Monthly Archives: May 2018

ALICE IN WONDERLAND Success Leads to New Slate of Shows Next Season

South Pasadena High School dance department produced a lush, whimsical Alice In Wonderland for it’s final show of the year that was a smashing...

Congresswoman Judy Chu Demands Independent Investigation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday morning, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Members Reps. Judy Chu (D-CA), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Grace Meng (D-NY), and...

Healthy Aging Fair this May To Educate and Serve

A South Pasadena Healthy Aging Fair is scheduled for Thursday, May 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the local Senior Center. Services provided...

Congresswoman Judy Chu Reauthorization Proposal Defeated

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During today’s House Ways and Means Committee consideration of H.R. 5861, the Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success...

Rep. Chu Statement on National Defense Authorization Act

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House voted 351-66 to pass H.R. 5515, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill would provide for the authorization...

Wow! What a Big Family

Lu King is young at heart, sprite and looking like she’s just getting started in life as she turns 85 years old in a...

Rep. Judy Chu and CAPAC Members Demand Independent Investigation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday morning, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Members Reps. Judy Chu (D-CA), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Grace Meng (D-NY), and...

Operation Cookie: South Pasadena helps hospitalized, homeless and special needs veterans

Organizers of “Operation Cookie,” a day when the good comes out of so many who provide delectable treats to hospitalized, homeless and special needs...

Rotary Donates Book on Behalf of Speaker Edward Amey

Rotary President Dan Watson presented a book that will be donated to the South Pasadena Library on behalf of Tuesday's speaker, Edward Amey, managing...

SPHS Tianhao Wei Headed to CIF Masters Track Meet

South Pasadena High sophomore Tianhao Wei is headed to the next level of competition after winning the Division 3 triple jump at last weekend’s...

Throwback Thursday | Heritage Lost: South Pasadena’s Orange Tree City Seal and Orange Blossom...

The city of South Pasadena was founded in 1888 during the agricultural citrus boom in Southern California. The area was once abundant with orange...

TWELFTH NIGHT – Love is in the Air at Parson’s Nose

For those still swooning over the Royal Wedding, the delightful crew at Parson’s Nose is here to carry you on to more heights of...

Elliott Caine Quintet at Saladang May 31

The Elliott Caine Quintet (EC-trumpet, Justo Almario-tenor sax, Rick Olson-piano, Bill Markus-bass, Kenny Elliott-drums) performs at Saladang Garden Restaurant, 383 South Fair Oaks Blvd., Pasadena...

Pasadena Playhouse Announces 2018-19 Season

 The Los Angeles return of Ragtime L.A. premiere of Nia Vardalos’ Tiny Beautiful Things, West End production of The Woman in Black, a new comedy,...

Parti Gras Brings Community Together

It was popular back then, and Megan Dostel wanted to capture the mood with her “big hair and lots of jewelry” as she described...

Open House Double Feature: Arroyo Vista and Monterey Hills Elementary Schools

Arroyo Vista and Monterey Hills Elementary Schools invited parents, grandparents and friends to their respective campuses last Thursday for open house, an annual ritual...

World Renowned Graffiti Artist & Teachr Hosts “Face to Face” Art Show with High...

  WHO: True to his name, Teachr (Keith Biele) focuses on education and the most important resource we have – our children. Hailed one of Los...

Young Stars Theatre Summer Camps!

Young Stars Theatre Summer Camps Registration OPEN! Coming this summer, YST is offering four summer musical theatre and drama camps. The camps range from 1...

House Committees Unanimously Advance Three Opioid Related Bills Supported by Rep. Chu

Washington, DC — This week, three bipartisan bills sponsored by Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) to address the opioid crisis were advanced out of the House...

UPDATED: Parti Gras | 80’s Party was Totally Tubular Dude

PHOTOS UPDATED Over the years, it has become the biggest bash of the year in South Pasadena. Parti Gras, with an 80s theme, exceeded all expectations...

A Day in the Life of our South Pasadena Firefighters

When I arrive at the firehouse, dinner preparations are already in full swing. Captain Dan Dunn is cooking tonight and, as is most times...

Massive Fire: South Pasadena Fire Department Sends Support Crew

South Pasadena firefighters were called to San Gabriel where they supported crews extinguishing a massive fire early Wednesday morning at a strip mall. Three restaurants...

$10,000 Awarded | Oneonta Club Scholarships Ceremony

Launched in 1975 with no dollars in the endowment, today, with generous gifts coming from the Oneonta Club membership and others recognizing its importance,...

Excellence Awarded: On to Nationals for SkillsUSA | South Pasadena High School

Article Submitted by: Dhruv Vansadia This year, SkillsUSA South Pasadena sent 37 students to the State Leadership and Skills Conference in Ontario, CA. These students competed in...

South Pasadena Community Garden Highlighted

The Rotary Club of South Pasadena heard a presentation from Judy McIntyre and Lorrie Dieckmann from the South Pasadena Community Garden on Tuesday, May...

New Business: Mission Gardens Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

City Councilmembers and Chamber Board members joined Ping and David Mi, along with their children and grandchildren, family and friends to celebrate the opening...

Mother’s Day at the Senior Center in South Pasadena

Robert Joe, who serves on the South Pasadena City Council, knows the importance of mothers, noting they “make up a crucial part of our...

Parti Gras 2018 – Totally Rad!

“Gridlock,” a word that came out of the ultimate traffic jam, was first used in print by “Newsweek” back in 1980. It has become...

Weekly Crime Summary May 9 – 15, 2018

An alert and well-informed citizen makes you less of a target to a criminal. Remember to call the South Pasadena Police Department at (626)...

Rep. Chu’s 9th Annual Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Competition

Pasadena, CA – On May 19, 2018, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) will host her 9th Annual Artistic Discovery Awards Ceremony. This event marks the end of...
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