The City of Pasadena has announced a series of business briefing and Q-and-A webinars for several business sectors impacted by current COVID-19 health orders. Business representatives are encouraged to attend their industry-specific webinar to discuss updates and question city staff about future reopenings. Individuals unable to attend the scheduled business briefings may submit questions directly…
Pasadena Independent – 05/25/2020
Two Duarte Residents Injured in Pasadena Drive-by Shooting
On Saturday, May 23, at approximately 4:11 p.m., Pasadena Police Officers responded to the 1500 block of North Lake Avenue, regarding a report of a shooting. Officers and Pasadena Fire Paramedics arrived on scene and located a 24-year-old male and 23-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds. Paramedics rendered emergency medical aid to the victims. Both…
California’s Contact Tracing Program Launched
On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom launched California Connected, the state’s contact tracing program and public awareness campaign. As part of California Connected, public health workers will connect with individuals who test positive for COVID-19 and work with them, and people they have been in close contact with, to ensure they have access to confidential testing,…
Emergency Cooling Centers to Open This Week Across L.A. County
Temperatures in parts of Los Angeles County are expected to rise into the 90s this week. As a result, several public facilities located throughout the County will open and serve as Emergency Cooling Centers on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. These centers provide members of the public who lack air-conditioning at home with relief from the…
California Counties Can Reopen Churches and Retail Stores
The California Department of Public Health on Monday announced the statewide reopening of places of worship for religious services and in-store retail shopping. Modifications are required to keep Californians safe and limit the spread of COVID-19. Subject to approval by county public health departments, all retail stores can reopen for in-store shopping under previously issued…