Yearly Archives: 2020
Free Public Tours of Tournament House Begin | Experience Rose Parade History THURSDAYS
Our doors are open, and you’re invited! Guided tours inside Tournament House, the iconic Southern California landmark, open to the public. Tours will be...
THE FATHER Starring Alfred Molina at Pasadena Playhouse
Pasadena Playhouse, The State Theater of California, has completed casting for The Father, written by Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton and directed by...
Center Theatre Group Honors The Life of Kirk Douglas
On Wednesday, February 5 at 7:50 p.m., Center Theatre Group dimmed its lights in honor of screen legend and philanthropist Kirk Douglas who passed...
CITY COUNCIL | Possible Restructuring of Transportation, Public Works Commissions on Agenda
After several years of wrangling and false starts, the South Pasadena City Council on Wednesday is set to restructure and clarify the roles of...
Ballet BC’s Elegant New Take on ROMEO + JULIET
The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts presents Ballet BC’s stunningly reimagined take on the timeless tale of Romeo + Juliet.
Ballet BC’s...
Weekly Crime Summary | Jan 28-Feb 3
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
SPEF Presents: Alice in Wonderland! | Whimsical 5th Grade Musical Starts FRIDAY
South Pasadena Educational Foundation and Upstage Theatre Schools present the South Pasadena Unified School District production of Alice in Wonderland Jr. Fifth grade students from all...
THE WINTER’S TALE | A Noise Within
A Noise Within (ANW), California’s acclaimed classic repertory theatre company, is
proud to present William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, directed by ANW Producing Artistic Director...
Hollywood Pantages Announces 2020-2021 Season
MOULIN ROUGE | TOOTSIE | OKLAHOMA! | THE CHER SHOW | AIDA | PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical, and back by popular demand, Disney’s THE...
SPUSD Snapshot | Honoring National School Counseling Week
Thank you to the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) school counselors for providing all students with academic, college/career and social/emotional development and support....
Female Officer Sworn in | Christina Roppo Newest Addition to South Pasadena Police Department
For Christina Roppo, it feels “like a privilege and blessing all at once,” she said, describing her emotions in becoming the newest member of...
More Concerns Over Traffic Safety | Studies Conducted on Ramona Ave Lead to Management...
As residents wrestle with traffic concerns on Fremont and Meridian avenues, the South Pasadena City Council will hear about a traffic plan involving another...
RISE AGAINST HUNGER | Join the Rotary Club in Helping Feed Children Globally
World hunger has been a pressing issue for decades but now, more than ever, is it affecting millions of children around the world.
The Rotary...
Brush Fire in Monterey Hills | SPFD Quickly Extinguishes Backyard Blaze
A brush fire in the backyard of two homes in the 800 block of Via del Rey was extinguished on Monday in about 15...
Testimonials Roll in for Ted Shaw | A Legacy that Touched Many
High praise, testimonials and tributes continue to role in as the community remembers Ted Shaw, a three-time city mayor, successful businessman, town supporter and...
SPPD Releases Annual Crime Statistics | Rise in Part One Offenses Include Larceny and...
Current data provided by the South Pasadena Police Department shows a 9.5 increase in part one crime from 2018 to 2029, with larceny and...
SPHS Sports Update: Feb 3-7 | Eye on Playoffs for Girls’ Basketball
After a promising start, South Pasadena High’s boys’ basketball team is suddenly reeling, losing three in a row, including two straight in Rio Hondo...
Remembering Ted Shaw | by Bill Glazier – the South Pasadena News
He loved the town.
It’s really as simple as that when talking about the imprint left behind by Ted Shaw.
From its down-home, Mayberry-like 4th of...
Ted Shaw Passed Away | South Pasadena Mourns the Loss of a Local Legend
Check back with us as we get this story out. Many South Pasadenans have a lot to say about hometown giant Ted Shaw.
Ted Shaw...
VOLTA Invites Us To Find Our Free
It has always been a magical endeavor, eliciting oohs and ahhs, seeing a Cirque du Soleil tent going up in Los Angeles ever since...
Wizard of Oz – Young Performer auditions at YST
Young Stars Theatre is bringing a new show to their stage, but you might know the story – it starts in Kansas, with a...
SPECIAL EVENT | Irving Gill Garden Gala
Architecture and modernism lovers take note: an exceptional example of South Pasadena’s rich architectural diversity and sprawling gardens will serve as a setting for...
General Plan Input Deadline Looms | Final Public Meeting SATURDAY
In the face of an impending deadline for the city of South Pasadena’s General and Specific Plans, a small but passionate group of 15...
LA Housing Crisis | Covenant Dispute in Chinatown Prompts New Legislation
The president of the Los Angeles City Council is poised to introduce new legislation addressing one of the biggest structural problems of LA’s housing...
2050 La Fremontia is a Work of Art You Can Live In
James Walter was an architect who once quipped, “Architecture is a form of telling stories.” Walter told his stories with a legacy of 32...
Throwback Thursday | Arroyo Seco Photo Essay 2007
In this week’s Throwback Thursday, we visit six sites along the Arroyo Seco taken by my daughter, Lauren Thomas, around twelve years ago (2007).
Only...
Christian Daly Launches Campaign for Congress | Setting Sights for Rep. Chu’s Seat
Recognizing he has a tough fight on his hands, Christian Daly wants to represent South Pasadena in Congress.
A young, independent hopeful, the 31-year-old Daly...
Pasadena Poly Joins Rio Hondo League | Panthers in for Football this Fall
Calling it a “classy program,” South Pasadena High Athletic Director Anthony Chan likes the idea that Pasadena Poly becomes the newest member of the...
Avoiding Single Use Plastics Does Work | Dr. Marina Khubesrian Advocates Green-Friendly Lifestyle
This article was written by Marina Khubesrian, M.D., South Pasasdena City Councilmember
Proof positive, a no-plastic, less waste, vegan and vegetarian friendly event is possible.
We...
Tournament of Roses Foundation: Now Accepting Grant Applications!
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2020 grant assistance program. Since its inception in 1983, the Foundation has...
