’s bill, Assembly 
Bill 359 passed the Senate 
Committee on Education 
Tuesday with bipartisan 
support. This bill would 
remove existing barriers for 
Local Education Agencies 
and Community Colleges 
to make College Career 
Access Pathways Program 
(CCAP) available to every 
student while prioritizing 
outreach to pupils who are 
underrepresented and not 
college bound.

 In 2022, Holden authored 
AB 102, which was signed 
into law, and increased 
access to dual enrollment 
opportunities for students 
in juvenile court schools as 
well as eliminated the 2027 
sunset date for the CCAP 
partnerships, indefinitely

 “Two years ago, we were 
able to ensure that education 
has no sunset, and with this 
new bill, we hope to focus 
on the long-term success 
and sustainability of dual 
enrollment by providing 
necessary reform that 
benefits all key stakeholders,” 
said Assemblymember 
Holden.

 Dual and concurrent 
enrollment provides high 
school students access to 
college-level coursework. In 
some cases, students earn 
both high school and college 
credit for the same course 
depending on approval from 
local school and community 
college governing boards. 
Holden first established the 
CCAP program in 2015 (AB 
288) and has since passed 
numerous bills to increase 
and expand dual enrollment 
opportunities through these 
partnerships.

 “We’re thankful for 
Assemblymember Holden’s 
leadership on CCAP over 
the last nine years and are 
pleased that this bill moved 
forward today. EdTrust-
West named AB 359 as 
part of our Equity 8 bills to 
watch because we believe 
it provides all high school 
students in California with 
the opportunity to advance 
their college aspirations even 
before they step foot on a 
college campus. This bill is 
an important step towards 
expanding opportunities 
and reducing unnecessary 
barriers for students pursuing 
a pathway to college,” said 
Dr. Christopher J. Nellum, 
executive director, EdTrust-
West

 “Dual enrollment is 
something that not only 
impacted my successful 
academic experience, 
but something that will 
continue to leave a touching 
impression on California’s 
youth and their individual 
educational dreams,” said 
Celeste Lopez, student who 
testified in support of AB 359 
during the hearing.

 As the quality of dual 
enrollment programs 
throughout the state widely 
varies, many students express 
that they feel disengaged 
from school, or that they 
are constantly repeating 
material that they have 
already covered. Increasing 
educational opportunities, 
such as dual enrollment, 
provides a turning point 
for students that can lead to 
academic success and future 
employment.

 “I have spent the last 
twelve years championing 
these efforts by providing 
aspiring students across 
the state, irrespective of 
socioeconomic status, the 
opportunity to excel without 
the heavy burden of college 
debt,” said Holden. 

 
The City of Pasadena is hosting 
various events throughout June 
to celebrate Pride Month. This 
year’s events reinforce the city’s 
commitment to promoting 
equality and inclusivity for all.

 Festivities kick off with 
the Pride Movie in the Park 
at Memorial Park tonight, 
followed by the Pride Flag 
Raising, a symbolic gesture of 
support for the LGBTQIA+ 
community, on Monday, June 
3. Additional events during 
Pride Month include live music 
performances, arts & crafts 
activities, and more.

Pride Movie in the Park

Tonight from 6 -10 p.m. at 
Memorial Park, 85 E. Holly St.

 The Parks, Recreation 
and Community Services 
Department invites you to a 
showing of “Mean Girls.” Come 
early to grab a spot and wear 
pink to get free popcorn. Snacks 
will be available for purchase. 
This movie is rated PG-13. 
Therefore, some content may 
be inappropriate for children 
under 13. Viewer discretion is 
advised. For more information, 
call (626) 744-7500. 

Pride Flag Raising

Monday at 12:30 p.m. at 
Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. 
Garfield Ave.

 Join Mayor VictorvGordo and 
the City Council for the Pride 
Flag Raising at Pasadena City 
Hall. Wear colorful attire and 
participate in our community 
rainbow. For all ages.

