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Monthly Archives: June 2018
Two Arrested on Lyndon Street
South Pasadena police officers responded to the 1700 block of Lyndon Street last week after reports of two suspicious individuals in the backyard of...
Weekly WISPPA Newsletter | Week of June 20, 2018
Many thanks to all who attended and helped with food, drinks, and time at the WISPPA Cocktail Party last Monday. A special thank you...
Opinion: Remove Mandatory Study Hall
Letter to Board of Education,
I am speaking here today about the issue of “Mandatory Study Hall” policy, which will be strictly enforced in SPHS...
THE HUMANS Opens at The Ahmanson June 20
Led by two-time Tony Award-winning director Joe Mantello, Reed Birney and Jayne Houdyshell will reprise their Tony Award-winning performances in The Humans for the...
Assemblymember Chris Holden Recognizes Webster’s Community Pharmacy as 41st Assembly District’s “Small Business...
Webster’s owners Meredith and Michael Miller received the recognition during the Annual Small Business of Year Luncheon organized by the California Small Business Association.
“When...
Sparkling Wit
The Ice House is thrilled to welcome actor/comedian/musician HAL SPARKS for one show only on Thursday, July 12.
Actor, comedian and political activist, HAL SPARKS began his professional career...
SPARC Gets their Groove on
SPARC started the summer right at their Kickoff To The Summer Dance Party this weekend. Food, drink and dance were on the menu; the...
Council to Act on Water, Homeless Issues
The City Council will consider approving a temporary water treatment system that is expected to resolve the discoloration experienced by some South Pasadena residents,...
ILLUSTRIOUS ILIZA
Fan favorite ILIZA SHLESINGER will grace the stage and generate belly laughs, when she returns to The Ice House on June 30.
Originally from Dallas, ILIZA SHLESINGER moved to...
New Smoking Regulations
The updated ordinance adds city sidewalks and other public spaces to the existing prohibited smoking areas.
Why did the City Council adopt new smoking regulations?
To...
Gavlak Destroys in Local Pub
Griffins of Kinsale on Mission is a great pub with a small town feel to it that fits just perfectly in our community. Great...
AlienCon 2018: The Truth Is Out There
Spirits were high and so were the sights at the Pasadena Convention Center as AlienCon, the state's premier extraterrestrial and UFO convention, started its...
Sinkhole on Monterey Road
During the final paving of Monterey Road on Friday, workers discovered that sinkhole has developed on the busy thoroughfare.
According to Alex Chou, an associate...
Pittance Chamber Music’s “From Schubert to Schoenfield” Showcasing Tomorrow!
Featuring Members of the Grammy Award-winning Los Angeles Opera Orchestra and Special Guests
Members of the Grammy-winning LA Opera Orchestra:
Roberto Cani, violin
Dongfang Ouyang, violin
...
Assemblymember Chris Holden’s Statement on Budget Agreement
Sacramento, CA – Today, the California Legislature passed the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget, the final agreement between the legislature and Governor Jerry Brown. Assemblymember Chris...
Major Field Improvements to South Pasadena Middle and High Schools
Geoff Yantz smiled proudly as he surveyed the new field project at South Pasadena Middle School.
Making a major impact to the campus, the superintendent...
Filming in South Pasadena June 7-14
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
•June 7-8 – A feature film, “Untitled Miranda July Project,” was shot in the...
District Set to Present Balanced Budget
A $49 million budget was presented to the South Pasadena Board of Education this week in anticipation of its approval.
As part of a legal...
Flintridge Center Named 41st Assembly District’s “Nonprofit of the Year”
Sacramento – For the 41st Assembly District’s 2018 “Nonprofit of the Year,” Assemblymember Chris Holden has chosen to honor the Flintridge Center, a nonprofit...
4th of July Poster Winners!
Three South Pasadena students are about to take a ride of their lifetime as they will roll down the city’s 4th of July parade...
Congresswoman Judy Chu’s Response to the Senate’s Hearing on Chinese Students
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration held a hearing on “Student Visa Integrity: Protecting Educational...
Young Stars Theatre Summer Camps Shows
The summer of YST Summer Camp Shows has begun!
Kids on Broadway, YST’s first summer show, has just 4 performances, June 16-17. KOB is a...
2018 Annual SPHS Alumni Day at Garfield Park!
Seemingly never getting old, for graduates of South Pasadena High this day is like clockwork, always taking place in early June each year.
Hundreds once...
MONTEREY ROAD: Forget About it
Road resurfacing is the city's answer to us South Pasadenans reporting and complaining about our rough, pothole dodging drive through town. The city manager...
Rep. Chu Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Address College Hunger
The Campus Hunger Reduction Act of 2018 makes institutions of higher education eligible for the Community Food Projects grant program, a grant available through the U.S....
Close Encounters in Pasadena
We have a fundamental desire to explore the unexplained. To solve the world’s mysteries. AlienCon 2018 brings together all those seeking the truth about extraterrestrial...
Pasadena Heritage Presents: The Colorado Street Bridge Party!
Date: July 14th, 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
ADULT TICKETS: Fees included
Early: Member, $18 | Non-member, $20
Day of Ticket: Everyone - $25
KID (Age 7-12) TICKETS:...
Weekly Crime Summary June 6-12, 2018
STOLEN VEHICLE
6-7-18, 12:13 p.m. to 1:17 p.m., 100 block of Monterey. ’94 Honda Accord.
6-9-18, 6:30 p.m. to 6-10-18, 1:00 a.m., 400...
Pet of the Week | Bronson the Dog
Bronson (A459074) is a very affectionate, lovable dog. He is a good side kick, and likes to be only a few paws away at...
Throwback Thursday | Revisiting Our Racist Past
There was a time in our not-so-distant past when racism prevented or restricted American citizens of color from employment opportunities, property ownership, access to...
