Mountain View News Saturday, November 7, 2026 

PPHD UrgesCommunityto Get Flu 
Vaccine 

Free flu vaccine Nov. 19

 The Pasadena Public 
Health Department(PPHD) is urging everyone6 months and older who 
has not yet received thisseason’s flu shot to getvaccinated as flu activityincreases in California and 
Los Angeles County.

 As of October 24, Californiarecorded 22,869 positiveinfluenza tests, a 211.2% 
increase compared to the7,348 positive influenza 
tests in September. 
Los Angeles County,
including Pasadena, is also 
experiencing an earlier 
increase in flu activity at agreater rate than last year.
No flu deaths have been 
reported to PPHD for thisseasonal year.

 Flu vaccination helpsreduce the risk of serious 
illness, particularly for 
older adults and peoplewith underlying medicalconditions. Everyone ages6 months and older can 
get their free flu vaccineoffered by the PasadenaPublic Health DepartmentThursday, Nov. 19, 1:30 –
4 p.m. at the Hill AvenueBranch Library 55 S. HillAve.

 “This year’s flu season isstarting early. Getting a flushot can help you avoidserious illness and hospitalvisits,” said Dr. Parveen 
Kaur, Health Officer.
If you are sick: 
-Get tested as soon as 
possible if you have flu-like 
symptoms. 
-If you are at high risk ofserious illness, consult yourhealthcare provider and 
start an antiviral drug rightaway. Do not wait for testresults. 
-If you feel sick, stayhome until you have beenfever-free for at least 24 
hours, without using fever-
reducing medication to 
prevent spread of influenzaviruses. 
About flu antiviral drugs:

Flu antiviral drugs areprescription medicines thatcan be used to treat flu illness 
by lessening symptoms andshortening the time youare sick. Antiviral drugswork best when started 
within one to two daysafter flu symptoms begin.
The Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention 
(CDC) recommends 
prompt treatment for 
people who have flu orsuspected flu, and who areat increased risk of serious 
flu complications, such as 
pregnant women, peoplewith asthma and chronic 
lung disease, diabetes 
(including gestationaldiabetes), or heart disease.

 For more information, 
visit the Treating Flu withAntiviral Drugs CDC 
website.

 You can check flu activityin California by visiting theCalifornia Department ofPublic Health RespiratoryVirus Dashboard.

 To get your flu shot,
contact your doctor, localpharmacy, or visit MyTurn. 
ca.gov. 