Take & Make: Beaded Pride 
Suncatcher

Monday • Virtual • While 
supplies last

 Create a shimmering 
beaded suncatcher for Pride 
Month. Reserve a kit at 
CityOfPasadena.Libwizard.
com/f/PPLpridesuncatcher. 
Sign-ups begin on Monday. 
Kits can be picked up at Santa 
Catalina Branch Library, 999 E. 
Washington Blvd. For all ages.

Take & Make: Pride Candle

Wednesday, June 12 at 12 - 2 
p.m. at Jefferson Branch Library, 
1500 E. Villa St.

 Show your pride with a DIY 
candle craft that represents a 
LGBTQIA+ flag. Sign up to 
reserve a kit, with the option 
to join us during Lunch at the 
Library in the Innovation Lab 
to learn about LGBTQIA+ 
flags, make your candle in-
person, and then enjoy a free 
lunch. To attend, sign up at 
CityOfPasadena.net/Library/
Calendar/. For ages 10+.

Pride on the Patio

Friday, June 14 at 2:30-4:30 p.m. 
at Hill Avenue Branch Library, 
55 S. Hill Ave.

 Celebrate love and unity 
at our family-friendly Pride 
event on the patio! Join us for 
crafts, games, fun, and a special 
storytime. Your presence makes 
the celebration complete – see 
you there! For all ages.

Take & Make: Pride Pet 
Keychain

Sunday, June 16 • Virtual • 
While supplies last

 Make a beaded lizard 
keychain using colors that 
show your Pride! Reserve a kit 
at CityOfPasadena.Libwizard.
com/f/Pride_Pet. Contains 
small parts. Sign-ups begin on 
Sunday, June 16. Kits can be 
picked up at Hastings Branch 
Library, 3325 E. Orange Grove 
Blvd. For ages 6+.

Pride Month Outreach

Friday, June 21 at 8-10 p.m. 
at The Boulevard Bar, 3199 E. 
Foothill Blvd.

 The Pasadena Public 
Health Department will be 
at The Boulevard Bar to help 
celebrate Pride Month with 
free giveaways, educational 
materials, and risk reduction 
items (HIV self-test kits, 
fentanyl test strips, and more). 
Because this establishment is 
a bar, the event is limited to 
people ages 21+. 

Pride Month Celebration: 
Love, Loud & Proud!

Saturday, June 22 at 5-9 p.m. 
at Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. 
Garfield Ave.

 The Parks, Recreation 
and Community Services 
Department will host its 
3rd annual Pride Month 
celebration, Love, Loud & 
Proud!, to champion Pasadena’s 
LGBTQIA+ community. Enjoy 
entertainment, local food trucks, 
arts & crafts activities, face 
painting, a vaccine clinic (mpox, 
hepatitis A and meningitis from 
5:30-7:30 p.m.), and more with 
local LGBTQIA+ organizations, 
community partners and allies. 
This is a free, family-friendly 
event for all ages with food 
available for purchase. For more 
information, call (626) 744-
7500.

This is Our Brave Space: A 
Group Art Exhibit

Today – June 30 at Jefferson 
Branch Library, 1500 E. Villa St.

 Safely expressing feelings and 
emotions is an important part 
of mental health. Teen Central’s 
Share Your Secrets box enabled 
youth to share their vulnerable 
emotions and thoughts. This 
is Our Brave Space is an 
interactive exhibit of “secrets” 
collected from that box between 
2016 and 2018. The exhibit will 
highlight both heartbreaking 
and heartwarming secrets from 
children, teens, and young 
adults.

 If you have a secret that you’d 
like to share, you are invited to 
write your secret on a slip of 
paper and drop it into the “This 
is Our Brave Space” lockbox, 
which will be displayed during 
the exhibit. We will choose 
a “new” secret each week to 
highlight.

Gender Expression Early 
Equity Book Kit

Year-round at Jefferson Branch 
Library, 1500 E. Villa St.

