Monthly Archives: July 2020
Passing of Congressman John Lewis | Judy Chu Remembers Fellow Representative
MEDIA RELEASE:
Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement on the passing of Rep. John Lewis:
“I am heartbroken to learn of the passing of...
Nott & Associates Inc. | ‘Create the Lifestyle Environment of Your Dreams’
Take a stroll down the streets of this city, and you will see what makes South Pasadena such a jewel. Amongst the mature trees...
Just a Thought | The Older I Get, the More I Am Old School
By Rick Kraft
I think it’s all right to begin a column with a confession. So here I go...I’m “old school.” Not only am I...
SPHS COVID Sports Update | Athletics Delayed until December, January
A key decision was made Monday by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) to delay the high school sports season until December or January.
With a...
Board of Education | Distance-Learning Model Adopted for School Year
The South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) will implement a distance-learning model to begin the upcoming school year, closing all five district schools indefinitely....
HAMILTON at Hollywood Pantages Returns April 6, 2021
UPDATE July 17, 2020:
All performances of Hamilton through February 28, 2021 are cancelled. Hamilton returns to the Pantages April 6, 2021.
Broadway in Hollywood and...
WITNESSED: Citizens & Victims Locate and Hold Suspect Until Police Arrive
I was one of the three initial witnesses to the events that transpired on Friday, July 10. This story is based on my first-hand...
City Council Recap | Items Discussed: November Ballot Issues, Building Height, UUT Renewal, Hotel...
South Pasadena City Council members this week discussed the pros and cons of a set of prospective ballot measures for this November. Decisions on...
Rialto Theatre Restoration | A Cinema Treasure’s Major Facelift
A cinema treasure rich in history, South Pasadena’s once dilapidated Rialto Theatre, after years of neglect leading to its closure, has finally been given...
Rose Parade Officially Cancelled Over Coronavirus Concerns | South Pasadena Community Reacts
Amid coronavirus fears, another major event in the oddest of years has been canceled.
As the pandemic continues to take its toll around the world,...
What’s Shakin’ This Week in Arts & Entertainment
We Are Freestyle Love Supreme | The streaming service Hulu debuts its documentary about Freestyle Love Supreme, the improv hip-hop group whose notable alums...
A World Less Certain | Kiss the Kiss Goodbye?
The hug. The handshake. The kiss.
Will humans reinvent them, or morph them into something new? Perhaps the air-hug replaces a real hug, an...
South Pasadena Unions | Negotiations Continue for Cost of Living Adjustments
The City of South Pasadena on July 1 went forward with a two percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for members of four employee unions, the...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | July 7-13
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
Assemblymember Chris Holden | New Legislation to Require Diversity on Corporate Boards
Assemblymember Chris Holden and Assemblymember Cristina Garcia, with Eloise Gomez Reyes as principal co-author, introduced Assembly Bill 979, legislation that requires publicly held corporations...
Board of Education | Next Steps for School Openings to be Reviewed Thursday Night
With actions made by the governor on Monday for re-closures of some businesses due to the coronavirus, the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD)...
City Budget | Activist Panel Pushes Priorities for 2020-21 Fiscal Year
A new community group has released recommendations for changes to South Pasadena’s $45 million 2020-2021 municipal budget. The South Pasadena Community Needs-Based Budget Task...
CANCELLED | Rose Parade 2021
MEDIA RELEASE from PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES :
With reluctance and tremendous disappointment, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association announces that, in accordance with Governor...
ONEONTA CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH | ‘Oneonta Outdoor’ Program
Oneonta Congregational Church is currently offering “Oneonta Outdoor”, a live worship service on the courtyard lawn at Oneonta. Anyone who wishes to participate is...
COVID Closures | Facilities Shut Down Again in L.A. County, South Pasadena
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise across California, the Los Angeles County Health Officer Order was modified Monday to align with Gov....
SPHS Sports Update | Athletics on Hold for the Fall
Fall sports at South Pasadena High have been put on hold as a result of the coronavirus.
In a letter to the South Pasadena...
ARRESTED | Suspect Who Accosted & Spit on Protestors Was Put in Custody, Then...
South Pasadena police on Friday evening arrested Joe Richcreek, 56, who was recorded on video spitting at two Black Lives Matter demonstrators two days...
Board of Education | Framework Proposed for New School Year
South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) superintendent Geoff Yantz presented a plan framework at Thursday night’s board meeting to reopen all five district schools...
New Site-Specific Work by Lita Albuquerque on View at The Huntington
A new site-specific artwork by Lita Albuquerque, “Red Earth,” greets visitors at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens as garden areas reopen...
High Honor for the Late Ray Bradbury | Stained Glass Project to Commemorate Legendary...
A frequent visitor to South Pasadena, Ray Bradbury, a famed American author and screenwriter, will be further memorialized and respected with the installation of...
Coronavirus Cases at 177 in South Pasadena
While COVID-19 continues to take its toll on those worldwide, closer to home two new cases were reported in South Pasadena on Thursday, bringing...
Just a Thought | The Truth About Human Nature
By Rick Kraft
At the risk of offending every one of you, let me tell you some things you already know. I’ll just put them...
4th of July Protest Marches Down Mission Street In Place of Cancelled Parade
Approximately 100-150 protestors assembled at the South Pasadena Public Library to march down the city streets, redefining what July 4th meant to them.
Multi-colored...
Millions of Dollars in ‘PPP’ COVID-19 Relief Awarded to many South Pasadena Businesses
A total of 636 South Pasadena companies received federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds totaling between $40.6 million and $71.8 million, helping to preserve several...
Protestors Assaulted | Unidentified Aggressor Spits on Black Lives Matter Supporters
UDPATE 7-10-2020: SUSPECT ARRESTED APPROX 9PM - REPORT TO FOLLOW
“Racism is still alive here in South Pasadena."
Those were the words uttered by London Lang,...
