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Mountain Views News Saturday, August 9, 2025

City Urges 
to Stay 
Safe During 
Extreme Heat


PWP Commemorated New 
Parke Groundwater Well

 
The City of Pasadena is 
reminding all community 
members to take precautions 
as high temperatures are 
expected throughout the 
weekend. City departments 
are actively coordinating 
efforts to ensure residents 
remain safe, cool, and 
informed during this period 
of extreme heat. 

Pasadena Public Health 
and safety officials offer 
the following reminders to 
prevent heat-related illnesses:

- Find Relief Indoors: 
Residents who don’t have 
access to air conditioning or 
a fan at home are encouraged 
to visit a public library or 
community center, which 
provides air-conditioned 
indoor relief from extreme 
heat.

- Drink Water Frequently: 
Stay hydrated, especially when 
outdoors. Don’t wait until you 
feel thirsty.

- Check on Neighbors: Older 
adults or individuals with 
disabilities may need to be 
checked on to help ensure 
their well-being. Offer a cool 
beverage or help them get to a 
location with air conditioning 
such as a public library or 
community center.

- Limit Outdoor Activity: Air 
quality can easily degrade 
during hot weather. Minimize 
outdoor activity, especially if 
you have a medical condition.

- Dress for the Weather: Wear 
light, loose-fitting clothing, 
and stay in shaded areas. Wear 
sunscreen.

- Never Leave Children or Pets 
in Cars: It is both dangerous 
and illegal. Bystanders 
are allowed to intervene if 
necessary.

- Outdoor Workers: Employers 
must provide a cool-down rest 
period if requested. When 
working outdoors, wear light, 
loose-fitting clothing, and 
drink water often.

- Walk Pets During the 
Coolest Parts of the Day: 
Ensure the safety and comfort 
of pets during warmer 
weather by scheduling walks 
for the coolest parts of the day, 
such as early mornings or late 
evenings.

During high heat, Pasadena 
Water and Power (PWP) 
reminds customers that 
energy conservation can be a 
priority while still protecting 
your health and safety. To 
practice energy conservation 
during this high usage period, 
PWP customers can:

- Open windows in the early 
morning/evening to ventilate 
your home; close blinds 
during the hottest parts of the 
day.

- Set thermostats to 78°F or 
higher to conserve energy.

- Reduce energy use during 
peak hours (4–9 p.m.). Limit 
use of large appliances.

- Turn off lights and unplug 
electronics when not in use.

- Avoid using the stove or 
oven.

- Charge electric vehicles 
during off-peak hours.

For power emergencies, call 
PWP at (626) 744-4673. For 
water-related emergencies, 
call (626) 744-4138. More 
info: PWPweb.com.

 For a list of cooling centers 
including all public libraries, 
public pools and the Pasadena 
Ice Skating Center visit: 
cityofpasadena.net.

 Pasadena Mayor Victor 
Gordo and Vice Mayor 
Jess Rivas joined Pasadena 
Water and Power (PWP) 
and the Parks, Recreation, 
and Community Services 
Department (PRCS) for a 
ceremonial ribbon-cutting 
last week to inaugurate the 
new Parke Groundwater Well 
and resurfaced basketball 
courts at Villa Parke.

 The well represents a 
significant investment in 
Pasadena’s water supply 
and reliability. The Parke 
Groundwater Well replaced 
the 104-year-old Garfield 
Well. The new well is 
approximately 820 feet 
deep and is equipped with 
a submersible pump and 
motor almost 500 feet below 
the ground surface. The well 
has the capacity to pump 
1,500 gallons per minute. 

 “Continuous investment in 
our infrastructure is crucial,” 
said David Reyes, PWP 
General Manager. “Projects 
like the Parke Groundwater 
Well help ensure a resilient 
water future for Pasadena. 
Further, in partnership 
with PRCS, we are excited 
to reopen the adjacent 
basketball courts to the 
community in their new and 
updated form.” 

