Monthly Archives: December 2017

Float Judging Today

Crunch Time continues as South Pasadenans put the final flowers and flourishes on our beautiful and spirited self-built float today! The Tournament of Roses...

The 2017 Crunch Time Party!

It was billed as a “night of fellowship, good food and wallet lightening” by Gary Pia, the master of ceremonies for Friday night’s annual...

South Pasadenan Rose Parade Driver!

Brant Dunlap says he’s “feeling good” as he looks forward to getting behind the wheel of South Pasadena’s float entry in Monday’s Tournament of...

Fun Loving Dogs!

On the first Wednesday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m., volunteers from the South Pasadena Humane Society bring lovable dogs to spend...

All Hands on Deck! Volunteers Needed Tonight at Float Site

Unusual hot weather during the daytime hours this week has forced workers to postpone placing flowers on the city float until the last minute...

SPARC Throws Another Cool Party for The Holidays

What with board members and volunteers from the worlds of music, art, theatre, film, photography and dance, it’s no wonder SPARC parties tend to...

Rose Bowl Game! College Football Playoff Semifinal

The No. 2 ranked Oklahoma Sooners, champion of the Big 12 Conference, and the No. 3 ranked Georgia Bulldogs, champion of the SEC Conference,...

South Pasadena Weekly Crime Summary

South Pasadena Crime Summary December 20-27, 2017   The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other police related activities...

Here Comes The Rose Parade! Road Closures and Tips for The Big Day

The following are few tips to know for those attending theNew Year’s Day Spectacular Those lucky enough to get a spot along the Rose Parade...

Rose Parade – What You Need To Know

Rose Parade Rules and Regulations   Pasadena Police, Fire and Health officials remind the public that the Rose Parade events will be safe for all if...

Water Mains Burst Leaving 100’s without water

Hundreds of South Pasadenans find their residences without water on Wednesday 12-27-2017 from about 8:30pm. https://youtu.be/NcSk9LZbj1Q The cause was due to three simultaneous burst water mains...

Lloyd & Lane Found Objects Closing its Doors

Despite being an award winning home décor boutique that was recently featured on HGTV and “shop local” campaigns notwithstanding, Lloyd & Lane will be...

Crunch Time Party Friday Night!

Tickets are on sale for the Crunch Time Party on Friday, Dec. 29, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the War Memorial Building. Festivities include...

Throwback Thursday | Rose Bowl Edition

The first New Year’s Day football classic at the Rose Bowl was played in 1923. The Tournament selected the teams that year, Penn State...

SPARC Launches Monthly Giving To Ring in the New Year!

Since its launch in 2009, The South Pasadena Arts Council has most certainly become a growing cultural hub in the community that we all...

Oneonta Hosts Jubilant Holiday Dinner

The Oneonta Club of South Pasadena held its annual Holiday dinner meeting at the South Pasadena Women’s Club. The Women’s Club members joined the...

A Season of Wonder at Monterey Hills Elementary

Monterey Hills School divided its annual Winter Program into two parts, the transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, first grade and second grade performing on Dec. 20...

South Pasadena High Students Help Homeless with Sock Drive

Ruth Moonesinghe simply wanted to make a difference for those down on their luck. With a heart of gold, the South Pasadena High calculus teacher...

Semester Break at SPHS Ends in December For First Time

In what school officials are calling a first, the semester break at South Pasadena High finished last week with final examinations. For as long as...

FIRE | Radhika Indian Restaurant

Firefighters are busy investigating a kitchen fire that took place Saturday morning at Radhika restaurant on Mission Street in South Pasadena. The fire occurred at...

Christmas Comes Early To Crete Academy

Each child was called up individually, by name, and given a shiny, red and green Christmas present as they walked up to meet Santa...

SPHS Band Performs along Mission Street & Fair Oaks Avenue

Some days he could pass as the most modest person in South Pasadena. Howard Crawford keeps information quiet better than some of the best...

Hank Rainey and Riley Segal Selected South Pasadenan Athletes of the Week

This week’s South Pasadenan Athletes of the week are South Pasadena High School soccer team captains Riley Segal and Hank Rainey.   Rainey and Segal, both...

SPARC Artist in Community Project Requests Proposals

The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) invites artists/artist team to submit a proposal to develop an Artist in Community (AIC) project for the South...

Throwback Thursday | The Royal Raymond

In the 1880s wealthy visitors from the Midwest and East Coast stayed at The Royal Raymond in South Pasadena mostly to escape the harsh...

Full Agenda for Tonight’s City Council Meeting

Highlighting Wednesday night’s City Council meeting will be the election of a new mayor, as Michael Cacciotti ends his 1-year term in becoming a...

It’s Crunch Time at City’s Float Site

It’s on pace for completion in less than two weeks, but as the deadline nears, tensions often rise, nerves fry, and anxiety mounts leading...

Beauty and The Beast – A Christmas Rose

The holiday tradition of Lythgoe Family Panto, in association with Pasadena Playhouse, opens Beauty and The Beast – A Christmas Rose on Wednesday December...

South Pasadena Weekly Crime Summary

South Pasadena Crime Summary December 13-20, 2017 The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in...

Alfred Molina Stars in Nostalgic Radio Play of Miracle on 34th Street

What a treat it is to see Alfred Molina on stage as the feisty bearded guy with a twinkle in his eye, Kris Kringle,...
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