Mountain Views News May 2, 2026 

First Annual 
Small Business 
Week Events

 The City of Pasadena 
Economic DevelopmentDivision announce the city’sfirst annual Small Business 
Week, presented by LogixFederal Credit Union. Takingplace this week startingMonday features a series 
of three targeted events 
designed to foster growth 
and community amongstboth existing and aspiring 
entrepreneurs.

 Small Business Week was 
created by the U.S. SmallBusiness Administration as 
an opportunity to uplift small,
local businesses and recognizetheir contributions to the 
economy.

 “Small Business Week 
is a celebration of the 
entrepreneurs who serve as theheartbeat of our community,” 
said Economic DevelopmentDirector David Klug. “Weare excited to recognize theirvital contributions to the Cityof Pasadena while providingthe resources they need tothrive. Whether it’s navigating 
procurement or inspiringfuture founders, our goal is tohelp every local business start,
scale, and succeed”.

 Carlos Alvarado, BranchManager for Logix FederalCredit Union in Pasadena 
said, “Small businesses arethe heart of Pasadena. We 
are honored to serve as the 
presenting sponsor for thisinaugural Small Business 
Week, as it allows us to live 
out ‘Banking with Heart’ 
by providing the resources,
connections, and support thatlocal entrepreneurs need tothrive in every season”. 
This year’s Small BusinessWeek events are: 
-Tuesday: Partner Pasadena:
Navigating the ProcurementProcess, Open to BusinessOwners

 Hosted in collaboration 
with the Pasadena Small 
Business Development Center(SBDC) and the City’s Financeteam, this webinar supports 
entrepreneurs interested in 
doing business with the City.
Participants will learn the 
essentials of procurement,
vendor registration, and how 
to successfully bid on Citycontracts. The webinar will 
take place from 12:00 PM to

1:30 PM and is free and open 
to all local business owners. 
Signups are open now at Bit.
ly/SBW26webinar.
-Wednesday: Grow Pasadena:
Valued Pasadena Partners 
Breakfast, Invite-only
This event is an invite-onlybreakfast hosted with MayorVictor Gordo. It will be an 
opportunity for small businessowners to learn how to expandtheir digital presence and 
reach new audiences without 
a large capital investment,
followed by a session for 
networking and communitybuilding.
Thursday: She Builds: FromIdea to Empire, Invite-only

In collaboration with the 
Pasadena Women’s Business 
Center and Altadena Girls,
this event will bring togethernearly 75 female students 
from local high schools and6 to 7 female founders for an 
afternoon of inspiration andentrepreneurial storytelling.
The lineup includes foundersfrom wellness, beauty, food, 
consumer product goods,
e-commerce, and floral designthat will lead small groupdiscussions amongst the 
students.

 For more information 
about these events visit 
CityOfPasadena.net. or 
email Project ManagerChristopher Page at CPage@
CityOfPasadena.net. 

Central Library Retrofit Enters Full Construction


Director of Libraries and 
Information Services, Tim 
McDonald, gave an updateThursday on the Central 
Library Seismic Retrofit 
and Renovations Project 
is progressing throughPhase 2, full construction,
following successful 
selective demolition and 
preconstruction phases.
The project is on target forsubstantial completion in 
2028.

 According to McDonaldPhase 2 of the project beganin March, following CityCouncil approval for the 
amended PCL Constructions 
Services, Inc. contract. 
Currently, an 18-personcrew is on site removing theslab-on-grade concrete in 
the lower basement levels 

to prepare for the structuralconcrete pours scheduled forthe next few weeks.

 During Phase 1 and 
1A, the pre-constructionphases, PCL ConstructionsServices, Inc. completed 
vital historic preservationthrough the careful removaland storage of historic woodfinishes, hazardous materialabatement, the removal 
of HVAC, plumbing, andother systems, exploratorydemolition, cost saving 
evaluations, protective 
material installation to 
preserve historic elements 

– such as the cork flooring, 
delivered a guaranteedmaximum price and acquiredall necessary City permitting.
After completing Phase 1and 1A, crews began the 
City Invites Communityto Ride for Bike Month 


Rediscover the glee andexcitement of riding a bike! 
Leave the car at home and 
see the city on two wheelsduring Pasadena Bike 
Month, from now throughSunday, May 31. The Cityof Pasadena Department ofTransportation organizesPasadena Bike Month with 
community partners DayOne and Pasadena CompleteStreets Coalition. This fun 
annual event returns to 
celebrate bicycling as a safe,
healthy, and sustainable wayto get around town.

 Organizers have plannedfree activities all month longfor riders of all ages andabilities, with some eventsrequiring reservations due tolimited ride capacity. Helmetsare required for youth under18 and recommended for all 
ages. Bikes should be in goodworking order to participate,
including bike lights (stronglyencouraged for night events).

“The City is pleased to onceagain support Bike Month,
which is a great opportunityfor residents and visitors to 
see, hear, taste, and feel all 
that Pasadena has to offer 
while riding a bicycle,” saidPasadena Department of 
Transportation Director 
Joaquin Siques. “This year,
we’re excited to include an 
E-bike Expo for the thirdtime as well as bike education 
events and family-oriented 
rides in partnership with 
the Pasadena Public Libraryand the Parks, Recreation, 
and Community Services 
Department.” 

preparation work for Phase 2.

 Beginning in May, work inthe basement will expand 
to include earth-movingremoval of excess soil to make 
room for new, upgradedfoundation elements. 

For more information visit: 
cityofpasadena.net/library. 

Pasadena 
Police DelayRelease of 
OIS Video 

Pasadena Police officials 
recently announced that ananticipated release of videorelated to an officer-involved 
shooting March 2, in the areaof the Sierra Madre Train 
Station, will be delayed.

