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Mountain Views News Saturday, June 7, 2025

Dine Out 
Pasadena 
Streetfest

Pasadena New Robinson 
Park EV Charging Depot

City Starts Construction of New Traffic Signals

 
City officials announced 
that Dine Out Pasadena 
Streetfest kicks off on Sunday, 
June 22, from 1 p.m. to 7 
p.m., transforming Union St. 
between Raymond Ave. and 
Fair Oaks Ave. into a vibrant 
hub of food, music, and 
community spirit.

 Hosted by the City of Pasadena 
Economic Development 
Division with generous 
support from lead sponsor 
Dine Brands Global, as well 
as Visit Pasadena, the Old 
Pasadena Management District 
and Sunstone Investment 
Group, the event celebrates the 
city’s culinary scene and the 
debut of Pasadena’s new on-
street dining platforms. This 
streetfest is the culmination 
of the pilot round of the Dine 
Out Pasadena grant program 
made possible with funding 
from Congressmember Judy 
Chu. Eight restaurants in Old 
Pasadena will cut the ribbon 
on brand new dining platforms 
and three will celebrate 
refurbishments to their 
existing setups. It underscores 
the vital role restaurants play 
in Pasadena’s culture and 
economy and supports their 
continued recovery after the 
Eaton Fire.

 Guests are invited to eat, drink, 
play, dance, and connect— all 
in the heart of Old Pasadena 
(61 N. Raymond Ave.).

 “Pasadena’s restaurants are 
essential contributors to the 
local economy,” said Economic 
Development Director, David 
Klug. “The Streetfest will bring 
diners to the heart of the city to 
support restaurants that make 
Pasadena unique.

Exclusive, one-day-only dishes 
and drink specials from top 
local restaurants:

Bodegón 69

Bone Kettle

Cafe Santorini

Chado Tea Room

Osawa Sushi

Perle

Pez Coastal Kitchen

Soh Grill House

The Blind Donkey

The Kitchen

Union

Plus:

Food Trucks: Pie ‘N Burger, La 
Michoacana Truck

Beer Garden: Featuring 
Cerveceria del Pueblo and 
Wild Parrot Brewing Company 
(with special guest Elroy the 
Parrot)

Live Music: Makoto Taiko, 
Combo Macho, The Far West, 
De Lux

Community Booths: Armory 
Center for the Arts, One 
Arroyo Foundation, Pasadena 
Conservatory of Music, 
Pasadena Playhouse

Street activities, games, photos 
opportunities, giveaways and 
more!

Let’s toast to community, 
cuisine, and connection. 
Admission is free. RSVP and 
check for updates at: https://bit.
ly/Pasadena-Streetfest

 Attendees can take the Metro 
A Line to nearby Memorial 
Park Station. Paid parking is 
available at the One Colorado 
Garage at 30 N Fair Oaks 
Ave. Enter at Raymond Ave. 
and Exchange Alley. For 
more parking options, visit: 
OldPasadena.org/Visit/Maps-
and-Parking/

 For more information about 
the event visit: CityOfPasadena.
net.

 Councilmember Justin 
Jones and City Manager 
Miguel Márquez joined 
Pasadena Water and Power 
(PWP) and Parks, Recreation 
and Community Services 
(PRCS) late last month for 
a ceremonial ribbon cutting 
to inaugurate the Robinson 
Park Electric Vehicle (EV) 
Charging Depot.

 EV charging stations are 
available at Robinson Park 
(1081 N Fair Oaks Ave). 
These chargers expand 
Pasadena’s robust public 
EV charging network with 
the addition of 23 Level 2 
chargers and five DC fast 
chargers.

 PWP continues to expand 
transportation electrification 
infrastructure, and currently 
offers over 100 publicly 
accessible EV charging 
stations throughout the city.

 For more information 
about EV resources, rebates 
and charging stations, visit 
PWPweb.com/EV.

