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Monthly Archives: August 2019
Riveting FRANKENSTEIN at A Noise Within
The opening twenty minutes of Nick Dear’s play, Frankenstein, which opened at A Noise Within on Saturday, is a fascinating, wordless ride, watching a...
A Well-Conditioned SPHS Football Team Ready for Season
In a word, South Pasadena High football coach Jeff Chi says “gutsy” best describes his team as the Tigers prepare to hit the road...
Lawsuit Too Hot for LA Federal Judges | Local Political Group Claims Unfair Treatment
A lawsuit filed by the Pasadena Republican Club (PRC) against a public service group run predominantly by local judges and other legal professionals has...
First-Ever Collared Mountain Lion Crosses 405 Freeway
In the 17 years that the National Park Service has operated their notable mountain lion study, the cats' encounters with the 405 Freeway haven't...
Tournament of Roses 2020 | Take a Tour of the Tournament House
Guided tours inside Tournament House, the iconic Southern California landmark, are open to the public. Tours will be offered, at no cost, every Thursday...
Ellen Daigle Honored | Women’s Club to Present Shooting Star Award
The South Pasadena Woman’s Club will present their prestigious “Shining Star” award to Ellen Daigle, WISPPA founder, business woman, and commissioner, on September 28.
The high honor...
Office Changes at City Hall
South Pasadena City Hall has made some changes.
The Public Works Department moved and will now be on the first floor adjacent to Building and...
SPEF Issues Big Check | School Board Receives Generous Donation
Calling it her final act, South Pasadena Educational Foundation (SPEF) outgoing president Megan Dostal presented a whopping check to the local school district last...
Be a Part of History | 2020 TOR Royal Court Applications Open
Applications for the 2020 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Royal Court are now available on the Tournament of Roses website.
Each member of the 2020 Royal...
Police and Fire Department Scaling Back Open House
A more streamlined annual open house, hosted by the South Pasadena Police and Fire department, will be held this September in conjunction with the...
Guide to Avoiding Scams | Police Department Provides Tips
Many residents feel they are too smart to fall for a scam or con, but they do, according to Richard Lee, a crime prevention...
Filming in South Pasadena | July 27 to Aug 8
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
7/29–A TV show “Perry Mason” was shot in the 1400 block of Bank...
Armed Conflict Peacefully Resolved | Man Surrenders to Authorities
Residents in the 300 block of Camino Verde Street in South Pasadena are breathing easier these days now that a man brandishing a gun...
Movies in the Park | ‘Captain Marvel’ on Aug 16
Movies in the park continues on August 16 with the showing of "Captain Marvel."
Community members are invited to Garfield Park, 1000 Park Avenue to watch...
Happy Birthday Farmers Market! | Community Staple Celebrates 20 Years Next Week
The South Pasadena Farmers' Market is 20 years old this year!
Residents and visitors are encouraged to come celebrate the special occasion on August 22,...
Old Gym Rehab | Excitement and Concern Over New Project at SPMS
Strolling through the newest major construction effort made by the the South Pasadena Unified School District, Superintendent Geoff Yantz expressed both excitement and concerns...
WITCH Starring Maura Tierney Opens August 29 at Geffen Playhouse
Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for its West Coast premiere of Witch, written by Jen Silverman (The Roommate, Collective Rage: A Play...
A Back-to-School Message From the School Board President
As the president of the school board, I would like to welcome all of our new and returning students, faculty, staff and administrators to...
First Day of School | What’s New on Campus?
Even the youngest crop of students, explained South Pasadena Unified School District Superintendent Geoff Yantz, will experience hands-on activities related to the arts, engineering,...
West Coast Premiere of “SKINTIGHT” Featuring Tony Award Winner IDINA MENZEL at Geffen Playhouse
Geffen Playhouse announced the full cast for its West Coast premiere of Skintight, written by Joshua Harmon (Bad Jews, Significant Other) and directed by...
Throwback Thursday | Everybody Loves the Raymond
In 1892, Professor C. F. Holder addressed Valley Hunt Club members announcing, “In New York, people are buried in snow. Here our flowers are...
Cooling Center Designated in Town | Beat the Heat
A Cooling Center has been created by the city of South Pasadena as a result of excessive heat.
During times of sizzling hot weather, senior...
School Safety | Driving and Pedestrian Tips Around Campus
Schools will soon be opening, bringing traffic congestion around them, warn South Pasadena Police Department officials.
They say motorists, parents and children will all need...
SPPD Crime Bulletin | Grand Theft of Tortoise
On 8-7-19, between 11:30 AM and 12:45 PM, suspects stopped in the middle of the 2000 block of Alpha and picks-up victim’s tortoise that...
‘Coexisting With Urban Wildlife’ at Library
Local communities are teeming with native wildlife.
Years of drought and warmer weather have caused wild animals, like coyotes, to venture further into cities like South Pasadena...
Weekly Crime Summary | Aug 6-12
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
BRADFEST This Saturday! | An evening of Blues, Jazz, and Americana
Brad Colerick, host of the weekly Wednesday Americana and Thursday jazz nights in the Blue Guitar room at Arroyo Seco Golf Course will present...
UPDATE: Caltrans Confirms Approval of 710 ROD | Decision to Trigger $300 Million in...
Caltrans’ long-awaited formal approval this week of its decision foregoing a tunnel to complete the SR-710 “gap” between Alhambra and Pasadena marks another milestone...
More Sleep for Students | Later School Time Close to Realization
State Senate Bill 328, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge), has been passed by the State Assembly Education Committee,...
Welcome to SPUSD | New Teachers Ready for School Year
South Pasadena Unified School District Superintendent Geoff Yantz anticipates a smooth opening as local public campuses are set to open their doors on Thursday...