 PWP began the first 
phase of the project during 
the COVID-19 pandemic. 
It was completed in April 
2022, which included 
drilling, construction, well 
development, test pumping 
of the well, and water quality 
sampling. After phase one, 
additional work included 
installation of mechanical 
infrastructure and electrical 
equipment, along with 
replacement of the Villa Parke 
basketball court and court 
lights, turf replacement, and 
repair of the park irrigation 
system. 

 The ribbon cutting 
ceremony July 31celebrated 
the completion of the entire 
project. 

 For more information about 
the Parke Groundwater 
Well and other planned 
infrastructure projects, visit 
PWPweb.com/Construction. 

New Pedestrian Enhancements Project

 Pasadena Director of 
Public Works, Greg de 
Vinck, announced Thursday 
that the city will begin 
construction in September on 
a series of pedestrian-focused 
improvements along Allen 
Avenue, between Walnut Street 
and Corson Street. 

 According to de Vinck the 
project, led by the Department 
of Public Works in collaboration 
with the Department of 
Transportation, will enhance 
safety, accessibility, and 
walkability for pedestrians 
traveling to and from the Metro 
A Line Allen Station.

Key features of the project will 
include:

• Sidewalk widening north of 
Walnut Street

• Installation of a pedestrian 
hybrid beacon at Locust Street

• Curb extensions and bulb-outs 
to shorten crossing distances

• Upgrades to traffic signal 
hardware

• Signage and striping 
modifications to calm traffic

 “These enhancements 
will create a safer and more 
comfortable environment for 
pedestrians while supporting the 
city’s broader efforts to promote 
transit-oriented development 
and reduce reliance on cars,” de 
Vinck said.

The project is funded through 
a combination of local and 
regional sources, including:

 The Affordable Housing and 
Sustainable Communities 
(“AHSC”) Program; Metro’s 
2018 Sustainable Communities 
Program and

Pasadena’s Traffic Reduction Fee.

 The Department of Public 
Works will oversee the 
construction phase. Work will be 
phased to minimize disruptions, 
at least one travel lane in each 
direction will remain open 
throughout construction, and 
access to adjacent properties will 
be maintained at all times.

 Construction is anticipated to 
be completed by February 2026 
de Vinck said.

 For project updates and 
additional information, visit: 
cityofpasadena.net/public-
works.

The Pasadena Playhouse 
Announces Two Tony Award 
Winners to the Next Season

1906 Fényes 
Mansion 
Twilight Tours


Thursday, August 14 
& Friday, August 15, 
Thursday, September 
4 | 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Rent Stabilization Workshop

 Director of Pasadena Rent 
Stabilization Department, 
Helen Morales and department 
will host their August Rent 
Stabilization Workshop on 
Tuesday at 6:00 p.m., focused 
on preparing landlords and 
housing providers for the 2nd 
Annual Rental Registry. The 
registration period for Fiscal 
Year 2025–2026 will be open 
from Monday, September 1 
through Friday, October 31.

 The workshop will provide 
an overview of who is required 
to register, how to complete 
the registration process, and 
what property, tenancy, and 
ownership information must be 
submitted. Staff will also review 
the necessary documentation 
required to complete 
registration, important 
deadlines, and what happens if 
registration is submitted late, 
including the potential for late 
fees.

 This session is intended to offer 
general guidance and answer 
common questions ahead of 
the registration period. It is 
not designed to assist with 
completing registration on-site; 
dedicated help sessions will 
be announced in the coming 
weeks.

 The workshop will be held in 
person at 199 S. Los Robles 
Avenue, 1st Floor Conference 
Room, and will also be available 
virtually via Zoom at Bit.ly/ 
MonthlyRSDWorkshops. 

 For more information, 
visit Bit.ly/PasadenaRSD 
or contact the department 
at RentStabilization@
CityofPasadena.net.

 
Experience the allure of 
the Pasadena Museum of 
History’s Fényes Mansion 
as daylight turns to 
dusk and the evening’s 
long shadows and softer 
illumination work their 
magic on the historic 
residence’s architectural 
details, antique 
furnishings, and important 
works of art.

