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Monthly Archives: May 2019
Memorial Service Scheduled for Sarah Wong | May 25
A memorial service is scheduled for Sarah Wong following a tragic accident last month when a construction crane collapsed atop a Seattle building and...
FROZEN JR. at Young Stars Theatre | A Show Worth Melting For
A talking snowman who dreams of summer, the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood, a princely suitor, a castle made of ice, magic trolls and snow!...
Throwback Thursday | Kaldi’s: The City’s First Bank and So Much More
The South Pasadena building located on the corner of Center Street and Diamond Avenue was originally built as the city’s first bank in 1904....
City Council | South Pasadena to Open Hearing on $28.6 Million Budget
South Pasadena’s revenue-challenged $28.6 million city budget will be on the agenda tonight as the city council opens a public hearing and begins discussing...
Local Coverage | Apartment Fire on Grand Ave
South Pasadena Fire Department officials, joined by four other area agencies, responded to a first story apartment fire Wednesday afternoon at 651 Grand Avenue...
New Athletic Director Selected at SPHS | Anthony Chan Chosen to Lead Program
South Pasadena Unified School District has hired Anthony Chan to serve as the new athletic director for South Pasadena High School (SPHS).
“We are thrilled...
City Council | Members to Address Annual Budget, Long-Range Financial Plan
The 2019-20 fiscal year City budget and long-term economic development strategies will get a first airing at the City Council meeting Wednesday, May 15.
The...
Possible Sales Tax Increase on the Horizon | City Aims to Improve Revenue
Could South Pasadena be faced with a possible sales tax increase?
It’s just one of the measures city officials are considering to improve its bottom...
SPHS Track and Field | Three Athletes Head to Masters Meet
South Pasadena High’s Kai Dettman set a new school record last Saturday during a winning performance at the CIF-Southern Section Track & Field Divisional...
Weekly Crime Summary | May 7-13
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
National Merit Scholarship | Two South Pasadenans Declared Winners
Two South Pasadena students have been named 2019 National Merit Scholars.
Yilin Wu, a South Pasadena High student, who looks to a probable career in...
Monterey Hills ‘Diez de Mayo’ | Cinco de Mayo MHS Style
It took place five days after the actual date, so instead of calling it Cinco de Mayo, Monterey Hills Elementary School Principal like the...
Parson’s Nose Theater Brings A Provocative Merchant of Venice to Pasadena
For the final production of the season, Parson’s Nose Theater brings us one of Shakespeare’s more controversial and challenging plays to perform in our...
SPHS Soccer Coach Let Go | Tory Lathrop Relieved of Position After 3 Years
In a letter to families of South Pasadena High’s girls’ soccer program, coach Tory Lathrop said she has been told her services are no...
Math Field Day | Elementary Students Work Their Mental Muscles
“Divide and Conquer” was the theme for the day as South Pasadena’s finest young mathletes gathered at the 28th Annual Elementary Math Field Day,...
Mother’s Day at Senior Center | Moms Celebrated of Many Generations
It starts with a special community, which Liliana Torres pointed out Friday during a Mother’s Day luncheon at the South Pasadena Senior Center.
“There’s a...
Filming in South Pasadena | April 26-May 9
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
4/26, 4/29-5/1–A TV Webisode, “The Baxter’s,” was shot in the 400 block of...
PTA Honorary Service Awards | Community Members Thanked for Their Contributions
A group of volunteers who go the extra mile in the community were recognized Wednesday during the 2018-19 South Pasadena Council PTA Honorary Award...
Safe Deal Zone | A Secure Spot for Transactions at Police Department
With the growing number of social media and e-commerce websites available, South Pasadena Crime Prevention Officer Richard Lee says residents, more than ever, are...
Bicycle Thefts Increase | Police Warn Residents
Bicycles are a hot item as South Pasadena Police Department officials report an increase in thefts in recent weeks.
Many bicycles, noted SPPD Crime Prevention...
A Noise Within & Noise Now | Ate9 Dance Company Performs “1 to 3”
A Noise Within (ANW) and Noise Now are proud to present Ate9 Dance Company in a new dance performance, “1 to 3,” on Monday,...
City Council | Members Approve Big Surge in Development Fees for South Pasadena
Dozens of development fees charged by South Pasadena’s Planning Department will rise dramatically July 1 under a resolution approved by the City Council May...
Big Lots Update | Lessor Working to Find New Tenant by Winter
Now that Big Lots has announced its move to the old Toys R Us building in Alhambra, the owner of the property at 1401...
Parti Gras 2019 | Coming Saturday May 18th!
It’s the 40th anniversary of the South Pasadena Educational Foundation! Parti Gras celebrates this occasion by saluting the year SPEF was founded, 1979, and...
Nightfall | Geffen Playhouse & Audible Announce World Premiere
Nightfall is one of the first 25 commissions that make up Audible's Emerging Playwrights program, a dedicated $5M fund that enables the creation of original...
A Guide to the Past | An Insider’s Look into the Renaissance Pleasure Faire
The Renaissance Pleasure Faire is much more than an authentic medieval experience, its complete immersion into the past. Every scene encountered is a painting...
Weekly Crime Summary | April 30-May 6
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
Authors Awarded | Cheryl Leutjen & Dr. Davina Kotulski Win Silver Nautilus Book Award
Two local authors, Cheryl Leutjen of Eagle Rock, and her writing coach, Dr. Davina Kotulski of South Pasadena, were recently awarded a Silver Nautilus...
All-City Track Meet | A Day For Kids To Run, Sprint and Leap
Hundreds of kids dashed, leaped, sprinted and, for the most part, laughed and smiled Friday afternoon while showcasing their athletic talents in the All-City...
Throwback Thursday | Film and TV Stars of South Pasadena
Over the last half-century, South Pasadena’s small-town charm has made it a favorite Hollywood backlot for film, TV, and commercial photo shoots.
Ray Bradbury produced...
