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An Author Night with celebrated writer Lawrence Grobel, who has penned 28 books on many of the most world’s most famous celebrities, will be presented in the South Pasadena Public Library Community Room on Thursday, August 23 at 7...
Theatre Americana’s production of the original Neil Scanlan and Greg Wood musical Mary of The Avenue had a triumphant opening night on Friday August 17. It was the culmination of many years of hard work by the writers, producers...
Manuel Rafael Lozano is the kind of person who elevates the energy of whatever room he walks into; handsome, charming and rather bursting with positivity and kindness. Lozano is father to a fierce and adorable little girl, a professional...
South Pasadena High opened the 2018 football season with a convincing 35-14 win over visiting Mountain View.
South Pasadena took a 7-0 lead after the first quarter. The score was knotted 14-14 at halftime before the Tigers went out in...
It’s a beautiful summer morning at Orange Grove Park in South Pasadena. The San Gabriel Valley Panthers are warming up around the grassy field.
Practicing “beep” baseball today are 3 totally blind and 4 partially blind athletes from around the...
Latest News & Happenings | South Pasadena & Surrounding Metro Areas
Weekly WISPPA Newsletter August 21, 2018
Next meeting is on Saturday, September 8th (2nd Saturday). We are very pleased that our South Pasadena City Treasurer, Gary Pia, has agreed to come...
Parking Restrictions on Fair Oaks
South Pasadena City Council will be asked Wednesday night to adopt a resolution to implement a two-hour parking restriction on the eastern side of...
First Day of School! South Pasadena Schools are off and Running
In a letter to parents with children in the South Pasadena Unified School District, Superintendent Geoff Yantz wrote: “Welcome to the 2018-19 school year!"
For...
Weekly WISPPA Newsletter August 21, 2018
Next meeting is on Saturday, September 8th (2nd Saturday). We are very pleased that our South Pasadena City Treasurer, Gary Pia, has agreed to come...
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- U.S. deports accused former Nazi guard to Germany August 21, 2018A 95-year old New York City man believed to be a former guard at a labor camp in Nazi-occupied Poland arrived in Germany after being arrested and deported by U.S. immigration authorities, U.S. officials said on Tuesday.
- Russian hackers targeted U.S. conservative think-tanks, says Microsoft August 21, 2018Hackers linked to Russia's government tried to target the websites of two right-wing U.S. think-tanks, suggesting they were broadening their attacks in the build-up to November elections, Microsoft said.
- Kremlin says it does not understand Microsoft's U.S. hacking allegations August 21, 2018The Kremlin said on Tuesday it did not understand allegations from Microsoft that hackers linked to Russia's government had tried to target the websites of two right-wing U.S. think-tanks.
- Russia denies Microsoft allegations it targeted U.S. think tanks: Ifax August 21, 2018The Russian authorities deny allegations from Microsoft that hackers linked to Russia's government tried to target the websites of two right-wing U.S. think-tanks, the Interfax news agency reported on Tuesday.
- Protesters topple Confederate soldier statue in North Carolina August 21, 2018Protesters toppled a statue of a Confederate soldier on the campus of University of North Carolina on Monday, the latest move to dismantle Civil War symbols amid a fierce debate about race and the legacy of slavery in the United States.
- Twenty-two states ask U.S. appeals court to reinstate 'net neutrality' rules August 21, 2018A group of 22 state attorneys general and the District of Columbia late Monday asked a U.S. appeals court to reinstate the Obama administration's 2015 landmark net neutrality rules and reject the Trump administration's efforts to preempt states from imposing their own rules guaranteeing an open internet.
- Study cites longer dry spells as fueling U.S. wildfires August 21, 2018Less rain and longer droughts are the major cause behind larger and more intense wildfires in the U.S. West, not higher temperatures and early snowmelt as previously thought, according to research released on Monday.
Featured Articles | South Pasadena News, Events, & Happenings
A Triumphant “Mary of The Avenue” Opens at Fremont Centre Theatre
Theatre Americana’s production of the original Neil Scanlan and Greg Wood musical Mary of The Avenue had a triumphant opening night on Friday August...
Find Love | Damyon at The Baked Potato
“Find Love it’s all you should do, if you don’t find love it won’t find you.” Are the opening lyrics by guitarist vocalist Damyon...
Manuel Lozano Talks Green Brooms $10 Lesson Day For SPEF
Manuel Rafael Lozano is the kind of person who elevates the energy of whatever room he walks into; handsome, charming and rather bursting with...
