Yearly Archives: 2019
Memorial Day 2019 | South Pasadena Salutes Our Fallen
Memorial Day was observed on Monday in South Pasadena, featuring moving speeches, lively music and something new this year – a drum circle and...
PTSA Honorary Service Awards | A Tribute to Those With ‘Boundless Commitment’ at SPHS
Chris Holmes calls it “a community of giving,” the executive vice president for the South Pasadena High School Parent, Teacher, Student Association (PTSA) paying...
NOISES OFF Returns to A Noise Within
A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classic repertory theatre company, is bringing back its smash hit production of Michael Frayn’s hilarious off-the-wall comedy Noises...
Marengo Elementary Open House | Star Wars Comes to the Classroom
A worldwide pop-culture phenomenon carried into the classroom at a South Pasadena elementary school Thursday night, bringing with it thoughts of Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca...
Tuesday May 28 | Public Comment Deadline for Rule on 710 Property Sales
Today is the last day that citizens have to comment on an “emergency rulemaking” process initiated by Caltrans. It’s at least the second time...
Tigers at CIF Finals | TH Wei Takes 3rd at State Track Championship
Tianhao. Wei, who simply goes by TH around the South Pasadena High campus, leaped to a new school record and personal best Saturday to...
Police Warn of Scam Alerts | Fraudulent Texts and Calls
South Pasadena Police Department officials are investigating the two scam alerts.
The latest, according to South Pasadena Crime Prevention Officer Richard Lee, was reported on...
Meet Grace Newberry | New Voice Teacher at Green Brooms Music Academy
Grace Newberry has a passion for storytelling; sharing emotional journeys with one another through music and finding freedom through artistic expression. As a new...
SPHS Dance Delivers High-Octane Entertainment with “Four Seasons”
The South Pasadena Dance Department finished out the 2018-19 season in spectacular fashion with their high-octane performance of “Four Seasons”. Under the direction of...
Senate OKs Bill on 710 Non-Profit Sales, Rent Increase Prohibition and Tunnel
The California State Senate on Wednesday, May 22 passed Senate Bill 7, putting the “formal legislative end” to the 710 Freeway extension by prohibiting...
LOCAL COVERAGE | Two-Car Accident on Fremont Ave
South Pasadena Fire Department responded to a two-car accident Friday afternoon just before 1 p.m. on Fremont Avenue at Alhambra Road.
Following the incident an...
Evolution of Man and Medicine | This Weekend: The Advanced Medicine Conference
The Advanced Medicine Conference scheduled for May 25 - 26, 2019 will be held at the Pasadena Convention Center. This event will bring some...
Citizens for LA Wildlife | Conservation Group Presents at LA Middle School
The word "wildlife" often conjures images of exotic creatures in lush, foreign scapes - lions, tigers, elephants, and many other species not found on...
Filming in South Pasadena | May 20-24
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
May 22 – A commercial for “McDonald’s” was shot in the 2000 block...
South Pasadena Bites Back! | Mosquito Protection Workshop
The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District invites residents to the “South Pasadena Bites Back” workshop on Tuesday, June 11 at 7...
Rotary Club | Yankee Stadium Vendor Speaks at Meeting
Stewart Zully, an author/actor, was the program speaker at the May 21 Rotary Club of South Pasadena meeting, talking about his book, "My Life...
Memorial Day | Ceremony at War Memorial May 27
Memorial Day will be observed on Monday, May 27, in South Pasadena with a blend of speeches, music something new this year.
The event to...
SPHS Track & Field | Tigers Send Two to State Meet
Two out three isn’t bad, admits CB Richards, South Pasadena High’s track and field coach, but the athlete who didn’t qualify was the one...
Longtime City Employee Leaves | Lucy Hakobian Says Goodbye
Lucy Hakobian, South Pasadena’s community services supervisor, is saying goodbye, departing after working 25-plus years for the city.
Hakobian, who began her career as a...
SPMS Band Concert | Hundreds Flock to Middle School for a Magical Evening
“Magic Kingdom” was the theme Tuesday night as bands from 5th through 8th grade in the South Pasadena Unified School District performed during a...
Operation Cookie | Community Rallies For Disabled Veterans
When the call went out for cookies, the community came through once again.
Organizers of “Operation Cookie,” a day when the good comes out of...
Mathematician of the Year | SPMS Names Top Math Students
Outstanding achievements in mathematics were recognized at the 32nd Annual South Pasadena Middle School Open House Awards ceremony on Wednesday night.
Eighth graders Jackie Mancera...
Throwback Thursday | Wham-O Crazy South Pas
The slingshot was manufactured in South Pasadena by Wham-O.
The Wham-O freestyle Frisbee also had historical roots here. The co-inventor of the pro model Frisbee,...
House Fire in Alhambra | Residence Destroyed
At approximately 10:37 a.m. this morning multiple engines responded to a residential fire on the 2400 block of El Paseo in Alhambra.
According to neighbors...
Your Feet! Not All Shoes are Created Equal & Lucha’s Offers Only the Best
When it comes to taking care of ourselves, we tend to focus on the obvious. Am I eating well? Drinking enough water? How’s my...
A Rich Tapestry of Historical Churches | SPPF ‘Architecture of Faith’
Tours of churches are standard fare on trips to Europe. Domestically, the activity is decidedly less common, though you can take bus tours of...
Center Theatre Group | “Happy Days” Are Here
The Yale Repertory Theatre production of Samuel Beckett’s classic “Happy Days” has begun performances at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum. Directed by James Bundy,...
626 Golden Streets | Mission to Mission Event a Success
A large turnout of outdoor enthusiasts enjoyed seven hours of fun Sunday as Metro presented the 626 Golden Streets Mission to Mission event along...
Two New Officers Sworn in | Catalina Valdez and Isaac Gutierrez Welcomed to Department
It’s what they both wanted, fulfilling a dream of one day becoming police officers.
Landing jobs in South Pasadena to launch their careers in law...
Weekly Crime Summary | May 14-20
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
