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Yearly Archives: 2020
Rose Parade 2022 | SPTOR President’s Hopes for Next Year’s Float
During these unusual times, Brant Dunlap, like others, can’t wait to get back to anything that resembles normal.
Dunlap, the president of the South Pasadena...
City Council | South Pasadena Adopts Eviction Moratorium
Pending adoption of a more throughgoing ordinance to close another loophole in the state’s Tenant Protection Act, the South Pasadena City Council on Wednesday...
Pro-Trump Demonstration Denounced by Community Members | Residents, BLM Counter Protesters Respond to Sunday’s...
Organizers, supporters, and residents deeply anchored in exasperation over the handling of an altercation during Sunday’s pro-Trump rally have assembled to fervidly rebuke attacks...
2020 Elections | South Pasadena Voters on Pivotal Moment in U.S History
The nation nears the 11th hour of the decisive 2020 Elections and while many have been concerned with issues that affect America, California, LA...
SPHS Sports Update | Glad to See Athletes Back in Action Says Director Anthony...
Describing it as “a wild ride,” South Pasadena High Athletic Director Anthony Chan said he likes the idea that teams are back in action,...
2020 Election Update | Two City Council Seats Still Up in Air for South...
It’s unclear how much longer South Pasadenans will have to wait to learn the final results from Tuesday night’s undecided local races.
Evelyn Zneimer, South...
A World Less Certain | REVOLUTION.
The American political system is transforming in historic fashion.
More than any time (since the eve of the Civil War), this election is a referendum...
Arts Are Essential | What’s On in Arts & Entertainment This Week | November...
I have been seeing shows at The Geffen in West LA for years now but I do know that sometimes the cross town drive...
Shaving the Town | Ben Miranda’s 55 years of Barbering
Ben Miranda has been shaving heads for over 55 years. The owner of Ben’s Barber Shop in the Ace Hardware shopping mall at 444...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | Oct 27-Nov 2, 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...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Student Athletes Return to Training
SPUSD PRESS RELEASE:
On Monday, November 2, 2020 SPHS student athletes returned to conditioning and training on the high school campus. All practices follow protocols...
Public Health | L.A. County Sees High Number of New COVID-19 Cases; Hospitalizations Slightly...
MEDIA RELEASE:
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 22 new deaths and 1,843 new cases of COVID-19. Today's number...
Advisory: SPPD Detectives Requesting Video of Altercation Between Juvenile and Sidewalk Vendor During Rally...
SPPD MEDIA RELEASE:
South Pasadena Police Department Detectives are currently investigating an altercation between a juvenile and sidewalk vendor during a rally at Fair Oaks...
Letter to the Editor | ‘I Believe it is Important to Teach and Demonstrate...
A response to: Letter to the Editor | ‘Concerns About City Response to Trump Rally’
I am a mother and resident of South Pasadena and...
Letter to the Editor | ‘Concerns About City Response to Trump Rally’
By Ava Dunville
My name is Ava Dunville and I’m a very concerned resident of South Pasadena. Sunday, I was in attendance of the Counter...
Trump Rally Goers Pay a Visit to South Pasadena | Assault Charges Follow
Supporters of President Trump crowded all four corners of Fair Oaks and Mission in South Pasadena Sunday afternoon, sporting signs, waving flags, and prompting...
Letter to the Editor | ‘Jack Donovan for City Council’
The upcoming City Council Race is important to the future of our City. The sitting City Council has made some good moves in accepting...
Ballot Box Blocked at City Hall | Location Inaccessible
UPDATE Monday, 2:30pm: South Pasadena Councilmemebr Michael Cacciotti directed city hall staff to clear out the construction ASAP and keep the ballot box at...
A World Less Certain | The Day I Met Ray Bradbury
My publisher arranged for me to appear at the Duarte Festival of Authors on October 4, 2008, to promote my four regional history books....
23-Year-Old Man Dies from Injuries Sustained During Skateboarding Accident
SPPD PRESS RELEASE:
At 10:12 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2020, South Pasadena Police Officers responded to the 1900 block of Alpha Avenue on reports...
OP-ED | ‘Leadership and Transparency Go Hand-in-Hand, Where is the Leadership in South...
By Alan Ehrlich
2020 has been a strange year for a number of reasons, not just nationally, but also here in South Pasadena. It...
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Announces 2-Hour TV Entertainment Special on New Year’s Day
MEDIA RELEASE:
Thursday, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® announced that it has partnered with six broadcasters to air a two-hour TV entertainment special on New...
Ray Bradbury Stained Glass Tribute | Unique Installation Unveiled at South Pasadena Public Library
A testament to Ray Bradbury’s enormous contributions is on permanent display at the South Pasadena Library with the installation of stained glass windows honoring...
Arts Are Essential | What’s on in Arts & Entertainment Oct. 30 – Nov....
“This is Halloween, This is Halloween!” For some ghoulishly tantalizing fun, tune in for this one night only event with Broadway star James Iglehart...
City Workers Talk Key Issues Facing South Pasadena
The impact on businesses due to the coronavirus pandemic, economic development, al fresco dining, the General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan are all key...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | Oct 20-26, 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...
An Interview with Steve Rossi | Councilmember Insights on City’s Current Affairs
When Stephen Rossi applied Sept. 2 to fill out the remaining three months of former Councilmember Marina Khubesrian’s term, he did so to help...
Moffat Street Proposal Postponed | Resident Outcry Deters Council’s Final Vote
The Moffat Street extension has been effectively postponed due to a large number of public comments discouraging a formal vote on the proposal during...
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas | Ensuring Fair and Thorough Investigations of Deputy Shootings
MEDIA RELEASE:
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas filed two separate motions aimed at ensuring fair and thorough investigations into separate shootings by Sheriff’s deputies.
“During a recent spate...
South Pasadena Seniors Celebrate Spooky Times with Drive-Thru Halloween
By Esteban Lopez
Not to be barred from having a little bit of Halloween fun, the Senior Citizens Foundation in conjunction with the South Pasadena...
