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Monthly Archives: January 2020
Meet Two New Instructors at South Pasadena Arts and Music Academy
South Pasadena Arts and Music Academy is proud to announce the addition of two new instructors. The academy formerly known as Green Brooms reminds...
Throwback Thursday | Feather Fashion & More!
Rick Thomas Collection | Franchon & Marco’s vaudeville show features the Sunkist Beauties at the Rialto Theater, South Pasadena (1927)
Once upon a time, ostrich...
Fifth Annual Prayer Breakfast FEB 18 | ‘Civil Discourse: Why Our Words Matter’
Monsignor Clem Connolly, Spiritual Director of Holy Family Catholic Church, will address the fifth annual South Pasadena Prayer Breakfast on February 18, 2020. The...
SPPD Takes Part in Homeless Count LA | 10 Tallied in South Pasadena
South Pasadena Police Department officials split up in teams Tuesday night and went on a search to determine how many people in South Pasadena...
Mayor Bob Joe to Speak at Chamber of Commerce | ‘Cup of Joe’ Talks...
Business and economic-related issues will be addressed by Mayor Robert S. Joe on Wednesday, January 29, as the South Pasadena mayor hosts “Cup of...
Progress Made on SPHS Athletic Facilities | Eyeing Deadline by August
Progress continues on a major construction effort to improve the athletic facilities at South Pasadena High School.
The demolition of the interior of the main...
SPPD: Top Stolen Vehicles 2019 | Last Year’s Most Targeted Autos
Between 2016-2018, the City of South Pasadena saw an increase in stolen vehicles, but in 2019 there was a 32% decrease in stolen vehicles...
Weekly Crime Summary | Jan 14-20
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
Restoration Concert Series | Susan Greenberg String Trio with Flute and Harp FEB 2
The Restoration Concert series continues next month, bringing world-class music to an intimate venue.
The next concert will feature musicians Susan Greenberg - flute, Cristina...
SPUSD Seeks Parent Input on Local Control Accountability Plan
South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) is seeking input from parents/guardians in order to gather data about the impact programs and services are having...
South Pasadena Represents at Women’s March | Residents Join Over 300,000 in LA
One youngster held a sign declaring: “Girls R Gonna Save the World!”
Another read: “The Future is Female,” while a third insisted: “She Persisted.”
An estimated...
SPHS Sports Update: Jan 21-25 | Tigers Host San Marino This Week
Another big test is ahead of South Pasadena High’s boys’ basketball team as the Tigers host San Marino January 22 in a key Rio...
Girl Scout Cookie Season | New Year, New Flavors
This article was written by Meryl Timmerman, Cadette Scout, Troop 3141, South Pasadena
It’s that time of year again!
Girl Scouts across South Pasadena are getting...
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy | Celebrating the Life of a Civil Rights Icon
Martin Luther King Jr. became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1954 until his death in 1968.
His birthday...
Snow Day in South Pasadena | Families Enjoy Frosty Fun at Garfield Park
Not a trace of snow fell in South Pasadena on Saturday, but don’t tell the dozens of kids who frolicked in the white stuff...
Burglars Take Aim of Homes Under Construction
South Pasadena Police Department officials say several homes were burglarized while under construction/remodel last year in the city.
“It is estimated that over $1 billion...
2021 Rose Parade Float | Design Submissions Open Until Jan 31!
It’s official, the 2021 Rose Parade theme has been announced.
While new Tournament of Roses President Bob Miller took over as the new president of...
Filming in South Pasadena: Jan 11-16 | XFI and USAA
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
1/11/20 – A commercial for “Shisheido” was shot in the 500 block of...
SPUSD Board of Education | District Based Elections Approved in Response to Attorney’s Letter
A resolution was approved by the South Pasadena Board of Education Tuesday night to move toward district-based elections.
The resolution calls for the action to...
Firefighters and Police Officers Give Hope | SPFD Hands Over Proceeds from Successful Spaghetti...
A group of local firefighters turned a giant check over to the City of Hope Wednesday night.
It was a gesture of goodwill, compassion and...
What The Constitution Means To Me | Mark Taper Forum through February 28
Presented by Center Theatre Group, “What the Constitution Means to Me” opened Friday, January 17, 2020, at the Mark Taper Forum. Starring Maria Dizzia,...
Big Changes Slated for Rialto Theatre | Owner Reboots Delayed Repairs, Grants Mosaic Long-Term...
Under new arrangements worked out between the Shomof Group, owner of South Pasadena’s historic Rialto Theatre, and its current tenant, the Mosaic church group,...
Mayor Bob Joe | A Special Presentation to the Oneonta Members
Setting priorities as he focuses on his one-year term as South Pasadena’s mayor, Robert Joe is taking a hard look at three key areas...
SPPD Participates in Annual Homeless Count | Making Those Without a Home Matter
Everyone counts, no matter where they live.
That’s the message from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) as the non-profit agency embarks on its...
General Plan Feedback Deadline Extended | Community Given Until FEB 12 for Input
The review period for the General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan has been extended to Feb. 12 in order to give the community additional...
2021 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES President Elected | Robert B. Miller Takes up the Mantle
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Board of Directors has confirmed Dr. Robert B. Miller as President and Chairman of the Board for the 2021 Pasadena...
‘Families on Fremont’ Speaks Out | Fatality Shines Light on Local Traffic Issues Deemed...
As they were being inundated with the plaintive pleas of citizens aggravated by the latest fatality on Fremont, the South Pasadena City Council on...
For the Love of Chocolate | A Sweet Lover’s Delight FEBRUARY 8
"For the Love of Chocolate,” a festive dinner and fundraising event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, February 8, at the Woman’s...
Laura Farber’s Transformative Year | Tournament of Roses President Relives Memorable Day
Looking out at the crowd, Laura Farber took in the sight and sounds of the 2020 Rose Parade, feeling the high energy, and thought,...
We’re Growing & We’re Hiring | Thank you South Pasadena, Pasadena/Metro & L.A. Readership
nexusplex, the backbone business production agency of The SouthPasadenan.com News is hiring for one new part-time position here at our Mission Street studio.
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