Monthly Archives: January 2019
AMGEN Tour 2019 | Rose Bowl Revealed as Official Finish Line in California
The 2019 Amgen Tour of California will be the longest and most challenging in its 14-year history, with details announced today by AEG, owner and presenter...
Near Middle School: Car Accident | Emergency Vehicles Respond to Major Accident on Fair...
At approximately 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 31, a two car collision occurred at the intersection of Fair Oaks Ave and Bank St in...
Super Bowl Sunday | Where to Go and What to Do
It's Super Bowl Season! On February 3rd, 2019 The Los Angeles Rams are going to square off against the New England Patriots. Kick off...
The Future is Math | Marengo Math Festival
There was a lot of talk about patterns, XY and Z’s and the use of cubes this week at Marengo Elementary School.
Students smiled proudly...
Throwback Thursday | Remembering Pasadena Hero Jackie Robinson (100th Birthday Celebration)
I’m not concerned with you liking or disliking me. All I ask is that you accept me as a human being. – Jackie Robinson
In the...
RAGTIME The Musical Comes to Pasadena Playhouse
Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, will transform the historic theater with an all new version of Ragtime: The Musical as it returns...
Author Night at the Library | True Crime Authors of “Burned” Frank Girardot and...
An Author Night showcasing true crime writing partners, Frank Girardot and Lori Orr Kovach will be presented at the South Pasadena Public Library on Thursday, February 7 at 7:00...
“Hope in Transition” | South Pasadena Prayer Breakfast Arrives February 19
The Rev. Megan Katerjian, Executive Director of Pasadena’s Door of Hope, will address the fourth annual South Pasadena Prayer Breakfast on February 19, 2019....
WISPPA Weekly Newsletter | Jan 29
PLEASE JOIN US THIS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 at 9:30. (Come at 9:00 a.m. for conversation and refreshments) We will be holding our annual community connections event. This year...
Senior Center Events | Feb 1-8
The South Pasadena Senior Center, located at 1102 Oxley Street in South Pasadena invites senior citizens to take advantage of programs and services offered...
Weekly Crime Summary January 30, 2019
POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
• 1-22-19, 3:55 PM, 200 block of Fremont. Officers respond to a call of a
subject on the porch of a...
South Pasadena’s Newest Landmark | Moreton Fig Library Tree
It’s simply known as the “The Library Tree,” a gigantic Moreton Bay Fig on the west side of the South Pasadena Library, yet its...
Celebrate Love With Laughter | Valentines Day with Jackie Fabulous and More
For only $59.50, a limited number of dinner and show packages are available and include everything that comes with show tickets, plus VIP seats...
SPHS Speech and Debate | Team Places At Competition
10 students competed in Novice Congress on Friday and 5 competed in Varsity Congress on Saturday. From Novice Congress, sophomore Nicole Lu placed 13th....
Despite Home Owners Protestations Six Foot Fence to be Lowered
A front yard fence above the city’s height limit will now be lowered to its original size, according to the son of the owner...
Annual Community Connections Forum | The Natural Side of South Pasadena
Action must be taken now to avert the worst possible outcomes. Changes can have many secondary benefits like clearer air, cooler gardens, quieter neighborhoods,...
Pet of the Week | Koby the Chihuahua
This is Koby (A469484), a very sweet black and white Chihuahua. He is very eager to put on his leash and go for walks...
Mayor Marina Khubesrian Speaks at Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Marina Khubesrian will share her ideas and vision for South Pasadena during a “Moment with the Mayor” January 30 at the South Pasadena...
Mind Elsewhere Releases New Single
The landscape that is modern rock is a difficult one to traverse at times. The radio, while still active, never really seems to play...
Bernadette Peters in Concert is Pure Magic
I always say that people are stars, or in this case, a legend, for a reason. There is an unmistakable charisma, stage presence and...
Willy Wonka Jr. | Get Your Golden Ticket Now!
5th graders from Arroyo Vista Elementary School, Marengo Elementary School, and Monterey Hills School are deep into final rehearsals for Willy Wonka Jr.! Everyone...
Annual Community Connections Forum from WISPPA
WISPPA is privileged to have a distinguished panel of experts who will discuss things that the city and residents can do to begin to...
New Tree Planted at Library | Dr. Richard Schneider Honored
A tree was planted Thursday in honor of Dr. Richard Schneider, recognizing him for his successful one-year term in office as the City of...
Filming in South Pasadena | Jan 20-25
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
1/22 – A still photo for “Ford Escape” was shot in the 1100...
SPHS Girls’ Soccer Team Rebounds After Loss
After a rough start to the week, South Pasadena High’s girls’ soccer team responded with a key victory over La Cañada on Thursday to...
Weekly WISPPA Newsletter | Jan 24
Next WISPPA meeting: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 at 9:30. (Come at 9:00 a.m. for conversation and refreshments) We will be holding our annual community connections event. This year we...
Crossings Restaurant | Establishment Closes its Doors After Five Years
A once popular restaurant featuring a 14-day dry aged USDA prime rib-eye steak cooked to perfection, to go along with any number of tasty...
LOCAL REPORT: Major Traffic Accident at Fair Oaks and 110 Off-ramp
On Thursday afternoon at approximately 3:15 PM, a Navy Blue Toyota Prius careened off the Northbound off-ramp for 110 Freeway at Fair Oaks and...
STEM Building | A Brief Tour of the Newest Addition at SPHS
Standing outside the new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) building, which opened this week on the South Pasadena High School campus, Geoff Yantz...
Throwback Thursday | Keepsakes from Cawston Ostrich Farm
Don’t Leave South Pas without One!
The salesroom and gift shop of the Cawston Ostrich Farm (1896-1935) was ideally located mid-way between Los Angeles and...