Mountain View News Saturday, February 14, 2026 

PPHD UrgesResidents 
to Protect 
AgainstMeasles Virus

 The Pasadena Public 
Health Department (PPHD) 
encourages everyone not 
vaccinated against measles toreceive the measles, mumps,
and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
Routine vaccination or 
vaccination prior to travelis key to protecting yourselfand the community from 
measles. As of Tuesday there 
are no measles cases amongPasadena residents. PPHD 
continues to closely monitordevelopments and remains 
prepared to follow up on anylocal exposures.

 “With increasing measlesactivity across the nation 
and region, I urge Pasadenaresidents to take steps nowto protect their health andthe health of their loved 
ones,” said Manuel Carmona,
Director of Public Health. 
“Getting vaccinated remainsthe most effective way toprotect yourself and preventthe spread of disease in ourcommunity.”

 Measles is a highlycontagious, serious airbornedisease caused by a virus 
that can lead to severe 
complications and even death.
Measles symptoms appear 7 to14 days after contact with thevirus, and common symptomsinclude: 
High fever (may spike to morethan 104° F)
CoughRunny noseRed, watery eyesRash

 Measles complicationsoccur in up to 40 percentof those infected; and mayinclude blindness, hearingloss, pneumonia, seizures,
and meningitis. There are noantiviral drugs specificallyapproved to treat measles and 
treatment is supportive care.

 Measles can be serious in all 
age groups. However, there areseveral groups that are morelikely to suffer from measlescomplications; includingadults older than 20 years ofage, children younger than 5years of age, pregnant women,
and people with weakenedimmune systems such as thosewith leukemia or an HIV 
infection.

 Anyone who plans to travelwho is not vaccinated againstmeasles is at increased risk 
of getting infected. Consultwith your doctor about yourvaccination status prior totravel, especially if you aretravelling internationally or toan area with an active outbreak. 
For more information on a 
country’s measles risk level,
visit the Travelers’ Health 
Centers CDC website. If youthink you have been exposed,
contact and notify your health 
care provider as soon as 
possible.

 Adults who were vaccinated 
before 1968 should consult 
their healthcare provider andask about getting another 
MMR vaccine, since the 
vaccine they received at 
that time may no longer beeffective. According to theCDC, there is no harm ingetting another MMR vaccineif you have already received 
one. 
Visit the PPHD (1845 N. FairOaks Ave.) Mondays and 
Wednesdays from 8:30 to 

11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
to receive an MMR vaccine. 
To make an appointment, call
(626) 744-6121. Walk-ins arealso welcomed. 
For more information visit: 
cityofpasadena.net/publichealth. 


Attorney General Opens Investigationinto Eaton Fire Response in West Altadena 

California Attorney GeneralBob Bonta announced 
Thursday the start of an 
investigation by the CaliforniaDepartment of Justice (DOJ)
related to the emergencyresponse to the Eaton Fire.

 “My office will be 
investigating whether therewas race, age, or disabilitydiscrimination in the 
emergency response in WestAltadena, which claimed the 
lives of at least 19 people,” 
Bonta said. “Specifically, we’llbe looking at whether thesystems and structures at playcontributed to a delay in thecounty’s evacuation notice 
and possible disparities inemergency response in WestAltadena,”

 The investigation will seek of West Altadena deserve 
to determine whether there answers to their questions 
was potential race, age, or and deserve institutions 
disability discrimination in that are responsive to their 
the emergency preparations concerns, and institutions 
and response in the they can trust.” 
historically Black community Los Angeles County 
of West Altadena. The Supervisor Kathryn Barger 
Eaton Fire burned 14,021 issued a statement in response 
acres, destroying over 9,000 to Bonta’s announcement. 
buildings, and becoming “I welcome Attorney 
one of the deadliest fires in General Bonta’s investigation 
California history. into the emergency response

