Fremont Avenue to Close for Edison

With a third of the City still without power, Edison will be working on Fremont Avenue from 1 p.m. Saturday into Sunday. 

"A road closure is planned for Fremont Avenue between Oak Street and Spruce
Street beginning around 1300 hours Saturday into Sunday for an approximate
24-hour period to allow Edison to position a crane for a tree removal," said Police Chief Joe Payne. "Edison will provide traffic control and detours."

Residents can expect traffic delays. Police advice you to avoid the area entirely if possible.

The status of schools reopening Monday is dependent on the restoration of power to the campuses, according to police. 

The City shelter at the has been deactivated with only three people staying Friday night. Daytime shelter is available at the

Overnight operations will be evaluated by Community Services and Library staff as necessary.

"With the exception of a few downed wire calls handled by the South Pasadena Fire Department, the City has moved fully into the recovery phase of the operation. Public Works will work through the weekend to move debris," continued Chief Payne.