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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...
Comedy | Reymundo Reigns Supreme
Original Latin King of Comedy and self-proclaimed “Red-Nexican” Alex Reymundo returns to The Ice House for one night only on December 1.
Alex Reymundo is known for...
South Pasadena Public Library | Holiday Book Sale Nears
Looking for a bargain on books?
The Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library will hold its annual Holiday Book Sale on the weekend of...
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...
Holiday Book Sale | Friends of the South Pasadena Library
Make sure to mark your calendar for the Friends of the South Pasadena Library Holiday Book Sale! The Friends save up an amazing selection...
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NATIONAL NEWS | REUTERS
- PG&E shares surge 40 percent on report regulator wants to avoid bankruptcy from wildfire November 16, 2018PG&E Corp shares soared 40 percent in after-hours trade on Thursday following a report that a regulatory official told investors the agency does not want the utility to go into bankruptcy should it be found responsible for this month's deadly wildfire in northern California.
- Tally of missing in California's deadliest blaze surpasses 600 November 16, 2018A search for victims of a catastrophic blaze that reduced a northern California town to ashes intensified on Thursday, as authorities expanded to 630 the number of those reported missing in the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in state history.
- Tight U.S. Senate race in Florida hangs on hand recount of ballots November 16, 2018Florida election officials on Friday were slogging through a hand recount of ballots to determine who won a hard-fought U.S. Senate contest, with about a dozen high-profile races across the country remaining unresolved more than a week after elections.
- Judge eases Reagan shooter Hinckley's release conditions November 16, 2018A federal judge on Friday eased travel and other restrictions on the activities of John Hinckley, who shot former U.S. President Ronald Reagan in a 1981 assassination attempt.
- Grim fiscal forecast awaits Illinois' new governor November 16, 2018Illinois' new governor faces a budget deficit that could triple in size, as well as a backlog of unpaid bills that could surpass the state's record high, according to a new five-year fiscal forecast from outgoing Governor Bruce Rauner.
- Prosecutors in talks with accused Russian agent to resolve case: filing November 16, 2018U.S. prosecutors and defense lawyers are in talks potentially to resolve a criminal case accusing gun-rights activist Maria Butina of acting as a Russian agent to infiltrate a pro-gun rights organization in the United States and influence U.S. foreign policy toward Russia.
- Eleventh child dies from viral outbreak at New Jersey facility November 16, 2018An 11th child has died in less than four weeks at a New Jersey rehabilitation center, one of 34 young patients with compromised immune systems to have been infected by a viral outbreak, state health officials said on Friday.
Featured Articles | South Pasadena News, Events, & Happenings
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...
Rose Bowl Parade/Ticket Drawing on Wednesday
It’s called the Ultimate Tournament of Roses Experience and three top prizes are up for grabs.
South Pasadena Tournament of Roses officials hope community members...
