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Yearly Archives: 2020
SPHS Sports Update: Jan 21-25 | Tigers Host San Marino This Week
Another big test is ahead of South Pasadena High’s boys’ basketball team as the Tigers host San Marino January 22 in a key Rio...
Girl Scout Cookie Season | New Year, New Flavors
This article was written by Meryl Timmerman, Cadette Scout, Troop 3141, South Pasadena
It’s that time of year again!
Girl Scouts across South Pasadena are getting...
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy | Celebrating the Life of a Civil Rights Icon
Martin Luther King Jr. became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1954 until his death in 1968.
His birthday...
Snow Day in South Pasadena | Families Enjoy Frosty Fun at Garfield Park
Not a trace of snow fell in South Pasadena on Saturday, but don’t tell the dozens of kids who frolicked in the white stuff...
Burglars Take Aim of Homes Under Construction
South Pasadena Police Department officials say several homes were burglarized while under construction/remodel last year in the city.
“It is estimated that over $1 billion...
2021 Rose Parade Float | Design Submissions Open Until Jan 31!
It’s official, the 2021 Rose Parade theme has been announced.
While new Tournament of Roses President Bob Miller took over as the new president of...
Filming in South Pasadena: Jan 11-16 | XFI and USAA
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
1/11/20 – A commercial for “Shisheido” was shot in the 500 block of...
SPUSD Board of Education | District Based Elections Approved in Response to Attorney’s Letter
A resolution was approved by the South Pasadena Board of Education Tuesday night to move toward district-based elections.
The resolution calls for the action to...
Firefighters and Police Officers Give Hope | SPFD Hands Over Proceeds from Successful Spaghetti...
A group of local firefighters turned a giant check over to the City of Hope Wednesday night.
It was a gesture of goodwill, compassion and...
What The Constitution Means To Me | Mark Taper Forum through February 28
Presented by Center Theatre Group, “What the Constitution Means to Me” opened Friday, January 17, 2020, at the Mark Taper Forum. Starring Maria Dizzia,...
Big Changes Slated for Rialto Theatre | Owner Reboots Delayed Repairs, Grants Mosaic Long-Term...
Under new arrangements worked out between the Shomof Group, owner of South Pasadena’s historic Rialto Theatre, and its current tenant, the Mosaic church group,...
Mayor Bob Joe | A Special Presentation to the Oneonta Members
Setting priorities as he focuses on his one-year term as South Pasadena’s mayor, Robert Joe is taking a hard look at three key areas...
SPPD Participates in Annual Homeless Count | Making Those Without a Home Matter
Everyone counts, no matter where they live.
That’s the message from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) as the non-profit agency embarks on its...
General Plan Feedback Deadline Extended | Community Given Until FEB 12 for Input
The review period for the General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan has been extended to Feb. 12 in order to give the community additional...
2021 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES President Elected | Robert B. Miller Takes up the Mantle
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Board of Directors has confirmed Dr. Robert B. Miller as President and Chairman of the Board for the 2021 Pasadena...
‘Families on Fremont’ Speaks Out | Fatality Shines Light on Local Traffic Issues Deemed...
As they were being inundated with the plaintive pleas of citizens aggravated by the latest fatality on Fremont, the South Pasadena City Council on...
For the Love of Chocolate | A Sweet Lover’s Delight FEBRUARY 8
"For the Love of Chocolate,” a festive dinner and fundraising event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, February 8, at the Woman’s...
Laura Farber’s Transformative Year | Tournament of Roses President Relives Memorable Day
Looking out at the crowd, Laura Farber took in the sight and sounds of the 2020 Rose Parade, feeling the high energy, and thought,...
We’re Growing & We’re Hiring | Thank you South Pasadena, Pasadena/Metro & L.A. Readership
nexusplex, the backbone business production agency of The SouthPasadenan.com News is hiring for one new part-time position here at our Mission Street studio.
See details,...
Throwback Thursday | Pasadena’s Shakespeare Club
Rick Thomas Collection | Shakespeare Club (vintage photo postcard)
In the late 1800s, Women’s Clubs were formed in several burgeoning cities of San Gabriel...
SPUSD Snapshot | Sports Medicine Students Visit Home of LA Galaxy
On November 21 & 22, 2019, 48 students who are part of the SPHS Sports Medicine classes visited Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson,...
Weekly Crime Summary | Jan 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...
Senior Center Events | Jan 17-24
A variety of activities are offered weekly at the South Pasadena Senior Center. The following will be offered from January 17-24:
Friday, January 17,...
2020 Rose Parade Float Teardown Complete | Legacy of ‘Victory at Last’ Lingers
A two-weekend effort to teardown South Pasadena’s award-winning float in the 106th Rose Parade on January 1 is complete.
It started on January 4 with...
Thefts Up 20% Says Police Department | Know the Patterns
South Pasadena Police officials report a 21% increase in shoplifts in 2019.
Thefts of vehicle parts, according to Crime Prevention Officer Richard Lee, specifically catalytic...
Board of Education to Discuss District Elections | Attorney’s Letter Prompts Resolution
South Pasadena’s president of the Board of Education and the superintendent of the South Pasadena Unified School District are expected to sign a resolution...
1105 Buena Vista Astounds
Real estate adjectives get bandied about profusely in Southern California. However, there are probably not enough descriptive words to properly explain the splendor of...
City Council to Address Climate Action Plan
South Pasadena City Council members will receive a detailed report on the city’s Climate Action Plan (CAP), a long-range effort that outlines specific strategies to reduce greenhouse...
SPHS Sports Update: Jan 13-17 | Full Swing for Winter Season
Action continues as South Pasadena High School teams are at the midway point of January and nearing the first-round of Rio Hondo League play....
SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | January 17-February 1 at Fremont...
Young Stars Theatre kicks off 2020 with a production of Sweeney Todd, which will raise funds for the youth company. It will be a...
