Yearly Archives: 2018
UPDATE | City Council Wrestles with Homeless Concerns
South Pasadena City Council members addressed the issue of homelessness in the city during last week’s regularly scheduled meeting at City Hall.
The council received...
Weekly WISPPA Newsletter October 10, 2018
Next meeting is Saturday, November 3 9:00 a.m. Conversation and refreshments: 9:30 a.m. meeting. This will be a business meeting only with commission and city council reports, our board...
Take a Tour of STEM Building Under Construction
A new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Building is currently under construction on the South Pasadena High campus.
The project, on the Diamond Avenue...
Representative Chu Bill Will Block Implementation of Proposed Public Charge Rule
The rule, announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on September 22, 2018, greatly expands the list of programs that could be considered...
Weekly Crime Summary October 2 to October 8, 2018
An alert and well-informed citizen makes you less of a target to a criminal. Call the South Pasadena Police Department at (626) 403-7297 to...
Fall Arts Crawl is Almost Here
Look around South Pasadena and it's evident that autumn has arrived.
School is back in full swing, stores are carrying sweaters, scarves and jackets, and...
Anxiety, Depression, and our Children Coming together to educate and help find solutions.
The 43-minute film will begin at 7:00 pm both nights, followed by Q & A discussion with Natasha Prime, MSW, the school district’s social...
Halloween Fun at Farmer’s Market
Residents and visitors alike will have an opportunity to celebrate Halloween a few days early at the South Pasadena Farmers' Market on Thursday, October...
Flu Season Quickly Approaches | Free Flu Vaccinations
Flu season is on its way. Get your flu shot now to protect yourself and others that you come into contact with. Community Outreach...
Lottery Numbers are Huge
Huge dollars are up for grabs as the California Lottery’s Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are a combined $702 million.
Time is running out, but...
Michele D. Kipke Ph.D. | School Board Candidate
Please explain what you do for a living and how that work may benefit you as an elected official? ...
Ruby Kalra M.D. | School Board Candidate
Name: Ruby Kalra, M.D.
Age: 55
Address: Milan Avenue, 16 years
Occupation:
Physician (Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist)
Work History, At Least 15 Years Back:
Pediatrician / Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, Kaiser Permanente (2013–current)
Pediatrician, Children's Hospital...
Julie Giuilioni | School Board Candidate
Name: Julie Giulioni
Address: La France Ave. South Pasadena
How Long Have You Lived Here: This time, I’ve lived in South Pasadena since 1996; but I grew...
Dumpster & Donation Day | Free Cleanup
The City of South Pasadena, Athens Services and Acts Thrift are co-sponsoring Dumpster Day, a citywide cleanup day on Saturday October 13.
From 8 a.m....
Zahir Robb | School Board Candidate
Name: Zahir Robb
Age: 38
Address, How Long Have You Lived Here: La France Ave., South Pasadena - 11 years, prior Oneonta Dr. and, Summit Dr. I...
WaterFest | Be Water Smart
Every fall, the Upper District partners with the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation to host WaterFest.
The event, slated for October 13 from...
Walk or Bike To School Day
The City of South Pasadena’s Community Services Department will be hosting the 15th annual Walk or Bike To School Day on Wednesday, October 10,...
Boils and Ghouls it’s time for the Halloween Spooktacular
An evening of fun and frolic, maybe even a mild scare or two, is almost here as the City of South Pasadena is preparing...
Everything That Never Happened | Boston Court Pasadena
Boston Court Pasadena presents the world premiere of Everything That Never Happened written by Sarah B. Mantell and directed by Jessica Kubzansky, September...
It’s the Fall Celebration of the Arts in South Pasadena
Artists, Musicians, and Merchants gear up to celebrate the fall season with another fun and family friendly “Neighborhood Night-on-the-Town” on Saturday, October 20, from...
Mark Twain and Friends: A River Journey | Parson’s Nose Theater
Parson’s Nose Theater, the acclaimed Los Angeles classical comedy theater company, kicks off their 2018-19 season with Mark Twain and Friends: A River Journey....
Performances Set To Begin for DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Ahmanson
Performances of the Los Angeles engagement of the first national tour of Tony Award-winning musical “Dear Evan Hansen” begin Wednesday, October 17, at Center...
Food For Thought | Support Local Eateries Fundraiser
It’s billed as “One Day, One Cause, One Community,” a major event that features local restaurants coming together in support of local education.
The South...
Vote No on Measure N | A letter From Lisa Page Rosenberg
In 2008, my husband and I lived in an urban part of Los Angeles and we were desperate to relocate someplace slower. We began...
New Chamber of Commerce Members Recognized
New members enjoyed light refreshments and good conversation as they were welcomed to the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce at the annual New Member...
Los Angeles Orchestra and Grand Performances Collaborate to Present a Free Music Showcase as...
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and Grand Performances collaborate to present a free showcase of its musicians, its community partners and the four Fellows of The...
Moon Festival Saturday October 13, 2018
Join us for SPCC’s Moon Festival on Saturday, October 13, 2018, from 11 am – 3pm at the Library Community Room and Library Park,...
HOUSE FIRE | Magnolia – South Pasadena Fire Department with help from San Marino,...
After reports from residents of heavy smoke, South Pasadena Fire Department officials, along with neighboring agencies, rushed to the scene of an attic fire...
Filming in South Pasadena September 28 to October 4, 2018
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
•9/29 – A commercial for “Spectrum” was shot in the 1000 block of Buena...
















