FOOTBALL | South Pasadena High School Beats Mountain View 35-14
South Pasadena High opened the 2018 football season with a convincing 35-14 win over visiting Mountain View.
South Pasadena took a 7-0 lead after the...
The Huntington Names Christina Nielsen as new Director of the Art...
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens has appointed Christina Nielsen as the Hannah and Russel Kully Director of the Art Collections, Karen...
Assemblymember Chris Holden’s 2018 Bills Clear Senate Appropriations Committee Today
The legislation passed includes Assembly Bill 2370 that would take a big step toward making sure drinking water is safe at California’s child care...
Mulch Fires a Constant Problem For Firefighters
It has been a nagging issue for a couple of weeks now, explained South Pasadena Fire Department Captain Anthony Porraz as his department and...
First Day of School! South Pasadena Schools are off and Running
In a letter to parents with children in the South Pasadena Unified School District, Superintendent Geoff Yantz wrote: “Welcome to the 2018-19 school year!"
For...
Blind Baseball Team Keeps Their Ears on the Ball
It’s a beautiful summer morning at Orange Grove Park in South Pasadena. The San Gabriel Valley Panthers are warming up around the grassy field.
Practicing...
Larry Grobel | The “Mozart of Interviewers,” at Library Thrusday, August...
An Author Night with celebrated writer Lawrence Grobel, who has penned 28 books on many of the most world’s most famous celebrities, will be...
Throwback Thursday | The South Pasadena Lumber Company
At the turn of the century, trains stopped at the Santa Fe Station to offload lumber directly onto the property of South Pasadena Lumber...
Parking Restrictions on Fair Oaks
South Pasadena City Council will be asked Wednesday night to adopt a resolution to implement a two-hour parking restriction on the eastern side of...
Green Brooms $10 Lesson Day to Benefit SPEF
Green Brooms Music Academy is holding their ever popular bi-annual $10 Lesson Day in South Pasadena on Sunday, August 26th from 10am - 4pm. Thirty...
New Reservoir | Graves Replacement Project is Underway
Groundbreaking of a $12.2 million reservoir project for the City of South Pasadena took place last Saturday morning.
City and state officials were on hand...
Council Considers Cancelling Meeting September 5, 2018
City staff is recommending that the City Council cancel its regularly scheduled City Council meeting of September 5.
A review of upcoming agenda items suggests...
BREAKING NEWS: Missing Person Andrew Dart Located
According to the South Pasadena Police Department, 45 year-old Andrew Dart spoke with officers on Sunday 8-12-2018 at about 2:30pm.
He has been removed from...
Elevator Rescue | Woman Trapped in Stuck Elevator at South Pasadena...
The South Pasadena Public Library temporarily lost power during a city-wide power outage on Saturday 8-11-2018 at approximately 2:30pm. The loss of power affected...
Fire on the Tracks | Metro Gold Line Train at South...
South Pasadena Fire Department responds to reports of flames and smoke coming from the undercarriage of the Eastbound Gold Line Metro Train on Saturday...
LYMAN The Musical | A Chance Encounter Inspires a Musical That...
Anne Johnstonbrown confesses that for most of her life, she never considered the homeless; she says she always walked hurriedly by them and is sad...
A Word With Greg Wood | Co-creator of “Mary of The...
Singer Songwriter Greg Wood and writer Neil Scanlan come to us by way of the advertising world of the 1970’s where they met and...
Letter to the Editor: What is UUT & Why It’s so...
Dear Friends and neighbors:
This November, the residents of South Pasadena face a serious threat to their community services and quality of life. The November...
Firefighter Sent to Fight | South Pasadena Paramedic Justin Miller
A South Pasadena firefighter is among those battling the Holy Fire where California Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for areas...
Special Screening at South Pasadena Public Library!
A very special screening of “The Disaster Artist,” the 2017 Golden Globe Award-winning film, will be presented in the South Pasadena Public Library Community...
Throwback Thursday | Rise and Fall of SPHS Original Buildings
The original $65,000 bond issue for a new high school easily passed with the required two-thirds majority. Shortly after, a second bond of $10,000...
Rehearsals Underway for SWEAT at Mark Taper Forum
Rehearsals have begun for Center Theatre Group’s production of “Sweat” by Lynn Nottage. The 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winning play will be presented at the Mark...
