Pasadena News Tidbits (Photo – ColoradoBlvd.net)
Stay up to date with the latest city announcements, events, and alerts happening around Pasadena this week!
By Katlyn Ong
PWP Online Services Temporarily Unavailable
Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) will perform scheduled maintenance that will temporarily disable its online systems, including the MyMeter portal and mobile app.
Outage begins: Friday, May 30 at 6:30 pm
Expected to end: Sunday, June 1 at 8:00 pm
During this time, MyMeter and the PWP mobile app will be offline. Plan ahead for bill payments or account access.
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Overnight Sewer Work on Los Robles & Allen
Overnight sewer repairs will take place this week, including pipe cleaning and CIPP liner installation.
- Wednesday, May 28: Los Robles Ave. (Villa St. to Maple St.)
- Thursday, May 29: Allen Ave. (Locust St. to Walnut St.)
- Work Hours: 10:00 pm – 6:00 am
Drivers should use caution in the work zones.
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Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on June 2
Join the City of Pasadena in celebrating Pride Month with its annual flag raising ceremony.
Date: Monday, June 2, 2025
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave.
Wear colorful attire and help form a community rainbow!
For more information, contact Araceli Mellem at amellem@cityofpasadena.net or call: (626) 744-7210.
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E-Waste and Document Shredding Event on June 7
Safely dispose of electronics and sensitive documents at this one-day event.
- Date: Saturday, June 7
- Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Location: Brookside Park Lot I, 360 N. Arroyo Blvd.
- Limit: 3 legal-sized boxes per household
- Bring proof of Pasadena residency
Event ends early if trucks fill up.
For more information, call (626) 744-7311.
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Illegal Fireworks = Big Fines
Reminder: All fireworks are illegal in Pasadena.
Violators can face:
- Arrest
- Vehicle impound
- Fines up to $50,000
- Up to 1 year in jail
Celebrate safely; report illegal fireworks activity to help prevent injuries and fires.
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SCAM ALERTS
Utility Worker Scams
- PWP employees wear photo IDs with the City seal and arrive in official vehicles.
- Contractors carry badges and pre-schedule visits.
- To verify anyone claiming to be with PWP, call (626) 744-4005
Fake Police Officer Phone Scam
- Scammers are impersonating Pasadena police and demanding money over the phone.
- Don’t fall for it: Pasadena PD will never ask for money or make arrest threats by phone.
- Report suspicious calls: (626) 744-4241
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Free Bulky Item Pickup
Pasadena refuse customers can schedule two free bulky item pickups per year.
- Use the Pasadena CSC app or
- Call (626) 744-7311
Apartment residents: Contact your private hauler for disposal.
For more information, visit CityOfPasadena.net/PublicWorks.
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End Bike Month with Pie & Ice Cream on May 31
Celebrate the end of Bike Month with a fun community ride!
- Date: Saturday, May 31
- Time: 2:30 – 5:00 pm
- Start: Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St.
Enjoy sweet stops at local pie and ice cream shops along the way! (Click for details).
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Stay informed, stay safe, and enjoy all that Pasadena has to offer!
See you next week for more Pasadena News Tidbits.
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