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Pasadena Chalk Festival 
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Pasadena Chalk Festival 
Moved to Sept. at Kidspace
Pasadena 
Reinforces 
that All 
Fireworks 
Are Illegal 

Mountain View News Saturday, June 20, 2026 

Homelessness Plan for Wildfire Survivors


Pasadena officials announced 
Monday that the city maintainsa strict enforcement policyfor fireworks, and Pasadena’smunicipal code holds 
property owners and tenantsresponsible for permittingthe possession, sale, usage,
or discharge of fireworks ontheir property. The ordinanceallows for the prosecution offireworks-related offenses and 
for the demand of payment forall costs associated with the 
safe disposal of confiscatedfireworks.

 According to officials 
any person who violates 
the ordinance or any statelaw regarding fireworks 
is subject to arrest and 
prosecution. Most violationsare misdemeanors that can 
lead to up to one year in thecounty jail and a fine of up to$1,000. Some violations, basedon the amount of fireworks 
possessed, are felonies that 
can lead up to three years instate prison and a fine of up to$50,000.

Even hand-held sparklers,
which many consider safe, aredangerous and can reach 1,200degrees Fahrenheit, causingserious burns or fires. National 
Fire Protection Association 
statistics reveal that most 
fireworks-related injuries arecaused by so-called “safe and 
sane” fireworks, which areillegal in Pasadena.

 Pasadena police and 
firefighters are teaming up forspecial fireworks enforcementpatrols before and during theFourth of July holiday, andofficers will seize fireworks 
and arrest or issue citations 
to the offenders in an effort 
to protect the public. Parkingenforcement officers will 
ensure that vehicles illegallyparked in Pasadena’s hillsideareas on July 4 are impounded.

 Pasadena Fire Chief Chad 
Augustin and Police ChiefGene Harris urge everyone 
to prioritize safety while 
responsibly celebratingIndependence Day. The Cityoffers the following safety 
reminders: 
-Pasadena has a “NO 
Fireworks, Strict Policy” forenforcement. 

-Celebrate responsibly; alwaysdesignate a driver.
-If outdoors, remember to usesunscreen, wear a brimmedhat for shade and stayhydrated. 
-Always have someone 
tending the barbecue and 
watching the swimming poolwhen in use. 
-Call 9-1-1 for all life-
threatening emergencies. 
Call (626) 744-4241 for allother public safety needs. 
If You See Something, SaySomething, especially for 
illegal fireworks. Take action 
to help save your home,
property and lives from fire.

 Visit ReadyPasadena.netfor emergency preparednessinformation and register yourtelephones to receive Red FlagAlerts or other emergencynotifications.

 Make sure pets are wearingcollars with visible ID tags,
and that microchips are 
registered with current 
contact information. These 
small steps greatly increase thechances of a safe return if yourpet gets lost.

 If your pet goes missing oryou find a lost animal, call(626) 792-7151 extension 
998 or email Hello@
PasadenaHumane.org. 

New countywideprevention hub andreferral system comesas latest survivor 
survey finds two-
thirds of fire-impactedresidents still 
displaced. 

The Los Angeles CountyBoard of Supervisors voted 
unanimously Tuesday to approvea motion directing the countyto build a single, coordinatedfront door for homelessness 
prevention services, with fire 
survivors from the Eaton and 
Palisades disasters among thefirst populations the new systemis designed to protect.

 According to officials, themotion, authored by SupervisorsKathryn Barger and Lindsey

P. Horvath, comes as new 
data highlights the urgencyof the moment. The nonprofitDepartment of Angels’ latestCommunity Voices: LA FireRecovery Report found that twoout of three survivors remain 
displaced, and nearly half havealready exhausted–or will soon 
exhaust–their insurance funded 
temporary housing benefits. 
Forty percent of survivors saidthey could afford no more thansix months of housing on theirown, while fewer than one inthree believe they can affordhousing for more than a yearwithout that assistance. 
“Fire survivors are doingeverything right, includingpaying their mortgage, findingtemporary housing, and waitingfor support to catch up to theirneeds,” Barger said. “We can’tlet families lose their housingon top of everything else they’vealready lost. This motion meansthe County will be proactive. 