Pasadena Greenways Project Open HouseWilson, Sierra Bonita, and Craigproposed traffic calmingDirector of Transportation,Avenues.improvements, evaluate how 
Joaquin Siques, announced According to Siques, building they perform, and make 
Thursday that the City of on community outreach adjustments to the designPasadena is continuing conducted this past summer,before permanent construction.
to advance the Pasadena the city is incorporatingLessons learned from the CraigGreenways program by invitingcommunity feedback on streetAvenue demonstration will also 
community members to an safety and traffic calming into help inform the designs foropen house at Jefferson Branchthe next phase of the program.the other planned GreenwayLibrary Auditorium ThursdayAs we advance the Pasadena corridors.
from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Greenways program, the Jefferson Branch LibraryPasadena Greenways focusescurrent focus is moving theAuditorium is located 1200 E. 
on creating calmer, safer streetsCraig Avenue Demonstration Villa Street.
and improving connections Project into implementation. For more information about the 
for people walking, biking,The demonstration will use Pasadena Greenways programand rolling along El Molino, temporary materials to test visit: cityofpasadena.net. 
Pasadena Announces One 
City, One Story Selection 
of Western Heritage, which ranfrom August 2000 to January2001. See also wrote a libretto 
based on the book for the 
Los Angeles Opera, which 
premiered as a community 
opera in May 2000.
To celebrate the 25th 
anniversary of One City, OneStory, the 2027 program willexpand from a one monthto a two-month celebration,
allowing for deeper engagementwith both the selected book 
and the author’s broader bodyof work. Community programsand book discussions of On 
Gold Mountain, as well as theauthor’s other titles, will beheld throughout the months of 
March and April. This expanded 
Pasadena library officialsapproach reflects the depth ofannounced the book selection the author’s career and the long-
for Pasadena’s 2027 One City,standing history of One City,
One Story community readingOne Story as a cornerstone ofcelebration: On Gold Mountain community engagement. Whileby author Lisa See. A 20-memberOn Gold Mountain remains 
selection committee led by the centerpiece of our bookSenior Librarian Christine discussions and the signatureReeder and made up of conversation with the author 
community volunteers workedevent, these companion readsfor many months to determineoffer the community a uniquethis year’s One City, One Storyopportunity to discover newhonoree.perspectives, connect shared 
On Gold Mountain details themes, and experience the 
the 100-year odyssey of authorauthor’s storytelling across theirSee’s Chinese-American family.broader body of work.
When she was a girl, See spent The highlight of our 25thsummers in the cool, darkanniversary year will be therecesses of her family’s antiquesconversation with the author on 
store in Los Angeles’ Chinatown.Saturday, April 10, 2027, at 2 p.m.
There, her grandmother andat the Pasadena Presbyteriangreat-aunt told her intriguing,Church, 585 E. Colorado Blvd.
colorful stories about their We hope that you will join usfamily’s past—stories of as we commemorate 25 years ofmissionaries, concubines, tong One City, One Story.
wars, glamorous nightclubs For more information on 
and the determined struggleOne City, One Story, visit:
to triumph over racist lawsCityOfPasadena.Libguides.
and discrimination. Theycom/OneCityOneStory 
spoke of how See’s great-greatgrandfather 
emigrated from hisChinese village to the UnitedStates to work on the buildingof the transcontinental railroad,
and how his son followed him,
married a white woman, anddespite great odds, went onto become one of the most 
prominent Chinese immigrants 
on “Gold Mountain” (theChinese name for the United 
States).
On Gold Mountain was a 
national bestseller and a New 
York Times Notable Book. 
It was the inspiration for an 
exhibition at the Autry Museum Lisa Seeand landscaping. A separateenhance safety, accessibility, andHuntingtonmeeting for the Fremont Avenuemultimodal connectivity.
portion will be scheduled onceView the project pageDrive, Fremont the City has more informationhere: southpasadenaca.gov/Ave. Corridor and an updated project timeline.huntington-fremont 
Throughout 2026, the city has To contact the Project Team,Improvements hosted a series of communityplease email huntingtonmeetings 
to gather publicfremont@southpasadenaca.gov 
feedback on proposed designsSouth Pasadena officials are for Huntington Drive (frominviting the public to attend a Alhambra Road to Garfieldcommunity meeting to updateAvenue) and Fremont Avenueand share feedback on the South(from Columbia Street toHuntington Drive-Fremont Alhambra Road). As a result ofAvenue Corridor ImprovementsPasadenathese meetings, the City CouncilProject. The meeting is set forapproved design concepts forThursday from 6:00 p.m. toDeath Cafeboth corridors in May and7:30 p.m. in the South PasadenaJune, respectively, that includeMiddle School auditorium.upgraded traffic signals, fixingAlthough originally bundledsidewalks, resurfacing theas one project, the Huntingtonstreets, and introducing bikeDrive portion of the projectlanes.will move forward as planned. Funded by Metro, theHowever, the portion alongProject aims to close activeFremont Avenue will be delayedtransportation gaps bywhile the city considers technicalintroducing bicycle facilities,challenges and resident feedbackimproving sidewalks, andregarding existing right of way,upgrading traffic signals toprescriptive easements, parking, 
Ignite your creativity, share yourAltadena stories, and find connectionin this non-judgmental andWildfire Survivor 
creative environment.Writing Group Please arrive 5 or 10 minutes 
early to get settled, as we startCentral Library 100 Art Contest The South Pasadena 
Public Library is hosting a8.5” x 11” to 11” x 17”. ImageDeath Café led by Kaitlyn 
Pasadena Central Library isshould be portrait orientationPietras, Grief Worker 
marking its centennial year,(short side of paper at top andand founder/owner of (a)
2027, with an Art Contest thatbottom). Wake studio.
invites the community to capture-Must use bright pens, markers A Death Café is a relaxed,the iconic landmark throughor paint. We encourage you toinformal space wheretheir creative lens.make your picture as crisp andpeople come together toCreate an image featuringopaque as possible to be brighttalk openly about death.Central Library, your favoriteand visible. There is no agenda,book or book character. -Digital illustrations are 
Artwork will be displayed on theaccepted via the online form byno set topics, and no 
Altadena library invites the group promptly at 1p.m.
residents to join Saved by aBring a notebook (nothingStory’s free, prompt-drivenfancy) and a pen.
community writing group for Saved by a Story is a non-profitsurvivors of the Eaton Fire. The that hosts free communitygroup will meet Wednesdaywriting workshops for under-
November 18 at the Bob Lucas resourced and under-served 
Library from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.populations to empower voices 
Come together in communityand build connection.
to write about the cherished The Bob Lucas Library isplaces we have been, what welocated 2659 Lincoln Ave.
have lost (and found), and how For more information visit: 
we will chart a way forward. altadenalibrary.org/boblucas. 
construction fence surroundingthe deadline. (Illustrations willpressure. These events 
the Central Library during thebe reproduced for display). are not grief support orseismic retrofit and renovations -Submission must be the counseling sessions. Theyproject.applicant’s original work. are a safe, respectful, andEntry deadline: Saturday, Nov.-Must have a completed andconfidential place to share21. signed entry form (available atthoughts and questions.Guidelines all libraries) attached to physicalLight refreshments will beOpen to all, any age, who submissions or submitted usingprovided.live, work or attend school inthe online form. Death Cafés have beenPasadena and/or in the Pasadena-Original artwork will be 
Unified School District. To be returned to participants.growing all over the world.
eligible you must meet one ofEntries Since 2011, more than 
these categories.Submit your illustration in one of28,000 have taken place inSubmittal the following ways: 97 countries. They reflect-Design must be a flat image-Drop it off at any Pasadenaa shared curiosity aboutrelated to the library, your Public Library branch duringdeath and a desire to havefavorite book or favorite book open hours with the submissionhonest conversations character. form attached. about it.-Image must be on only one-Submit your digital illustration For more information,side of the paper, not both sides.using the online entry form on:visit: deathcafe.com.Paper size can range from cityofpasadena.net/library. 

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