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Yearly Archives: 2020
Transition to Electric Power for Locomotive Trains | Councilmember Cacciotti Takes Part in History
Just a short distance away from a hospital in Anaheim sits a rail yard where dangerous emissions could be a concern for patients and...
Tiger Run 2020 | Virtual 5k/10k Gets Momentum
They still managed to participate despite learning this year’s annual Tiger Run, a 5K and 10K run/walk in support of the South Pasadena High...
Rose Parade New Year Celebration | Special Performances and Celebrity Guests Announced
Get ready to welcome the New Year with stars of the screen, stage and sports! Last week, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® announced special...
San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water | Upper District Ushers in Newly Elected Board with...
The Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District (Upper District) conducted its first meeting under a new governing board following the oath ceremony for...
SPUSD COVID-19 Update | Schools Reopening Plans
Dear SPUSD Students, Parents, Faculty and Staff,
We hope everyone is staying healthy and doing well as we prepare for our Winter Break. I wanted...
Public Health | L.A. County’s First Confirmed COVID-19 Death in a Child
MEDIA RELEASE:
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has tragically confirmed the first COVID-19 death in a L.A. County child under...
Manual Cinema Creates A Whole New Christmas Carol
The incredible interdisciplinary performance collective, Manual Cinema, has created an innovative and absolutely delightful version of A Christmas Carol! The Chicago group invites you...
Letter to the Editor | ‘The Negative Influence of Donald Trump’s Demeanor on Young...
By Bridget Bickell, SPHS Class of 2026
In today’s world, political opinion and stance is something that is more highly debated than ever. I feel...
The Arts Are Essential! Dec 10-17 Highlights
The NYC company Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana celebrates Spanish dance in a festival that features distinctive performances by four companies.
The dances debut at 7pm...
A World Less Certain | Raising Baby Mozart (Part 1)
It’s BS to believe that talent or skill, or even intelligence, can be enhanced by playing Mozart music – or any other European “dead...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Virtual Enterprise Shines at Competition
On November 17, 2020, the South Pasadena High School (SPHS) Virtual Enterprise Varsity team, “Pebbly” (a new-age spin on Gary Dahl’s classic pet rock)...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | Dec 1-7, 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...
Operation Santa | Distributing Toys via Contactless Pickup to Thousands of Children in Need...
It’s hard to think of a year in recent memory when children and families were in more need of a little holiday cheer --...
Obituary | Victor Alan Robinette
Provided by The Robinette Family
Vic Robinette, the beloved husband of Gretchen Robinette, passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving night, November 26, 2020, in his South...
Assemblymember Holden Reintroduces ‘George Floyd Law’
Tuesday, Asemblymember Chris Holden reintroduced his police reform legislation, AB 26, that establishes clear guidelines for police responsibility and accountability when witnessing excessive force...
SPHS Sports Update | CIF Puts Competitions, Practices on Hold
California Interscholastic Federation officials (CIF) have announced that practice and athletic competition start dates for high school sports in the state are on hold.
In...
Application Deadline Extended | Emergency Rental Assistance Program
PRESS RELEASE:
The City of South Pasadena has extended the application deadline for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (EARP) to February 1, 2021 to allow...
Outgoing Mayor Bob Joe | State of the City: South Pasadena
In a year that has been anything but ordinary, the City has remained focused on delivering the services our community depends on and deserves....
City Council | New Members Sworn In, Diana Mahmud Named Mayor
The South Pasadena City Council said goodbye Wednesday to Mayor Robert Joe and Council members Richard Schneider and Stephen Rossi, remotely swore in newly...
City of South Pasadena | Final Election Results
The LA County Registrar late Monday issued the final certified results of the Nov. 3 election, in which a record 4,338,191 voters took part....
COVID UPDATE | New Lockdown Orders in Place
MEDIA RELEASE:
Health officials are tracking the state by five regions: Northern California, Bay Area, Greater Sacramento, San Joaquin Valley and Southern California.
Regional Stay at...
‘All for One’ | Special Dodgers Book Donated to the South Pasadena Library
Greatness was confirmed in October as the Los Angeles Dodgers -- who dominated throughout the pandemic-shortened season, erasing playoff struggles of the past --...
Op-Ed | Coping with Uncertainty, an Unintended Gift
By San San Lee
To weather the corona storm and sociopolitical ugliness in the US, we left LA for Barcelona at the end of August....
UPDATE: Keep LA County Dining Program | New Grant Launches for Restaurants
MEDIA RELEASE:
UPDATE: Thursday, December 3
KEEP L.A. COUNTY DINING GRANT PROGRAM EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL ISSUES
Application Portal is Temporarily Down
due to Overwhelming Response
The Los Angeles County Development...
Arts Are Essential! What’s Happening in The Arts This Week
Latino Theater Company will be streaming for free a recording of their holiday pageant “La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin” starring proud Pasadenan and...
Adobe Design on Mission St | An Eclectic Shop in South Pasadena
After over 25+ years in La Cañada, Adobe moved and is now the newest member on South Pasadena's most charming street... Mission Street.
It is...
Craft Kits for the Holidays | Nurture Your Creativity
Crafting creates treasured family memories and there is no time like the present to start a new tradition. Few things bring families together like...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | Nov 24-30, 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...
Shop, Eat, Support Local | Enjoy South Pasadena
PRESS RELEASE:
The holiday season is always an important shopping season for retailers, large and small. This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic, and all the...
