Mountain Views News May 9, 2026 

Pasadena 
Minimum 
Wage set toIncrease

 The City of Pasadenareminds local employersand employees that thecitywide minimum wagewill increase from $18.04 
to $18.57 per hour for allbusinesses, regardless of 
size, effective Wednesday,
July 1, 2026.

The Pasadena City Counciladopted the city’s minimumwage ordinance on March14, 2016. These rules were 
implemented prior to 
the State of California’s 
minimum wage legislation,
and the state’s minimum 
wage requirements do 
not override Pasadena’s 
ordinance. Pasadena’s 
minimum wage follows 
a distinct schedule 
that includes higher 
incremental increases. 
After several planned 
annual adjustments, the 
Pasadena minimum wageis now updated each yearbased on changes in theConsumer Price Index. 
This new rate will remain 
in effect until June 30, 2027,
when the next adjustment 
will occur.

 As of April 1, 2024, 
the State of California 
established a $20.00 perhour minimum wage foremployees of “national fast-
food chain” establishments. 
This state requirementapplies to all qualifyingfast-food businesses 
operating within Pasadenaand supersedes the city’sminimum wage when anemployer meets the state’s 
definition of a national 
fast-food chain. For more 
information on the state’s 
fast-food minimum 
wage, visit the CaliforniaDepartment of IndustrialRelations at Dir.Ca.gov/
Dlse/Faq_MinimumWage.
htm.

 Planning & CommunityDevelopment Director 
Jennifer Paige emphasizedthe importance of 
Pasadena’s local minimum 
wage, particularly for 
low-wage earners and 
members of the immigrantcommunity. She noted 
that workers at all levels 
contribute to the city’seconomic vitality and thatPasadena’s prosperity is 
made possible by the CityCouncil’s commitment to 
ensuring fair and equitable 
wages.

 The Planning & 
Community DevelopmentDepartment, Code 
Compliance Division,
administers Pasadena’s 
minimum wage ordinancethrough outreach, 
education, training, and 
coordinated enforcement 
with the California 
Department of IndustrialRelations / Division of LaborStandards Enforcement. 
For more information or 
to file a complaint related 
to the minimum wageordinance, contact Code 
Compliance Manager JonPollard at (626) 744-6831 orJPollard@CityOfPasadena.
net, or Outreach, Education 
and Training CoordinatorJulieta Aragon at (626) 4401031 
or Julieta@Ndlon.org. 

RBAC Announces Water Safety Month 


May is National Water SafetyMonth, an annual campaigndedicated to raising awarenessabout drowning prevention andpromoting safer water habitsas swimming season begins. As 
warmer weather approaches 
and families plan their visits to 
the beach or pool this summer,
the City of Pasadena and theRose Bowl Aquatics Center 
(RBAC) remind residents of theimportance of practicing watersafety.

 Over the last 19 years (20072025), 
there have been 39 
deaths due to drownings amongpeople living in Pasadena ordeaths occurring in Pasadena,
according to the Pasadena 
Public Health Department.
Among those, more than 23%
were children under 18 yearsold, and 31% were adults 65years and older. Approximately2 Pasadenans die each year fromdrowning, making supervisionand awareness crucial for anyperson in the water.

 Practicing water safety is key 
to anticipating and avoidingdrowning and water-related 
injuries. Keep the following tipsin mind the next time you visit apool or open body of water:

-Enroll in swim lessons to learn 
basic swimming skills.
-Follow all rules posted at thepool, beach, or recreational 
swimming location.
-Never swim alone; keep a swimbuddy or guardian close by.
-Never dive head-first into 
waterless than nine feet deep.
-Choose a U.S. Coast Guard-
approved floatation device 
instead of water wings or 
inflatables. 

-Avoid swimming after 
consuming alcohol or 
medications that cause 
disorientation. 
-To prevent the spread ofwaterborne illnesses, avoid 
swimming if you feel sick or areexperiencing diarrhea.
-For additional information on 
healthy and safe swimming, visitthe Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention (CDC) website.
Water Safety for Children 

-Always supervise children 
around water and keep themwithin arm’s reach. 
-If a child is missing, alwayscheck the water first. 
-Children can drown in as little 
as one inch of water. 
-Empty and store tubs, buckets,
and small pools after use.
-Keep toilet lids closed andbathroom/laundry doors shut. 
-Install pool fencing that 
surrounds all sides of the poolwith self-closing, self-latching 
gates. Fences should be at least 
four feet tall. 
-Learn CPR and basic water 
rescue skills. 
-For more information on 
water safety, visit the Safe KidsWorldwide website. 
Swim Lessons

 Basic swimming skills areessential for all ages. Swim 
lessons are available year-roundthrough both City of Pasadenaaquatics programs and the RoseBowl Aquatics Center, with 
financial assistance optionsavailable for qualifying families.

