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Dr. Marina Khubesrian has been selected as South Pasadena newest mayor, replacing
Dr. Richard Schneider, who ended his one-year term. In addition, Robert Joe, who also sits on the council, was selected by his peers as the new mayor pro...
Dance is thriving in South Pasadena and it is on full display at South Pasadena High School this week. The SPHS Dance Department, under the direction of Courtney Cheyne, has become a vibrant program that consistently produces strong, innovative...
A deep loss is being felt at the South Pasadena Unified School District this week following the announcement that employee Cathy Erskine has passed away.
Recognized for her kindness, SPUSD Geoff Yantz remembers Erskine as “someone who was always there...
Senator Anthony J. Portantino introduced a bill that would delete the 710 extension from state codes on his first day of the new legislative session. The bill was submitted Monday, December 4, 2018.
Senator Portantino said during the 2016 negotiation...
Congratulations to the 2019 National Merit Honorees! Three students also earned accolades as part of the National Hispanic Recognition Program. Students qualify by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) and earning among the highest scores in...
Santa Claus Comes To Town | Children Delight in Meeting the...
Santa Claus, yes, the jolly man in a red suit, was in town last Saturday for a morning of fun and activities.
The City of...
City Seeks New Commissioners
The City of South Pasadena is seeking qualified, diverse candidates to serve on City commissions ranging from animal welfare to public safety.
Commissions serve as...
Stella Abrera Stars in ABT’s THE NUTCRACKER
American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Stella Abrera is running late; her subway train is delayed and so she is stuck, underground, with hundreds of...
Santa Claus Comes To Town | Children Delight in Meeting the...
Santa Claus, yes, the jolly man in a red suit, was in town last Saturday for a morning of fun and activities.
The City of...
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NATIONAL NEWS | REUTERS
- Conservation groups sue Trump administration over Atlantic oil testing December 12, 2018Environmental groups opposed to offshore drilling sued the federal government on Tuesday to prevent future seismic tests for oil and gas deposits in Atlantic waters off the U.S. East Coast.
- Ex-N.Y. state university official gets prison for bid rigging December 12, 2018The former president of the State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute was sentenced to three and a half years in prison on Tuesday for helping to rig the bidding process for a billion-dollar, state-funded development project.
- Trump administration asks top court to restore asylum order December 12, 2018President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to let his order barring asylum for immigrants who enter the United States illegally take effect even as litigation over the matter proceeds.
- Cosby's lawyers cite grounds for appealing sexual assault conviction December 12, 2018Attorneys for Bill Cosby outlined their grounds on Tuesday for appealing his sexual assault conviction, citing what they called errors in legal procedure that may have biased the jury and warrant a new trial for the once-beloved comedian.
- Texas executes man convicted of 1993 murder December 12, 2018The state of Texas on Tuesday executed an inmate convicted of shooting a man to death and sexually assaulting his wife after trying to rob the newly married couple on the campus of a community college near Dallas 25 years ago.
- Physician assistant faces U.S. trial over Insys opioid kickbacks December 12, 2018A former physician assistant is set to face trial in New Hampshire on Wednesday over charges he accepted kickbacks from Insys Therapeutics Inc to prescribe a highly addictive fentanyl spray the drugmaker produced.
- PG&E says cause of Camp Fire not yet determined despite probe December 12, 2018The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) released a new report on Tuesday into a massive California wildfire that ignited near one of its damaged towers, offering new details of the incident but stopping short of accepting blame.
Featured Articles | South Pasadena News, Events, & Happenings
Santa Claus Comes To Town | Children Delight in Meeting the...
Santa Claus, yes, the jolly man in a red suit, was in town last Saturday for a morning of fun and activities.
The City of...
Stella Abrera Stars in ABT’s THE NUTCRACKER
American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Stella Abrera is running late; her subway train is delayed and so she is stuck, underground, with hundreds of...
NEW MAYOR | A Busy Week For South Pasadenans
Dr. Marina Khubesrian has been selected as South Pasadena newest mayor, replacing
Dr. Richard Schneider, who ended his one-year term. In addition, Robert Joe, who...
DANCE | Winter Dance Concert “Perspective” On Stage Now
Dance is thriving in South Pasadena and it is on full display at South Pasadena High School this week. The SPHS Dance Department, under...
Rose Court 2019 | Ribbon Cutting Commences Annual Hotline
Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek and the 2019 Rose Queen Louise Deser Siskel, along with the Tournament of Roses® Royal Court helped kick off more...
Indelible Loss | Remembering Cathy Erskine
A deep loss is being felt at the South Pasadena Unified School District this week following the announcement that employee Cathy Erskine has passed...
Throwback Thursday | Anatomy of a Craftsman Take Down
Today, the Monterey Townhomes at 1200, 1202, 1204 on Monterey Road marks the spot of a massive “take down” of craftsman homes (Gates Place)...
Tiger Run 2k18 | The South Pasadena Tradition Comes of Age
Those looking for a sense of community don’t have to go beyond the annual Tiger Run to find it.
For many of the 700-plus runners...
