Yearly Archives: 2019
Weekly Crime Summary | February 5-11
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
Local Teens Headed to Sacramento | YMCA Youth and Government Program
Future leaders of America, including many from South Pasadena High School, are descending upon Sacramento this week to take part in the YMCA’s 71st Model...
ARTS CRAWL | It’s the Winter Celebration of the Arts in South Pasadena
Artists, Musicians, and Merchants gear up to celebrate All You Need is Love with another fun and family friendly “Neighborhood Night-on-the-Town” on Saturday, February...
UPDATE: HOUSE FIRE | 4 Fire Departments Respond to 911 Call
UPDATE: According to an official summary via Division Chief Eric Zanteson of South Pasadena Fire Department:
"Personnel conducted an investigation of the cause and origin....
City Council Meeting | Citizens Push Ordinance for Minimum Wage
A group of local residents hope to give working families “a shot at joy beyond struggle,” explained John Srebalus, officially rolling out the concept...
Free Self Defense Classes for Women | South Pasadena Police Department
The South Pasadena Police Department continues to offer its free women’s self-defense classes throughout the year.
The hands-on class teaches women 18 years and older...
The Political Aftermath of the 2018 Elections | Events at The Senior Center February...
Friday, February 22, 10:30 a.m. – The Political Aftermath of the 2018 Elections – Presented by Dr. Andrew Winnick, an economist professor emeritus form...
Year of the Pig | Celebration at War Memorial Building
It’s the Year of the Pig and area seniors enjoyed a festive luncheon last Friday to usher in Chinese New Year.
The event featured entertainment...
Golden State Collection | Rotary Club Offers Literary Support
The Rotary Club of South Pasadena has purchased a fresh new batch of California books for the local library's Golden State Collection for 2019.
The...
All You Can Eat Pancakes Are Coming | Cub Scouts South Pasadena
It’s time for South Pasadena Cub Scout Pack 7’s annual Pancake Breakfast.
The all-you-can-eat fundraiser is slated for February 23, from 8 to 11 a.m....
Celebrate Hope | The Obama White House Collection
On President's Day (February, 17th, 2019), The Perfect Exposure Gallery will launch and unveil the first of many exhibits nationwide featuring award winning director...
South Pasadena Library Presents “Chasing Trane” | Screening and Live Jazz For Arts Crawl
For the South Pasadena Winter Arts Crawl on Saturday, February 16, the Library and the Friends of the Library present a Film/Live Jazz/Art Show...
320-Year-Old House Newest Addition to Japanese Garden | Huntington Library
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens announced today that it is adding to its renowned Japanese Garden a 320-year-old house from Marugame,...
Local Coverage | Car Collision on Spruce and Fremont
At approximately 10:30am Monday February 11th, a car collision at Spruce and Fremont trapped one driver in their vehicle. South Pasadena Police and fire...
Homemade Berry Cheesecake | A Perfect Valentine Treat
Valentines Day is one of my favorite holidays. Not just because I’m a self-proclaimed sweet-tooth. I love any excuse to bake. Finding ways to...
CINDERELLA is Matthew Bourne’s Evocative Modern Fairy Tale
Matthew Bourne’s “Cinderella”, now on stage at The Ahmanson, is an evocative modern fairy tale told through dance. What begins as a dark story...
MOVIES & TV | Filming in South Pasadena February 1st~8th
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
2/2 – A commercial for “Booking.com” was shot in the 1100 block of Diamond
2/5...
Major Influence | City Celebrates Nelbert Chouinard Day
South Pasadena Mayor Dr. Marina Khubesrian, on behalf of the City Council, presented Nancy Armitage, representing the Nelbert Chouinard Arts Institute, with a proclamation...
Rising Crime | Theft From Cars an Easy Target
Larcenies/thefts were the greatest increase in city crimes in 2018, according to South Pasadena Police Department officials.
Thefts from unlocked vehicles, report local police, were...
Coyotes in South Pasadena | Concerned Residents to Get Informed
In a brochure issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, it points out in bold capital letters: STASH YOUR FOOD AND TRASH.
That’s...
SHOP TALK | Public Information Officer Introduced at Chamber Shop Talk Event
"Introducing...South Pasadena" was the theme of the latest Shop Talk presentation, a local Chamber of Commerce monthly event, featuring John Pope, the city’s new...
CONCERT | AlmaNova Duo
The AlmaNova Duo, featuring guitarist Almer Imamovic and flutist Jessica Pierce, will perform on Sunday February 10 at 4 p.m. in the South Pasadena...
Library Looks Forward To Renovations
South Pasadena Public Library will undergo minor renovations to its main floor during the month of February.
The plan calls for combining circulation and adult...
City Conducts Meeting on the Clean Power Alliance Partnership February 13, 2019
A community meeting on the Clean Power Alliance partnership, designed to bring 100 % green power to South Pasadena households, is scheduled for Wednesday,...
STORM Forecast for Next Week | South Pasadena Fire Department Offers Support
South Pasadenans are facing some of the coldest weather conditions seen all year, waking up Thursday morning to a 38-degree temperature while anticipating a...
Wells Fargo Bank System Outage | Accounts Status Not Able to Be Retrieved
Wells Fargo is suffering from a serious systemwide outage that is affecting all online transactions as well as their Customer Service. Customer account status...
For Love of Chocolate a Delicious Success
It was an event too delicious to miss.
And chocolate lovers won’t soon forget it, following the South Pasadena Woman Club’s festive annual dinner and...
Throwback Thursday | Winters at The Raymond
With the snow level the lowest it has been in our local mountains in years, I am reminded of the magnificent image of The...
The Servant of Two Masters | Parson’s Nose Theatre
Parson’s Nose Theater (PNT) kicks off the second half of its 2018/2019 season with Carlo Goldoni’s 1750 classic retelling of a 16th Century improvised...
Ribbon Cutting Welcomes Lost Parrot Cafe in South Pasadena
On a rainy Sunday morning, you’d be hard pressed to find a comfortable refuge outside of your own cozy abode. This was obviously not...
