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Members of the South Pasadena Fire Department continue to battle Southern California wildfires.
It all started last Thursday when SPFD Captain Kris Saxon, Engineer Justin Furtado and Firefighter/paramedics Joseph Monticone and Scott McLellan were dispatched to the Hill Fire in...
Completion of the first major resort hotel in San Gabriel Valley was far from certain when Walter Raymond’s father (Emmons Raymond) visited the construction site during a rainstorm in the winter of 1885. While grading the hilltop, the work...
Greenway Arts Alliance (Whitney Weston and Pierson Blaetz, Co‐Founders and Co-Artistic Directors) presents THE COLOR PURPLE at the Greenway Court Theatre (544 N. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles), playing through December 9, 2018.
The Tony Award-‐winning musical features...
Rarely do I get excited about fried chicken. There are plenty of chains that can provide one's fix for cheap, tolerable poultry, yet I've always felt that there is a lack of establishments that bring a unique perspective to...
You've seen them all around town.
Signs have been placed in front of homes and businesses thanking community members for their support of the South Pasadena Educational Foundation.
The South Pasadena Educational Foundation remains committed to helping our schools excel by...
South Pasadena Senior Center Update | Nov 23-30
The South Pasadena Senior Center, located at 1102 Oxley Street in South Pasadena invites senior citizens to take advantage of programs and services offered...
School Board Update | Options for School District Property Discussed
Board of Education members were provided key information Tuesday night as a real estate broker talked about what’s entailed should the South Pasadena Unified...
SPEF Donors Thanked | Signs Pop Up All Over South Pasadena
You've seen them all around town.
Signs have been placed in front of homes and businesses thanking community members for their support of the South...
South Pasadena Senior Center Update | Nov 23-30
The South Pasadena Senior Center, located at 1102 Oxley Street in South Pasadena invites senior citizens to take advantage of programs and services offered...
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NATIONAL NEWS | REUTERS
- Close to 1,000 still missing after deadliest California wildfire November 19, 2018Emergency services on Sunday sifted through the charred wreckage of California's deadliest ever wildfire, searching for signs of nearly 1,000 people believed still missing as crews made progress in bringing the blaze under control.
- Survivors find reasons to be thankful after deadly California fire November 19, 2018Most years, Kelly Doty marked Thanksgiving by delivering scores of meals to low-income families with children in the tight-knit Northern California mountain community of Paradise.
- Grim search for 993 missing after deadliest California wildfire November 19, 2018Authorities on Sunday sifted through the charred wreckage of California's deadliest ever wildfire, searching for any signs of the 993 people now listed as missing after the Camp Fire tore through the mountain town of Paradise.
- Republican Scott secures Florida U.S. Senate seat after recount November 18, 2018Rick Scott, Florida's outgoing governor, was declared the winner on Sunday of his hard-fought U.S. Senate race against incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson following a hand recount of ballots, giving Republicans control of both of the state's Senate seats for the first time since the 19th century.
- Former NYC mayor Bloomberg giving Johns Hopkins $1.8 billion for financial aid November 18, 2018Former New York City mayor and billionaire Michael Bloomberg is giving $1.8 billion to Johns Hopkins University for student financial aid at his alma mater, Bloomberg said in an opinion piece published on Sunday in The New York Times.
- PG&E reports another outage on morning when California fire started November 18, 2018California utility PG&E Corp , facing investor concerns over its possible role in the deadly Camp Fire in Northern California, has reported another power-line outage that it experienced on the morning of Nov. 8 when the blaze started.
- Factbox - Still counting: Uncalled U.S. federal elections November 18, 2018Democrats took control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the Nov. 6 elections and Republicans held onto a majority in the U.S. Senate, but eight federal races remain undecided more than a week later.
Featured Articles | South Pasadena News, Events, & Happenings
City Hall Update | Council Approves Finance Department Restructuring
South Pasadena City Council members have approved a to reorganize the city’s Finance Department to increase efficiencies and improve service to business owners, among...
