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Mountain View News Saturday, May 24, 2025

Memorial 
Day Closures 
& Reminders

Pasadena to Celebrate 139th Birthday

Barger Leads Fire Disaster 
Recovery Roundtable in D.C.

 
Pasadena residents and 
businesses are reminded 
that City Hall and 
many City services and 
administrative business 
offices will be closed on 
Monday in observance of 
Memorial Day, a national 
day of remembrance for the 
brave men and women of 
the U.S. military who died 
in the line of duty. Specific 
closures and exceptions are 
noted below.

 City Council will not meet 
on Monday.

 The City of Pasadena 
will have trash collection 
on Monday. There will 
be no delay to trash, 
recycling and yard waste 
collection; however, bulky 
item pickups will not be 
available.

 The City Service Center 
(CSC) will be closed on 
Monday and will reopen at 
8 a.m. on Tuesday.

 Pasadena Water and 
Power (PWP) will also 
be closed. Residents and 
businesses with any power 
emergencies should call the 
Power Emergency Line at 
(626) 744-4673. For water-
related emergencies, call 
the Water Emergency Line 
at (626) 744-4138. PWP’s 
regular Customer Call 
Center will be closed for 
the holiday, but customers 
can access their accounts 
and pay bills online at 
PWPweb.com or by calling 
(626) 744-4005.

 The City’s Municipal 
Services Payment Center 
and Parking Office will 
be closed on Monday. All 
parking meters not posted 
as a “No Parking” zone will 
be free on May 26, and time 
limits will not be enforced. 
Violations for overnight 
parking, red curb parking, 
“No Parking” zones, and 
blocking fire hydrants will 
be enforced. All regular 
enforcement will resume 
Tuesday.

 The Permit Center will also 
be closed on Monday but 
will reopen at 10 a.m. on 
Tuesday. Online permitting 
services are available 24/7 
at CityOfPasadena.net/
PermitCenterOnline.

 Pasadena Transit bus 
service and Dial-A-Ride 
transportation will not 
operate on Monday, May 
26. Regular service will 
resume Tuesday, May 27.

 All Pasadena Public 
Libraries will be closed on 
Sunday and Monday and 
will reopen at 10 a.m. on 
Tuesday.

 All recreation and 
community centers 
operated by the City’s Parks, 
Recreation and Community 
Services Department will 
be closed on Monday but 
all parks will be open for 
picnics, fun and play. No 
site reservations are being 
accepted for the holiday.

 Pasadena Police and Fire 
Departments will continue 
to be staffed for all patrol, 
jail, fire, paramedic and 
other emergency services. 
For life-threatening 
emergencies, dial 9-1-
1. If you see something, 
say something; report 
suspicious activity to the 
police department at (626) 
744-4241.

 Los Angeles County 
Board of Supervisors Chair 
Kathryn Barger served in 
a lead role Tuesday at a 
bipartisan congressional 
roundtable discussion on 
wildfire disaster recovery, 
hosted in the U.S. Capitol 
by Representatives Judy 
Chu and Brad Sherman and 
Senator Alex Padilla. The 
high-level meeting convened 
key federal lawmakers, Los 
Angeles County leadership, 
and disaster recovery experts 
to spotlight the urgent need 
for federal support in the 
aftermath of devastating fires 
across California.

 Held in the Capitol 
Building, the roundtable 
titled “Discussion on Fire 
Disaster Recovery” brought 
together influential voices to 
address the ongoing recovery 
efforts, housing challenges, 
infrastructure needs, and 
federal partnerships essential 
for mitigating future 
disasters. Supervisor Barger 
highlighted the progress the 
County has made thus far, as 
well as what lies ahead for the 
future. Attendees also heard 
from Los Angeles County 
Firefighter-Paramedic and 
lifelong Altadena resident, 
Ronnie Evans, who shared 
his first-hand experience 
fighting to save his childhood 
home.

