Yearly Archives: 2020
More Art For This Time | Arts & Entertainment Offerings
As we enter our fourth week of social distancing, we may be experiencing any number of the stages of grief as we navigate our...
NBC Re-Airs “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” on Easter Sunday, April 12
NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, which aired live from Brooklyn April 1, 2018, will be rebroadcast on the network Easter Sunday: April 12,...
Clean Power Alliance Signs off on Energy Milestone | Luna Battery Storage Aims to...
The Clean Power Alliance this week will sign its first energy storage contract, a 15-year deal for a lithium-ion battery project to be built...
4th of July’s ‘Festival of Balloons’ on Hold | COVID-19 Timeline Yields Uncertainty for...
With life seemingly on hold – as California Governor Gavin Newsom orders residents to stay at home except to buy food, care for relatives...
Safer at Home: South Pasadena Students Start Virtual Classes Online
The South Pasadena school district faculty and administration have designed and launched online learning courses for our “Safer at home“ students. Classes started on...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | March 31 – April 6
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
A World Less Certain | Sukie Says
Have you noticed how many people practice self-awareness in public these days? Nothing sharpens one’s acuity more for community spirit and fair play (toilet...
Is Handshaking on the Way Out?
As health officials say social distancing appears to be slowing down the spread of coronavirus, could traditional handshaking be a thing of the past?
Some,...
City Council Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update | While Peak Expected to Hit Next Week, ‘Safer-at-Home’...
Message from the City Council:
This week may be the hardest. While Governor Newsom announced that the stay-at-home orders are working to slow the spread...
CIF Officially Announces 2020 Spring Sports are Cancelled
Recent statements issued by Governor Newsom and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, regarding schools turning to distance learning for the remainder of...
Farmers’ Market Open THURSDAY | Weekly Schedule Continues Despite COVID-19 Risk and Rainy Weather
If the novel coronavirus wasn’t enough, today farmers will face additional challenges in drawing customers to South Pasadena’s farmers’ market.
The potential for wet weather...
Former South Pasadena Resident Possible Biden Supreme Court Pick
Leondra R. Kruger, a California Supreme Court Justice who is from Glendale but grew up in South Pasadena, is among the leading candidates on...
Rufus Wainwright | Tonight From Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall in London, England kick off the Hall’s Royal Albert Home series with a very special performance direct from singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright's...
The Verdi Chorus Streams “The Force of Destiny” April 18
In place of its previously scheduled Live Concert on April 18, The Verdi Chorus will offer its first online concert: a streaming of its...
11th Case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Reported in South Pasadena | L.A. County Confirms 970...
MEDIA RELEASE: LA COUNTY HEALTH
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 22 new deaths and 550 new cases of...
Small Business Grants Now Available
The County of Los Angeles has approved $500,000 in grants ($10,000 each) to help small businesses. The grants will awarded on a first come-first...
SPUSD Receives $82,000 from COVID-19 State Funding | District’s Aid Ranks in Lowest 10%...
The California Department of Education recently announced the first allocation of the Senate Bill (SB) 117 COVID-19 response funds for the fiscal year 2019-2020...
Rialto Theatre Restoration | Catching up on Progress Made in Face of Coronavirus
Exterior restoration work on the Rialto Theatre is going strong.
"After many decades of neglect, the Rialto is finally getting the attention she deserves!” Escott...
Kiwanis Club’s Community Shredding Day Postponed
The event where residents could bring up to five banker’s boxes to be shredded for a suggested donation of $20, would have benefited youth...
420 New Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases in L.A. County | Highland Park Hits 21, South...
MEDIA RELEASE 4-6-2020: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 15 new deaths...
Shakespeare by the Sea Cancels 2020 Season | Theatre Company Seeks Donations to Return...
Another popular summer attraction in South Pasadena has been wiped out on account of the coronavirus outbreak with the announcement that Shakespeare by the...
Lissa Reynolds Selected as ‘Woman of Distinction’ | SPARC Founder Receives Honor from Assemblymember...
State Assembly member Chris Holden has selected Lissa Reynolds, who has done so much to enhance the arts in South Pasadena, as a Woman...
SPTOR’s Coffee for a Cause | A Unique Fundraiser for Next Year’s Rose Parade...
Alan Vlacich is using pedal power to pump much-needed funds into a beloved annual South Pasadena project.
The city’s entry in the Rose Parade costs...
City Launches Virtual Recreation Program | A Solution to Stir-Crazy Syndrome
The City of South Pasadena has got your back, recognizing thousands of residents are cooped up in their residences following the “Safer at Home”...
10 Cases now in South Pasadena & 5 San Marino | COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Locations
Total Cases
Rate**
Laboratory Confirmed Cases (LCC)
5940
- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)
5684
- Long Beach
198
- Pasadena
58
Deaths
132
- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)
127
- Long Beach
3
- Pasadena
2
Age Group (Los Angeles County Cases...
City Council Delivers Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update | A Message to the Community of South...
As this unprecedented crisis continues to evolve, we will see an increase in COVID-19 cases across the County over the next two to three...
South Pasadena Volunteer Grocery Shoppers | Helping Neighbors in a Time of Need
A group of dedicated volunteers continue to make a difference for South Pasadena community members.
Through a grassroots organization – South Pasadena Volunteer Grocery Shoppers...
9th Case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Reported in South Pasadena
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 28 new deaths and 711 new cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)....
SPPD HOPE | Officers Aid and Educate Homeless About Coronavirus (COVID-19) During Uncertain Times
They’re tasked daily with fighting crime and keeping the public safe, but in recent weeks members of the South Pasadena Police Department have found...
SPUSD Construction Update | Two Major Projects Move Forward but May Face Delays
A pair of major projects in the South Pasadena Unified School District continue to move forward, however SPUSD Superintendent Geoff Yantz said on Thursday...
