Mountain View News Saturday, July 25, 2026 

South 
Pasadena 
Heat 
Safety Tips

 With high outdoor 
temperatures forecasted 
this week, the City of SouthPasadena wants residents 
to know about resources 
available to help them stay 
cool and safe.

 When outdoor temperaturesreach or exceed 96°F, theSouth Pasadena Senior 
Center, located at 1102 OxleyStreet, and the South PasadenaPublic Library, located at 1100Oxley Street, will operate asCooling Centers.

 While at the CoolingCenters, residents can enjoypublic Wi-Fi, computeraccess, and free literature. Atthe South Pasadena Senior 
Center, adults ages 55+ canparticipate in programs 
including yoga and line 
dancing for a fee. Attendeesmay be accompanied by aservice animal, but pets arenot allowed in the CoolingCenters.

 The South Pasadena Senior 
Center is open Monday 
through Friday from 8:00 

a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The SouthPasadena Public Library is 
open Friday, Saturday from
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., andSunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 
p.m. 
Los Angeles County PublicHealth recommends the 
following actions be taken on 
days with high temperatures:

1. Stay Hydrated: Drink plentyof water to keep hydratedthroughout the day. Your 
body loses water more rapidlythrough sweating to cool itselfdown. Drinking enough waterhelps you replenish the lostwater and maintain properbodily functions, preventdehydration, and reduce therisk of heat-related illnesses. 
2. Think Ahead, Plan, andProtect: If you need to gooutside, avoid going out 
during the hottest hours. Wear 
sunscreen, lightweight and 
light-colored clothes and weara hat or use an umbrella. 
3. Car Safety: Cars get very hotinside, even with the windowscracked or open. Never leavechildren or pets in cars. Call 
9-1-1 if you see a child or petin a car alone in a car. 
4. Recognize Heat Illness: 
Be aware of the symptoms ofheat-related illness like heat 
exhaustion and heat stroke and 
know what to do to care for 
them. Call 9-1-1 right away ifyou see these symptoms: highbody temperature (103°F orhigher), vomiting, dizziness,
confusion, and hot, red, dry,
or damp skin. Heat stroke is amedical emergency.
5. Check on People MoreAt-Risk: Regularly check onthose at risk for heat-related 
illness, like those who are sickor have chronic conditions,
older adults, pregnant people,
children, those who live alone,
pets, and outdoor workers andathletes. 
6. Prepare for Power Outages:
Visit your power company’swebsite or contact them byphone to determine if you arescheduled for a rolling power 
outage. 
County and City partnershave planned ways to safelyoperate cooling centers duringtimes of high heat. Residentswho do not have access to air 
conditioning are encouragedto take advantage of additionalfree cooling centers, splashpads, and community pools.
To find a location near youor for more information on 
cooling centers within LosAngeles County, please visitready.lacounty.gov/heat. 

New Eaton Fire Soil Remediation Program 


The Los Angeles CountyBoard of Supervisors today 
unanimously approved the 
Altadena Soil Remediation 
Program, a new effort bySupervisor Kathryn Bargerto help Eaton Fire survivorsremediate lead-contaminated 
soil on their properties.

 Barger’s $1 million allocationwill be combined with $2 
million from the 2025-2026 State 
Budget–allocated to CaliforniaCommunity Foundation 
in collaboration with 
CONSORTIUM–to ultimatelycreate a $3 million programprioritizing remediation 
assistance for households with 
standing homes where pregnantwomen or children under agesix reside, given the heightenedhealth risks lead exposure posesto these populations.

 “Families whose homes 
survived the Eaton Fire have 
faced obstacle after obstacle,” 
Barger said. “Many Altadenaresidents have spent months 
waiting for answers while 
insurance companies have fallenshort of meeting survivors’ 
legitimate needs. Today’s action 

is an important step forward tohelp residents safely restore theirproperties and move on withrebuilding their lives.”

 The Board’s action authorizes 
the Los Angeles CountyDevelopment Authority(LACDA) to administer 
the program and carry out 
remediation projects using 
an existing Board-approvedcontracting mechanism.

