Yearly Archives: 2019
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...
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at YST
Stories become classics for a reason. They tell “a tale as old as time”, and Young Stars Theatre’s current production of “Beauty and the...
Enchanting Evening at Hollywood Bowl’s “Into The Woods”
There is something about dining at the Hollywood Bowl on a balmy, summer night while listening to music under the stars that is so...
A Night of Art and Opera at the Library
The South Pasadena Public Library and the Friends of the South Pasadena Library are pleased to present a special evening of art and music...
INTO THE WOODS Opens Tonight at Hollywood Bowl
Another glorious evening of musical theatre premieres tonight at Hollywood Bowl with a fully staged production of Stephen Sondheim's "Into The Woods" and plays...
Shakespeare by the Sea Returns to South Pasadena
Shakespeare by the Sea (SBTS) will present its 23rd season this summer, featuring two Shakespearean plays delivered by its troupe of actors in 23 parks...
Norton Simon Film Series | The Female Gaze: Shining a Light on French Filmmakers
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition The Sweetness of Life: Three 18th-Century French Paintings from The Frick Collection, film critic Peter Rainer organizes a quartet...
Throwback Thursday | Altos de Monterey
In 1962, South Pasadena’s Community Redevelopment Agency offered lots for auction in the Monterey Hills with a starting bid of $20,000.
Altos de Monterey is...
SPLL Challenger Division | SPPD and SPFD Awarded for Dedication
Last week, representatives from the South Pasadena Little League’s Challenger Division presented awards to both the South Pasadena Police and Fire Departments in commemoration...
Free Slurpees for Good Kids! | SPPD Operation Chill Beats the Heat
The South Pasadena Police Department will again be teaming up with 7-Eleven stores in participating in “Operation Chill.”
Through “Operation Chill,” officers can issue a...
4 Weeks Only! | Miss Saigon Dazzles at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre
The Hollywood Pantages Theatre is pleased to present the return of Miss Saigon, the legendary musical will play a limited 4 week engagement at...
Weekly Crime Summary | July 16-22
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
Cycling Through History | LA Explorer’s Club Hosts Film Location Tour
The Los Angeles Explorers Club will host their upcoming bicycle tour in the San Gabriel Valley this Sunday, July 28th, focusing the 14 mile...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS iKOMO Business Team Visits Intuit HQ
On May 16, 2019, the South Pasadena High School (SPHS) iKOMO Business Plan Team traveled to Intuit headquarters in Mountain View, California. Intuit’s education...
Rep. Chu Introduces Bipartisan Nutrition CARE Act For Seniors with Eating Disorders
On July 11 Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) and Jackie Walorski (IN-02) introduced the Nutrition Counseling Aiding Recovery for Eating Disorders (CARE) Act to provide greater...
Keeping Your Home Safe This Summer | Security Tips While You’re Away
Before heading out on your summer vacation, the South Pasadena Police Department has a few tips beyond the typical advice to lock all windows...
Big Band Sounds in Garfield Park | Two More Dates Left!
The place was jumpin’ as hundreds came out last Sunday evening to enjoy the sounds of the Wiseguys Big Band Machine perform the third...
SCE & CPA Ongoing Billing Problems | 100,000+ Customers Billed Wrong
The first half of the year was an exciting time for the Clean Power Alliance. The infant customer choice aggregator (CCA) was establishing itself...
One Giant Leap… | The Moon Landing 50 Years Later
Indeed, it was one giant leap for mankind.
Following one and a half orbits, Apollo 11 got the go for what mission controllers on Earth...
Where Were You? | Remembering the Moon Landing 50 Years Later
The Moon Landing was arguably one of the most iconic feats of humankind not just this past century, but in our entire existence. To...
Pasadena TOR Foundation Elects New Leadership
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation announces 2019-2020 Board of Directors and new officers. Since its inception in 1983, the Pasadena Tournament of Foundation...
