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Monthly Archives: January 2020
VOLTA Invites Us To Find Our Free
It has always been a magical endeavor, eliciting oohs and ahhs, seeing a Cirque du Soleil tent going up in Los Angeles ever since...
Wizard of Oz – Young Performer auditions at YST
Young Stars Theatre is bringing a new show to their stage, but you might know the story – it starts in Kansas, with a...
SPECIAL EVENT | Irving Gill Garden Gala
Architecture and modernism lovers take note: an exceptional example of South Pasadena’s rich architectural diversity and sprawling gardens will serve as a setting for...
General Plan Input Deadline Looms | Final Public Meeting SATURDAY
In the face of an impending deadline for the city of South Pasadena’s General and Specific Plans, a small but passionate group of 15...
LA Housing Crisis | Covenant Dispute in Chinatown Prompts New Legislation
The president of the Los Angeles City Council is poised to introduce new legislation addressing one of the biggest structural problems of LA’s housing...
2050 La Fremontia is a Work of Art You Can Live In
James Walter was an architect who once quipped, “Architecture is a form of telling stories.” Walter told his stories with a legacy of 32...
Throwback Thursday | Arroyo Seco Photo Essay 2007
In this week’s Throwback Thursday, we visit six sites along the Arroyo Seco taken by my daughter, Lauren Thomas, around twelve years ago (2007).
Only...
Christian Daly Launches Campaign for Congress | Setting Sights for Rep. Chu’s Seat
Recognizing he has a tough fight on his hands, Christian Daly wants to represent South Pasadena in Congress.
A young, independent hopeful, the 31-year-old Daly...
Pasadena Poly Joins Rio Hondo League | Panthers in for Football this Fall
Calling it a “classy program,” South Pasadena High Athletic Director Anthony Chan likes the idea that Pasadena Poly becomes the newest member of the...
Avoiding Single Use Plastics Does Work | Dr. Marina Khubesrian Advocates Green-Friendly Lifestyle
This article was written by Marina Khubesrian, M.D., South Pasasdena City Councilmember
Proof positive, a no-plastic, less waste, vegan and vegetarian friendly event is possible.
We...
Tournament of Roses Foundation: Now Accepting Grant Applications!
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2020 grant assistance program. Since its inception in 1983, the Foundation has...
Coronavirus Flight to California | State Rep. Torres Requests Investigations
Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today requested investigations into the federal planning, coordination and communication for a chartered flight carrying approximately 200 Americans from...
Pasadena Republican Club Appeals Dismissal | Push for Civil Rights Claim Against Justice Center
The Pasadena Republican Club is appealing a US District Court ruling that dismissed its civil rights claims against the City of Pasadena and the...
Gold Line to Ontario Airport? | Assemblymember Holden Initiates Legislation
Assemblymember Chris Holden (AD – 41) introduced legislation, Assembly Bill 2011, that would lay the groundwork to extend the Metro Gold Line all the...
SPUSD Tackles Coronavirus | Preventative Measures Taken for New Virus from China
Taking preventative measures, the South Pasadena Unified School District has issued a letter to parents and community regarding the coronavirus sweeping through parts of...
Oneonta Church Holds Annual Meeting | Growth Main Topic for the Year
The members of Oneonta Congregational Church held their 2020 Annual Meeting Sunday at the Church on Garfield Ave. in South Pasadena. The upbeat event...
Singer Matt Mauser’s Connection to Tragic Helicopter Crash
Matt Mauser didn’t perform Sunday.
He was too busy trying to put his life back in order.
My lady friend, Diane Cavenee, and I made plans...
SPHS Sports Update: Jan 28-31 | Several Teams Rank Top 3 in Rio Hondo...
Second round of Rio Hondo League play is underway as the winter season is in full swing for South Pasadena High student-athletes.
The following is...
Weekly Crime Summary | Jan 21-27
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
Remembering Kobe Bryant | A Legend on and off the Court Globally
It’s hard to find anyone who was more beloved in Los Angeles than Kobe Bryant.
He created a passion in fans that may never be...
SPMS Gym Conversion Continues | New Blackbox Theatre to Showcase Arts Programs
Enhancing the arts is on full display as construction continues on a major rehabilitation project at South Pasadena Middle School.
Workers are turning the old...
The Last Ship | Sting’s Homage to Ordinary Folks Doing Extraordinary Things
The North American tour of “The Last Ship” has pulled into The Ahmanson theatre for a 4 week stint, starring its songwriter, Sting. The...
Huntington Library | Unique Bonsai Exhibition Opens March 14
Visitors will discover an expansive new way to look at miniature trees in "Lifelines/Timelines: Exploring The Huntington's Collections Through Bonsai," on view March 14...
Wine & Song at the Blue Guitar | Beachwood Belles & Furious Seasons JAN...
The Wine & Song series hosted by Brad Colerick features two Americana acts each week along with Colerick and his house band and special...
Big Lots Location | Grocery Outlet Shows Interest in Coming to South Pasadena
A major grocery chain, which calls its prices “nothing short of pure bliss,” has shown interest in opening a store in South Pasadena.
Grocery Outlet...
Improved Attendance for School District | Decline in Chronic Absenteeism Says Data
Recently released 2019 California School Dashboard data indicated a 1.7% decline in the percentage of students who were chronically absent between 2018 and 2019,...
Special Screening at SPHS | ‘Screenagers: The Next Chapter’
Are you watching kids scroll through life, with their rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span?
Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston saw that with her...
Climate Action Plan | Public Meeting Scheduled for February
The City of South Pasadena recently hosted a public engagement in meeting to kick off its Climate Action Plan (CAP), a long-range effort that...
Sweeney Todd | A Deliciously Dark Musical Thriller
Stephen Sondheim’s musical masterpiece gets a deliciously dark, spine-tingling retelling at Fremont Centre Theatre in a new production that is beautifully spare and positively...
Citrus Quarantine Affects South Pasadena and Surrounding Areas
South Pasadena, Pasadena, Alhambra and other San Gabriel Valley areas generally east of Figueroa St. are now within an expanded citrus quarantine zone that...
