Yearly Archives: 2019
Oneonta Club Christens New Location | Top Gun at Oneonta
The Oneonta Club inaugurated its new meeting location at the War Memorial Building earlier this month.
The new location marks a departure from Oneonta Congregational...
Commission Congress | Meeting at War Memorial Building Thursday
In a change from the past, the City of South Pasadena will recognize those who have served the city during a Commission Congress scheduled...
Outgoing Commissioners Honored | City Council Gives Thanks
They spent long hours committed to a cause, serving on one of 14 commissions in the City of South Pasadena before being honored for...
Weekly WISPPA Newsletter | February 25
NEXT WISPPA MEETING SATURDAY, MARCH 2 at 9:30. (Come at 9:00 a.m. for conversation and refreshments) This will be a business meeting with updates on the city...
Pancake Breakfast | Cub Scouts Annual Fundraiser Feeds More than Hunger
Pancakes were on the menu early Saturday morning for many South Pasadenans and visitors to the city who headed over to Calvary Presbyterian Church...
South Pasadena Welcomes Their Newest Barbershop | Ribbon Cutting at Square Deal
John Halminski’s barbershop, Square Deal in South Pasadena, was carefully created with a similar old school atmosphere.
In 1935, Halminski's grandfather William opened a barbershop...
Marengo Talent Show | Kids Showcase Their Skills at SPMS
They sang, danced and showcased their talents last Friday and Saturday as students at Marengo Elementary School dazzled audiences during a pair of talent...
A Noise Within Presents “The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams
A Noise Within (ANW), California’s acclaimed classic repertory theatre, is proud to present the play that made Tennessee Williams a household name, The Glass...
SPPD | Man Arrested for Package Theft
South Pasadena police arrested a 27-year old man from Los Angeles after he allegedly stole a package off the porch of home in the...
Prayer Breakfast | ‘Door of Hope’ Hosted By Holy Family Church
It’s a problem that isn’t going away, the fact that 53,000 people in Los Angeles County are homeless, including 5,000 children.
Offering more than a...
Thursday Night Fire | Apartment Complex Floor Heater Ignited
A fire broke out in the apartment complex located at 1429 Monterey Road Thursday February 21, 2019. According to Battalion Chief Chris Szenczi, no injuries...
Sasquatch Sighting At Council Chambers
Michael Cacciotti, cupping his hand to his right ear, heard something in the bushes outside the South Pasadena City Council Chambers.
“Could it be?” asked...
FOSSELMAN Brothers Scoop Past The Centennial
My brothers, Chris and John Fosselman, shook their heads in amazement when talking about their business, Fosselman’s Ice Cream, celebrating 100 years in the...
Senior Center Events | Feb 22-Mar 1
The following will be offered:
Friday, February 22, 10:30 a.m. – The Political Aftermath of the 2018 Elections – Presented by Dr. Andrew Winnick, an...
Rob Schneider Returns to the Ice House | Comedy Legend Comes to Pasadena
Emmy-nominated actor Rob Schneider, well known for his trademark blend of character and comedic acting will headline one special event show at the Ice House...
City Council Meeting | Friends Remember Vanessa Marquez
Two friends of actress Vanessa Marquez, who was fatally shot by South Pasadena Police last summer, spoke at Wednesday’s City Council meeting seeking answers...
THURSDAY: SNOW REPORTED IN PASADENA!
Stay tuned for photos.... It's now snow-rain mixed in South Pasadena as of 2:00pm 2-21-2019....
https://youtu.be/wp68ILvIU1U
South Pasadena experienced a kind of rain/snow mixed called: Graupel (see...
Warm and Cool | Winter Arts Crawl 2019 Draws Many
The 2019 Winter Arts Crawl, "All You Need is Love", sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and produced by SPACE, featured a night reflecting the...
SHREK JR! | Opening March 1 at Young Stars Theatre
Get ready for some spring greenery, because the Big Green Ogre Shrek will soon be on the YST stage! This is YST’s first time...
829 Rollin Street Offers Views of South Pasadena High School
Perched on a substantial lot in excess of 20,000 square feet on a quiet street directly behind South Pasadena High School sits 829 Rollin...
Pasadena Humane Society | Free Animal Adoption Day
Simon quickly grabbed the attention of South Pasadena City Council members Wednesday night, attempting to eat the microphone, as the dog’s handler, Jack Hagerman...
Jerm The Cat | Pet of the Week
Jerm (A464569) has unofficially won over the affection of the PHS Volunteers. Jerm, one of the cats currently residing at Pet Food Express in...
People Of Action | Rotary Club Members Receive High Accolades
Rotary District 5300 Governor John Chase was the program speaker at the February 19 Rotary Club of South Pasadena meeting at Oneonta Congregational Church...
Throwback Thursday | Then Came Motorized Bicycles
During the late 1800s, bicycles were all the rage. That changed seemingly overnight with the advent of the gasoline-powered motor.
Over 100 Pasadena residents rode...
Despite Struggles Youth & Government Trip to Sacramento Successful
It wasn’t easy getting there, but once they did, the 117 students representing the South Pasadena-San Marino YMCA kept a “positive attitude” and turned...
Vanessa Marquez Shooting | Press Conference – $20 Million Claim Filed Against South Pasadena...
Family, friends and supporters of Vanessa Marquez are expected to hold a press conference today to announce the filing of a claim for civil...
Elisabeth Eilers and Julie Giulioni Selected for Golden Apple Award | Board of Education
On February 20, 2019, former Board of Education members Julie Giulioni and Elisabeth Eilers were honored by South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) administrators...
Renovations Underway | South Pasadena Public Library
In keeping with recommendations in an operations study developed two years ago, minor physical changes are currently underway at the South Pasadena Public Library.
The...
Pillar of the Community | Meet ‘Mr. South Pasadena’ John Vandercook
He’s heard it all too often, even downplaying the role, but John Vandercook’s involvement in the community makes him worthy of the designation.
The words...
OBAMA | Photography Exhibit ‘Celebrate Hope’ at The South Pasadenan
Though the air was frigid on Saturday night for the Winter Arts Crawl, many people still braved the cold to visit the many galleries...
