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Pasadena 
Pubic Health 
EncouragesUp to DateImmunizations

 Prior to Start of 
School Year

 As students prepare to returnto the classroom, the PasadenaPublic Health Department(PPHD) encourages familiesto make sure children are 
up to date on their routinevaccinations before the new 
school year begins. Routinechildhood vaccines are a safe 
and effective way to protectchildren from serious diseases,
helping them stay healthy,
reduce the spread of illness inschools, and spend more timelearning and participating inthe activities they enjoy.

 “Vaccination is one of the 
most effective ways to protectchildren’s health and supporta successful school year,” saidDr. Parveen Kaur, Health 
Officer. “By making sure 
children are up to date ontheir routine immunizations,
families help protect not onlytheir own children, but also 
classmates, teachers, and thebroader community.”

 California law requires 
students attending public 
and private schools, as 
well as children attendinglicensed childcare facilities, 
to receive age-appropriateimmunizations before entry.
These requirements helpprevent the spread of vaccine-
preventable diseases in 
educational settings.

Routine childhood vaccines 
are recommended by trustedmedical experts and have 
been extensively studied 
for safety and effectiveness.
The West Coast Health 
Alliance (WCHA) and 
California Department of 
Public Health recommend 
that parents continue 
to follow the American 
Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
immunization schedule for 
children and teens. Children 
who are up to date on theirroutine immunizations will 
satisfy California’s school 
entry vaccine requirements.

 Most health insurance plans,
including Medi-Cal, cover 
recommended childhood 
vaccines at no out-of-pocketcost. Children who are eligiblefor the Vaccines for Children 
(VFC) Program can receiverecommended vaccines at no 
cost through participating 
providers.

 Families should contact their 
child’s healthcare provider 
to schedule any needed 
vaccinations before the start of 
the school year. Those withouta regular healthcare provider 
can contact the Pasadena 
Public Health Departmentor visit a participating clinic 
or pharmacy to learn about 
available vaccination services.

 Pasadena Unified School 
District is offering its AnnualStudent Immunization 
Clinic and Tuberculosis (TB)
Services from August 12 to14 at 351 S. Hudson Ave.,
Room 130. Appointments areavailable from 9 to 11:30 a.m. 
and 1 to 2:30 p.m. Walk-ins 
are accepted from 3 to 4 p.m.
on a first-come, first-servedbasis. Immunization services 
are available for uninsured 
and underinsured students,
and TB testing is available forall students. To schedule an 
appointment, call (626) 3963600 
ext. 88180.

 To learn more visit the 
Pasadena Public Health 
Department’s Immunization 
Services website at: 
cityofpasadena.net/publichealth. 



South Pas Crawl Citywide Celebration 

The City of South Pasadena andthe South Pasadena Chamber of 
Commerce announced that Eat! 
Shop! Enjoy! South Pas Crawl isset to kickoff Saturday, August22 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
and Sunday, August 23 from 

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Attendeesof this free event can enjoy artexhibitions, open houses, foodand drink specials, and sales 
throughout South Pasadena’s 
business district. 
“We rarely do discountsbecause it’s tough to make aliving, but we will for the event,” 
said The Dinosaur Farm Owner 
Dave Plenn. “We will have a face 
painter... she is a really skilledartist. We will have music as 
well.”

 Plenn (pictured above) added 

that one of the acts on Saturdaywill be his own band “The Dino 
Farmers.”

 “I was a songwriter and 
played guitar before I owned 
the store,” he said. “My sonplays saxophone and flute. Wehave a keyboard player and areally good drummer. Its allimprovised.”

 He said there will be more live 
music Sunday.

 The Crawl is a nine-daycitywide celebration. To keep thedeals going, after the weekend,
participants can purchase a VIP 
wristband for $15 and unlock 
nine days of special discountsand offers from participatinglocal businesses. The first 50 
wristband purchases will comewith a goodie bag of gifts fromlocal businesses. 

Pasadena Resources for 
Rental Housing Concerns 

Pasadena city officials 
announced they that they arecommitted to helping rentersconnect with the appropriatedepartment when concerns arisein their rental units regardingrepairs, property maintenance, 
or habitability. Knowing who 
to contact when one of these 
issues occurs can help makethe process of addressingthe concern easier. The Rent 
Stabilization Department’s 
Housing Counselors are a 
valuable resource for providinginformation to tenants and 
landlords about Pasadena’s Rent 
Stabilization Charter, including 
rent increases, eviction 
protections, rental registration,
petitions, relocation assistance,
and other rent stabilization 
matters. However, HousingCounselors do not conduct 
property inspections or 
investigate potential building,
health, or safety code violations.

Renters concerned about 
unsafe or unmaintained 
conditions may file a complaintwith the City of Pasadena’sCode Compliance Division. 
Code Compliance receives 
and investigates complaintsinvolving residential propertymaintenance and potential 
health and safety code 
violations. 
Concerns renters may report toCode Compliance include: 
-Overcrowded buildings 
-Sewer or appliance gas odors 
-Unmaintained or unsafe 
buildings 
-Hazardous trees on private 
property 
-Accumulations of trash, junk,
or debris on private property 
-Illegal conversions of garagesor other structures into dwelling 
spaces 
-Termite damage involvingweatherproofing or potential 
structural problems 
-Structural, electrical,
plumbing, mechanical, or other 

potential code violations

 Once a complaint is received,
it is logged and assigned to theappropriate city department forinvestigation. If the investigationidentifies a violation of Citycode, the property owner isnotified and given a reasonableamount of time to correct the 
violation. Property owners whofail to correct a cited violation 
may be responsible for the City’s 
cost of enforcement and are 
subject to prosecution by theCity Prosecutor.