 PWP provides electricity to 
more than 65,000 customers 
within Pasadena. PWP 
delivers water to nearly 
38,000 households and 
businesses in Pasadena and 
adjacent communities in 
the San Gabriel Valley. As a 
community-owned utility, 
PWP is a not-for-profit public 
service owned and operated 
by the City of Pasadena for 
the benefit of its customers 
and the community.

Orange Grove Boulevard 
and Craig Avenue

 Director of Public Works, 
Greg de Vinck, announced 
Thursday that the department 
has begun the construction 
of a new traffic signal at the 
intersection of Orange Grove 
Boulevard and Craig Avenue 
on May 27. The construction 
is anticipated to be completed 
by December.

 The proposed improvements 
consist of the installation of 
a new ADA compliant traffic 
signal at the intersection of 
Orange Grove Boulevard 
and Craig Avenue; corner 
extensions at the four corners 
of the intersection with 
ramps; slurry sealing; signing 
and striping including new 
crosswalks. This project will 
provide safety improvements 
for pedestrian and bicycle 
access and will integrate 
plans for transit, traffic, and 
pedestrian circulation.

 The proposed project is 
funded by the Affordable 
Housing and Sustainable 
Communities (“AHSC”) 
and the American Rescue 
Plan Act (“ARPA”), and the 
Measure M program through 
LA Metro.

Del Mar Boulevard and 
Michigan Avenue

 Greg de Vinck also 
announced that the 
department will begin the 
construction of a new traffic 
signal at the intersection 
of Del Mar Boulevard at 
Michigan Avenue (Pictured)
in June. The construction 
is anticipated to also be 
completed by December 
2025.

 Improvements include 
furnishing and installing 
new traffic signal equipment 
including poles, foundations, 
conduits, conductors, video 
detection cameras, and pull 
boxes. Additionally, the 
project includes culvert and 
curb ramp reconstruction, 
fiber optic cables and 
equipment, striping, and 
signage.

 The proposed project is 
funded by the American 
Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) 
and Measure M Metro 
Subregional Programming 
(“MSP”) funds thru LA 
Metro.

 The Department of Public 
Works will be managing the 
construction phase of both 
projects and traffic impacts 
are expected. Construction 
will be phased to ensure one 
travel lane remains open in 
each direction and access 
to abutting properties is 
maintained at all the times.

 Additional project 
information and construction 
updates will be posted on the 
City’s Public Works web-page 
at: cityofpasadena.net.

City & NAACP 
to Host 
Juneteenth 
Celebration

South Pasadena Seeks 
Classic Cars for 4th of July

 


 The City of South Pasadena 
invites owners of classic cars to 
showcase their vehicles and help 
celebrate Independence Day 
by participating in the annual 
Festival of Balloons 4th of July 
Parade! This beloved hometown 
tradition will take place on 
Friday, July 4 starting at 11:00 
a.m. at Diamond Avenue by the 
Library Community Room and 
ending at Garfield Park.

 This year, we are excited to 
welcome classic car enthusiasts 
to join the parade and bring 
extra sparkle to the event. We 
are especially seeking classic 
cars to drive local dignitaries 
and special guests, providing a 
unique way to participate and 
add to the festive atmosphere.

 Owners of vintage, antique, 
and classic cars of all makes and 
models are encouraged to apply. 
Whether you want to drive in the 
parade or transport community 
leaders, this is a fantastic 
opportunity to share your 
passion for classic automobiles 
with South Pasadena residents 
and visitors.

 The parade theme, Unity 
in Community: One Nation, 
One Neighborhood, invites 
participants to express 
togetherness and creativity 
through their parade entries. 
Classic car drivers will be part 
of a diverse lineup that includes 
Scouts, local service clubs, Little 
League and AYSO teams, and 
the South Pasadena Tournament 
of Roses Committee.

How to Participate

 To register your classic car or 
to volunteer to drive dignitaries, 
please complete the one-page 
registration form and agree 
to the parade guidelines. 
Registration forms and parade 
guidelines are available at www.
southpasadenaca.gov/events.