Instead of survivors and seniors 
on fixed incomes having to chasedown a dozen different agencies,
we’re building one clear path to 
help.”

 “As families continue 
rebuilding after the fires andresidents across our County faceextraordinary housing pressures,
we need a prevention system thatresponds to the realities peopleare facing today,” Horvath said.
“Recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all.
We have to make it easier to 
access support, connect peopleto the right resources sooner,
and coordinate across agencies 
so temporary setbacks don’t 
become permanent losses.”

 The motion directs the 
County’s Chief Executive Office,
working in coordination withthe Department of HomelessServices and Housing, the LosAngeles County DevelopmentAuthority, the Department ofConsumer and Business Affairs,
and other County departments, 
to establish a comprehensive 
homelessness prevention 
framework. Within 45 days,
the County will launch a publicHomelessness Prevention 
Resource webpage that identifiesavailable County, regional, andpartner services, including rentalassistance, mortgage relief, legalaid, and utility assistance.

 The motion also calls for 
the designation of a singlepoint of contact to coordinatehomelessness prevention efforts 
across government agenciesand directs the developmentof an outreach plan, due tothe Board on July 21, 2026, 
to connect fire-impactedcommunity organizations withavailable prevention resources.
Organizations identified for 
engagement include the Eaton 
Fire Collaborative Long-TermRecovery Group, the Altadena 
Town Council, the Malibu and 

Musical Explorations Will BeTheme for Masters Series 

Masters Series favorite and 
KUSC Classical radio host 
Alan Chapman will share his 
encyclopedic knowledge of musicwith multimedia presentationsduring the six week-long ‘AlanChapman LIVE’ summer 
Master’s Series, beginning onTuesday, June 30 and runningconsecutive Tuesdays throughAugust 4 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. onsiteat the Pasadena Senior Center.

 Now in his 42nd year as a valuedcontributor to the Center’s 
Masters Series, Chapman willkick off this year’s series with abrand-new installment of his 
Musical Alphabet, a potpourriof musical topics. Along theway, he’ll shine the spotlight onGiuseppe Verdi (composer of LaTraviata and Aida) and ClaudeDebussy (considered the fatherof musical impressionism) andtake you on a musical journey tothe north and south.

 To attend all six lectures, tuitionis $90 for members and $108 for 
non-members. Individual lecture 
tickets may be purchased for $18 

for members and $20 for nonmembers. 
The lectures are in-
person and will not be recorded.
Reservations are suggestions andtickets will be available at the 
door. 
-The six-week Masters Series 
features: 
-June 30: Musical Alphabet – 
Episode 13 
-July 7: Look to the North 
-July 14: The Operas of Verdi 
-July 21: Look to the South 
-July 28: Musical Alphabet –
Episode 14 
-August 4: Debussy

Alan Chapman has had a 
multifaced career in music — 
from being a college musicprofessor and popular preconcert 
lecture, to roles on theradio and on the performance 
stage.

 His entire family is musical, andthe four of them performed asthe Von Chaps on a 19-concerttour of China in 2019.

 To learn more visit: 
pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call626-795-4331. 

Palisades Long-Term RecoveryGroups, the Topanga Town 
Council, and the Sunset MesaHomeowners’ Association.

 In addition, County departmentswill develop a Coordinated 
Homelessness Prevention 
Referral System that includes atriage tool to connect residentswith appropriate services andidentifies gaps in support forpopulations at heightened risk 
of housing instability, includingfire survivors, seniors on 
fixed incomes, transition-age 
youth, and justice-impacted 
individuals. The motion 
also establishes a dedicated 
Prevention Navigator positionwithin the Department of 
Homeless Services and Housingusing existing resources. 

Father’s DayRose Bowl 
Stadium Tours 

Limited Tickets 
Available 


Spend Father’s Day atthe Rose Bowl Stadium, 
a piece of Pasadena’s 
civic history that’s beencontinuously in use since1922. Designed by MyronHunt, the building hasevolved over the decades, 
shaped by changingneeds, careful upgrades,
and a long tradition ofstewardship that’s kept 
it both relevant and 
remarkably intact. The 
tours runs 10:00 a.m and 

2:00 p.m. 
Led by Rose Bowl docents,
folks will move throughspaces most people neversee, including the original1922 locker rooms, pressbox, broadcast center, andout onto the field itself. It’s 
equal parts architecture,
infrastructure, and livedhistory.
This tour is a look at the 
Rose Bowl as a place, howit works, how it’s changed,
and what’s taken placethere along the way.