 A curated resource for young 
learners dedicated to raising 
socially conscious children. 
This kit contains 6 books related 
to gender expression and a 
sharing guide. While the books 
included in the kits are intended 
for young children, ages 0-8, the 
kit materials can be shared with 
all ages. Check it out with your 
library card!

 For more information, please 
call (626) 744-7311. 

Memorial Day Service at Lacy Park

 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Memorial 
Day Service on Monday, May 27, at Lacy Park, to honor 
the dedication and sacrifices of the men and women of our 
Nation’s Armed Forces. Explore the photo album, visit: 
sanmarinoca.gov, from the event to relive the moments and 
see highlights from this meaningful day.

Important Update to Library Hours: Starting Monday June 
3, the Library will close at 8 PM Monday through Thursday.

 But don’t forget! The Library has resources available online 
for you 24/7!

Search the full catalog of materials and place holds on items

Access e-books and e-audiobooks in English, Chinese, and 
Spanish

Access databases and newspapers

Summer Reading Club Kick-Off

Saturday, June 1 from 12 – 3 PM, Crowell Public Library

 Celebrate summer at the Library! Register for Summer 
Reading Club, enjoy special performances, and participate in 
activities for the whole family! Activities include Fun in the 
Sun Die Cut Cards, Pipe Cleaner Crowns, String Spinners, 
Family Summer Vision Boards, and more! Registration is 
not required.

Feel the Splash of Summer!

 The Recreation Division is pleased to bring back the summer 
aquatics program at the San Marino High School pool! 
This year’s program begins on June 3 and includes Group 
and Private Swim Lessons, Open Swim, Adult Lap Swim & 
Water Walking, Water Warrior Aqua-cise, and Splash Ball. 
View details and the pool schedule at: sanmarinoca.gov. 
click on government and community services.

Parks & Public Works

Public Works Open House

 Last week, the City held its inaugural Public Works Open 
House, in celebration of National Public Works Week. 
Visitors were able to meet the City’s team, vendors, learn 
about the various responsibilities of the Department, and 
see lots of different types of equipment, from lawnmowers to 
lift trucks, up close. Thank you to everyone who stopped by 
this fantastic event!

Street Sweeping Schedule

 In keeping with the City Council’s priority of well-
maintained infrastructure, the Parks and Public Works 
Department works with Athens Services to ensure that the 
City receives comprehensive street sweeping services. Athens 
resumed its bi-weekly street sweeping schedule, which will 
continue through October (November-April sweeping is 
weekly). Residents can visit the Street Sweeping page on the 
City’s website for more information on their neighborhood 
street sweeping schedule and the yearly street sweeping 
calendar.

Recent Happenings

 Over the past week, Parks and Public Works maintenance 
staff worked on the following tasks: removing fallen tree 
branches, palm fronds, and other debris from the public 
right-of-way; replacing streetlight bulbs and street signs; 
performing minor trimming of tree limbs and vegetation; 
and repairing pavement and concrete; completing minor 
repairs at City facilities; refreshing signing and traffic 
markings at various locations. Public Works standby staff 
also responded to an after-hours incident after being notified 
by the Police and Fire Departments of a care fire in a City 
street. Residents who wish to report non-emergency issues 
in the public right-of-way or City streets may do so via the 
San Marino Service Request Center: www.SanMarinoCA.
gov/Report.

Join Neighborhood Watch!

 The San Marino Police Department is reaching out and 
encouraging YOU to embrace a “team approach” as a way to 
increase the safety and security of your neighborhood.

 Neighborhood Watch is a community-based program led 
by community members like you who have partnered up 
with local law enforcement officials to prevent and reduce 
burglaries and thefts in neighborhoods nationwide.

Contact: Sergeant Jeremy Bestpitch at (626) 300-0720 

Design Review Committee Meeting

Wednesday, June 5 at 6:00 PM; Barth Room and Zoom

City Council Meeting

Wednesday, June 12 at 6:00 PM; City Hall Council Chambers 
and Zoom 

Pasadena Minimum Wage 
Set to Increase on July 1

 The City of Pasadena 
reminds local employers 
and employees that the 
city’s minimum wage is set 
to increase from $16.93 per 
hour to $17.50 per hour for 
all businesses, regardless of 
size, on July 1.

