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ALTADENA - SOUTH PASADENA - SAN MARINO

Mountain View News Saturday June 29, 2024

L.A. County Supervisors 
Show Support for the 
Michelle Alyssa Go Act

San Marino Upcoming 
Events & Programming

Pasadena Public Library 
Free Programs and Events

Books N’ COPS 

Pasadena Public Library and the Pasadena Police Department 
(PPD) invite you to participate in Books ‘N’ Cops, a year 
of events for families and friends of all ages. Enjoy this 
opportunity to learn, create and laugh. 

Bikes ‘N’ Books N’ COPS 

Meet the PPD’s motorcycle officers. Join us as they showcase 
their bikes, tell us about their jobs and explain bike safety. 
Then have fun creating a motorcycle craft and singing songs. 
Thursday, July 11 • 10:30 a.m. • Linda Vista Branch Library

Bored in the Library – Skipbo Showdown with PPD 
Detectives and Friends 

Don’t get bored … play a game! Challenge your PPD friends 
or meet someone new to play with. To register, email Tiffany 
Duenas at tduenas@cityofpasadena.net. Monday, Aug. 12 • 3 
p.m. • San Rafael Branch Library

LevelUP Youth Leadership Conference: Building a Just 
and Sustainable Future 

This free conference aims to empower youth aged 12-18 
by providing them with valuable inspiration and tools to 
contribute to climate justice and sustainability efforts. The 
event will feature inspiring speakers, enriching workshops and 
a resource fair showcasing organizations making a positive 
impact on young minds and our planet. Lunch included. For 
more information about the LevelUP Youth Conference, visit 
pasadena-library.net/teens/teen-advisory-board/levelup-
youth-conference/. Register at: cityofpasadena.net/library/
calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%
3D173772156. For teens only. Tuesday, July 16 • 10 a.m. – 2 
p.m. • Jefferson Branch Library

Sustainability Fair 

Discover local organizations making a positive impact on 
young minds and our planet at our Sustainability Fair. Fun 
activities for all ages. All ages are welcome to attend the 
Sustainability Fair. Lunch is provided for kids and teens only. 
Tuesday, July 16 • noon – 2 p.m. • Jefferson Branch Library

Pickling Workshop 

This hands-on pickling class will guide participants through 
the basic concepts of fermentation and vinegar pickling for 
the home kitchen. LA–based fermented food advocate and 
instructor Jessica Wang brings extra tips and insight drawn 
from her family’s diasporic Chinese culinary heritage. To 
attend, sign up at CityOfPasadena.net/Library/Calendar/. 
For adults and youth, ages 10+. Sunday, July 21 • 2 p.m. • 
Hastings Branch Library

Ghibli Garden Party

Celebrate the joy and wonder of Studio Ghibli and the 35th 
anniversary of the film Kiki’s Delivery Service with a garden 
party on Hill Avenue Branch Library’s outdoor patio! There 
will be games, activities, and giveaways as well as a screening 
of the movie. Registration not necessary, but those who 
RSVP will receive a special thank you gift. To attend, sign up 
at CityOfPasadena.net/Library/Calendar/. Saturday, Aug. 3 • 
3 p.m. • Hill Avenue Branch Library

Celebrate National Night Out 

Join us for Linda Vista’s first National Night Out on Bryant St. 
between Linda Vista and Ontario Avenues! Celebrate with 
neighbors, police, fire, and more. Enjoy free entertainment 
as we build a stronger community. Everyone is welcome! 
Tuesday, Aug. 6 • 6 - 10 p.m. • Linda Vista Branch Library

Cat Party! 

Santa Cat invites you to celebrate International Cat Day with 
cat-themed activities purr-fect for the whole family. You’ll 
be sure to enjoy every meow-ment. Friday, Aug. 9 • 3 p.m. • 
Santa Catalina Branch Library

‘Ranger’ Greene Presents: National Parks California 
Edition 

Join “Ranger” Greene as he takes you on a tour through 
California’s majestic national parks! Enjoy the sights and 
outdoors without ever leaving the library. You’ll also learn 
about the library’s California national park resources. 
Thursday, Aug. 15 • 4 p.m. • Santa Catalina Branch Library

Paint with Us 

Create a work of art through a guided painting session. No 
experience needed. All materials supplied. To attend, sign up 
at CityOfPasadena.net/Library/Calendar/ beginning Aug. 1. 
For teens, adults and youth ages 8+. Thursday, Aug. 29 • 3:30 
p.m. • Hill Avenue Branch Library

4th of July Celebration

 Get ready to celebrate 4th of July at Lacy Park! This event 
will feature food trucks, a fun zone, Parade-Palooza, 
entertainment, and an exciting fireworks display! Wristbands 
are required to enter the park for adults and youth over 2 
years old. Pre-sale wristbands are on sale until July 3! Pre-sale 
wristbands are $5 for residents (proof of residency required) 
and $15 for non-residents. All wristbands purchased on the 
day of the event are $20 for residents and non-residents. For 
more information on how to buy wristbands or on any of the 
day of festivities, visit www.SanMarinoCA.gov/Events. You 
can also call (626) 943-2627.