 To register for swim lessonswith the City, visitCityOfPasadena.net/Reserve 
or call (626) 744-7590. To learn 

Public Works Announces 
Upcoming Full Street Closures 

Director of Public Works, Gregde Vinck announced Thursdaythat Fair Oaks Avenue will 
experience a full street closure,
beginning today, from 1 a.m. 
through to Monday at 1 a.m.
between Congress Street andBellefontaine Street. A tower 
crane will be disassembled at 
Huntington Hospital’s new four-
story medical office buildinglocated at 786 S. Fair Oaks 
Avenue. The work will result 
in extended closures of streets 
and sidewalks along Fair OaksAvenue, Fillmore Street, and aportion of Edmondson Alley.

 The dismantling is expected tolast through the weekend,

Since Thursday, January 1,
Fillmore Avenue has been and 
will continue to experience fullclosures between Fair Oaks 
Avenue and Edmondson Alleythrough to January 1, 2027,
for this long-term project.
Edmonson Alley will experiencea western half closure south of 
Fillmore Avenue.

 Sidewalks on the west side 
of Fair Oaks Avenue and the 
north side of Fillmore Street 
will remain open. Edmondson 

Alley north of Fillmore Avenuewill remain open; the segmentsouth of Fillmore Avenue will be 
restricted to northbound traffic 
only. All affected properties havebeen notified, and changeablemessage signs will be posted inadvance in both directions to 
alert the public. Huntington 
Health will manage the project 
and coordinate internally to 
ensure no impact on emergencyservices.

 The full closure of Fair Oaks 
Avenue will restrict all traffic 
between Congress Street andBellefontaine Street. Vehicle 
detours will be routed via St. 
John Avenue, Pasadena Avenue,
Raymond Avenue, California 
Boulevard, Glenarm Street, andBellefontaine Street.

 The full closure of Fillmore 
Street will restrict all traffic 
between Fair Oaks Avenue and 
Edmondson Alley through 
January 2027. No driveway orproperty access will be affectedby this long-term closure. 
Detour routes will include 
California Boulevard, Fair OaksAvenue, Raymond Avenue, andGlenarm Street. 

more about programs or sign

up for lessons at the RBAC, visit

RoseBowlAquatics.org or call 

(626) 564-0330.

Additional Home Pool and Spa

Safety Information 
Keep pools, hot tubs, and water

features properly maintained 

with chlorine or bromine and 

balanced pH levels.

Well-maintained pools help 

prevent illnesses like swimmer’s 

itch, swimmer’s ear, and skin

rashes. 

PlayhouseVillageWalking Tour

 A Roaring 20s

Exploration

Sunday, May 31st |

10:00 AM -11:30 AM 
Playhouse Village 
The Pasadena Playhouse 
Historic District 
includes approximately34 buildings that tell 
the story of Pasadena’seastward growth in the1920s and 1930s, as 
the city shifted from its 
agricultural roots into acenter of tourism, culture, 
and design. This periodof development brought 
a mix of architectural 
styles that still define 
the district today, mostnotably Art Deco, SpanishColonial Revival, and 
Mediterranean Revival.

 This walking tour takesa closer look at how these 
styles came togetherduring a moment of realgrowth and change inPasadena. Along the way,
we’ll stop at landmarkslike the Scottish Rite 
Cathedral, the United 
Artists Theatre, and the 
Warner Building, alongwith other buildings thatreflect the energy andoptimism of the period.

 Join us as we explorehow architecture and 
development shaped this 
district, looking at boththe original vision for thearea and how it continues 
to evolve today.

 This tour will last 
approximately 1.5 hours 
with a walking distanceof approximately 1 mile.
For the comfort of all 
our guests, dogs are not 
permitted on Pasadena 
Heritage walking tours.