New STEM Building at SPHS | Superintendent Geoff Yantz Visits
Wearing a hard hat and smile, South Pasadena Unified School District Superintendent Geoff Yantz liked what he saw this week as he toured the...
The Intricate Work of Jeff Burke | On Display at SouthPasadenan.com...
He describes his artwork as “digital composite,” combining original photographs of costume jewelry and brass figurines to digitally form a composition that speaks to...
Coffee With a Cop | Socializing With the South Pasadena Police...
Nationwide, it’s called “Coffee with a Cop,” and locally SPPD Acting Police Chief Brian Solinsky said his department enjoyed the opportunity to answer questions...
UPDATED | Dead Body Discovered in the Arroyo
12-1-2018:
After a follow-up with SPPD today: The LA Coroner's have yet to make a determination as to cause of death. It's being treated as...
Rose Queen and Court | Oneonta Club’s Annual Holiday Dinner with...
The 101st Tournament of Roses Queen and Royal Court will be the featured guests on December 10, 2018 during the Oneonta Club’s annual holiday...
THIS MORNING | Father & Son ‘Clipped’ by Car Near Monterey...
A father and son were reportedly clipped by a car driving along Via Del Rey Avenue in South Pasadena early Friday morning and treated...
What College Are You Going to? A Better Process Exists, Start...
College entrance: "?"
Even feeling certain is an uncertainty in today’s highly competitive environment.
We all know that the process of gaining acceptance to the right...
Victory For South Pasadena as 710 Freeway Extension Plans Are Finally...
At long last, it’s over.
After decades of study, debate and legal battles, mostly between the cities of South Pasadena and Alhambra, the 710 Freeway...
OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Mayor Richard Schneider South Pasadena
RE: Today's release and announcement of the historic final EIR; essentially ending the six-decade conflict with the 710 extension. Press Conference Click Here
From Mayor Schneider:
"This...
“It’s Dead” Says Senator Anthony Portantino & Secretary of Transportation Brian...
On Wednesday, November 28, State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge) and California Secretary of Transportation Brian Annis held a press conference to...
The Lost Parrot Cafe | Discovering a South Pasadena Gem
The Lost Parrot Café is surely a gem in the small community of South Pasadena. Taking a load of influences from around the country...
ELF Jr. Opens This Weekend at Young Stars Theatre
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” If you don’t recognize this quote, treat yourself to Young...
COME FROM AWAY | Broadway’s Tony Award-Winning Musical Opens at The...
The First National Tour of Come From Away will open its Los Angeles engagement on Wednesday, November 28. The Tony Award-winning musical continues through...
SPARC 3rd Annual Holiday Party at Bullseye Glass
UPDATE! The Glass Workshop is filling up fast! You don't want to miss out on the fun!
Special Musical Guests:
Tisa Adamson and Randy Mitchell;
Aaron Therol and...
WINTER CAMP | Young Stars Theatre’s First in Over a Decade
Young Stars Theatre (YST), now about to begin their fourth year of calling South Pasadena home, is about to do something they haven’t done...
The Spirit of 2008 Still Going Strong | South Pasadena High...
This past weekend the South Pasadena High School class of 2008 came together to celebrate our 10-year reunion. The turnout was solid but we...
SPECIAL SCREENING | South Pasadena Library To Host a Very Special...
On November 29 at 7 p.m., a Library Film Night screening of “Best Fr(r)iends, Volume 1” will be presented in the Community Room. The...
Small Business Saturday | Shop Local: Less Stress, Better Shopping, More...
It’s sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday and is a day to pull shoppers out big box stores and malls and bring them...
MESSIAH is Coming! 18th Annual Messiah Performance Sunday Dec. 2 at...
https://youtu.be/rOz-SAVTSyU
Messiah Rehearsal at Calvary Presbyterian Church South Pasadena
Come and experience this moving and season-defining event
Sunday December 2nd, 2018 at 4pm
Calvary Presbyterian Church 1050 Fremont Ave....
Giving Back on Thanksgiving | City Officials Help Less Fortunate
It was a day of giving for South Pasadena city officials who took part in the traditional Thanksgiving Dinner in Pasadena's Central Park.
Serving food...
Throwback Thursday | First Thanksgiving at The Raymond: A Holiday Pictorial
The Royal Raymond in South Pasadena celebrated its grand opening 132 years ago this month.
The following pictorial of images from that time include the...
Being Thankful | Thanksgiving Messages from our Leadership, Family, Neighbors, Friends
A Thanksgiving note from News Editor Bill Glazier
My 28-year-old son, Michael, taught me a very valuable lesson – be thankful for what you have,...
A Christmas Carol at A Noise Within | A Pasadena Tradition
A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, continues the cherished holiday tradition of presenting its well-loved production of Charles Dickens’ A...
SMOKE PROMPTED 911 CALL : OSTRICH FARM LOFTS | SOUTH PASADENA...
A 911 call for 1010 sycamore street was placed at approximately 7:56 PM Tuesday night, according to witnesses. Multiple fire units from several departments...
