Yearly Archives: 2019
BREAKING NEWS: Brush Fire in Eagle Rock Closes 134 HWY – Evacuations in Progress
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UPDATED: SPHS Football Wins Season Opening Game | 53-13 Over Mountain View in El...
A pair of perfectly thrown balls were thrown into the hands of Terrence Sweetman, who looked like he had miles of real estate behind...
SPHS Band | Howard Crawford’s Musical Haven at SPHS
There’s a sense of comfort, a place to relax and call home for those who burrow their way inside Howard Crawford’s classroom.
It’s a hideaway...
Holden Looks to Save Bill | Ensuring 710 Removed from State Highway Plan
With only days to go before an Aug. 30 legislative deadline, Assemblyman Chris Holden is working to save AB 29, his bill to eliminate...
Letter to the Editor | Reduce the Use of Plastic
At 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 27, the South Pasadena Natural Resources & Environmental Commission will consider proposed recommendations to the city staff and city...
Mother’s Concerns Over Vaping | School Board All Ears
More than 30 percent of high school students in Los Angeles County have reported using e-cigarette products, according to data provided by the 2017-18...
Don’t Throw it Away – Fix it! | Repair Café This Sunday
Toss it away? No way!
South Pasadena Beautiful, in partnership with Transition South Pasadena, will feature a repair café on Sunday, August 25, as the...
ABT Principal Dancer, Stella Abrera, Performs Giselle Pas de Deux at The Huntington
Doors open at 6pm for mingling and dining prior to each performance
Tickets available by calling the box office 626-539-7085
Stella Abrerra returns to the Southland...
MOVIE NIGHT FRIDAY | Hotbox Vintage & Videotheque Bring You “The Green Ray”
August might be wrapping up, but that doesn’t mean summer fun has to end!
Come spend your Friday evening under the stars with an...
SPARC Exhibit Opens at City Hall | Deborah van der Zaag and David Johnston
The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) is spotlighting works by fine artist Deborah van der Zaag and photographer David Johnston in two new exhibitions...
Throwback Thursday | Why The Raymond Faced Southwest
Walter Raymond’s prominent hotel on South Pasadena’s Bacon Hill faced away from the mountains for a reason. And that reason may surprise you.
Nearly all...
Filming in South Pasadena | Aug 9-15
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
8/9 – A TV show, “Perry Mason,” was shot in the 1100 block...
UPDATED: Double House Fire on Charter Oak South Pasadena
To assist the families please visit:
GoFundMe Link ( Durrett Family)
GoFundMe Link Here (Ebner Family)
South Pasadena Fire Department, Alhambra, Pasadena, San Marino and Los Angeles...
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...
