Monthly Archives: August 2019

City Hall Expands Weekday Hours but Closes Doors on Fridays

City Hall will be open later on weekday evenings and closed Fridays under a new schedule set to take effect after the Labor Day...

Sleeping Mats For the Homeless | City Officials Take Part in Good Cause

City officials last week joined the “du cOeuR Project” to distribute sleeping mats to the homeless which are cleaned and repurposed after use as...

‘National Night Out’ Knocks it Out of the Park

Neighbors meeting neighbors and an opportunity to mingle with local law enforcement personnel, fire fighters and other branches of the city is what National...

Hazardous Waste Roundup | Gather Your E-Waste for Disposal Aug 31

A free household hazardous & electronic waste-recycling roundup is slated for Saturday, August 31, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the South Pasadena Unified...

2019 Lineage Gala | Celebrate 20 Years of Lineage Dance

Lineage Performing Arts Center is holding it's annual gala at the home of Wendy Kohlhase and Drake Pruitt in Pasadena on the evening of...

Changes at City Hall | Newest Employees Officially Join the Ranks

The City of South Pasadena welcomed new Chief City Clerk Maria Ayala and Julian Lee, the newest deputy public works director, as fulltime employees...

South Pasadena Resident Wins Emmy | Golden Prestige for Margo Newman

Margo Newman doesn’t hide her affection for those facing what she calls “unimaginable hardships,” saying there’s a special place in her heart for foster...

Location, Location | Citizens Business Bank Amongst Multiple Establishments Making Big Changes

As major development project proposed at the corner of Mission Street and Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena begins to unfold, Citizens Business Bank,...

Recycling Center Vanished | Pavilions Location Looking for Options

The Pavilions Grocery store parking lot location on Fair Oaks lost it's 3rd-party recycling vendor: RePlanet.  RePlanet closed over 300 locations in Southern California...

Coexisting with Coyotes | Dispelling Myths & Reinforcing Safety Tips

The much-maligned coyote, like other North American predators, is caught in a no-win situation. With less space than ever before to survive, the incredibly adaptable...

20 YEARS | The Injunction that Stopped 710 Freeway

An important milestone came and went July 19, 2019. It was the day, twenty years ago, when Judge Dean D. Pregerson of the US...

Breast Cancer Awareness | South Pasadena Police Department Joins Pink Patch Project

The South Pasadena Police Department will participate in the Pink Patch Project, designed to bring awareness and raise funds to fight breast cancer. What started...

Final Summer Concert SUNDAY | Blue Breeze Band Closes Out Series

South Pasadena’s summer concert series comes to an end Sunday as the Blue Breeze Band performs R&B at Garfield Park. Entertainment is scheduled from 6...

Hollywood Hustle in Town | Filming Near SPMS

Movie trucks dominated the parking lot at South Pasadena Middle School on Fair Oaks Avenue Wednesday as some curious motorists slowly passed wondering what...

Throwback Thursday | The Greatest Supercross in History!

The NFL’s Super Bowl XIV was held at the Rose Bowl on January 20, 1980, between the Los Angeles Rams and Pittsburg Steelers. Pittsburgh...

Police Chief Reflects on Mass Shootings

Gordon Graham, a professional risk manager with extensive experience as a practicing attorney and in law enforcement, has a powerful message that resonates with...

FRANKENSTEIN Opens 2019-2020 Season at A Noise Within

A Noise Within (ANW), California’s acclaimed classic repertory theatre company, is proud to announce the California Premiere of Nick Dear’s Frankenstein , directed by...

KSHIFT Speaks at Rotary Club | Generation Differences Addressed

Kat O'Sullivan, CEO of KSHIFT, was the program speaker at the July 30 meeting of the Rotary Club of South Pasadena. O'Sullivan gave a presentation...

Shakespeare in the Park | Back-to-Back Performances Awe Inspiring

Its mission is to ignite imagination, promote literacy, and encourage artistic expression, while offering a venue for technical and performing artists to exercise their...

National Night Out | Fun & More at Orange Grove Park

National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, at Orange Grove Park in South Pasadena. Admission is free to big event featuring games, food,...

Weekly Crime Summary | July 23-Aug 5

The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...

YOSE Encourages Scientific Exploration | SPHS Seniors’ Inspiring Program

Aidan Lewis saw an opportunity to inspire and intrigue the next generation. Good friend Evan Kowal wanted kids who would not typically have exposure to...

Caltrans Fails to Meet Environmental Compliance Targets

In the latest review of its federal environmental law enforcement responsibilities, Caltrans failed to meet a third of the performance goals it set out...

‘It Takes a Village’ | Mayor Dr. Marina Khubesrian Gives Mid-Year Update

“Dr. Marina,” as she’s known is some circles, is currently in her second term as South Pasadena’s mayor, first serving in the role from...

Dribbles in Droves | A.C. Green Basketball Camp a Hit

The Iron man was back in South Pasadena last week. A.C. Green played 16 years in the NBA, missing only three games at the beginning...

CalTrans Housing Advocates Say Closing out NEPA is an Opportunity

The City of South Pasadena and allied cities and groups have a window of opportunity “to gain some control” over the sale and preservation...

Throwback Thursday | The Norton Simon is Born

In January 1968, the Reed House at Orange Grove and Colorado sat behind a protective barrier at Carmelita Park while being demolished. In 1969, the...
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