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Monthly Archives: February 2019
Comedy at The Arroyo | Arroyo Seco Golf Course Hosts Stand-Up on Sunday Nights
The Arroyo Comedy Show is coming to the Arroyo Seco Golf Course on Sunday, February 24, for a 7 p.m. performance.
Weekly acts on Sunday...
SPUSD Receives Money | Sea Tigers Make Sizable Donation
At the School Board Meeting on Wednesday, February 13, the board for the South Pasadena Sea Tigers - a non-profit organization that is dedicated...
Seniors Cozy Up | Senior Center Luncheon for Valentine’s Day
Members of the Rotary Club of South Pasadena donated and served lunch on Wednesday as part of a special Valentine’s event at the local...
Major Development Will Be a Boon for South Pasadena
Surrounded by an abundance of unique flooring and window coverings, a relaxed John Vandercook looked at ease, talking about the town that soon will...
New Deputy City Clerk | South Pasadena Welcomes Juan Esquival
Juan Esquivel has joined the City of South Pasadena as the new deputy city clerk.
Making the announcement during a recent City Council meeting was...
Local Coverage | Car Swerves onto Center Median on Fair Oaks Ave
According to a responding Officer on the scene on Tuesday night, February 13, at approximately 6:18 p.m., a driver leaving the Wells Fargo bank...
Valentine’s Day and Beyond | WISPPA Weekly Newsletter February 14, 2019
NEXT WISPPA MEETING SATURDAY, MARCH 2 at 9:30. (Come at 9:00 a.m. for conversation and refreshments) This will be a business meeting with updates on the city...
Ragtime: The Musical has a rainy, spectacular opening night
Rain was no deterrent for the enthusiasm in the air at the opening night of "Ragtime: The Musical" at Pasadena Playhouse Sunday evening, February...
‘Ragtime’ at Pasadena Playhouse is the revival we need right now
From the very first notes of the magnificent Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens score you will be swept up into gently-tinted photographs that explode...
Flash Flood Warning
A very moist air mass associated with an atmospheric river will bring periods of rain to Southwest California through tonight. The heaviest rainfall is...
Parson’s Nose Serves Up A Delicious Romp With “The Servant of Two Masters”
The Parson’s Nose experience is always a party and their latest offering of “Servant of Two Masters” is a delightful commedia dell’arte escapade! The...
SPARC Highlights | Winter Arts Crawl 2019
The South Pasadena Arts Council’s SPARC art galleries will be open to visitors during the free Arts Crawl evening of exhibits, live music, open...
Throwback Thursday | The Great Race: Flying Machine Vs. Car!
For Throwback Thursday this week, we celebrate “The Great Race” from Los Angeles to South Pasadena, pitting automobile against flying machine on February 12,...
Weekly Crime Summary | February 5-11
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
Local Teens Headed to Sacramento | YMCA Youth and Government Program
Future leaders of America, including many from South Pasadena High School, are descending upon Sacramento this week to take part in the YMCA’s 71st Model...
ARTS CRAWL | It’s the Winter Celebration of the Arts in South Pasadena
Artists, Musicians, and Merchants gear up to celebrate All You Need is Love with another fun and family friendly “Neighborhood Night-on-the-Town” on Saturday, February...
UPDATE: HOUSE FIRE | 4 Fire Departments Respond to 911 Call
UPDATE: According to an official summary via Division Chief Eric Zanteson of South Pasadena Fire Department:
"Personnel conducted an investigation of the cause and origin....
City Council Meeting | Citizens Push Ordinance for Minimum Wage
A group of local residents hope to give working families “a shot at joy beyond struggle,” explained John Srebalus, officially rolling out the concept...
Free Self Defense Classes for Women | South Pasadena Police Department
The South Pasadena Police Department continues to offer its free women’s self-defense classes throughout the year.
The hands-on class teaches women 18 years and older...
The Political Aftermath of the 2018 Elections | Events at The Senior Center February...
Friday, February 22, 10:30 a.m. – The Political Aftermath of the 2018 Elections – Presented by Dr. Andrew Winnick, an economist professor emeritus form...
Year of the Pig | Celebration at War Memorial Building
It’s the Year of the Pig and area seniors enjoyed a festive luncheon last Friday to usher in Chinese New Year.
The event featured entertainment...
Golden State Collection | Rotary Club Offers Literary Support
The Rotary Club of South Pasadena has purchased a fresh new batch of California books for the local library's Golden State Collection for 2019.
The...
All You Can Eat Pancakes Are Coming | Cub Scouts South Pasadena
It’s time for South Pasadena Cub Scout Pack 7’s annual Pancake Breakfast.
The all-you-can-eat fundraiser is slated for February 23, from 8 to 11 a.m....
Celebrate Hope | The Obama White House Collection
On President's Day (February, 17th, 2019), The Perfect Exposure Gallery will launch and unveil the first of many exhibits nationwide featuring award winning director...
South Pasadena Library Presents “Chasing Trane” | Screening and Live Jazz For Arts Crawl
For the South Pasadena Winter Arts Crawl on Saturday, February 16, the Library and the Friends of the Library present a Film/Live Jazz/Art Show...
320-Year-Old House Newest Addition to Japanese Garden | Huntington Library
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens announced today that it is adding to its renowned Japanese Garden a 320-year-old house from Marugame,...
Local Coverage | Car Collision on Spruce and Fremont
At approximately 10:30am Monday February 11th, a car collision at Spruce and Fremont trapped one driver in their vehicle. South Pasadena Police and fire...
Homemade Berry Cheesecake | A Perfect Valentine Treat
Valentines Day is one of my favorite holidays. Not just because I’m a self-proclaimed sweet-tooth. I love any excuse to bake. Finding ways to...
CINDERELLA is Matthew Bourne’s Evocative Modern Fairy Tale
Matthew Bourne’s “Cinderella”, now on stage at The Ahmanson, is an evocative modern fairy tale told through dance. What begins as a dark story...
MOVIES & TV | Filming in South Pasadena February 1st~8th
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
2/2 – A commercial for “Booking.com” was shot in the 1100 block of Diamond
2/5...
