Monthly Archives: July 2018
It’s the Summer Celebration of the Arts in South Pasadena
Artists and Businesses team up to celebrate the summer season with another fun and family friendly “Neighborhood Night-on-the-Town” on Saturday, July 21, from 5:00...
Pet Of The Week: Lila the Pit!
Lila (A461846) is a 2-year-old sweet, friendly pit bull. She is waiting at the Pasadena Humane Society for her new best friend. Our volunteers...
Rita Coolidge Packs the Rose
Rita Coolidge is one of the most prolific singers in the genre of soul and rock and roll that I've ever had the joy of...
Bone Maggot at the Rainbow Room
I first met the guys in Bone Maggot when we played a show together about three or four years ago. Since then I’ve made...
South Pasadena High School Soccer Camp July 30 – August 3
South Pasadena High School girls varsity soccer coach, Victoria Lathrop, coming off an unprecedented winning season, is set to hold an open soccer camp...
No Problems With Fireworks on 4th of July
Paul Riddle, the city’s fire chief, was pleased to report there were no problems as a result of fireworks in South Pasadena neighborhoods on...
District Champions | South Pasadena Little League All Stars Dominate District 18
Throughout June, South Pasadena All-Star Little League teams fought within their respective districts for a chance at advancement in the tournament. Of South Pasadena’s...
Summer Events at Huntington Library!
JULY
Ranch Open House
Saturdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Stop by The Huntington's urban agriculture site during its weekly open hours and pick up some fresh...
Video Workshop a Success | 710 Stories Documented at South Pasadena Library
The South Pasadena Public Library hosted a two day workshop as a part of the California Listens project on Saturday June 16 and Sunday...
I-710 Caltrans/Metro Hearing Attended by the South Pasadena Preservation Foundation
The South Pasadena Preservation Foundation attended the hearing regarding the supplemental Environmental Impact Report (FRDEIR/SDEIS) for the 710 extension on Wednesday, June 18. The...
Pizza Party Welcomes NBA Star
In a measure of goodwill and way to welcome new Laker LeBron James to Los Angeles, the Blaze Pizza outlet on Fair Oaks Avenue...
Top 4th of July Parade Entries Announced
Joe Payne says it’s not easy, “but we select the very best,” he said, talking about the top entries in the Fourth of July...
Just For Laughs
The Library and the Friends of the Library proudly present the “3 F Comedy Night” in the Community Room on Thursday, July 19 at 7 p.m. The Family-Friendly- Funnies...
Major Car Crash on Fair Oaks
A driver of a red Toyota was rushed to Huntington Memorial Hospital early Tuesday morning after crashing into a curb, nearly hitting a light...
Police Chief Art Miller Considered for New Job
Four candidates are in the running to become the next police chief in Peoria, Arizona, and the list includes Chief Art Miller, who holds...
Antaeus announces 2018-19 season of four modern classics
Opening the season in October, Cameron Watson, who helmed Antaeus’ 2017 multiple award-winning revival of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, will return to direct another epic drama...
Free Cat Adoptions!
People looking for cats to give a fur-ever home, look no further! The Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA is having a very special event this...
Weekly WISPPA Newsletter 7/11/2018
No WISPPA meeting in July or August. Next meeting Saturday, September 8th (2nd Saturday). Please see the attached for the minutes of our last meeting on...
Michael Selyem Is Unfit to Serve as San Bernardino County Deputy District Attorney
His targets included Representative Maxine Waters, Michelle Obama, and person shot by a police officer among others.
Assemblymember Chris Holden, Chair of the California Legislative...
Two Car Collision on Fremont Ave.
Southbound traffic on Fremont Avenue was redirected by officers onto Oxley Street Wednesday afternoon for about 40 minutes as police investigated a two-car collision,...
Pink Patch Project Underway
The South Pasadena Police Department will participate in the Pink Patch Project, designed to bring awareness and raise funds to fight breast cancer.
What...
Weekly Crime Summary July 4 – 10
An alert and well-informed citizen makes you less of a target to a criminal. Remember; call the South Pasadena Police Department to report any...
Major Roadway Work Postponed
The El Centro Street roadway improvements for the week of Monday, July 9, through Wednesday, July 11, have been postponed.
Cal-Osha issued a heat...
Throwback Thursday | Famous Women in South Pasadena History
Apostle of the Cacti
Minerva Hoyt
Minerva Hamilton Hoyt was a South Pasadena socialite whose infant son died, and she felt compounded loss after her husband,...
Thefts Rise in South Pasadena
Lock your doors and be mindful of criminal action around you, warn local police department officials after a significant increase in thefts have been...
National Night Out
The City of South Pasadena invites the community to come out and participate in National Night Out on Tuesday, August 7, from 6 to...
Rep. Chu Visits ORR Facility Serving Separated Immigrant Children
Nuevo Amanecer Latino Children’s Services serves some of the immigrant children who have been separated from their families as part of the Trump Administration’s...
Cancer Survivor Speaks at Rotary Club
Cancer survivor Sal Mariscal was the speaker at the July 10 meeting of the
Rotary Club of South Pasadena. Mr. Mariscal described his consideration of
treatment...
No on UUT Repeal Urged
Once residents have a full understanding of how the funds are being used, Ed Donnelly believes they will vote no on a utility users’...
Pet of the Week: Timothy the Pit
Timothy (A460760) is a 3-year-old pit bull, found as a stray in Arcadia. We perfectly captured his personality in this photo. He is always...