Monthly Archives: November 2018

SPECIAL SCREENING | South Pasadena Library To Host a Very Special Showing

On November 29 at 7 p.m., a Library Film Night screening of “Best Fr(r)iends, Volume 1” will be presented in the Community Room. The...

Small Business Saturday | Shop Local: Less Stress, Better Shopping, More Fun!

It’s sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday and is a day to pull shoppers out big box stores and malls and bring them...

MESSIAH is Coming! 18th Annual Messiah Performance Sunday Dec. 2 at Calvary

https://youtu.be/rOz-SAVTSyU     Messiah Rehearsal at Calvary Presbyterian Church South Pasadena Come and experience this moving and season-defining event Sunday December 2nd, 2018 at 4pm Calvary Presbyterian Church 1050 Fremont Ave....

Giving Back on Thanksgiving | City Officials Help Less Fortunate

It was a day of giving for South Pasadena city officials who took part in the traditional Thanksgiving Dinner in Pasadena's Central Park. Serving food...

Young Stars Theatre’s WINTER CAMP

Young Stars Theatre (YST), now about to begin their fourth year of calling South Pasadena home, is about to do something they haven’t done...

Throwback Thursday | First Thanksgiving at The Raymond: A Holiday Pictorial

The Royal Raymond in South Pasadena celebrated its grand opening 132 years ago this month. The following pictorial of images from that time include the...

Being Thankful | Thanksgiving Messages from our Leadership, Family, Neighbors, Friends

A Thanksgiving note from News Editor Bill Glazier My 28-year-old son, Michael, taught me a very valuable lesson – be thankful for what you have,...

Weekly Crime Summary | November 13-19, 2018

The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...

A Christmas Carol at A Noise Within | A Pasadena Tradition

A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, continues the cherished holiday tradition of presenting its well-loved production of Charles Dickens’ A...

WISPPA Newsletter November 21, 2018

There is no meeting in December. Stay tuned for information regarding our January meeting.   INFORMATION OF INTEREST: Please note that all events listed in this newsletter are...

SMOKE PROMPTED 911 CALL : OSTRICH FARM LOFTS | SOUTH PASADENA FIRE TRUCKS RESPOND

A 911 call for 1010 sycamore street was placed at approximately 7:56 PM Tuesday night, according to witnesses. Multiple fire units from several departments...

Pet of the Week | Cici

“Well, hello!” Cici (A466447) says. Cici is a beautiful 2-year-old girl who loves attention and is not stingy with her affection either. When she...

Coffee With a Cop | Get to Know Your Local Police Department Over Some...

The South Pasadena Police Department will be holding its Coffee With a Cop next Monday, November 26th from 6-8 PM. The program gives residents a...

Expressing Gratitude | A Thanksgiving Message From Superintendent Geoff Yantz

A grateful South Pasadena Unified School District superintendent shared his thoughts as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. Geoff Yantz likes the direction the district is headed...

It’s Turkey Time! South Pasadena Firefighters and Police Assist Volunteers at Holy Family Giving...

It is a longstanding tradition; every Monday before Thanksgiving, South Pasadena Firefighters and Police join volunteers from Holy Family, local Boy Scouts, Trader Joe's,...

Center Theatre Group | Seven Local Playwrights Chosen for Annual Residency

Center Theatre Group has selected participants for the 2018-2019 L.A. Writers’ Workshop, where local playwrights are invited to spend eight months in residence at...

UPDATE “Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol” at the Geffen Playhouse Extends Through December 16!

The world premiere adaption of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at Geffen Playhouse will extend through December 16, it was announced today. Adapted by Jefferson Mays,...

South Pasadena Senior Center Update | Nov 23-30

The South Pasadena Senior Center, located at 1102 Oxley Street in South Pasadena invites senior citizens to take advantage of programs and services offered...

City Hall Update | Council Approves Finance Department Restructuring

South Pasadena City Council members have approved a to reorganize the city’s Finance Department to increase efficiencies and improve service to business owners, among...

Winter in Los Angeles! Bai Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square

The Bai Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square returns to downtown Los Angeles now through Sunday, January 21, 2018. For 21 years, open seasonally, the Bai...

Holiday Book Sale | Friends of the South Pasadena Library

Make sure to mark your calendar for the Friends of the South Pasadena Library Holiday Book Sale! The Friends save up an amazing selection...

Comedy | Reymundo Reigns Supreme

Original Latin King of Comedy and self-proclaimed “Red-Nexican” Alex Reymundo  returns to The Ice House for one night only on December 1. Alex Reymundo is known for...

MAN SHOT AT WORK | UPDATE | Fatal Shooting in Alhambra: South Pasadena Police...

4:30 PM Authorities still have not released the name of the victim or shooter involved in deadly gunfire, in which one person died at a...

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry | Sip & Savor

A new end-of-year celebration debuts with the Pasadena Tournament of Roses SIP & SAVOR. On the event menu is an impressive array of offerings...

SPPD Acting Police Chief Brian Solinsky Attends Funeral Service for Fallen Sheriff’s Department Sergeant

When he looks back on the tragedy that took a dozen lives, including Ventura County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Ron Helus, Brian Solinsky considers the...

R.R. Thomas | My Burning Man Adventure

Burning Man – Glossary of Terms Playa – The site where Burning Man is held. A vast alkali flat. Playa Dust – Powder-like playa “dust” that...

Author Night at the South Pasadena Public Library | Judson Studios: Creative Visionaries of...

An Author Night illuminating the artful story about “The Resurrection Window: Vision-Creation-Mission,” a gorgeous coffee table book by David Judson, Tim Carey, and Narcissus...

School Board Update | Options for School District Property Discussed

Board of Education members were provided key information Tuesday night as a real estate broker talked about what’s entailed should the South Pasadena Unified...

Superlative SouthPasadenans | Fred Freking

Meet Fred Freking, although you probably already have. The affable and energetic husband and father can usually be found coaching or running around one...

Filming in South Pasadena | Nov. 2-14

Movies, commercials and student films are regularly filmed in South Pasadena because of its “anywhere in the U.S.A.,” according to the city’s Film Liaison...
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