Yearly Archives: 2019
FOSSELMAN’S ICE CREAM Celebrates Centennial | 100 Years of Flavorful Tradition
As a child I grew up eating Fosselman’s ice cream almost every day, to the envy of my friends. Our freezer was always packed...
SMOKING | Tobacco Report Released
South Pasadena Mayor Dr. Marina Khubesrian says it’s a time to celebrate after learning Wednesday the city she oversees was among 10 in Los...
Jackie Robinson’s Unexpected Success | 100th Birthday Celebration at the Library
Jackie Robinson changed the world by playing Major League Baseball.
Yet, it was never his goal to play the game at its highest level.
Robinson played...
Hearing & Speech Impaired Residents Speak with Police | South Pasadena Police Department
Police officers are now able to link hearing-and speech-impaired residents to sign-language interpreters in real time, though a tablet-based video feed, to help officers...
SPHS Girl’s Soccer | Team Loses in CIF First Round Action 1-0
South Pasadena High’s girls team, coming off a CIF-South Section championship a year ago, dropped a 1-0 first round playoff contest Wednesday afternoon to...
Weekly WISPPA Newsletter | February 6
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...
Legendary Artist’s Work on Display | Leo Politi Paintings at the South Pasadena Public...
An Author Night showcasing Frank Girardot and Lori Orr Kovach in the South Pasadena Library Community Room on Thursday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m. will also feature a mini-gallery of paintings by iconic Italian-American LA Artist...
Weekly Crime Summary | Jan 29 – Feb 4
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
HOME FIRE | Resident Puts Out Fire with Extinguisher Before Firefighters Arrive
A gas heater fire at an apartment in the 1300 block of Fremont Avenue in South Pasadena was put out Tuesday night by a...
Chinese New Year Celebration in South Pasadena
Today is Chinese New Year and welcomes the start of the Year of the Pig.
The Year of the Pig is a sign of good...
Library Tree
The roots were mountain ranges
When you were young
You climbed and fell in the crevices
Beneath the shade of the Library Tree
First hobbling, then gaining confidence
As...
Valentine’s Day ♥ Great Places! What to Get, Where to Go, What to Do
Where to go? What to do? We've got you covered...
The SouthPasadenan.com News Staff has made a few great recommendations for you! Have a look...
School Registration Process Begins Soon
The registration process for enrolling students in South Pasadena elementary schools for the 2019-2020 school year will begin February 25, 2019 at 9 a.m....
NOISE NOW | A Noise Within Launches New Cultural Initiative
A Noise Within (ANW), California’s acclaimed classical repertory theatre, is proud to announce the launch of its new cultural initiative, Noise Now, with its...
CIF Action Starts Today
South Pasadena High teams are set to play CIF-Southern Section playoff games starting today.
CIF-SS Games at a Glance:
Girls Water Polo 2/5 traveling to Newbury...
Hi Jynx | Sweet Cat Looking For New Home
Jynx (A471061) is one beautiful cat! He’s a 5-year-old who was surrendered to the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA in mid-January and was pretty...
City Council Addresses Sidewalk Vending | Public Meeting February 6, 2019
South Pasadena City Council members will conduct a public hearing Wednesday night regarding the establishment of a permit fee for sidewalk vending.
The council meeting,...
Crafted Living | Tina Kistinger Shares Her Creative Passions
Meet Tina Kistinger, a long time South Pasadena resident and avid crafting authority. For years, her passion has been eternally tied with the simple...
Students Show Kindness at South Pasadena Schools | Great Kindness Challenge
It can be as simple as a smile, a wave, a thoughtful deed or thank you note.
It doesn’t take much effort to be nice,...
‘Golf Balls, Marine Wildlife, and Poor Design’ | Citizen Raises Concerns Over Canopy
Wayward golf balls coming off the driving range at the Arroyo Seco Golf Course likely will no longer fall on users of a new...
RAMS DEFENSE | A Defensive Slugfest Marks Super Bowl LIII
What’s wrong with Todd Gurley?
Much of the Rams’ high-powered offense was a result of his major contribution during the regular season and one game...
LINDA VISTA by Tracy Letts at Mark Taper Forum
The Steppenwolf Theatre Company production of Tracy Letts’ “Linda Vista” is currently on stage at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum. Directed by Dexter Bullard,...
Super Bowl LIII | Rams & Patriots Ready for Action on Sunday
No injuries were reported as both teams put in final practice sessions Friday in anticipation to Sunday’s Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta's futuristic Mercedes-Benz...
Severe Weather | Rainstorm Forecasts Say Worst is Yet to Come
First Responders:
Ten calls to the South Pasadena Fire Department so far today as a severe rainstorm blows through the Pasadena Metro Area.
One tree fell...
Willy Wonka Jr. Delivers Lots of Chocolate, Oompa-Loompas and Everlasting Gobstoppers!
It’s another bona fide hit for South Pasadena Educational Foundation’s annual 5th grade musical and a hundred or so families across all three elementary...
Lady And The Tramp on The Big Screen for Valentine’s Day
Hollywood’s legendary El Capitan Theatre continues its annual Valentine Day’s tradition by showing Disney’s animated classic LADY AND THE TRAMP February 11-18, 2019. This...
Dog Cheats Death – Becomes a Movie Star
This is the story of a ridiculously lovable Chihuahua named “Chiquita”. She lives in South Pasadena now. That’s after she cheated death not once...
Car Accident at Intersection of Huntington & Garfield
Two cars collided at the intersection of Huntington Drive and Garfield Avenue at approximately 12:30 this afternoon. One vehicle was sent over the curb...
Matthew Bourne’s CINDERELLA | Opens at The Ahmanson February 5
Presented by Center Theatre Group, performances for Matthew Bourne’s “Cinderella” from New Adventures will begin on February 5 at the Ahmanson Theatre. With direction...
Girl Scout Cookies | A Sweet Deal!
Pulling a wagon full of Girl Scout cookies was young Juliana Rubio, who stopped, quickly sized up her next customer and said those famous...