 “The Pasadena Police 
Department remains 
committed to transparency 
and understands the 
community’s interest in 

reviewing the available 
footage,” said Pasadena PoliceChief Gene Harris. “However,
the release of the video must 
be carefully coordinated withthe ongoing investigationand reviewed in accordance 
with legal and procedural 
requirements,” .

 Based on the status of the 
investigation, the department 
is exercising its statutory 
authority to extend the 
standard 45-day release 
period. the video recordingwill be temporarily withhelduntil the investigation reachesa point where public releasewill no longer jeopardize itsintegrity according to Harris.

 On March 2 at approximately

7:30 p.m. officers located an 
adult victim suffering from agunshot wound and he wasgiven medical aid. While 
officers were assessing thescene, additional respondingpersonnel observed an 
individual believed to be the 
suspect run. 
During the pursuit, anexchange of gunfire occurredbetween the suspect and 
officers. Pasadena Police 
Officer Bryan Vasquez 
sustained life-threateninginjuries during the incident.
The suspect died at the scene.

 The incident remains 
under active review by theappropriate investigative 
authorities. During this 
process, investigators continue 
to evaluate all available 
evidence, including video 
footage, witness statements,
and forensic findings.

Anyone with informationabout this case is encouragedto call the Pasadena Police at 
(626) 744-4241 

Highlights, this week, of BikeMonth events include: 
-National Ride a Bike Day onSunday, May 3, all day:
Celebrate National Ride a 
Bike Day and go for a bikeride. Enjoy special deals beingoffered by local Pasadena 
businesses. For the list of 
participating businesses, visit 
bit.ly/PasadenaBikeMonth. 
-National Bike to School Dayon Wednesday, May 6, all day:
Celebrate National Bike to 
School Day and ride to schoolwith your kid(s)! 
-Beginner’s Bagel Ride onSaturday, May 9, Caltech Lot10, 314 S. Michigan Ave., 9

a.m. to 12:00 p.m.:
Go on an easy-paced bike ridefor beginners and practiceriding on city streets. Oh, andeat bagels. 
In addition to City sponsoredevents local Pasadena bicycleshops will be hosting rides andeducational classes all month 
long. For a full list of eventsand registration details, visit:
bit.ly/PasadenaBikeMonth. 

Tournament House now 
Open for Free Guided Tours 


Pasadena Tournament 
of Roses Association 
announced that they will 
open its doors to the publicfor guided tours, startingThursday, at no cost. Guests 
will learn about the house’s 
history, hear more aboutthe traditions of the Rose 
Parade® and Rose Bowl 
Game and experience thisiconic landmark’s vibrant 
history firsthand.

 Reservations are now open 
on the Tournament of Roses 
website. Each tour has 
80 slots available. . Led byvolunteer docents, the oneand-
a-half to two-hour tours 
are offered every Thursday at2 p.m. through August 27.

 Tournament House was 
previously owned by WilliamWrigley Jr., the visionarybehind Wrigley chewing 
gum, and his wife Ada. 
When Ada passed away in1958, the Wrigley familygenerously gave their hometo Pasadena on the condition 
that it become the permanentlocation for the Tournament 
of Roses. Since then, thisiconic house has been the 
heart of the Rose Parade and 

Rose Bowl Game.

 What is the Tournament 
of Roses without our 
beautiful roses? SurroundingTournament House is the 
Wrigley Gardens, which offera serene escape with vibrant 
roses and lush greenery, 
creating a breathtakinglandscape. The house, the 
grounds, and the gardensare beautifully maintainedand well worth the visit. You 
are invited to picnic on thegrounds before or after the 
house tour.

 Reservation link and 
answers to frequently askedquestions available at: 
tournamentofroses.com/
house-tours/.

The Tournament House 
does not have an elevator. 
Access to upper floors duringtours we be using the home’soriginal historic staircase. Avideo of the upstairs roomswill be available to view on 
the main floor during tours.

 Guests are asked to arrive 
ten minutes prior to the starttime. For groups of 20 or 
more, please call (626)4494100 
or email membership@
tournamentofroses.com. 

Pasadena Event 'Historic 
Preservation: Then & Now' 

Join Pasadena HeritageMonday from 5:30 p.m. to 7

p.m. as they kick off NationalHistoric Preservation Month 
and reflect on the role 
preservation continues to playin shaping Pasadena. 
When Pasadena Heritage wasfounded in 1977, the city stood 
at a turning point. Aggressive 
redevelopment plans aimed 
to revive a struggling localeconomy, but at a cost; historicbuildings were demolished,
neighborhoods were threatened,
and the original downtown wasnearly erased in favor of high-
rise development. In response,
residents began to organize at 
the grassroots level, pushingback and ultimately helping toreframe the future of Pasadena.

 Today, those same tensions areresurfacing. Questions about 
growth, density, and identity areonce again at the forefront ofour everyday experience, and inmany ways, the stakes are evenhigher. As Pasadena Heritageapproaches its 50th year, this 

moment offers a chance to look 
closely at how past advocacyshaped the city we know today,
and what that history can tellus about the challenges ahead.
Preservation has never been 
just about saving buildings; itis about continuity, memory,
and ensuring that the storieswe carry forward reflect thefull breadth of our community,
including those that have toooften been overlooked.

 What happened in the 1970s,
how a new vision took hold, andwhat preservation means forPasadena today will be exploredin this talk by Executive DirectorDr. Bridget Lawlor.

 Join Pasadena Heritage as welaunch a month of celebratingpreservation. Doors will open atthe historic Blinn House at 5:30 
PM, with light refreshmentsserved. The program will beginat 6:00 PM. 
Blinn House is located 160 N 
Oakland Ave.

 For more information visit: 
pasadenaheritage.org. 


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