 Residents can also research 
a property’s permit and casehistory using the Permit Center’sonline Property Information 
tool, where they can look uppermits on file, check the statusof an existing case, and schedulean inspection.

 Certain concerns may behandled by another citydepartment. For example,
complaints involving rats, mice,
roaches, fleas, flies, stagnantswimming pools, or mosquitoesare handled by the PasadenaPublic Health Department. 
Residents may report most 
concerns to the City ServiceCenter online or by calling (626)
744-7311, Monday throughFriday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
and have them routed to the 
appropriate department.

 For questions about a propertyor a specific Code Compliancerequirement, contact the CodeCompliance Division at (626)
744-8633. To request an updateon an existing Code Compliancecomplaint, call (626) 744-7282.

Visit the Planning and 
Community DevelopmentDepartment’s File a Complaintwebpage for more informationor to submit a complaint.

 To learn more about Pasadena’s 
Rent Stabilization laws,
contact the Rent Stabilization 
Department at (626) 744-7999or visit: CityOfPasadena.net/
Rent-Stabilization. 

Visit: southpasadenaca.gov/
News-articles for the Eventbrite 
link to view the full list of deals 
and purchase a wristband.

 More information about the Eat! 
Shop! Enjoy! South Pas Crawl isalso available at: southpasadena.
net. For questions or to requestassistance, please contact theSouth Pasadena Chamber of 
Commerce at (626) 441-2339 orinfo@southpasadena.net. 

Photo By Dean Lee/MVN 

Share Your 
Altadena 
Tree Story

 The Altadena Tree Stories 
project announced that theyare hosting a September treestory session on the upcomingweekends of September 12,13 and Sept. 19 and 20. Theproject is an archive of thecommunities trees preservedthrough oral history interviewsand photographs, and is led byAltadena resident and science 
journalist Mona Patterson 
and Bay-Area photographerAndrea Gaffney.

 There is no fee for the 
documentation.

 The interview and 
photography will require aboutan hour. 

As a small token of gratitude,
participants will receive a smallinstant print of the tree.

 Schedule an appointment 
visit: monapatterson.com/
home/altadena-tree-project. 

Pasadena 
Bird Walk 


Join the Pasadena Audubon 
Society Saturday August29 for a morning walkthrough the surroundingarea of the Santa Catalina 
Branch Library in search 
of local birds. Perfect for 
beginners.

 Comfortable walkingshoes, water and clothingappropriate for the weatherare recommended. For ages5 and over. Meets at 10 

a.m. at the Santa Catalina 
Branch Library located 999E Washington Blvd. 
For more information 
visit: cityofpasadena.net/
library. 

Where History Meets theRoad: Celebrating Route 66and Colorado Boulevard 


In 2026, two significantregional and national 
milestones converge: the 
centennial of Route 66 and 
the 150th anniversary of 
Colorado Boulevard. To 
mark these occasions, PMH 
presents Where HistoryMeets the Road: CelebratingRoute 66 & Colorado 
Boulevard, now on view 
through January 24, 2027.

Where History Meets theRoad traces the impact ofRoute 66 and the evolution 
of “roadside culture” alongColorado Boulevard. Byexamining Colorado as botha transportation corridor andcultural symbol, it becomesclear that Route 66 themes 

– mobility, commerce, 
nostalgia, and reinvention 
– have had a lasting impact 
on Pasadena. Interpretive 
text, memorabilia, and 
photographs will illustrate 
how this historic corridor 
shaped—and continues toshape—Pasadena’s urban 
landscape, economic activity,
and historic preservation. 
The Pasadena Museum 
of History invited local 
partner, Pasadena Heritage, 
to add a contemporary 

perspective to the exhibitionby presenting four new 
oral histories that bringdescribe life experiencesalong Colorado Boulevard.
The exhibition also features 
will be The Claremont 
Graduate University’s Centerfor Humanities in Practice 
(CHIP) Route 66 PathwayProject is also featured. Led byProject Founder and DirectorJohn Bohn in partnershipwith CHIP Founder and 
Director Dr. Joshua Goode, 
the Pathway Project was 
created in collaboration 
with Route 66 communities 
nationwide as part of thecentennial. The projectunfolds across a 70-footlong, 
five-foot-high canvasscroll, presenting a richlyillustrated and meticulouslyresearched narrative of the 
historic route—from Santa 
Monica’s Pacific coastline 
to Needles at California’s 
eastern border—blendingdocumented history with 
interpretive storytelling.

 The Pasadena Museum of 
History is located 470 W 
Walnut St. 

For more information visit: 
pasadenahistory.org. 

Pasadena to Host Centennial 
Square Boxing Show Friday 

The City of Pasadena Parks,
Recreation and CommunityServices Departmentannounced the 11th Annual 
Centennial Square Boxing Showto be held Firday at PasadenaCity Hall.

 The free family-friendlycommunity event runs 6 p.m.
to 10 p.m. at Centennial Square.
100 N. Garfield Ave.

 Celebrating its 11th year, theCentennial Square BoxingShow has grown into a Pasadena 
summer tradition, attracting 
spectators from across the 
region. The event will feature a 
lineup of Olympic-style boutswith male and female athletes 
ages 8 and older representingboxing gyms from throughoutSouthern California. This event 
is open to the public and free toattend. 


The Villa Parke BoxingProgram will be represented bylocal amateur boxers includingEli Jimenez, Roman Ramirez,
Adriana Nunez, Marvin Gomes,
Horacio Rosales and Gabriel 
Ponce. Pasadena City Hall islocated 100 Garfield Ave. 
For more information visit: 
CityOfPasadena.net. 


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