Yearly Archives: 2018
SPUSD is Hiring | Positions available include part-time playground supervisors
The South Pasadena Unified School District is hiring for part-time playground supervisors.
Anyone interested can find details and apply online: CLICK HERE
GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES...
Norton Simon Museum Presents | A Night In Focus India
Join us for an enchanting evening exploring the Museum's Indian art collection. Take an artful meditation tour of select works in the collection or...
Weekly Crime Summary September 18 through September 24, 2018
POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
9-18-18, 2:33 AM to 2:34 AM, Bank/Fair Oaks. Officer conducts a traffic stop and
finds suspect to be in possession of methamphetamine...
Weekly WISPPA Newsletter September 26, 2018
Next meeting is Saturday, October 6. Felicia Williams and Marna Cornell from the League of Women Voters will be presenting "Just the Facts -The Pros and Cons...
Poet Laureate’s Tribute to South Pasadena
Ron Koertge, South Pasadena’s first poet laureate, has written “Ode to South Pasadena.” It’s a commemorative poem about the city, looking back as it...
Prominent Scientist Dr. Tom Prince Guest Speaker at Oneonta Club
Dr. Tom Prince, Ira .S. Bowen Professor of Physics at Caltech, Director of the W.M.Keck Institute for Space Studies and JPL Senior Research Scientist...
City Council Meeting Updated | Important City Info
South Pasadena City Council members adopted a financial plan last week that would cut $3.4 million from the municipal budget if a challenge to...
Representative Judy Chu on Wilbur Ross Deposition
“These recently released documents make clear that Wilbur Ross was not telling the truth when he answered my question during his testimony in the...
Legislation to Protect Children from Lead Poisoning Bill Signed by Governor
“Lead poisoning is a serious threat to children’s health,” said Assemblymember Chris Holden. “Increasing lead testing for California’s high-risk children is one of the...
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...