MAN SHOT AT WORK | UPDATE | Fatal Shooting in Alhambra:...
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Authorities still have not released the name of the victim or shooter involved in deadly gunfire, in which one person died at a...
SPPD Acting Police Chief Brian Solinsky Attends Funeral Service for Fallen...
When he looks back on the tragedy that took a dozen lives, including Ventura County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Ron Helus, Brian Solinsky considers the...
R.R. Thomas | My Burning Man Adventure
Burning Man – Glossary of Terms
Playa – The site where Burning Man is held. A vast alkali flat.
Playa Dust – Powder-like playa “dust” that...
School Board Update | Options for School District Property Discussed
Board of Education members were provided key information Tuesday night as a real estate broker talked about what’s entailed should the South Pasadena Unified...
Superlative SouthPasadenans | Fred Freking
Meet Fred Freking, although you probably already have. The affable and energetic husband and father can usually be found coaching or running around one...
Fighting the Raging Inferno | South Pasadena Fire Department in...
Members of the South Pasadena Fire Department continue to battle Southern California wildfires.
It all started last Thursday when SPFD Captain Kris Saxon, Engineer Justin...
The Laramie Project | A Bold Cry For Hope
The Laramie Project at South Pasadena High School is an audacious cry for hope that is a remarkable piece of theatre. Set in the...
Veteran’s Day | Salute to Veterans at Senior Center
Keeping this nation "The Land of the Free and Home of the Brave" was the theme of a special Veterans Day celebration at the...
SPUSD Snapshot | Social-Emotional Learning and ‘Angst’
Several times throughout the school year, SPUSD teachers and staff participate in professional development days. On Monday, November 5, 2018, middle and high school...
BREAKING | South Pasadena Firefighters on Duty at Woosley and Hill...
A pair of fires raging out of control, fueled by high Santa Ana winds, has prompted the need for thousands of firefighters to go...
Throwback Thursday | Walter Raymond Gentleman of the Old School
Walter Raymond managed a successful travel agency in Boston, then turned California hotel man. His two hotels on a hill in South Pasadena were...
Student Athlete Profile | Samuel Luna-Long
The junior is a two-sport athlete who plays both football and baseball. On the gridiron he plays receiver but was asked to step in...
More Than $380,00 In Funds Raised | Pasadena Ronald McDonald House...
Over 360 of Pasadena’s finest gathered to honor Tim Estes of Fiesta Parade Floats at the 14th Annual Shine Gala, hosted by and benefiting...
Running Through the Streets | Tiger Run December 1, 2018
Hundreds are expected to take part in the 21st annual South Pasadena Tiger Run 5K/10K Run/Walk on Saturday, December 1.
The 5K/10K Run/Walk starts at...
Decisive Victory | Council Member Michael Cacciotti Dominates in the Polls
A challenger whose message didn’t seem to resonate with voters was unable to dethrone an incumbent long on experience and known as an effective...
Racially Charged Flyers at SPHS | Search for Suspect Continues
South Pasadena Police are actively investigating criminal activity that took place at South Pasadena High School on October 30, 2018. At 10:30 p.m., a...
Challenge to City’s UUT Fails | Voters Respond with Resounding Results...
City Council members avoided making deep cuts to its municipal budget as South Pasadena residents voted No on N in Tuesday night’s election, making...
Judy Bernal | A Professional with a Passion
Judy Bernal has a passion for houses, a passion for architecture and she loves people. “Put that together and you have a career in...
ALERT | Emergency at Polling Place El Centro Location During Voting
South Pasadena emergency vehicles are seen arriving at approximately 6:15pm responding to what appeared to be a person in distress. The line to vote...
ELECTIONS | South Pasadena Voters Turn Out in Record Numbers Today
Today's midterm elections have garnered staggering numbers for our small town, with people of all ages flooding the polls. With many diverse sentiments about...
Unauthorized Racially Charged Flyers Removed from SPHS Campus
South Pasadena High’s campus was “peppered with flyers,” as described by the school’s principal, Janet Anderson, in a memo to parents this week, referring...
