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Monthly Archives: December 2018
COME FROM AWAY | Broadway’s Tony Award-Winning Musical Opens at The Ahmanson
UPDATE: In final weeks! Must close January 6, 2019. You won't want to miss this poignant, roof-raising, feel-good show!
The First National Tour of Come...
Santa Claus Comes To Town | Children Delight in Meeting the Man with The...
Santa Claus, yes, the jolly man in a red suit, was in town last Saturday for a morning of fun and activities.
The City of...
City Seeks New Commissioners
The City of South Pasadena is seeking qualified, diverse candidates to serve on City commissions ranging from animal welfare to public safety.
Commissions serve as...
LEGO TIME | South Pasadena Public Library Hosting Lego Mania
The free event is scheduled from 11 to 1 p.m. in the South Pasadena Library Community Room.
Lego Mania encourages children to use their imagination...
SPARK OF LOVE | South Pasadena Fire Department Participates in Toy Drive
The South Pasadena Fire Department, in cooperation with ABC7, CVS Drugstores and other south-land Fire Departments, is collecting toys for the annual "Spark of...
Clean Power Alliance | A Future of Cleaner Energy
The Clean Power Alliance (CPA) is California's new, locally operated electricity provider for communities across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
Clean Power Alliance “fills the...
Pet of the Week | Goober the Charming Shar-Pei
Goober (A462838) is a 4-year-old Chinese Shar-Pei looking for a home for the holidays. Goober has been at the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA...
MISSING PERSON | LASD Seeking Public’s Assistance
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Missing Persons Unit detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating at risk missing person Isiah Nichols. He is...
South Pasadena Resident New CEO at Pasadena Boys and Girls Club
The Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena is pleased to announce the hiring of Lisa Cavelier as its new Chief Executive Officer. Lisa’s expertise...
Tiger Today Newsletter December 10, 2018
Important Dates:
-Tuesday & Wednesday, December 11 & 12 - Late Start Days
-Friday, December 21 - Last day of school before winter break; school begins again on...
Stella Abrera Stars in ABT’s THE NUTCRACKER
American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Stella Abrera is running late; her subway train is delayed and so she is stuck, underground, with hundreds of...
Joker from Persona 5 Joins Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a Playable DLC Fighter
In a video that aired during The Game Awards, Nintendo revealed that Joker from the critically acclaimed Persona 5 game will be coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for Nintendo...
Senior Center Events December 14 through December 21, 2018
Friday, December 14, 10:30 a.m.- What is Hospice & Palliative Care and How Can it Help my Loved One or me? – Join us for...
40 of 56 Goals of the “Library Operations Study, Final Report, April 12, 2016”...
Presented to the City Council on September 19, 2018, was a “Receive and File” report on the Library’s progress in meeting the goals of...
NEW MAYOR | A Busy Week For South Pasadenans
Dr. Marina Khubesrian has been selected as South Pasadena newest mayor, replacing
Dr. Richard Schneider, who ended his one-year term. In addition, Robert Joe, who...
DANCE | Winter Dance Concert “Perspective” On Stage Now
Dance is thriving in South Pasadena and it is on full display at South Pasadena High School this week. The SPHS Dance Department, under...
Rose Court 2019 | Ribbon Cutting Commences Annual Hotline
Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek and the 2019 Rose Queen Louise Deser Siskel, along with the Tournament of Roses® Royal Court helped kick off more...
Pasadena Announced as Overall Finish for 2019 Amgen Tour of California Race
The Amgen Tour of California organizers today announced the 13 Host Cities selected for the 14th edition of America’s premier professional cycling stage race...
Neighborhood Watch Newsletter December 6, 2018
Holiday Safety
With the holidays upon us, residents will be out shopping for the perfect gift. Burglars will also be busy shopping, but they go...
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK | Basketball and Track Star Lauren Kafkaloff
Lauren Kafkaloff is a 5’9” senior in a two-sport athlete involved in both basketball and track and field at South Pasadena High.
On the court...
Indelible Loss | Remembering Cathy Erskine
A deep loss is being felt at the South Pasadena Unified School District this week following the announcement that employee Cathy Erskine has passed...
Throwback Thursday | Anatomy of a Craftsman Take Down
Today, the Monterey Townhomes at 1200, 1202, 1204 on Monterey Road marks the spot of a massive “take down” of craftsman homes (Gates Place)...
710 Not Quite Dead Yet | Sen. Portantino Introduces New Bill
Senator Anthony J. Portantino introduced a bill that would delete the 710 extension from state codes on his first day of the new legislative...
Mary Poppins Returns at The El Capitan Theatre
Hollywood’s legendary El Capitan Theatre presents a special engagement of Disney’s MARY POPPINS RETURNS, December 19 to January 13, shown in brilliant Dolby VisionTM...
The Nutcracker | 36th Anniversary of Long Beach Ballet’s Holiday Classic
The Long Beach Ballet continues its annual holiday tradition, for the 36th year this December, of presenting The Nutcracker at the Terrace Theater at...
WISPPA WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | December 5, 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...
Council to Consider Tenant Protections
The City Council on Dec. 5 will consider a plan to conduct community outreach and develop initiatives designed to assist South Pasadena renters and...
UPDATE | Body Found in Arroyo
A body found in a homeless encampment in the Arroyo is believed to be a male subject, according to South Pasadena Police Department officials.
Acting...
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Announces Opening Spectacular Presented by HONDA and Grand Finale Presented...
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is thrilled to announce the Opening Spectacular presented by Honda, the Grand Finale presented by Wells Fargo, float participants, and...
Weekly Crime Summary November 27 through December 3, 2018
IDENTITY THEFT/CREDIT CARD FRAUD/CHECK FRAUD
11-27-28, 4:13 PM to 4:45 PM, 2000 block of Ashbourne. Suspect responds to
victim’s online ad and sends a check with...