 The panel featured a 
comprehensive lineup 
of Los Angeles County 
leaders including Chief 
Executive Officer Fesia 
Davenport, Deputy Director 
of the Office of Emergency 
Management Leslie Luke, 
Director of Public Works 
Mark Pestrella, Los Angeles 
County Fire Chief Anthony 
J. Marrone, and Director 
of the Los Angeles County 
Development Authority 
Emilio Salas.

 Supervisor Barger thanked 
members of Congress for 
their continued support, 
particularly their joint 
advocacy for FEMA 
assistance, and emphasized 
the importance of ongoing 
collaboration between 
federal and local partners.

 “Our communities are still 
reeling from the aftermath 
of recent wildfires, and it is 
our collective responsibility 
to ensure they are not left 
behind in the recovery 
process,” said Supervisor 
Kathryn Barger. “We cannot 
afford to normalize disasters. 
We must strengthen our 
federal partnerships to 
better prepare, respond, and 
recover. Lives and livelihoods 
depend on that.”

 The panel discussed 
the status of ongoing 
recovery efforts, housing 
displacement challenges, and 
infrastructure rebuilding. 
With wildfire seasons 
growing more destructive, 
the need for robust federal 
engagement and resources 
was a recurring theme.

 “I was grateful to host, 
along with Rep. Sherman, 
Supervisor Barger, Los 
Angeles County leaders, 
and members of our 
California delegation for an 
important roundtable on 
wildfire recovery,” said Rep. 
Judy Chu. “As we continue 
rebuilding after the fires, 
strong collaboration between 
local, state, and federal 
partners is essential. I will not 
stop fighting until additional 
federal disaster funding 
is passed in Congress and 
signed into law by the 
President to ensure every 
available resource reaches 
Altadena and Pasadena, just 
as Congress has done after 
every other major disaster in 
our country’s history.”

 Members of Congress in 
attendance included invited 
representatives from across 
the Los Angeles County 
delegation, as well as key 
members from the House 
Appropriations Committee. 
The event marks a critical 
step toward deepening 
federal-local collaboration 
and securing the resources 
Los Angeles County needs to 

 

 

 

 Pasadena Museum of History 
is set to hold a party, with an 
artfully fun-filled afternoon 
of free activities, in honor of 
Pasadena’s 139th birthday. The 
event will be held Sunday, June 
29 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the 
Museum.

 The free event dubbed “Happy 
Birthday Pasadena: Cake, 
Paint, & Party!” with feature a 
traditional cake cutting with 
complimentary birthday cake 
and popcorn at Eva’s Sweet Shop.

 The party will coincide with 
the Pasadena Society of Artists 
(PSA) exhibition “100 Years – 
100 Images.” 

 The exhibition will feature a 
retrospective featuring pivotal 
historic pieces honoring PSA 
members across the decades, as 
well as a juried display of artwork 
by present-day PSA members. 
Highlights include works by the 
Society’s founding artists – such 
as Benjamin Brown, Marion 
Wachtel, and Orrin White – as 
well as pieces by early members, 
including Walther Askin, Jae 
Carmichael, and Jirayr Zorthian.

Events will include: 

The Pasadena Society of Artists’ 
hands-on Watercolor Studio.

Creating a unique custom frame 
for your watercolor in the Art 2 
Go Craft Workshop.

A mini self-guided tours of 
the 1906 Fényes Mansion and 
Finnish Folk Art Museum.

Pasadena History Trivia and z 
Scavenger Hunt.

Do the Cakewalk for chances to 
win sweet treats.

Sing or hum tunes with The Jazz 
Expedition.

Pump and Splash interactive 
water toys.

 Pasadena Museum of History is 
located at 470 W. Walnut Street. 
For more information visit: 
pasadenahistory.org.

 Exhibition “100 Years – 
100 Images” on display. 

