Yearly Archives: 2020
List of Cancellations | Local Events Postponed or Cancelled for Health Regulations
Please note that this list may be frequently updated. If you know of any events confirmed to be cancelled or postponed that are not...
Garry Marshall Theatre Announces Call for Submissions for Third Annual New Works Play Festival,...
Garry Marshall Theatre launches submissions for its third annual New Works Festival slotted for September 14–16, 2020. Submissions are now open and will close...
UPDATED: Schools Out for Three Weeks Due to Coronavirus Prevention | Spring Break Moved...
Making adjustments to its yearly calendar, schools in the South Pasadena Unified School District will be closed from Monday, March 16, through Friday, March...
Former City Employee Files Retaliation Suit | Alleges Cover Up by City Managers
Lauren Rubin, a former long-time employee in the City of South Pasadena’s Finance Department, has filed an explosive lawsuit saying the city used shifting...
LOCAL COVERAGE | Car Accident on Hope St and Fremont Ave
At approximately 5:20 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, a two car collision occurred on the northeast corner of Hope St. and Fremont Ave. in...
UPDATE: Playing to Empty Stands | SPHS Sports Events on Schedule with No Spectators
As of Friday, March 13:
All SPHS CIF athletic training and competitions will be suspended during this time effective immediately.
Original article published Thursday, March 12:
South...
City’s New Finance Director | Aceves Foregoes South El Monte for Top Position in...
City Manager Stephanie DeWolfe on Feb. 27 announced the appointment of Karen Aceves as South Pasadena’s new finance director. Aceves, who’d been serving as...
Eclectic Music Festival Slated for April 25 Postponed
The South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce on Thursday announced the 2020 Eclectic Music Festival and Arts Crawl on Saturday, April 25, “will need to...
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...
