Monthly Archives: May 2020
BREAKING NEWS: SPHS DRIVE-THROUGH GRADUATION IS ON!
FROM SOUTH PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL: (Stay tuned for updates on details)
Principal Janet Anderson:
Dear Seniors and Senior Families:
Drumroll, please! This is some information that will...
Rialto Theatre Restoration | Beloved Icon Receives Fresh Coat of Paint
When was the last time anyone saw the facade of the greatly renowned Rialto Theatre with a luminous red coating?
Most likely not in most...
119 Cases in South Pasadena Thursday | COVID-19 Update
MEDIA RELEASE:
Cases through 8:00pm 05/20/2020
*including cases reported by Long Beach and Pasadena Health Departments
** includes deaths
New Daily Counts ( L.A. County )
Cases
Cases**
1204
Deaths
46
Locations
Laboratory Confirmed Cases...
Tom Nott Passed Away | His Legacy Lives On in South Pasadena
Obituary by the Nott Family:
Tomas Don Nott was born in 1940 in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California. He graduated USC School of architecture in 1965.
Tom...
Mission Bell Project | Carpenter Union’s Appeal Denied
South Pasadena city council members Wednesday denied an appeal filed by the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters to the Feb. 11 approval granted by...
COVID Testing Sites | City Seeks to Ameliorate Access for South Pasadena
South Pasadena District 2 Council Member Dr. Marina Khubesrian has been concerned about the level of access to COVID-19 testing in South Pasadena. Earlier...
City Council | Outdoor Dining Option Discussed for Restaurants
Many restaurants, explained South Pasadena City Councilmember Dr. Marina Khubesrian, will likely not be able to survive with 50 percent indoor seating requirement when...
City Council | Police and Fire Department Chiefs Give COVID-19 Updates
Fire Department Update
The number of positive cases of coronavirus in South Pasadena increased by 10 over a week ago as there were 117 reported,...
Art Happenings This Week | May 18-23
Brad Colerick’s Wine & Song lineup at the Blue Guitar podcast #9 this week features Jodi Siegel, David Plenn, Daniel Neihoff, Catharine Beck, Poppa's...
A World Less Certain | Human Sacrifice
Wouldn’t it be awesome to rev up our engines and lay a patch of smoldering rubber on the road to economic recovery? Everyone busy...
Los Angeles County Looks to Open by July 4th | COVID-19 Update
A major milestone could be reached as Los Angeles County officials are hopeful of reopening businesses more broadly by the Fourth of July, despite...
Climate Action Plan | Virtual Meeting Scheduled
A virtual community meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, at 6 p.m. to review the preliminary greenhouse gas reduction strategies associated with the...
Pasadena City College | New Loan Program Invests in PCC’s Future Nurses
The Pasadena City College Foundation and the Posey Family Foundation announced last week the Posey Institutional Loan Program for nursing students, which will provide...
Face Coverings: How, When & Where to Wear Them | LA County Health Directives
MEDIA RELEASE:
Face Coverings: How To Wear Them
Have you wondered whether or not you've mastered the art of wearing a face covering correctly?
Today, we highlight...
City of South Pasadena | City Budget Outreach Extended to May 24
PRESS RELEASE:
The City has extended the online public outreach tool and survey for the annual budget to Monday, May 24. The City of South Pasadena is...
COVID-19 Update | 116 Cases in South Pasadena
MEDIA RELEASE:
Cases through 8:00pm 05/18/2020
*including cases reported by Long Beach and Pasadena Health Departments
** includes deaths
New Daily Counts ( L.A. County )
Cases
Cases**
1183
Deaths
76
Locations
Laboratory Confirmed Cases...
NO DRIVE-THRU GRADUATION Says LA Public Health | SPHS Graduation Plans Denied
In a detailed message outlining four important events for seniors as they look to graduate from South Pasadena High in early June, Principal Janet...
Alan Ehrlich is Running for City Council | District 3
A fresh approach, someone with new skill sets are qualities Alan Ehrlich maintains he brings as he hopes to win the District 3 seat...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | May 12-18, 2020
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
COVID-19 Stage 2 Reopening | What’s Open, What’s Not
It’s okay to stroll or cycle down a trail, visit local businesses for curbside service, and head back to tennis courts or swing a...
Adverse Effects of Self-Isolation | Losing Track of Time
What day is it?
In an ever-changing world where everything seems upside down, struck by a new beat and rhythm brought on by the coronavirus...
WISPPA | Weekly Newsletter May 19, 2020
Dear WISPPA members,
We hope you are safe and well!
There is a city council meeting on Wednesday, May 20 at 7:30. Click here for the agenda packet.
...
Nicole’s Founder Passes Away | Au Revoir to a French Gourmet Master
The founder and owner of the beloved Nicole’s Market & Café, Nicole Grandjean, has passed away this week. Grandjean and her son Steven have...
New Bike Racks | City Installs Nearly 200 Around South Pasadena
In an effort to promote environmentally sustainable transportation, the City of South Pasadena has installed an additional 196 bicycle parking spaces at various locations...
18 Deaths in South Pasadena | COVID-19 Update
MEDIA RELEASE:
Cases through 8:00pm 05/17/2020
*including cases reported by Long Beach and Pasadena Health Departments
** includes deaths
New Daily Counts (LA County)
Cases
Cases**
477
Deaths
18
Locations
Laboratory Confirmed Cases (LCC)
38451
- Los...
SPUSD Snapshot | A Special Performance by SPMS Orchestra
Please enjoy a special presentation from the SPMS Tiger Cub Orchestra (below):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL03lWpt0fQ&feature=youtu.be
Congratulations to the members of the SPMS Tiger Cub Orchestra who successfully delivered...
Norton Simon Museum from Home | May 18
Meditative Moments with Mariko Tu
The Museum’s Education staff incorporates mindfulness and meditation into many of their in-gallery programs as a way to encourage thoughtful...
Ontario Airport Gold Line Connection | Project ‘Derailed’ by Transit Authority
MEDIA RELEASE:
Assemblymember Chris Holden expressed his disappointment with the San Bernardino County Transit Authority (SBCTA) after the agency ceased negotiations on a Memorandum of...
Tennis Courts in South Pasadena Reopen
All tennis courts in the City of South Pasadena reopened on Friday, May 15, now that the Los Angeles County health order has been...
“The Present” is a Gift
The Geffen Playhouse premiered their first production in the newly launched series Geffen Stayhouse, “THE PRESENT”, an interactive, virtual play starring master illusionist and...