Submit your registration:

By email (preferred): 

 specialevents@
southpasadenaca.gov

By mail: South Pasadena 
Recreation Division 815 
Mission Street South Pasadena, 
CA 91030 Attn: Festival of 
Balloons Parade

After the parade, all participants 
and attendees are invited to join 
the Party in the Park at Garfield 
Park, followed by the Fireworks 
Spectacular at South Pasadena 
High School beginning at 9:00 
p.m., with a pre-show concert 
from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

 For more information or 
questions about classic car 
participation, please contact 
Community Services Supervisor 
Nathalie Wilcox at (626) 
403-7380 or specialevents@
southpasadenaca.gov.

 Celebrate Independence Day 
with us and help keep the spirit 
of South Pasadena’s Festival of 
Balloons alive — one classic car 
at a time!

 City officials announced 
Tuesday that Pasadena’s 
Parks, Recreation, and 
Community Services 
(PRCS) Department and 
the National Association 
for the Advancement of 
Colored People (NAACP) 
are celebrating Juneteenth 
on Saturday, June 14 from 
4-9 p.m. at Pasadena City 
Hall.

 The Juneteenth Celebration 
and NAACP 4rd Annual 
Roller Jam will feature 
FREE family-friendly 
activities, arts and crafts by 
Armory Center for the Arts, 
a live DJ, and community 
resources for all to enjoy. 
Roller skates can be loaned 
out for free, and food will be 
available for purchase.

 Juneteenth commemorates 
the effective end of slavery 
in the United States. Two 
years after President Lincoln 
signed the Emancipation 
Proclamation, news 
reached Texas and, upon 
learning they were free, 
former slaves immediately 
began celebrating with 
prayer, feasting, song and 
dance. Juneteenth is now a 
day to reflect and celebrate 
African American history 
and culture.

 Pasadena city hall is located 
100 N. Garfield Ave.

 For more information 
contact PRCS at (626) 744-
7300.

Pasadena Water and Power 
to hold Open House June 26

 Pasadena Water and Power 
(PWP) officials announced 
Tuesday that they are inviting 
the public to take part in an 
interactive community open 
house June 26, 6-7:30 p.m. 
at Victory Park Recreation 
Center.

 This hands-on event is 
designed to encourage 
face-to-face dialog, receive 
customer insight on water 
and electric services and to 
gather community input on 
the future of PWP programs. 
The event is a flexible, open-
house-style format. The public 
is welcomed to attend at any 
point during the scheduled 
time and engage at their own 
pace. Light refreshments will 
be provided.

 Multiple themed stations 
will allow attendees to engage 
directly with the PWP team 
and explore topics like rates 
and their PWP bill, clean 
energy including solar, 
infrastructure priorities, 
available rebates, and how 
reliable energy and water are 
provided to the community. 
Attendees will also have an 
opportunity to chat with 
PWP’s new General Manager, 
David Reyes.

 “Community engagement 
is essential to ensuring 
PWP meets the needs of 
the residents, businesses 
and visitors we serve. We 
are committed to creating 
opportunities for open 
dialogue and community 
collaboration,” says Reyes. 
“This event is an opportunity 
for PWP customers to meet 
the team, learn about their 
utility, and provide feedback 
on the future of the utility.”

 For details on the open house 
and to RSVP, visit PWPweb.
com/OpenHouse. For 
accessibility information, or 
to request an accommodation, 
please contact (626) 744-7311 
or CSC@CityOfPasadena.net. 
Providing at least 72 hours 
advance notice will help 
ensure availability.

 PWP provides electricity to 
more than 65,000 customers 
within Pasadena. PWP 
delivers water to nearly 
38,000 households and 
businesses in Pasadena and 
adjacent communities in 
the San Gabriel Valley. As a 
community-owned utility, 
PWP is a not-for-profit public 
service owned and operated 
by the City of Pasadena for 
the benefit of its customers 
and the community.

 
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