 “The West Altadena to the Eaton Fire and expect 
community rang the alarm our County departments to 
and brought compelling fully cooperate,” she said. The 
evidence to the attention concerns raised by residents of 
of my office. We know West Altadena deserve to be 
that evacuation warnings taken seriously and examined 
for the historically Black thoroughly. From the outset, 
neighborhood of West I have been committed 
Altadena came many hours to accountability and 
after these same warnings transparency... If there were 
were sent to the rest of gaps, we must acknowledge 
Altadena,” he said. them. If there were disparities,

Bonta continued “We must we must confront them. And 
let the facts uncovered by our if systems need to change, we 
investigation determine what must change them. I stand 
went wrong here, but one ready to support the Attorneything holds true: The people General’s efforts and remain 

PWP Accepting Applicationsfor All New Annual Scholarships 

Pasadena Water and Power 
(PWP) is now accepting 
submissions for the all-new 
2026 Utility Trade Scholarship,
the Educational Scholarshipfor high school seniors, and the“Being Water Wise Is …” StudentArt Contest. As a community-
owned utility, PWP takes pridein empowering local youththrough educational programsand initiatives with the goal ofencouraging environmental 
stewardship, resource 
mindfulness, and communityinvestment through creative 
exploration.
Educational Scholarships

PWP is committed to serving thecommunity and developing thefuture of the utility industry withannual scholarships. For years,
PWP has awarded a scholarship 
to support students with plans 
to attend college and other 
post-secondary institutions. 
In 2026, PWP expanded thisopportunity to feature an all-newutility trade scholarship opento students planning to, or arecurrently studying, a utility tradeat a technical/vocational schoolor community college. PWPwill award a Pasadena resident 
with a $1,000 scholarship to 
a vocational/technical school 
or community college locatedin Southern California for the 
2026-2027 academic year.

 In addition to the new UtilityTrade Scholarship, PWP is 
accepting applications for itsannual Educational Scholarshipfor high school seniors. 
Each year, PWP honors twooutstanding high school seniorsin Pasadena with a scholarshipto a two- or four-year accredited, 

post-secondary institution forthe upcoming academic year. Thefirst-place scholarship is $5,000,
and second place is $2,500.

To apply for either scholarship,
students must submit a threeto-
five-minute video of 
themselves responding to oneof the scholarship prompts.
Submissions must be received 
by March 27, 2026. Learn moreabout the scholarship program.
“Being Water Wise Is …” ArtContest 

K-12 students who live within 
PWP’s service territory are 
encouraged to submit artworkfor the 2026 “Being Water WiseIs …” Art Contest sponsoredby PWP and the MetropolitanWater District of Southern 
California (MWD). Each year,
participating students submit 
artwork portraying a water-wisetheme, along with a short messageabout water conservation and 
stewardship. Students may usethe following art media: digitalart, crayons, markers, pencils,
paints, watercolors, chalk, cutpaper or fabric. Submissionsmust be received via email and 
mail by April 30, 2026. Learnmore about the art contest.

 Learn more about these 
programs and other PWP 
educational offerings at 
PWPweb.com/Education.

 PWP provides electricity to morethan 65,000 customers withinPasadena. PWP delivers water 
to nearly 38,000 households 
and businesses in Pasadena and 
adjacent communities in the SanGabriel Valley. As a community-
owned utility, PWP is a not-forprofit 
public service owned andoperated by the City of Pasadena 

committed to workingcollaboratively to ensure welearn from this tragedy andstrengthen our emergencyresponse systems for everycommunity we serve.”

 The investigation will bespearheaded by DOJ’s CivilRights Enforcement Section. 
DOJ’s investigation will focuson potential violations of civilrights laws, legal questionsthat fall under DOJ’s purview.
While DOJ is committed 
to transparency, in order toprotect the integrity of thisinvestigation, no further 
updates can be given at thistime. 


