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Monthly Archives: August 2018
Green Brooms $10 Lesson Day to Benefit SPEF
Green Brooms Music Academy is holding their ever popular bi-annual $10 Lesson Day in South Pasadena on Sunday, August 26th from 10am - 4pm. Thirty...
Scams and Cons | How to Avoid Them
Many residents feel they are too smart to fall for a scam or con, but they do, according to Richard Lee, a crime prevention...
Rise in Robberies
South Pasadena Police Department officials report and increase in street robberies in recent weeks.
“In one incident the victim returned home late at night and...
Back To School Safety
Summer vacation is almost over and school is set to start on Thursday. Local police officers are reminding motorists that traffic congestion is about...
New Reservoir | Graves Replacement Project is Underway
Groundbreaking of a $12.2 million reservoir project for the City of South Pasadena took place last Saturday morning.
City and state officials were on hand...
Julie Giulioni | School Board and Beyond
For homebuyers, South Pasadena has many attractive attributes: beautiful houses line South Pasadena’s streets, stores and restaurants are walkable, and a strong community bands...
Council Considers Cancelling Meeting September 5, 2018
City staff is recommending that the City Council cancel its regularly scheduled City Council meeting of September 5.
A review of upcoming agenda items suggests...
Maintaining New Trail in Arroyo Park
South Pasadena City Council members on Wednesday night will be asked to authorize City Manager Stephanie DeWolfe to execute an amended contract with LandCare,...
Board of Education Meeting | August 14, 2018
1.01 Call to Order
1.02 Roll Call
1.03 Opportunity for Public Comment on Closed Session Items
2. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
2.01 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to...
Key City Council Appointments
South Pasadena City Council members will consider Wednesday night appointing Councilmember Diana Mahmud as the City of South Pasadena's voting delegate, and Mayor Pro...
BREAKING NEWS: Missing Person Andrew Dart Located
According to the South Pasadena Police Department, 45 year-old Andrew Dart spoke with officers on Sunday 8-12-2018 at about 2:30pm.
He has been removed from...
School Students Learn Firsthand About Safety
While visiting the South Pasadena Public Library Saturday afternoon, elementary students Evan and Olivia from Arroyo Vista Elementary were witnesses to an elevator rescue...
Elevator Rescue | Woman Trapped in Stuck Elevator at South Pasadena Library
The South Pasadena Public Library temporarily lost power during a city-wide power outage on Saturday 8-11-2018 at approximately 2:30pm. The loss of power affected...
Fire on the Tracks | Metro Gold Line Train at South Pasadena Station
South Pasadena Fire Department responds to reports of flames and smoke coming from the undercarriage of the Eastbound Gold Line Metro Train on Saturday...
LYMAN The Musical | A Chance Encounter Inspires a Musical That Puts a Face...
Anne Johnstonbrown confesses that for most of her life, she never considered the homeless; she says she always walked hurriedly by them and is sad...
A Word With Greg Wood | Co-creator of “Mary of The Avenue”
Singer Songwriter Greg Wood and writer Neil Scanlan come to us by way of the advertising world of the 1970’s where they met and...
Letter to the Editor: What is UUT & Why It’s so Important to Vote...
Dear Friends and neighbors:
This November, the residents of South Pasadena face a serious threat to their community services and quality of life. The November...
Why is our Police Chief Leaving?
Policing in the city where he and his wife have set up new residency was the most enticing factor in why Art Miller decided...
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
South Pasadena residents can dispose of couches and other large items by calling Athens Services to schedule a bulky item pickup at (888) 336-6100.
Want...
Weekly Crime Summary August 1 to August 6, 2018
An alert and well-informed citizen makes you less of a target to a criminal. Call the South Pasadena Police Department to report any suspicious...
Filming in South Pasadena
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
•7/31– Web Content for “Copious Cupholders” was shot in the 400 block of Monterey...
Firefighter Sent to Fight | South Pasadena Paramedic Justin Miller
A South Pasadena firefighter is among those battling the Holy Fire where California Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for areas...
Senior Center Happenings August 10 to 17, 2018
The following will be offered:
Friday, August 10, 10:30 a.m. – Friday, August 10, 10:30 am Nutrition for Boosting the Brain –Speaker will talk about...
Movies in the Park | Coco!
The Community Services Department had many great events this summer! The summer season will conclude tomorrow, Friday, August 10th with an
outdoor movie at Garfield...
Assemblymember Holden Recognizes Pasadena Tournament of Roses’ First African American President, Gerald Freeny
“Gerald Freeny’s confirmation as President of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses is a significant milestone in Black History,” said Assemblymember Chris Holden. “Freeny is...
City Welcomes New Finance Director
Craig Koehler, a financial operations and management professional with extensive experience in the government sector, has joined the City of South Pasadena as its...
Special Screening at South Pasadena Public Library!
A very special screening of “The Disaster Artist,” the 2017 Golden Globe Award-winning film, will be presented in the South Pasadena Public Library Community...
Throwback Thursday | Rise and Fall of SPHS Original Buildings
The original $65,000 bond issue for a new high school easily passed with the required two-thirds majority. Shortly after, a second bond of $10,000...
Rehearsals Underway for SWEAT at Mark Taper Forum
Rehearsals have begun for Center Theatre Group’s production of “Sweat” by Lynn Nottage. The 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winning play will be presented at the Mark...
Attempted Armed Robbery
South Pasadena Police Department officials are investigating a recent attempted armed robbery of a victim riding his scooter on the sidewalk at Meridian Avenue...
