Yearly Archives: 2019
Mother’s Day at Senior Center | Moms Celebrated of Many Generations
It starts with a special community, which Liliana Torres pointed out Friday during a Mother’s Day luncheon at the South Pasadena Senior Center.
“There’s a...
Filming in South Pasadena | April 26-May 9
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
4/26, 4/29-5/1–A TV Webisode, “The Baxter’s,” was shot in the 400 block of...
PTA Honorary Service Awards | Community Members Thanked for Their Contributions
A group of volunteers who go the extra mile in the community were recognized Wednesday during the 2018-19 South Pasadena Council PTA Honorary Award...
Safe Deal Zone | A Secure Spot for Transactions at Police Department
With the growing number of social media and e-commerce websites available, South Pasadena Crime Prevention Officer Richard Lee says residents, more than ever, are...
Bicycle Thefts Increase | Police Warn Residents
Bicycles are a hot item as South Pasadena Police Department officials report an increase in thefts in recent weeks.
Many bicycles, noted SPPD Crime Prevention...
A Noise Within & Noise Now | Ate9 Dance Company Performs “1 to 3”
A Noise Within (ANW) and Noise Now are proud to present Ate9 Dance Company in a new dance performance, “1 to 3,” on Monday,...
City Council | Members Approve Big Surge in Development Fees for South Pasadena
Dozens of development fees charged by South Pasadena’s Planning Department will rise dramatically July 1 under a resolution approved by the City Council May...
Big Lots Update | Lessor Working to Find New Tenant by Winter
Now that Big Lots has announced its move to the old Toys R Us building in Alhambra, the owner of the property at 1401...
Parti Gras 2019 | Coming Saturday May 18th!
It’s the 40th anniversary of the South Pasadena Educational Foundation! Parti Gras celebrates this occasion by saluting the year SPEF was founded, 1979, and...
Nightfall | Geffen Playhouse & Audible Announce World Premiere
Nightfall is one of the first 25 commissions that make up Audible's Emerging Playwrights program, a dedicated $5M fund that enables the creation of original...
A Guide to the Past | An Insider’s Look into the Renaissance Pleasure Faire
The Renaissance Pleasure Faire is much more than an authentic medieval experience, its complete immersion into the past. Every scene encountered is a painting...
Weekly Crime Summary | April 30-May 6
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
Authors Awarded | Cheryl Leutjen & Dr. Davina Kotulski Win Silver Nautilus Book Award
Two local authors, Cheryl Leutjen of Eagle Rock, and her writing coach, Dr. Davina Kotulski of South Pasadena, were recently awarded a Silver Nautilus...
All-City Track Meet | A Day For Kids To Run, Sprint and Leap
Hundreds of kids dashed, leaped, sprinted and, for the most part, laughed and smiled Friday afternoon while showcasing their athletic talents in the All-City...
Throwback Thursday | Film and TV Stars of South Pasadena
Over the last half-century, South Pasadena’s small-town charm has made it a favorite Hollywood backlot for film, TV, and commercial photo shoots.
Ray Bradbury produced...
The Big Bang Theory | TV Show Finale in Pasadena
To celebrate the series finale of “The Big Bang Theory,” the Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau in association with the City of Pasadena and...
Mother’s Day | Special DIY Crafted Card
There is no doubt that mothers are the best. They raised us, nurtured us, taught us right versus wrong, provided us with food, clothing,...
626 Golden Streets Returns | Take to the Streets With Your Wheels of Choice...
Sunday!
The event, linking three cities, is slated from 9 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, is not only limited to cyclists, as participants...
GUYS AND DOLLS A Smash at SPMS!
It’s been 13 years since the middle school put on Guys and Dolls, so it was with great anticipation that audiences piled into the...
UPDATE: Local Skate Park Temporarily Closes | Skaters Speak Up
UPDATE:
According to the Community Service & Recreation Department, the South Pasadena Skate Park re-opened for standard operating hours as of last Thursday, May 2.
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PCC Trustee Linda Wah Named President of Statewide Board
Linda S. Wah, a longtime Pasadena City College trustee representing South Pasadena among other cities, has been named president of the California Community College...
FALSETTOS at The Ahmanson
UPDATE: Don't miss this stellar production of William Finn and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical "Falsettos". The intimate cast of an unconventional, beautiful, messy...
Disney’s Frozen | Casting Announced for Musical’s North American Tour
Disney Theatrical Productions is pleased to announce the women who will star in the Frozen North American tour as Elsa and Anna, the heroic...
Rotary Club | Former Police Chief Talks About Rotary’s Massive Effort
Dan Watson, with the local Rotary Club, described a project last week in which members of the organization from South Pasadena and San Marino,...
SPHS Track & Field | TH Wei Hopes to Hop, Skip, and Leap to...
Take a hop, skip and a giant leap and welcome to TH Wei’s athletic world.
He’s among the best high school triple jumpers in the...
Operation Cookie 2019 | Cookie Collection Underway for Veterans
"Operation Cookie" for hospitalized, homeless, and special needs veterans is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, at the South Pasadena Woman’s Club.
Cookies will be distributed...
Renaissance Pleasure Faire | Where Revelry Reigns
The world’s oldest Renaissance Faire, located just ten minutes east of Pasadena, is also one of the most inclusive places on Earth. Modern-day cosplayers,...
Dodger Author Night | A Conversation With Jason Turbow
Jason Turbow will tell the rollicking tale of the Dodgers’ crazy 1981 season that’s colorfully documented in his “They Bled Blue: Fernandomania, Strike-Season Mayhem,...
Oneonta Scholarship Banquet | Teachers and Students Honored May 13
Three $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to South Pasadena High graduating seniors May 13 during the Oneonta Club’s monthly meeting at the War Memorial...
SPHS Top National School | Tigers Rank High on Top Tier List
It’s a lofty honor anytime U.S. News & World Report puts you among the best high schools in the United States, so South Pasadena...
