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Monthly Archives: March 2020
SPLL Baseball Opening Night | Good Sportsmanship and Family Fun Make for a Homerun
Alberto Ocon was caught off guard, startled by the announcement that South Pasadena Little League has been presented with District 18’s highest honor for...
Police Chief’s Proposed Traffic Enforcement Bureau Put on Hold
A Traffic Enforcement Bureau with the South Pasadena Police Department must first be addressed by the city’s Public Safety Commission before the City Council...
The Music Center Closes Its Theatres and Cancels Remaining Performances in March Across Its...
Amidst rising concerns regarding the COVID-19 global outbreak, Governor Newsom’s strong recommendation that all gatherings of 250 or more people across the entire state...
SPUSD COVID-19 Update | A Message from Superintendent Geoff Yantz
March 12, 2020
Dear SPUSD Families,
As of today, no individuals within South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) have tested positive for COVID-19; however, there are two or...
Throwback Thursday | First Passenger Air Service in America
Roy Knabenshue established the first passenger air service in America by taking guests of the Raymond Hotel in his “Knabenshue Airship” on regular flights...
Women Entrepreneur Summit VI | How to be a Player in your Field
Whether it’s sports, law, entertainment, business or the arts, going to the next level of success is knowing how money works. Join us for...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | March 3 – 9: Stolen Vehicles and Commercial Burglary
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
East West Players Production of ASSASSINS Postponed
Dear Friends of East West Players,
Out of concern for the safety of our community, and in light of recommendations by Governor Gavin Newsom, the...
SPUSD Cancels All Public Events | South Pasadena School District Notice
Superintendent Geoff Yantz said on Wednesday no individuals within South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) have tested positive for COVID-19 as the World Health...
Coronavirus Update | Fire Officials and Superintendent Make Efforts to Educate Community
Monday, March 9: Superintendent Geoff Yantz sends his fourth written message on the topic Monday since the outbreak began. Each day Yantz is tasked...
Planning Commission TUESDAY | Major 625 Fair Oaks Development Central Focus
An 86-unit senior living complex proposed for a 2.6-acre site at 625 Fair Oaks Ave. will offer a first-of-its-kind luxury housing option that includes...
‘A Highly Unsustainable Project’ | Residents Demand Stop to Moffat St. Extension in Monterey...
The prospect of extending a stretch of pavement along South Pasadena’s southern border in the Monterey Hills has generated opposition from neighbors concerned about...
School Board Meeting Preview | Update on SPHS Athletics Project & Red Cross Agreement...
Dr. Geoff Yantz, superintendent of South Pasadena schools, will make a recommendation Tuesday night for an agreement with Sandy Pringle Associates Inspection Consultants to...
SPHS Sports Update: Mar 9-13 | Wet Weather Dampens Week’s Scheduled Games
South Pasadena High’s wasted no time getting off to a fast start in Rio Hondo League baseball action as the Tigers upended rival San...
Senior Center Events | Mar 9-13
The following will be offered at the South Pasadena Senior Center.
Monday, March 9, 10:30 a.m. – Emotional Intelligence - This presentation defines emotional intelligence,...
City Honored for Mosquito Prevention Practices
The City of South Pasadena recently won the 2019 Ultimate Champion for West Nile Virus Prevention Challenge.
The award is given out annually by the...
Future of 4th of July Uncertain | Committee Rallies Community to Keep ‘Festival of...
An aging group of volunteers who have donated a considerable amount of time to the success of the Festival of Balloons – South Pasadena’s...
Kubb Championships Headed to Town | The Swedish Sport that’s Growing Fast in Popularity
Kubb?
What’s that, you ask?
First off, it’s important to know how to pronounce it. It’s “koob” to those new at learning about the unique sport.
A...
A Noise Within Presents Alice in Wonderland
UPDATE 3/12/2020: Alice in Wonderland and The Winter's Tale cancelled. See full statement below.
Dear A Noise Within Passholders, Patrons, and Supporters:
In light of the...
SPHS Swimmer Transported to Hospital After Fire Department Responds to Call of Possible Drowning
A member of the South Pasadena High swim team was transported to a nearby hospital Friday afternoon after local fire department paramedics responded to...
The Art Couple | Kirk Douglas Theatre March 18 – 29, 2020
UPDATE 3/12/2020: All remaining performances of The Book of Mormon, Antipodes, and Block Party at the Ahamanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum and the Kirk...
SPHS Power Puff Football | Seniors Soar With a 48-27 Victory
South Pasadena High’s senior squad didn’t want to be reminded of last year’s debacle from when they were juniors.
They were pummeled 60-0 in the...
SATURDAY: “They Call Her” | The Whimsical Work of Artist Kait Walsh at the...
The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) presents artist Kait Walsh in her debut solo exhibition, They Call Her, opening Saturday, March 7, with a...
Trader Joe’s Founder Passes Away | Joe Coulombe – A Regular Joe
Between the two of them they have nearly 40 years of experience with the company, and both will tell you they sorely miss the...
SPMS Father’s Follies MARCH 13 | Local Dads Perform for Your Entertainment!
Local dads perform for your entertainment, and their folly. Join us on Friday, March 13th at 8:00 p.m. for an evening of comedy, music,...
CANCELLED: Celtic Fiddle Sensation, EILEEN IVERS, Brings Her Joyful Artistry To CalTech’s Beckman Auditorium
THE MARCH 15TH SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED
CaltechLive! is pleased to present “the Jimi Hendrix of the violin,” as described by The New York Times....
Throwback Thursday | Feathers, Thrills & Spills!
Back in the day, ostriches were raised for their feathers. Not to eat. Instead, women flaunted feather plumes on their hats, boas, and hand-held...
UPDATE: Vanessa Marquez Shooting | Body Cam Video Released
UPDATE for article originally published Monday, March 2.
The office of Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey has determined that two South Pasadena police officers...
Play Ball! | South Pasadena Little League Opening Night FRIDAY
South Pasadena Little League will soon be saying “Play Ball!”
Now in its 68th season, America’s pastime will hold an opening night ceremony on Friday,...
UPDATE: Coronavirus Health Emergency | South Pasadena City Officials Respond to Threat
UPDATE for original article originally published on Wednesday, March 4.
Thursday, March 5
Superintendent Geoff Yantz used a familiar sports analogy in his latest correspondence to...