 For more information 
visit: pasadenaheritage. 
org. 

Pasadena Memorial DayRemembrance Event May 25

 City officials announced 
Tursday that the public is invitedto join the City of Pasadena andthe Pasadena Veterans DayCommittee at the Pasadena 
Memorial Day Remembranceon Monday, May 25 10:30 a.m.,
at Memorial Park, 85 E. Holly St.

 According to a statement,
in this historic 251st year ofthe United States military and 
the 250th anniversary year 
of the Nation following the 
signing of the Declaration 
of Independence, this year’sMemorial Day Remembrance also assist with the ceremony. 


will hold special significance

 This year’s keynote speaker is Lt. 

as the community honors the 

Colonel Steven Uziel, Inspector-

men and women who gave their 

Instructor for the 2nd Battalion,

lives in service to the country 

23rd Marine Regiment since 

over the past 251 years. The 

2025. The Invocation and 

ceremony will also recognize 

Benediction will be delivered by

by name the 320 members of 

Chaplain Ted Saraf, Chaplain of 

the Pasadena community who 

American Legion Post 13. 

made the ultimate sacrifice

 This event is sponsored by

during World War I, World War 

the City of Pasadena Parks,

II, the Korean War, the Vietnam 

Recreation and Community

War, and the War on Terror. 

Services (PRCS) Department,

The Remembrance will include 

Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena 

the Condor Squadron Missing 

Management Association,

Man Formation Flyover, 

Vietnam Veterans of America

military funeral honors with a 

Chapter 446, Martin Severance

flag presentation to a Gold Star 

Chapter, Daughters of the

family, and a 21-gun salute by 

American Revolution, and 

the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine 

American Legion Post 13.

Regiment. Cadets from the

 To request materials in

U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps 
alternative formats or other

(USNSCC) Pasadena Division 

accommodations, please contact 

and the Blair High School 

(626) 744-7311. Providing at
Army Junior Reserve Officers’ 

least 72 hours advance notice.

Training Corps (JROTC) will 

Pasadena Police set to 
Attend Fleet Week 2026 

During Memorial Day Weekend(May 22–25), the Pasadena 
Police Department will jointhousands of visitors at the Los 
Angeles Fleet Week, a time-
honored tradition that blends 
remembrance, education, and 
community connection.

 Fleet Week, held at the Portof Los Angeles, is a meaningfulnational observance that 
welcomes active-duty shipsfrom the United States Navy,
United States Coast Guard,
and the Royal Canadian Navy.
Sailors are invited into the cityfor a week of well-earned rest 
and connection with the public,
while visitors are given a rareopportunity to step aboard 
working vessels, meet servicemembers, and gain a deeperappreciation for military life.

 Members of the Pasadena 
Police Department stand 
alongside U.S. Navy personnelin front of the department’srecruitment booth during LosAngeles Fleet Week. From 
left to right: Sergeants BarryGlockson, Thomas Corralez,
Joaquin Gurrola, a U.S. NavySeaman, a Petty Officer SecondClass, and Lieutenant Brad Mayat Fleet Week 2025.

 For the Pasadena Police 
Department, participation inFleet Week has a dual purpose.
First and foremost, it is anopportunity to pay tribute to 
the men and women who have 

served and sacrificed, honoringthe spirit of Memorial Day. At 
the same time, the event allowsthe department to engagedirectly with the community,
showcasing professionalism, 
service, and opportunitieswithin local law enforcement.

 Throughout the weekend,
visitors can expect the 
department to be “on full 
display,” offering insight intopolicing careers, answeringquestions, and connecting withindividuals who may be inspiredto serve their own communities. 
For some, a visit to Fleet Week 
may be more than a day ofexploration, it could be the firststep toward a meaningful careerin public service.
You can visit LA Fleet Week 
at the Battleship USS Iowa 
Museum, 250 S. Harbor 
Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA90731 on the following datesand times: 
Friday, May 22, 2026, 10 a.m. – 6 
p.m.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10 a.m.
– 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 10 a.m. –
6 p.m.
Monday, May 25, 2026, 10 a.m.
– 6 p.m.

If you are interested in a 
career with the Pasadena 
Police Department visit: 
cityofpasadena.net/police/join/
to learn how to apply. For more 
information on LA Fleet Week,
visit: lafleetweek.com/. 


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