The program will fund 
enrollment, administration, 
and remediation of lead-
contaminated soil on propertiesaffected by the Eaton Fire. Thefunding will have no impact onthe County’s General Fund, as itcomes from Supervisor Barger’sFifth District allocation within 
the County’s Climate EquityAccount.

 The program is expected tolaunch this fall. LACDA will 
partner with the Community-
Oriented Network for Scientific 
Observation, Recovery, and 
Tracking of Impacts from UrbanMegafires

 (CONSORTIUM)—aninterdisciplinary collaboration 
that has led soil testing, scientific 

research, and communityoutreach in the wake of the 
Eaton Fire. 
For more information visit: 
consortium-science.com. 

Chris Holden’s 
Annual Block

 Chris Holden’s Annual Block 
Party and Resource Fair returnsAugust 1. The nearly 30-yearcommunity tradition takes onspecial significance this yearas it brings together residentsfrom Pasadena, Altadena, andSierra Madre in the aftermath 
of the Eaton Fire The event is 
free and open to the public.
Chris Holden, CEO of LA FireJustice, said “After everything 
our community has been 
through with the Eaton Fire,
this event is our chance to 
come together, celebrate ourresilience, and connect peoplewith the resources they need torebuild.”

 The event will tack place500 Block of East Jackson St,
Pasadena, Between Los RoblesAve. and El Molino Ave.) 3p.m.
- 7p.m.

 The Block Party will featuresignature features that havebeen community favorites fortwo decades plus new elementsdesigned to meet impactedcommunities’ needs, including:

-Special Performance by JonB - multi-platinum, Grammy-
nominated R&B artist and 
Pasadena native, known forhits including “Someone toLove” (with Babyface), “TheyDon’t Know,” and “Are U 
Still Down” (featuring TupacShakur)
-Hosted by KBLA’s James Farr 
-Local elected officials,
including Congresswoman 
Judy Chu
-Food truck vendors 
-Local Mariachis performance 
-Kids zone with jumper, 
games, and activities 
-Humane Society with 
adoptable pets
-Local Altadena and Pasadena 
vendors selling clothes,
handmade art and more 
-Information from LA Fire 
Justice for Eaton Fire Survivors 
Over 60 resource tables 
disseminating information 
from state, county, and localorganizations
Eaton Fire Recovery Focus: 

-Farmers Market Zone – 
Featuring local farmers andmerchants 
-Rebuild Zone – Resources 
and information for fire 
recovery
-Wellness Area – Mental and 
physical health support
-Mobile Health Clinic – On-
site medical services 
This year’s event will allowthose in attendance to supportfire-impacted businesses,
vendors, and local artisanswhile providing live music forthe families.

 For more information visit: 
lafirejustice.com. 


Eaton Fire Coalition Gather 
to Urge Newsom to AbandonClosed-door Negotiations 

Pictured: President of the NAACP Pasadena Branch Brandon Lamar 


Eaton Fire survivors, electedofficials and a growing nationalcoalition gathered in Altadenaon Friday to urge CaliforniaGovernor Gavin Newsom to 
publicly rule out last-minute,
closed-door deal shifting thecost of catastrophic wildfires 
onto survivors, policyholdersand customers, and away fromthe state’s three for-profit electricmonopolies.

 Friday’s event marked thelaunch of a national campaign,
with organizations beyondCalifornia joining in solidarity aswildfires grow more destructivenationwide.

 “The Eaton Fire devastated 
Altadena, home to one of 
California’s most historic Black 
communities,” said Derrick 
Johnson, president and CEOof the national NAACP. “Now,
as survivors fight to rebuild,
they should not be asked tobear the cost of protecting the 
corporations whose failures 
devastated their community. 
The NAACP calls on Governor 
Newsom to stand with 
survivors, reject policies thatshield corporate misconduct, 

and ensure California leads the 
nation by putting people beforepowerful interests.”

 According to event organizers,
news reports have said that thegovernor’s office and legislativeleaders are again negotiatingwildfire legislation behind closeddoors, and that California’s 
electric utilities have been 
impersonating survivors througha group called Wildfire VictimsFirst, which was created andfunded by the state’s three electricmonopolies. Organizers said theclosed-door negotiations echowhat happened last September,
when a consumer-protection 
bill was gutted in the final two 
days of the legislative sessionand rewritten to shield the state’s 
electric monopolies instead.