Senior Trip: Santa Barbara Land Shark Tour

Thursday, July 25 from 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Cost: R $84 / NR $100

 Embark on a day trip to Santa Barbara for a delightful blend 
of shopping and adventure! Explore charming boutiques, 
then hop aboard the Santa Barbara Land Shark for a unique 
land and sea tour. Enjoy lunch at your leisure, soaking in the 
coastal beauty and relaxed atmosphere of this picturesque 
destination. Registration is required by July 10. 

Important Update to Library Hours: the Library now 
closes at 8 PM Monday through Thursday.

 The Library has resources available online for you 24/7!

 Access databases and newspapers

Parks and Public Works 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; and completing 
minor repairs at City facilities;. Public Works maintenance 
staff also hung approximately 80 street pole banners for the 
City’s upcoming 4th of July celebration. 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: SanMarinoCA.gov/Report

Community Services Recent Happenings

DID YOU KNOW?

 Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park 
and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, 
vibrant, and resilient communities through the power of 
recreation and parks! 

 This year's theme — “Where You Belong” — celebrates the 
vital role park and recreation professionals play in bringing 
people together, providing essential services, and fostering 
the growth of our communities. Check out our activity 
calendar online and show us #WhereYouBelong by posting 
a picture on your social media and tagging us on Facebook 
and Instagram @SMCommunityServices.

Fire Department Recent Happenings

 Every year, the San Marino Fire Department completes an 
annual report that provides a comprehensive overview of 
the Department’s activities, achievements, and operational 
performance over the past year. The Fire Department 
presented the 2023 Annual Report to the Public Safety 
Commission at the June 17 meeting. The San Marino Fire 
Department 2023 Annual Report is now available on the 
City of San Marino website at SanMarinoCA.gov/Fire.

 On June 13, at 2:19 PM, Engine 91 was completing fire 
prevention inspections on Huntington Drive when the 
firefighters heard a loud crash. Engine 91 drove one block 
to investigate and found a two-vehicle traffic collision at the 
intersection of Huntington Drive and Oak Knoll Avenue. 
San Marino Firefighter Paramedics assessed all passengers 
for injuries. Two persons involved in the accident were 
transported by RA91 to a local area hospital.

 The San Marino Fire Department responded to two house 
fires on June 15. At 12:45 PM, Engine 91 was dispatched to 
a house fire on the 500 block of Sunset in the City of San 
Gabriel. Engine 91 was assigned to control utilities and were 
assigned standby for the rescue of firefighters. At 5:07 PM, 
Engine 91 was assigned to assist the South Pasadena Fire 
Department with a room and contents fire. San Marino 
Investigators also determined the fire was caused by faulty 
electrical outlets in the closet.

Meetings

Planning Commission Meeting

Wednesday, July 3 at 6:00 PM; Barth Room and Zoom 

 This week, the Los Angeles 
County Board of Supervisors 
unanimously approved 
a motion authored by 
Supervisor Kathryn Barger 
to support Congressional bill 
H.R. 8575, also known as the 
Michelle Alyssa Go Act. 

 Introduced by Congressman 
Daniel Goldman, the bill 
was inspired by the tragic 
death of Michelle Alyssa Go 
in 2022 and aims to narrow 
glaring gaps in mental health 
care systems. Ms. Go was 
pushed from behind onto 
the tracks of an oncoming 
train in New York City by a 
man with a history of mental 
illness. The person charged 
with her murder was deemed 
unfit to stand trial and 
indefinitely committed to a 
locked psychiatric facility. 

 “With the Michelle Alyssa 
Go Act, we are extending 
a lifeline to those who 
urgently need mental health 
care,” stated Supervisor 
Kathryn Barger. “Michelle’s 
tragic death spotlights the 
terrible connection between 
untreated mental illness and 
violent crime. Our County 
has an urgent need to create 
more comprehensive mental 
health support systems. By 
increasing psychiatric bed 
capacity, we are affirming our 
commitment to accessible 
care and doing more to 
prevent senseless attacks 
from taking innocent lives.”

 H.R. 8575 would address the 
long-standing Institutions 
for Mental Disease 
(IMD) exclusion, which 
prohibits federal Medicaid 
reimbursement for services 
in facilities with more than 16 
in-patient psychiatric beds. 
By revising the definition of 
IMD, this critical legislation 
raises the limit for a facility 
to be eligible for Medicaid 
coverage from 16 beds to 36. 
This bill would create greater 
access to mental health 
treatment for low-income 
individuals and empower Los 
Angeles County to further 
develop its continuum of 
care for individuals suffering 
from mental illness. 