 On March 14, 2016, the 
Pasadena City Council 
adopted its own minimum 
wage ordinance. Pasadena’s 
minimum wage rules were 
approved prior to the State 
of California’s action, and 
the state’s minimum wage 
does not preempt Pasadena’s 
minimum wage ordinance. 
Pasadena’s minimum wage 
is different from the state’s 
and provides for a steeper 
increase in the minimum 
wage. After a series of 
prescribed annual increases, 
Pasadena’s minimum wage is 
now adjusted by an amount 
equal to the change in the 
consumer price index. The 
new wage rate will remain 
in effect until June 30, 2025, 
when it will again be adjusted.

 On April 1, 2024, the 
minimum wage set by the 
State for all “national fast-
food chain” establishments is 
$20.00 per hour. California’s 
fast-food worker’s 
minimum wage applies to 
all national fast-food chain 
establishments within the 
geographical boundaries of 
Pasadena and supersedes 
the local minimum wage 
rate if the employer meets 
the definition of “national 
fast-food chain.” For 
more information about 
California’s minimum 
wage for fast-food workers 
please visit the California 
Department of Industrial 
Relations at Dir.Ca.Gov/
Dlse/Minimum_Wage.htm.

 Recognizing the importance 
of the local minimum wage 
and particularly its impact 
on low-wage earners and 
members of the immigrant 
community, Planning & 
Community Development 
Director Jennifer Paige noted 
that workers at all levels bring 
vibrance and vitality to the 
local economy. Employees 
can share in Pasadena’s 
prosperity made possible, 
in large part, by the City 
Council’s vision in requiring 
payment of a fair and just 
minimum wage.

 For more information on 
the Pasadena Minimum 
Wage Ordinance, visit: 
\ CityOfPasadena.net/
PasadenaMinimumWage


Author Dr. Nancy Pine to Share 
Book on Modern Day China

 Dr. Nancy Pine, a former 
Pasadena elementary 
school teacher and bilingual 
education proponent, 
will share her book “One 
in a Billion: One Man’s 
Remarkable Odyssey 
through Modern-Day China” 
on June 4 from 2 p.m. to 4 
p.m. at the Pasadena Senior 
Center.

 This event is part of the 2024 
Summer Masters Series.

 The dramatic book explores 
the remarkable life of 
ordinary — and outspoken 
— Chinese farmer An 
Wei and the impact he has 
had on his community 
as he has fought for his 
values and stood up for his 
convictions. His compelling 
life provides a vivid backdrop 
for understanding the 
development of modern 
China from the unique 
perspective of an outspoken 
citizen. In her book, Dr. Pine 
looks at the complexities 
of authoritarian China 
by highlighting Mr. Wei, 
who has experienced both 
the accomplishments and 
disasters of modern China’s 
development.

 Pine will also share her 
journey of what led her to 
a decade of interviews with 
Mr. Wei and her work in 
urban China.

 Nancy Pine holds a Ph.D. in 
education and is a professor 
emerita at Mount St. Mary’s 
University in Los Angeles. 
She is one of the leading 
American experts on Chinese 
early childhood education. 
With her Chinese colleagues, 
she has done cross-cultural 
research in China and the 
United States for more than 
20 years and is the author 
of over 30 education and 
research articles.

 The Pasadena Senior Center 
is located 85 E. Holly St.,

 The presentation is $12 for 
PSC members and $15 for 
nonmembers. To register or 
for more information, visit 
www.pasadenaseniorcenter.
org and click on Lectures & 
Classes, then Masters Series 
Lifelong Learning or call 
626-795-4331. 

 The center’s mission is to 
improve the lives of older 
adults through caring service 
with opportunities for social 
interaction, fitness programs, 
basic support and needs 
services.

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