 “Today, millions of Americans,
including Public Citizen and thenational NAACP, stand togetherwith Eaton Fire survivors to 
send one message: GovernorNewsom, choose democracyover corporate special interests,” 
said Joy Chen, executive directorof the Every Fire Survivor’sNetwork.

 For more information visit: 
efsurvivors.net/dearnewsom. 

Pasadena PD Celebrates 30 
Years of National Night Out 


The event will be 
held at new Jefferson 
Park Location

 The Pasadena Police 
Department announced 
Thursday that they are invitingresidents, families, communityorganizations, and local 
businesses to celebrate the 30th 
Annual National Night Out onTuesday, August 4. at the newlocation, Jefferson Park. Theevent will run from 5:00 p.m. to

7:00 p.m. 
For three decades, NationalNight Out has been a Pasadenatradition, bringing together 
neighbors, law enforcement,
businesses, and communitypartners in support of safer,
healthier neighborhoods.
The annual event strengthensrelationships between the 
Pasadena Police Department 
and the community while 
promoting crime prevention,
public safety, and neighborhoodunity.

 This year’s celebration willfeature interactive games 
and activities, community 
resource booths, giveaways,
and opportunities for residents 
to connect with Pasadena 
Police Department personneland representatives from 
local nonprofit organizations 
and government agencies. 
Attendees will have access 
to valuable information on a 
variety of health and safetytopics, including crime 
prevention, domestic violence 
resources, mental health 
services, youth programs, andpersonal safety. The PasadenaPolice Department’s Mounted 

Pasadena to Host Centennial 
Square Boxing Show Aug. 21

 The City of Pasadena Parks, spectators from across the 
Recreation and Community region. The event will feature a 
Services Department lineup of Olympic-style bouts 
announced the 11th Annual with male and female athletes 
Centennial Square Boxing ages 8 and older representingShow, August 2,1 a vibrant boxing gyms from throughout 
evening of amateur boxing set Southern California. This event 
against the beautiful backdrop is open to the public and free to 
of historic Pasadena City Hall. attend.

 The free family-friendly The Villa Parke Boxing 
community event runs 6 p.m. Program will be represented by 
to 10 p.m. at Centennial Square. local amateur boxers including100 N. Garfield Ave. Eli Jimenez, Roman Ramirez,

Celebrating its 11th year, the Adriana Nunez, Marvin Gomes,
Centennial Square Boxing Horacio Rosales and Gabriel 
Show has grown into a Pasadena Ponce. For more information 
summer tradition, attracting visit: CityOfPasadena.net. 


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Enforcement Unit will also 
make a special appearance,
giving families the opportunityto meet the department’s horsesand learn more about the unit’s 
role in community policing andpublic safety.

 “National Night Out is 
more than just a communityevent, it’s a celebration of thepartnerships that help keepPasadena safe,” said PasadenaChief Gene Harris. “Whether 
you’re meeting an officer forthe first time, connecting withlocal organizations, or simplyenjoying an evening with yourfamily and neighbors, we hopeeveryone feels welcome. Welook forward to seeing thecommunity at Jefferson Park onAugust 4.”

 The Pasadena Police 
Department continues to 
expand National Night Outeach year through communityoutreach, partnerships, and 
engagement. Local businesses,
nonprofit organizations, and 
community groups continue 
to demonstrate their supportby participating as vendors, 
sponsors, and volunteers,
helping make the event oneof the department’s signaturecommunity celebrations.

 The Pasadena Police 
Department looks forward towelcoming the communityfor an evening dedicated tostrengthening neighborhoods,
fostering partnerships, 
and celebrating the shared 
commitment to keepingPasadena safe.

 To learn more about the 
Pasadena Police Department,
visit: cityofpasadena.net/police.

 Jefferson Park is located 1501 

E. Villa Street. 
626-708-2223 

Photos at 

SierraMadreWomansClub.org 

Sierra 
Madre 
Woman’s 
Club 
since 1907 


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