 “Outdated federal 
restrictions on inpatient 
care have created significant 
obstacles in providing 
effective, necessary 
mental health services,” 
expressed Matt Chase, 
Executive Director for the 
National Association of 
Counties (NACo), “NACo 
applauds the leadership of 
Los Angeles County and 
Supervisor Kathryn Barger 
for efforts to modernize 
the Institutions for Mental 
Diseases exclusion, reducing 
inequities and lowering 
barriers to comprehensive 
behavioral health treatment 
through this important 
motion.”


Pasadena Police Department 
Military Equipment Meeting 

 

 Pasadena Police Department 
officials announced Tuesday that 
they rescheduled and relocated 
a public meeting, to review 
their 2023 Military Equipment 
Report in accordance with state 
law. 

 The new meeting will now be 
held Tuesday, July 16, at 6:30 
p.m., and it will take place at the 
Washington Park Community 
House. 

 According to officials, in 
compliance with AB 481, the 
Pasadena Police Department 
will submit their annual 
report on the use of military 
equipment, any comments, 
concerns, remarks, input, or 
feedback regarding the use of 
the equipment, results of any 
internal audits on the use of the 
equipment, the annual costs 
for the equipment, the quantity 
possessed by the agency and the 
intention to purchase additional 
equipment in the next fiscal 
year. In addition, within 30 
days of submitting and publicly 
releasing the report, a well-
publicized and community 
engagement meeting must 
be held to allow for public 
comments.

 Persons wishing to comment 
on the proposed report may do 
so at the public hearing or at: 
cityofpasadena.net/police.

 The Washington Park 
Community House is located at 
700 E. Washington Blvd.

 For further information call 
(626) 744-7875 or email at 
mcuellar@cityofpasadena.net

Fourth of July 
Celebration 
at Pasadena 
Senior Center 

 

 
Fireworks are illegal in Pasadena 
and the city maintains a zero-
tolerance enforcement policy 
for fireworks, and 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. 
Any person who violates the 
ordinance or any state law 
regarding fireworks is subject to 
arrest and prosecution. 

 Most violations are 
misdemeanors that can lead 
to up to one year in the county 
jail and a fine of up to $1,000. 
Some violations, based on the 
amount of fireworks possessed, 
are felonies that can lead up to 
three years in state prison and a 
fine of up to $50,000.

 Pasadena police and firefighters 
are teaming up for special 
fireworks enforcement patrols 
before and during the Fourth 
of July holiday, and officers 
will seize fireworks in an effort 
to protect the public. Parking 
enforcement officers will ensure 
that vehicles illegally parked in 
Pasadena’s hillside areas on July 
4 are impounded.

Pasadena Fire Chief Chad 
Augustin and Police Chief 
Gene Harris urge everyone 
to prioritize safety while 
responsibly celebrating our 
Great Nation’s Birthday. The 
city offers the following safety 
reminders:

- Pasadena has a “NO Fireworks, 
Zero Tolerance Policy” for 
enforcement.

- Celebrate responsibility, 
always designate a driver.

- If outdoors, remember to use 
sunscreen, wear a brimmed hat 
for shade and stay hydrated.

- Always have someone tending 
the barbecue and watching the 
swimming pool when in use.

- Call 9-1-1 for all life-
threatening emergencies.

 Call Pasadena Police 
Department at (626) 744-4241 
to report illegal fireworks and 
other suspicious activities.

 Note: America Fest will not 
happen this year. The Rose 
Bowl Stadium will be hosting 
a soccer game on July 4. Only 
ticket holders will be permitted 
to park in the area, and parking 
will be strictly enforced around 
the stadium.

Pasadena 
Reinforces 
All Fireworks 

Are Illegal

 
Happy birthday, America! 
Amber waves of grain and 
purple mountain majesties 
will be on everyone’s minds 
Thursday, July 4, from 1 to 3 
p.m. when the Pasadena Senior 
Center, 85 E. Holly St., presents 
the annual Fourth of July 
luncheon and dance.

 The Scott Pavilion will be 
adorned with red, white and blue 
décor as everyone celebrates 
America’s independence with a 
sumptuous lunch prepared by 
Neighborhood Survants, a local 
nonprofit organization that 
offers youths and community 
leaders empowerment 
workshops and other services.

 The Great American Swing 
Band will provide music for 
listening, dancing and toe-
tapping0 to complement this 
celebration of our nation’s 
independence, including 
patriotic tunes, the Big Band 
era, R&B, swing, jazz and more.

 The cost is only $15 for members 
and $20 for nonmembers 
of all ages. To register or 
for more information, visit: 
pasadenaseniorcenter.org and 
click on Activities & Events, 
then Special Events or call 626-
795-4331. Be sure to register 
early because tickets will not be 
available at the door.

 The Pasadena Senior 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, education, 
volunteerism and community 
activism.

 To learn more, visit: 
pasadenaseniorcenter.org 

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