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Happy New Year!

2021 is almost gone (FINALLY)!

From the LA Times: Despite the rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant, Los Angeles County’s top health official said Tuesday that no lockdowns are planned at this time, as vaccines and other safety measures remain strong tools to combat the new threat.

The stance in the nation’s most populous county echoes statements from President Biden, national COVID-19 czar Dr. Anthony Fauci and health officials elsewhere in California.

The 2022 Rose Parade might look the same when it blooms again on January 1, but a host of new precautions will be in place to keep spectators and participants safe.

Tournament officials, law enforcement and first responders announced the new rules at a press conference on the steps of Pasadena City Hall Thursday.

Organizers remain prepared to adjust plans if necessary because of coronavirus, By Brennon Dixson-bdixson@scng.com

As holiday events across the country post cancellations in the wake of surging coronavirus case counts, Pasadena city leaders and Tournament of Roses officials said the 2022 Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game will occur on New Year’s Day but that they are keeping watch on the COVID-19 scenario.

For the California Chamber of Commerce By James W. Ward - November 19, 2021

Following is a quick look at some of the new employment laws about which employers should be aware. Unless otherwise stated, the new laws take effect starting January 1, 2022.

California Family Rights Act

Retail’s battle with COVID actually saved its stores

BY MATTHEW TOWNSEND, BLOOMBERG on DEC. 21, 2021 5:42 PM PT

When COVID-19 erupted 21 months ago and upended retailers around the world, it looked like just another chapter in the sad story of an industry’s decline.

The reality of the pandemic era, however, hasn’t played out that way.

From the Atlantic-With coronavirus cases on the rise, at-home testing remains a useful but imperfect way to mitigate risk.

From a conversation with Katherine J. Wu, Atlantic staff writer who’s been covering this pandemic, to talk about what rapid-test results can—and can’t—tell us. Below you’ll find six takeaways from our conversation.

The conversation that follows has been edited and condensed for clarity.

You can view the inaugural edition of Pasadena Perspective: Perseverance, Progress, Prosperity here:

https://chambervu.com/pasadenawinter21/

However you say it, please have a happy holiday season.

Enjoy some time with family and friends.

Appreciate all we have.

Be nice to strangers.

Say hello.

Be merry.

Be happy.

AND be safe.

The Pasadena Public Health Department on Monday, Dec. 13, reported its first laboratory-confirmed case of a resident contracting COVID-19 with mutations consistent with the new Omicron variant.

The infected person was fully vaccinated with a booster dose and had not recently traveled internationally, city officials said. The virus was likely transmitted locally in early December.

The Los Angeles Times published its annual Best of the Southland awards.

Not surprisingly, many Pasadena Chamber members were on the list. (If you are a Pasadena Chamber member, you are among the best at what you do.)

Here are your fellow Chamber members how were voted onto the:

2021 The Best of the SouthLand Reader’s Choice LA Times: 

Popular City : City of Pasadena