Monthly Archives: February 2019
Major Influence | City Celebrates Nelbert Chouinard Day
South Pasadena Mayor Dr. Marina Khubesrian, on behalf of the City Council, presented Nancy Armitage, representing the Nelbert Chouinard Arts Institute, with a proclamation...
Rising Crime | Theft From Cars an Easy Target
Larcenies/thefts were the greatest increase in city crimes in 2018, according to South Pasadena Police Department officials.
Thefts from unlocked vehicles, report local police, were...
Coyotes in South Pasadena | Concerned Residents to Get Informed
In a brochure issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, it points out in bold capital letters: STASH YOUR FOOD AND TRASH.
That’s...
SHOP TALK | Public Information Officer Introduced at Chamber Shop Talk Event
"Introducing...South Pasadena" was the theme of the latest Shop Talk presentation, a local Chamber of Commerce monthly event, featuring John Pope, the city’s new...
CONCERT | AlmaNova Duo
The AlmaNova Duo, featuring guitarist Almer Imamovic and flutist Jessica Pierce, will perform on Sunday February 10 at 4 p.m. in the South Pasadena...
Library Looks Forward To Renovations
South Pasadena Public Library will undergo minor renovations to its main floor during the month of February.
The plan calls for combining circulation and adult...
City Conducts Meeting on the Clean Power Alliance Partnership February 13, 2019
A community meeting on the Clean Power Alliance partnership, designed to bring 100 % green power to South Pasadena households, is scheduled for Wednesday,...
STORM Forecast for Next Week | South Pasadena Fire Department Offers Support
South Pasadenans are facing some of the coldest weather conditions seen all year, waking up Thursday morning to a 38-degree temperature while anticipating a...
Wells Fargo Bank System Outage | Accounts Status Not Able to Be Retrieved
Wells Fargo is suffering from a serious systemwide outage that is affecting all online transactions as well as their Customer Service. Customer account status...
For Love of Chocolate a Delicious Success
It was an event too delicious to miss.
And chocolate lovers won’t soon forget it, following the South Pasadena Woman Club’s festive annual dinner and...
Throwback Thursday | Winters at The Raymond
With the snow level the lowest it has been in our local mountains in years, I am reminded of the magnificent image of The...
The Servant of Two Masters | Parson’s Nose Theatre
Parson’s Nose Theater (PNT) kicks off the second half of its 2018/2019 season with Carlo Goldoni’s 1750 classic retelling of a 16th Century improvised...
Ribbon Cutting Welcomes Lost Parrot Cafe in South Pasadena
On a rainy Sunday morning, you’d be hard pressed to find a comfortable refuge outside of your own cozy abode. This was obviously not...
FOSSELMAN’S ICE CREAM Celebrates Centennial | 100 Years of Flavorful Tradition
As a child I grew up eating Fosselman’s ice cream almost every day, to the envy of my friends. Our freezer was always packed...
SMOKING | Tobacco Report Released
South Pasadena Mayor Dr. Marina Khubesrian says it’s a time to celebrate after learning Wednesday the city she oversees was among 10 in Los...
Jackie Robinson’s Unexpected Success | 100th Birthday Celebration at the Library
Jackie Robinson changed the world by playing Major League Baseball.
Yet, it was never his goal to play the game at its highest level.
Robinson played...
Hearing & Speech Impaired Residents Speak with Police | South Pasadena Police Department
Police officers are now able to link hearing-and speech-impaired residents to sign-language interpreters in real time, though a tablet-based video feed, to help officers...
SPHS Girl’s Soccer | Team Loses in CIF First Round Action 1-0
South Pasadena High’s girls team, coming off a CIF-South Section championship a year ago, dropped a 1-0 first round playoff contest Wednesday afternoon to...
Weekly WISPPA Newsletter | February 6
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...
Legendary Artist’s Work on Display | Leo Politi Paintings at the South Pasadena Public...
An Author Night showcasing Frank Girardot and Lori Orr Kovach in the South Pasadena Library Community Room on Thursday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m. will also feature a mini-gallery of paintings by iconic Italian-American LA Artist...
Weekly Crime Summary | Jan 29 – Feb 4
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
HOME FIRE | Resident Puts Out Fire with Extinguisher Before Firefighters Arrive
A gas heater fire at an apartment in the 1300 block of Fremont Avenue in South Pasadena was put out Tuesday night by a...
Chinese New Year Celebration in South Pasadena
Today is Chinese New Year and welcomes the start of the Year of the Pig.
The Year of the Pig is a sign of good...
Library Tree
The roots were mountain ranges
When you were young
You climbed and fell in the crevices
Beneath the shade of the Library Tree
First hobbling, then gaining confidence
As...
Valentine’s Day ♥ Great Places! What to Get, Where to Go, What to Do
Where to go? What to do? We've got you covered...
The SouthPasadenan.com News Staff has made a few great recommendations for you! Have a look...
School Registration Process Begins Soon
The registration process for enrolling students in South Pasadena elementary schools for the 2019-2020 school year will begin February 25, 2019 at 9 a.m....
NOISE NOW | A Noise Within Launches New Cultural Initiative
A Noise Within (ANW), California’s acclaimed classical repertory theatre, is proud to announce the launch of its new cultural initiative, Noise Now, with its...
CIF Action Starts Today
South Pasadena High teams are set to play CIF-Southern Section playoff games starting today.
CIF-SS Games at a Glance:
Girls Water Polo 2/5 traveling to Newbury...
Hi Jynx | Sweet Cat Looking For New Home
Jynx (A471061) is one beautiful cat! He’s a 5-year-old who was surrendered to the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA in mid-January and was pretty...
City Council Addresses Sidewalk Vending | Public Meeting February 6, 2019
South Pasadena City Council members will conduct a public hearing Wednesday night regarding the establishment of a permit fee for sidewalk vending.
The council meeting,...