Today, Friday, March 29, the Pasadena Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI)/Driver’s License Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within Pasadena city limits. Click here for more information. Source: Pasadena Police Department.

Please be aware that there will be Planned Power Outages conducted on Tuesday, April 2, into Wednesday, April 3, and on Wednesday, April 3, into Thursday, April 4, by Pasadena Water and Power. Certain addresses within District 6 will be affected. The outage is expected to last from 11 p.m.-5:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.-5 a.m., respectively. Click here and here for more information. Source: Pasadena Water and Power.

Pasadena Water and Power will install 1,382’ of water main on Bellefontaine St. from Pasadena Ave. to Fair Oaks Ave. Construction will start Monday, April 8, and is expected to be completed in July 2024. Please be advised that there may be a slight traffic delay when accessing Fairmount Ave. and Bellefontaine St. Sporadic and temporary lane closure will happen during work hours of Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Click here for more information. Source: Pasadena Water and Power.

The City of Pasadena proposes to change Dayton St. between Fair Oaks Ave. and Raymond Ave. to “Troop Way,” as one of two options. The other option is Morton Ave. from Hammond St. to Mountain St. The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed street name change on Monday, April 15, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. Any interested party or their representative may appear at the hearing and comment on the project. Written comments may also be mailed to the Department of Public Works by April 5. For more information about the street name change, contact Vannie Wu-Bowman at ywu-bowman@cityofpasadena.net. Click here for more information. Source: Pasadena Public Works.

On Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., San Rafael Elementary School will host a beautification day, including cleaning, painting, planting, and decorating the campus. Click here to sign up and for more information. Source: Neighbor Friends of San Rafael Elementary.

Caltrans has begun the rulemaking process to permanently adopt the emergency 710 house sales regulations, which are currently in effect and expire on September 30. The proposed regulations outline how surplus properties along State Route 710 will be sold pursuant to state law. Caltrans is requesting the public’s input as it adopts permanent regulations to sell surplus properties in the cities of Pasadena, Los Angeles, and South Pasadena. The 45-day public comment period ends on Wednesday, April 24. Anyone who wants to comment on the proposed regulations during this period may submit written comments by email to: Carolyn.Dabney@dot.ca.gov. Caltrans will host a public hearing on Friday, April 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. at South Pasadena High School to provide the opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed regulations. After the end of the public comment period, Caltrans will submit final regulations to the Office of Administrative Law for approval later this summer. Many current residential tenants have received a Notice of Solicitation from Caltrans for an opportunity to purchase the homes they are renting. Click here for more information. Source: Caltrans.

Sycamores and the LA County Department of Mental Health have partnered with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to provide in-person emergency mental health services for individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis, via Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams. While 911 is traditionally the number people think to contact in an emergency, 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (dial 988) is an alternative number to call that’s designed specifically for crises related to mental health. Help is available 24/7 over the phone, allowing callers to speak with trained counselors who will assess the situation. Click here to read more. Source: Sycamores.

Volunteers who serve on one of the many commissions that advise the Pasadena City Council are residents just like you. If you want to serve your community and provide advice on issues you care about to Vice Mayor Madison and City government, consider applying for one of the City’s commissions. There are or will soon be District 6 vacancies on the Planning Commission, Human Services Commission, Pasadena Community Access Corporation board, and more.

Here’s a list of other upcoming events at the Rose Bowl:

• 3/24: Walk MS
• 4/2: Hop into Spring
• 4/7: Masters of Taste
• 4/20: Rosé Bowl
• 4/20: Walk for Kids
• 4/24: Women's Empowerment Symposium Luncheon
• 4/27: UCLA Spring Game
• 4/28: Epilepsy Walk
• 5/4: Cinco de Mayo
• 5/7: 2 Bears 5K
• 5/11: Cruel World Music Festival
• 5/18: Just Like Heaven Music Festival
• 6/21-23: Foodieland Night Market
• 7/4: LA Galaxy vs. LAFC soccer game and fireworks show
• 9/7: Mexico vs. New Zealand soccer game
• 9/14: UCLA vs. Indiana football game
• 9/28: UCLA vs. Oregon football game
• 10/12: UCLA vs. Minnesota football game
• 11/9: UCLA vs. Iowa football game
• 11/23: UCLA vs. USC football game
• 11/30: UCLA vs. Fresno State football game
• 1/1: Rose Bowl Game

Source: Rose Bowl.

The City Service Center (CSC, formerly known as the Citizen Service Center) is a centralized service to help Pasadena residents connect with their city. CSC is available via web, LiveChat, mobile app, and phone to assist in answering questions about City programs, services, and events. Our knowledgeable representatives can help you find the information and assistance you need. Access to City Hall is now just a simple click away, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Next time you spot graffiti in your neighborhood, hit a pothole on your way to work, or notice an abandoned shopping cart on your street, just use the City Service Center to report it. Simply open the CSC app, website, or make a call to report an issue. Your issue will be automatically routed to the appropriate department for investigation. You can also track the status of your requests. For more information, or to submit a request, please click here.

Visit pasadenamedia.org to view Pasadena Media’s programming streaming live and on-demand. Check out District 6 Council Liaison Justin Chapman’s show “Pasadena Monthly” every fourth Friday of the month. This month's episode featured an interview with Rose Bowl CEO and General Manager Jens Weiden, and next month's episode will feature an interview with Dr. Bethany Ehlmann, president of the Planetary Society and a professor of planetary science at Caltech.