Yearly Archives: 2019
Bristol Farms Hit & Run | Suspect Found Promptly by Police
A hit and run traffic collision at Bristol Farms lead to police locating the suspect passed out in a parking garage at approximately 1:00...
Auto Burglaries on the Rise | SPPD Advice for Protecting Belongings
The South Pasadena Police Department is warning residents that a large number of auto burglaries have occurred in the city in recent weeks.
Authorities say...
Monterey Hills Elementary Appoints New Assistant Principal Bryant Lopez
South Pasadena Unified School District has named Bryant Lopez as the new assistant principal for Monterey Hills Elementary School.
“We’re very excited to announce that...
2 SPMS Girls & Club Team Win USA Volleyball Junior National Championship
This article was written and produced by Laura J. Fawcett
SG Elite Roshambo swept through the 12 National ranks at the USA Volleyball Girls Junior...
Could the Big One Be Next? | So Cal Braces for More Earthquakes
It’s a wake-up call!
Two major earthquakes the other week are a reminder to be ready for worst.
Could the ‘Big One’ be next?
Chances are many...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Competitors Shine at SkillsUSA National Competition
Congratulations to all the SPHS SkillsUSA national competitors! The SPHS Occupational Health and Safety Team won the gold medal at the competition held in...
Looking Out for One Another | Neighborhood Watch Block Captains Meet
Neighbors helping neighbors. In essence that’s what South Pasadena’s Neighborhood Watch program is all about.
In the constant battle against crime, South Pasadena Police Chief...
The Arroyo Seco: City’s Crown Jewel Highlighted
Highlighting its many activities, the City of South Pasadena has produced a new “Arroyo Seco Recreation Area” brochure packed with information.
The idea behind the...
‘Where Does Our Water Come From?’ | Water Management in San Gabriel Valley
Water management in the Western United States is highly complex as a result of a variable climate from year to year, explained a top...
City Council | Voters to Decide if City Clerk Should be Appointed
The South Pasadena City Council on Wednesday night voted to place a measure on November’s ballot asking voters to decide if the office of...
Filming in South Pasadena | July 1-19
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
7/1 – A commercial for Nissan was shot in the 500 block of...
Throwback Thursday | The Magnificent Ostrich Feather Plume
Edwin Cawston, English adventurer and world traveler, was one of the first to realize there was big money to be made ostrich farming in...
Senator Portantino Hires New Representative | David Kim Joins Staff
Senator Anthony J. Portantino, whose 25th District represents South Pasadena, announced the addition of Minwoo “David” Kim to his district staff.
Kim will be responsible...
Man Revived by South Pasadena Fire & Rescue | CPR Alert System Worked Tonight
A man was discovered unconscious and face down in the bushes on the corder of Pasadena Avenue and Arroyo Verde Way at approximately 9:52...
Summer Arts Crawl This Saturday!
Shops and boutiques will be open late with special exhibits, trunk shows, and there will be open houses and sales at this year’s Summer...
Senior Center Events | July 17 -19
The following will be offered:
Wednesday, July 17, 10 a.m. – Book Club – Contact the front desk for list of books the group is...
Wonderful Wednesdays | StemUp4Youth Returns to Library
The StemUp4Youth program returns for its third straight year to the South Pasadena Public Library on July 17 as part of the Library’s “Wonderful...
SPARC Gallery Presents: “Textiles Today – Exploring New Possibilities” | Opening July 20
The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) presents “Textiles Today: Exploring New Possibilities,” a new exhibition at the SPARC Chamber Gallery inside the South Pasadena...
Weekly Crime Summary | July 9-15
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
Short Film Wins Awards | South Pasadena Poet Laureate Ron Koertge’s Poem Inspired Animation
"NEGATIVE SPACE" is Directed by Max Porter & Ru Kuwahata, Based on a poem by Ron Koertge and Produced by Ikki Films & Manuel...
South Pasadena Kubb Team Ranks 9th in U.S. National Championships
For the 5th year in a row a masterful team from a relatively small and not particularly well known city (South Pasadena) competed for...
Summer Concert Series Continues Sunday | The Wiseguys Big Band Machine Heat it Up!
The third of five concerts in the park will feature the Wiseguys Big Band Machine on Sunday, July 14, in South Pasadena’s Garfield Park.
The free...
Get Out and Play! | A.C. Green Basketball Camp Registration Underway
He played an unequalled 1,192 straight games with the Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat, earning the nickname “Iron Man”...
Weekly Crime Summary | July 2-8
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
Clean Power Alliance Signs Deals for Renewable Energy in Southern California
The Clean Power Alliance community choice aggregator (CCA) announced its board authorized two long-term power purchase agreements for 273 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity....
Float Worker Moved by Generosity | Chris Colburn Honored by SPTOR Committee
Moved by the generosity of others, Chris Colburn told those around him, “This is super awesome,” as he accepted an award from a crew...
City’s Financial Future | Officials Look to Build Solid Strategic Plan
South Pasadena city officials are hopeful a local sales tax measure of ¾ cents, in front of voters in November, will gain approval to...
$2.5 Million Diverted From National Park Service for Trump’s July 4 Parade
What does "America the Beautiful" mean to us on this day, July 4? What patriotic images and beautiful symbols of our country does it...
BREAKING NEWS | Two-Vehicle Accident on Monterey Rd
Traffic came to a crawl Thursday evening as officers directed drivers through the debris of a two-car accident at the intersection of Monterey Rd....
SPPD Warns of Package Thefts | Trend Reemerges in South Pasadena
Parcel package thefts are on the rise, according to South Pasadena Police Department officials.
“Most package thefts are a crime of opportunity, while others may...