 The Rose Bowl Stadium 
is located 1001 Rose Bowl 
Dr.

 Members, contact Nick@ 
pasadenaheritage.org to 
receive your discount 
code. 

Event organizers announcedthat the Pasadena Chalk Festival,
normally held Father’s Dayweekend, is moving to a newlocation and date. The popularevent will be held at KidspaceMuseum on September 26 andSept. 27.

 Light Bringer Project, foundersand producers of the festival,
now in its 33rd year, were facedwith a challenge this spring.
With over 500 artists, the 
demand for drawing space isever-expanding. However, thisJune, events in the Civic Centerare jam packed like never beforethey said.

“The PPD Classic Car Show,
Juneteenth, Pasadena Pride, 
and The Hemmings Great 
Race celebrating the Route 66Centennial are all happeningin the Civic Center in the same 
month,” said Patricia Hurley,
Managing Director, Light 
Bringer Project. “Pasadena 
Chalk would simply have lessspace available on the previously 

planned Father’s Day weekend.”

 The Light Bringer team reachedout to Kidspace Museum to seeif they would be open to havingthe Pasadena Chalk Festival in 
their museum-adjacent area ofBrookside Park. They provideda welcoming reply and nowplans are underway organizerssaid. It was a perfect match fortheir mission– to nurture the 
potential of all children throughkid-driven experiences,
inspiring them to become 
joyful, active learners.

 Referred to as the “Museum 
Without Walls,” the festival is 
expected to draw in over 20,000attendees and will feature 
hundreds of expert chalk artistswho will create massive and 
vibrant murals using severalstyles and techniques. Fromwhimsical to poignant and 
powerful, the artworks are 
meant to evoke emotions and 
leave a lasting impression on itsviewer. For more information 
visit: pasadenachalkfestival.org. 

Ticket Sales Open for SouthPasadena’s 4th of July Show 

The City of South Pasadenainvites the community tocelebrate Independence Dayand commemorate the 250th 
anniversary of the United 
States during this year’s 4thof July celebration.

 As the nation marks 
this historic milestone, 
South Pasadena will joincommunities across the 
country in honoring 250years of American history,
community, and civic 
pride. The day’s festivitieswill conclude with an 
evening celebration at SouthPasadena High School 
Stadium, located at 1401 
Fremont Ave., featuring alive concert from 7:30 p.m. 
to 8:30 p.m., followed by a 
spectacular fireworks showat 9:00 p.m.

 Tickets for the fireworks 
viewing area will go on salebeginning Monday, June 1,2026. Tickets are required forentry and may be purchasedonline at southpasadenaca.
gov/events or in person at theSouth Pasadena Recreation 
Division office, located at 815 
Mission Street. 
Ticket Information 
-Advance Ticket Price: 
$15.00 per person 
-At the Door: $20.00 per 

person

-Children 2 years and under:
Free 
-Gates Open: 7:00 p.m. 
-Gates Close: 8:30 p.m. 
-Where to Buy: Online 
at: southpasadenaca.gov/
events or in person at theSouth Pasadena Recreation 
Division Office located at 
815 Mission Street, South 
Pasadena

 Gates will close promptly at

8:30 p.m. to allow attendees 
enough time to enter thestadium, find seating, andsettle in before stadium lightsare turned off in preparationfor the fireworks show. 
The Community Services 
Department charges a 3 
percent convenience fee, 
with a minimum of $2.00, 
for all credit or debit card 
transactions. Attendees 
should bring a copy of theirreceipt and tickets to enterthe stadium.

 Join us for an evening ofmusic, community, and 
fireworks as South Pasadena 
comes together to celebrateIndependence Day and thisonce-in-a-generation 250thanniversary of the nation!

For more information 
about the City’s 4th of Julycelebration, please visit: 
southpasadenaca.gov/events. 


Paint 

& Sip 
Thurs., June 26 
5:00 – 7:00 pm $35 


( On our front Lawn ) 

626-664-6443 


Connie Alexander 


550 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre 

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