Memorial Day 
Swing Band 
Concert 

and Dance

Tournament Foundation 
Announces Grant Awards

 Memorial Day is a time to 
honor our nation’s military 
heroes. A Memorial Day 
swing band concert and 
dance on Monday at the 
Pasadena Senior Center, 
85 E. Holly St., will take 
place from 2 to 4 p.m.

 The Great American 
Swing Band will be 
performing fan-favorite 
swing dance tunes, with 
a guest appearance by 
Pam Kay’s Tap Chicks! 
There will be decorations, 
an open dance floor, and 
light snacks available.

 The cost is only $10 
for members and $15 
for nonmembers of 
the Pasadena Senior 
Center. Reservations are 
suggested for this event 
and can be made online 
or at the Welcome Desk.

 


 The Pasadena Tournament of 
Roses Foundation announced 
Wednesday its 2025 grant awards, 
totaling more than $200,000, 
to 21 organizations in the San 
Gabriel Valley. These grants 
will support new and ongoing 
programs benefiting children, 
teens, adults and seniors.

 The Foundation’s 2024 Golf 
Classic presented by J.P. Morgan 
Chase & Co. was a resounding 
success, raising more than 
$100,000 in net proceeds. This 
year, we are proud to welcome 
five new organizations to receive 
grant support that have not 
previously been awarded a grant 
from the Tournament of Roses 
Foundation.

 In 1983, the Foundation 
was created to receive and 
manage contributions from 
the Pasadena Tournament 
of Roses Association, its 
members, donors, friends 
of the Foundation, sponsors 
and public supporters. The 
Association and the Tournament 
of Roses Foundation are focused 
on positively impacting the 
Pasadena community through 
charitable giving, volunteerism 
and community involvement.

 Since its inception, the 
Foundation has funded more 
than $5 million in charitable 
contributions on behalf of 
the Tournament of Roses 
Association, to invest in people 
through sustainable programs. 
This year, one $35,000 grant 
and one $20,000 grant were 
awarded, in addition to 19 other 
community initiatives that 
received grants of up to $10,000.

$35,000 grant – The Sierra 
Madre Library inspires lifelong 
learning by providing access 
to information, programs 
and resources that enrich the 
community. The Sierra Madre 
Library will add a dedicated 
teen room for the first time as 
part of a major state-funded 
renovation. This inclusive space 
will feature academic resources, 
games, furniture and technology 
to promote connection, support 
learning and serve the evolving 
needs of the community’s youth.

$20,000 grant – Founded in 1990, 
Partnership for Success (PFS) is a 
collaboration between Pasadena 
schools—Chandler, Mayfield 
Junior, Polytechnic, Westridge—
and the Pasadena Unified School 
District (PUSD). This summer 
academic enrichment program 
helps close achievement gaps 
for economically disadvantaged 
PUSD students. Spanning 
nine consecutive summers, it 
begins after fourth grade and 
continues through the summer 
after high school graduation, 
serving about 400 students 
annually. By leveraging partner 
school resources and expertise, 
PFS delivers a high-quality 
educational experience at no 
cost, removing financial barriers 
to academic and personal 
growth.

 For more information visit: 
tournamentofroses.com/2025-
grant-awards.

Dine to Support 
Pasadena 
Senior Center

 For those who dine for 
lunch or dinner at El Portal 
in Pasadena on Tuesday will 
help provide vital support the 
programs, services, and events 
and more at the Pasadena 
Senior Center. 

 The Yucatecan/Mexican 
restaurant will donate 20 
percent of that day’s and 
evening’s profits to the center. 
Diners can eat at the restaurant 
or order takeout. Just mention 
supporting the Pasadena 
Senior Center to your server.

 El Portal (elportalrestaurant.
com) is located at 695 E. Green 
St. in Pasadena and will be 
open from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 
Call 626-795-8553 to make a 
reservation.

 There are also opportunities to 
directly support the Pasadena 
Senior Center year-round! 
Visit: pasadenaseniorcenter.
org and click on the red 
Donate button. 

 
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