 This summer you can 
imagine yourself arriving 
as a guest to one of Eva 
Fényes’ famed soirees 
during our limited-
availability 1906 Fényes 
Mansion Twilight Tours. 
In this introductory 
docent-guided tour, 
you will learn about the 
historic residence and its 
original owners, artist, art 
collector, and patron, Eva 
Scott Fényes, her husband, 
Dr. Adalbert Fényes, and 
their family in addition to 
experiencing the Mansion 
in the evening. As you cross 
the threshold, you will step 
into a home essentially 
unchanged from its days 
as a residence, showcasing 
Eva’s Victorian-style décor 
and the personal effects 
of four generations of this 
prominent family.

 The Pasadena Museum of 
History is located at 470 W 
Walnut Street.

 Space is limited; advance 
reservations required. 
For more information 
or to register visit: 
pasadenahistory.org.

 Producing Artistic Director 
Danny Feldman, of Pasadena 
Playhouse, the State Theater of 
California and recipient of the 
2023 Regional Theatre Tony 
Award, announced Friday the 
critically acclaimed ha ha ha ha 
ha ha ha created and performed 
by Julia Masli, and directed by 
Kim Noble as the fifth Mainstage 
production to complete the 
2025/26 Playhouse season. Ha ha 
ha ha ha ha ha will run October 
15 to November 9.

 Feldman also announced Tony 
Award winner Jefferson Mays to 
star as Salieri in Peter Shaffer’s 
Amadeus will run February 11– 
March 8, 2026, directed by Tony 
Award-winning director Darko 
Tresnjak.

 Danny Feldman says, “When I 
saw Julia Masli’s show last year, 
it was unlike anything I had 
ever experienced in a theater. 
From Edinburgh to New York, 
audiences have been laughing, 
crying, and connecting with 
each other nightly thanks 
to this unique theatrical 
experience. I’m delighted that 
our Playhouse community will 
have the chance to fall in love 
with Julia this Fall.” Feldman 
continued, “And looking ahead, 
we are honored to welcome the 
extraordinary Jefferson Mays as 
Salieri in Amadeus, under the 
visionary direction of Darko 
Tresnak. Two of the American 
Theater’s most talented artists are 
coming together for a thrilling 
production that can’t be missed.”

 All Julia Masli wants to do is 
solve people’s problems and 
win the Nobel Peace Prize, but 
this plan keeps going wrong 
as she continually wins prizes 
for comedy. In her wildly 
unpredictable solo show ha ha ha 
ha ha ha ha, the award-winning 
performer turns the audience’s 
problems into surreal, side-
splitting theater. No script, no 
safety net, just one woman on a 
mission to help. After sensational 
runs in Edinburgh, Melbourne, 
New York, and D.C., Julia is on 
her way to Pasadena to solve 
all our problems. A Woolly 
Mammoth Theatre Company 
Touring Production.

 Following ha ha ha ha ha ha 
ha, Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus 
(previously scheduled for the 
Fall) will now run February 11 
through March 8, 2026. The stage 
is set for a riveting rivalry between 
two composers: Antonio Salieri, 
the court’s celebrated musician, 
and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 
the vulgar prodigy whose 
brilliance threatens everything 
Salieri holds dear. Tony Award-
winner Jefferson Mays (A 
Christmas Carol, I Am My Own 
Wife) stars as Salieri under the 
masterful direction of Tony 
Award-winner Darko Tresnjak 
(A Gentleman’s Guide to Love 
and Murder). Lavishly laced with 
biting wit, this Tony and Oscar-
winning masterpiece dives deep 
into ambition, envy, and the 
price of greatness. Embrace the 
intrigue of Amadeus, where the 
music is divine and the drama is 
unforgettable.

 FirstLook Memberships are now 
on sale at pasadenaplayhouse.
org, Five Plays for $135. Members 
get tickets during Previews—the 
1st week of performances before 
a show officially opens.


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