Yearly Archives: 2019
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...
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...
