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Monthly Archives: March 2020
CIF Not Cancelling Post-Season Events – Yet
The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) State Office and the 10 Section Commissioners held their annual scheduled spring meeting on Tuesday and the agenda included...
SPHS Alumni Association Extends Scholarship Deadline to APRIL 8
Due to the recent change to the school calendar as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, the South Pasadena High School Alumni Association will...
South Pasadena Farmers’ Market Open Today | Decision Based on ‘Essential’ Status
CLICK HERE TO READ AN OPEN LETTER FROM THE SOUTH PASADENA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Amid uncertainty of the novel coronavirus, small comforts help to ease...
NOTICE: STAY AT HOME ORDER IN PLACE | Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Serious Measures
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles City Mayor Eric Garcetti, Department of Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Long Beach Mayor Robert...
City of South Pasadena Pushes Order to Stay at Home
Effective Friday, March 20, the City of South Pasadena will further reduce City services in response to L.A. County's ‘stay at home’ mandate to stop...
SUPERIOR COURT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO RE-OPEN TODAY FOR ESSENTIAL AND EMERGENCY FUNCTIONS
Presiding Judge Kevin C. Brazile today announced an amended General Order that clarifies the time-sensitive and essential functions the Court will handle when it...
BREAKING NEWS: First COVID-19 Death at a Pasadena Hospital Reported
A 34-yaer-old Glendora man died in a Pasadena hospital Thursday less than a week after testing positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19) and less than three...
UPDATE: City Council Passes Tenant Protections | ‘Shelter-in-Place’ Imminent According to City Manager
At what was likely South Pasadena’s last physical public meeting for the foreseeable future, the prospect of a far-reaching, county-wide “shelter in place” order...
A World Less Certain | TP is the Word!
Dear reader: I am a firm believer that sharing during a time of crisis is an act of love. It is with this “sharing...
SPUSD Strives to be ‘Nimble and Patient’ | Superintendent Yantz Addresses Drastic Changes in...
Recognizing many in the community are making changes to how they go about their life, knowing it’s not an ordinary situation, South Pasadena Unified...
Huntington Hospital Sets Visitation Restrictions | COVID Tests Still Limited for LA
Pasadena’s Huntington Hospital says its experience with previous infectious diseases such as SARS and MARS has proven its preparedness to deal with the 2019...
Restrictions in Place for Council Meeting | City Limits Number of Attendees WEDNESDAY
On Monday, President Trump urged Americans, regardless of age or condition of health, to “avoid gathering in groups of more than 10 people” in...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | March 10-16: COVID-19 Scam Targets Individuals
SCAM ALERT
With the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) spreading, so are the scammers. There have been several types of scams occur where they claim they have...
City Council Preview: March 18 | COVID-19 Emergency Proclamation and Tenant Protection on Agenda
The City of South Pasadena on Wednesday is poised to adopt a resolution proclaiming a local emergency due to the COVID-19 outbreak and adopting...
SPEF’s Parti Gras Delayed | Major May Event Takes Precautionary Measures
Facing a difficult decision, the South Pasadena Educational Foundation has postponed its annual Parti Gras, a festive fundraiser in the spring at Arroyo Seco...
South Pasadena Mayor Responds to Coronavirus Concerns | Bob Joe Says City Prioritizes Health
Following action by Los Angeles County, the City of South Pasadena will close entertainment venues, gyms and stop serving patrons inside restaurants until at...
WISPPA Weekly Newsletter: March 17 | APRIL 4 Meeting Cancelled
We at WISPPA will try to keep you informed during this unprecedented time as things seem to be changing hourly. If you have something...
THURSDAY: Congressman Adam Schiff Hosts Telephone Town Hall
U.S. Representative Adam Schiff, whose congressional district once served South Pasadena, will host a telephone town hall on Thursday, March 19, at 7 p.m.,...
LOCAL CLOSURES: South Pasadena Follows LA & County Directives
Following the pattern of Los Angeles, L.A. County ordered similar sweeping action Monday afternoon in response to coronavirus concerns.
The City of South Pasadena will...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advisory | First South Pasadena Case Reported
2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advisory From the LA County Public Health Department News Release:
25 New Cases of Confirmed COVID-19 in Los Angeles County
LOS...
UPDATE: Tenants’ Union Demands Eviction Moratorium | Utility Shutoff Halt in Place for South...
Original article published Monday, March 16 updated to include statements from city PIO, Rachel McGuire and city Councilmember, Michael Cacciotti
Citing the ongoing COVID-19 crisis...
COVID-19 Update: South Pasadena Closes All City Facilities Temporarily While Working on Next Steps
Health and safety of the community is the top priority of the City of South Pasadena as the coronavirus continues to evolve.
That’s the message...
List of Cancellations | Local Events Postponed or Cancelled for Health Regulations
Please note that this list may be frequently updated. If you know of any events confirmed to be cancelled or postponed that are not...
Garry Marshall Theatre Announces Call for Submissions for Third Annual New Works Play Festival,...
Garry Marshall Theatre launches submissions for its third annual New Works Festival slotted for September 14–16, 2020. Submissions are now open and will close...
UPDATED: Schools Out for Three Weeks Due to Coronavirus Prevention | Spring Break Moved...
Making adjustments to its yearly calendar, schools in the South Pasadena Unified School District will be closed from Monday, March 16, through Friday, March...
Former City Employee Files Retaliation Suit | Alleges Cover Up by City Managers
Lauren Rubin, a former long-time employee in the City of South Pasadena’s Finance Department, has filed an explosive lawsuit saying the city used shifting...
LOCAL COVERAGE | Car Accident on Hope St and Fremont Ave
At approximately 5:20 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, a two car collision occurred on the northeast corner of Hope St. and Fremont Ave. in...
UPDATE: Playing to Empty Stands | SPHS Sports Events on Schedule with No Spectators
As of Friday, March 13:
All SPHS CIF athletic training and competitions will be suspended during this time effective immediately.
Original article published Thursday, March 12:
South...
City’s New Finance Director | Aceves Foregoes South El Monte for Top Position in...
City Manager Stephanie DeWolfe on Feb. 27 announced the appointment of Karen Aceves as South Pasadena’s new finance director. Aceves, who’d been serving as...
Eclectic Music Festival Slated for April 25 Postponed
The South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce on Thursday announced the 2020 Eclectic Music Festival and Arts Crawl on Saturday, April 25, “will need to...
