Yearly Archives: 2018
D.U.D.E.S. Summer Kickoff at Griffins
For one night only, the South Pasadena D.U.D.E.S. are kicking off the summer this Friday evening, June 1, beginning at 8pm and, according to...
Blast From the Past at The Rialto
On Friday May 18th new and old fans of the classic film Back to the Future had a chance to watch the movie on...
Why Stop the 710? Go and See for Yourself on Sunday, June 3rd
The "No on 710" freeway fighters in South Pasadena have spent decades shutting down the would-be desecration of environment, community, homes and history. Ever...
SPHS Art Students Gain Congressional Recognition
On Saturday, May 19, 2018, three SPHS students won awards at Judy Chu's 2018 Congressional Art Exhibition and Competition held at Huntington Library.
Congratulations to...
SPHS Students Compete in 2018 Special Olympics High School Spring Games
Recently, several Adapted Physical Education students took part in the Special Olympics High School Spring Games.
The team competed in the softball throw, tennis ball...
Increase in Access to Mental Health Care in Schools
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Judy Chu (CA-27) and Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) introduced the Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act....
Honor Roll: South Pasadena Schools Awarded for 2017-2018 Achievements
Educational Results Partnership and the Campaign for Business and Education Excellence recently selected Marengo, Monterey Hills, South Pasadena Middle School and South Pasadena High...
Documentary: 105 Year-Old Chinese Artist
A Film Night showcasing the multiple award-winning 2015 documentary “Tyrus” will be presented in the Library Community Room on Thursday, May 31 at 7...
EVENT MONDAY: Memorial Day Ceremony at War Memorial Building
Memorial Day, a day on which those who died in active military service are remembered, will be observed Monday, May 28, in South Pasadena...
Crime Summary I May 16-May 22
An alert and well-informed citizen makes you less of a target to a criminal. Remember to call the South Pasadena Police Department to report...
SPHS School Record Set by Sophomore TH Wei
A top performance was turned in Saturday by South Pasadena High School sophomore TH Wei at the CIF Masters Track and Field Meet at...
LIBRARY SHOWCASE: Railroad History by Dan Evans
By Daniel M. Evans
In 1895 two speculators built a single-track, narrow gauge electric line down Fair Oaks, west on Mission Street, in front of...
John Vandercook and Peggy O’Leary Wedding
Church of Our Savior in San Gabriel was nearly filled to capacity on Saturday, May 26, as Peggy O’Leary and John Vandercook were married.
The...
Rep. Chu Honored as Media Luminary of Color
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday night, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) was honored at the Third Annual Multicultural Media Correspondents Dinner. The MMCDTM is an...
Cool Jazz for SPARC Night at Blue Guitar
The Blue Guitar, located at the Arroyo Seco Golf Course, was at maximum capacity as the sold out crowd thoroughly enjoyed the cool jazz...
Math Student of the Year Ricky Luo
Outstanding achievement in mathematics was recognized at the 31st annual South Pasadena Middle School Open House Awards ceremony on May 23.
Eighth grader Ricky Luo...
ALICE IN WONDERLAND Success Leads to New Slate of Shows Next Season
South Pasadena High School dance department produced a lush, whimsical Alice In Wonderland for it’s final show of the year that was a smashing...
Congresswoman Judy Chu Demands Independent Investigation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday morning, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Members Reps. Judy Chu (D-CA), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Grace Meng (D-NY), and...
Healthy Aging Fair this May To Educate and Serve
A South Pasadena Healthy Aging Fair is scheduled for Thursday, May 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the local Senior Center.
Services provided...
Congresswoman Judy Chu Reauthorization Proposal Defeated
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During today’s House Ways and Means Committee consideration of H.R. 5861, the Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success...
Rep. Chu Statement on National Defense Authorization Act
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House voted 351-66 to pass H.R. 5515, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill would provide for the authorization...
Wow! What a Big Family
Lu King is young at heart, sprite and looking like she’s just getting started in life as she turns 85 years old in a...
Rep. Judy Chu and CAPAC Members Demand Independent Investigation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday morning, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Members Reps. Judy Chu (D-CA), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Grace Meng (D-NY), and...
Operation Cookie: South Pasadena helps hospitalized, homeless and special needs veterans
Organizers of “Operation Cookie,” a day when the good comes out of so many who provide delectable treats to hospitalized, homeless and special needs...
Rotary Donates Book on Behalf of Speaker Edward Amey
Rotary President Dan Watson presented a book that will be donated to the South Pasadena Library on behalf of Tuesday's speaker, Edward Amey, managing...
SPHS Tianhao Wei Headed to CIF Masters Track Meet
South Pasadena High sophomore Tianhao Wei is headed to the next level of competition after winning the Division 3 triple jump at last weekend’s...
Throwback Thursday | Heritage Lost: South Pasadena’s Orange Tree City Seal and Orange Blossom...
The city of South Pasadena was founded in 1888 during the agricultural citrus boom in Southern California. The area was once abundant with orange...
TWELFTH NIGHT – Love is in the Air at Parson’s Nose
For those still swooning over the Royal Wedding, the delightful crew at Parson’s Nose is here to carry you on to more heights of...
Elliott Caine Quintet at Saladang May 31
The Elliott Caine Quintet (EC-trumpet, Justo Almario-tenor sax, Rick Olson-piano, Bill Markus-bass, Kenny Elliott-drums) performs at Saladang Garden Restaurant, 383 South Fair Oaks Blvd., Pasadena...
Pasadena Playhouse Announces 2018-19 Season
The Los Angeles return of Ragtime
L.A. premiere of Nia Vardalos’ Tiny Beautiful Things,
West End production of The Woman in Black,
a new comedy,...