Cultural 
ThursdaysEva Scott 
Feynes 

The fascinating life of 
Pasadena’s first female art 
patron, Eva Scott Féynes,
will be explored as part ofthe Cultural Thursdays eventseries on site at the Pasadena 
Senior Center on Saturday,
Feb. 26 at 2 p.m.
Pasadena Museum of History’sEducation and ProgramManager Daniel Nevarez willlead “The Artist Life of Eva 
Scott Féynes,” an in-depthexploration of one of the city’sfirst art philanthropists and herpassion for art.
The event is free for Pasadena 
Senior Center members 
and only costs $5 for nonmembers, 
and reservations 
are suggested. To register 
or find more information, 
visit pasadenaseniorcenter.
org, then click on Lectures& Classes, then Cultural 
Thursdays.
Born in 1849 to wealthy NewYork parents, Eva moved toPasadena after her travels in 
Europe and Africa, where shereceived her first art training.
After arriving in Pasadena in1896, Eva quickly became anactive part of the city’s growingart community, as well asbecoming an accomplishedwatercolorist herself. She and 
her husband commissioned 
the building of Pasadena’s 
Féynes Mansion, now hometo the Pasadena Museum of 
History.
As a donor-supportednonprofit, the center operateswithout any local, state orfederal funding and providesmore services to older adults 
than any other organization inthe San Gabriel Valley. Hoursof operation are Mondaythrough Friday from 8:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from8 a.m. to noon. To learn more 
visit: pasadenaseniorcenter.orgor call 626-795-4331. 

Pasadena Humane Animal 
Control get New Uniforms 


Beginning Monday Pasadena updated badge. This update is 
Humane Animal Control intended to help residents easilyOfficers will be wearing new recognize Animal Control 
official uniforms. The updated Officers when they are working 
navy uniforms are designed to in the community. If residents 
better support the daily demands have any questions, please call 
of their work and will feature Pasadena Humane at (626) 792new 
shoulder patches and an 7151. 

Rental Housing Board SeeksApplicants for Vacancy

The Pasadena City Councilis now accepting applicationsto fill an unscheduled vacancyin one Tenant Member seat 
on the Pasadena Rental 
Housing Board (PRHB) 
representing City Council 
District 4 following the 
resignation of board memberBarbara Pitts. 

The PRHB was established 
under Section 1811 of the 
Pasadena City Charter andis responsible for enforcingArticle XVIII, the Pasadena 
Fair and Equitable HousingCharter Amendment. The 
PRHB includes eleven 
members: seven Tenant 
Members, four At-LargeMembers, and two alternates, 
one Tenant Alternate and 
one At-Large Alternate.

 The selected applicant willserve the remainder of the 
term, which ends on May 24.
Tenant Member Eligibility

Under City Charter 
Section 1811(k), Tenant 
Members are appointed bythe City Councilmember 
representing the vacant 
district seat on the PRHB. 
Applicants seekingappointment as the TenantMember representingCouncil District 4 must 
reside in Council District 4 
and be a tenant.

 In addition, Tenant 
Members and members of 
their extended families must 
not have owned, managed, orheld a five percent or greaterownership interest in rentalunits located in Los Angeles 
County during the three 
years prior to applying.
Board ResponsibilitiesThe duties of the PRHB 
include: 
Adopting rules and 
regulations to implement 

Article XVIII of the CityCharter 
Establishing allowable rentincreases and determiningthe Annual General 
AdjustmentAppointing hearing officersand conducting hearings onrent adjustment petitionsEstablishing the Board’s 
budgetPursuing civil remedies forviolations of Article XVIII 
Holding public hearingsEstablishing penalties for 
violations 
Establishing and maintainingPasadena’s rental registryPasadena residents interested 
in serving on the PRHB areencouraged to apply. To beconsidered, applicants must:

 Submit a completedapplication to the Office ofthe City ClerkGather at least 25 signaturesfrom residents in the 
applicant’s Pasadena CouncilDistrict as part of the 
nomination petitionSubmit a declaration of 
financial interests for 
themselves and their 
extended family members,
which will become a publicrecord

 The application period isnow open and closes onMonday, March 9, 2026, at

5:00 p.m. Application formsare available at the City of 
Pasadena, Office of the CityClerk, located at 100 North 
Garfield Avenue, Room 
S228, Pasadena, CA 91101. 
You can also call (626) 7444124 
or email CityClerk@
CityOfPasadena.net for moreinformation. Forms can be 
obtained during regular 
business hours, Mondaythrough Friday, from 7:30
a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
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