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Monthly Archives: September 2018
Gary Pia addresses City Council | What to Do About Mom and Dad
South Pasadena City Treasurer Gary Pia was wondering, “What to do about mom and dad” as he recently addressed the City Council.
Pia, speaking from...
Pet of the Week | Nugget The Spunky Black Kitten
Nugget (A463691) is a spunky little black kitten searching for a home. Can you believe he was found all alone in Monrovia? Now that...
New Commission Appointments
In a 5-0 vote, the South Pasadena City Council appointed Noah Parker (12th Grade), Zack Quezada (8th Grade), Ella Chuang (7th Grade), and Camille...
Cello Recital to Support Children’s Orchestra in Fukushima, Japan
The Azusa Pacific University School of Music presents a special recital in Azusa, featuring award-winning Polish cellist Marek Szpakiewicz, who resides in Pasadena. Szpakiewicz...
Rotary Remembers Baseball Great and Humanitarian Roberto Clemente
Rod Gregson presented a program on Tuesday, Sept. 25, on Hall of Fame baseball player the late Roberto Clemente of the Pittsburgh Pitrates.
Clemente is...
Take Me Out to the Ballgame | Stories and Peanuts Fly at the Library...
Down the stretch, with momentum on their side, Ned Colletti believes the Dodgers are ready to punch their ticket to a sixth straight National...
NO on Measure N | A Letter From Harry Knapp
Recently, some prominent citizens of the City have written letters in support of ballot Measure N (repeal of the Utility Users’ Tax in its...
MUSIC THIS WEEKEND | Gavlak Returns
If you want to hear some loud rock that speaks volumes and also offers good, clean fun, go see Gavlak Saturday at Old Towne Pub...
Residents Urged to Donate at September 26, 2018 Blood Drive
The Keck Medicine of USC Blood Donor Center will be hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,...
Senior Center Events September 28 through October 5, 2018
The following will be offer:
Friday, September 28 – Spaghetti Feast –an annual event where staff makes their family recipe of Bolognese sauce. The event...
Marengo Enjoys Hawaiian Fun
Marengo Elementary School held a parent party last Saturday night, welcoming parents, teachers for a grand luau and silent auction at a private residence
The...
NO on Measure N | A Letter From Ernie Arnold
I do support the NO on MEASURE N effort.
I have argued with my conservative brethren the fight against excess taxes and bloated government employee...
Looking for Answers After 68-0 Loss
Growing pains turned into one big giant ouch for South Pasadena High’s varsity football team Friday night as the Tigers fell 68-0 to neighboring...
Sparking SPARC’s Early Rise
She wasn’t expecting much of a crowd, maybe 25 people tops, but when they kept coming through the door, Lissa Reynolds figured this just...
415 Oaklawn Avenue Transitions South Pasadena History to New Owners
Derek: “You have got to be kidding me! Look at the scale of that work of art on the master bedroom ceiling. That’s unbelievable!...
WINNERS | Cruz’n For Roses
Judges were given the difficult task of awarding the top vehicles entered in last Sunday’s Cruz’n for Roses Hot Rod and Classic Car Show.
More...
School Board Candidate Drops Out
A fifth candidate seeking a seat on the South Pasadena Board of Education, whose name will appear on the ballot, has reportedly dropped out...
Emmy Award Winner James Reynolds and Several Honorees This Saturday
A special presentation of the South Pasadena Arts Council’s SPARCtacular Awards, given in recognition of individuals who “Ignite Creativity and Illuminate the Arts,” will...
Filming in South Pasadena September 15 to 20, 2018
Below are some of the recent productions in South Pasadena:
9/15 – A student film, “Runner,” was shot in the 600 block of Monterey...
SPORTSMANSHIP | A Touching Phone Call
David Ibarra didn’t have to make the call, but he did.
It’s a gesture South Pasadena High School Athletic Director Greg Luna won’t long forget...
Grammy Award Winner At SPARC
Award-winning soul singer-songwriter, music historian, and record producer Billy Vera will be the guest performer at the South Pasadena Arts Council’s festive “1st Annual SPARCtacular...
Weekly Crime Summary September 11 to September 17, 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...
Throwback Thursday | Historic Subway Tunnel Still on Raymond Hill
The Raymond was demolished in 1934, but a hotel-access tunnel remains intact on Raymond Hill today.
A unique feature of South Pasadena’s resort hotel was...
Tigers Win Sixteen Straight Games
It doesn’t matter much to Ed Smith that his South Pasadena High frosh/soph team is on a tear, rolling past every opponent in its...
UUT Activities Scheduled
A free pizza party is scheduled for Sunday, September 23, at 3:30 p.m. in Eddie Park in which individuals will have an opportunity to...
American Hero | Los Angeles Premiere at Carrie Hamilton Theatre
IAMA Theatre Company opens its 2018-19 season with a darkly comic celebration of the power of teamwork and unity to overcome adversity. James Eckhouse directs the Los...
WISPPA Newsletter September 19, 2018
Next meeting is Saturday, October 6. Felicia Williams from the League of Women Voters will be presenting the pros and cons of the propositions on the November...
Theatre Americana Presents CURTAIN UP!
Theatre Americana, one of the oldest theatre companies in the United States, presents Curtain Up – a homecoming celebration of Theatre Americana’s return to...
Project Blue Boy Opens at Huntington Library
The exhibition “Project Blue Boy” will open at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens on Sept. 22, 2018, offering visitors a glimpse...
