Yearly Archives: 2020
A World Less Certain | Believe It or Not!
Democrats and liberals, Republicans and conservatives. Blah, blah, blah. While heading for the home stretch of the 2020 presidential campaign, let’s take a short...
OP-ED | ‘We’ve Decided to Meet Bigotry with Bigotry’
By Chris Bray
South Pasadena is a model community: diverse, tolerant, open. But none of that is a given. We have to fight for it,...
Oneonta Club Meeting October 12 | Special Guests: Conservationist Alan Feldstein and Guns N’...
On October 12, 2020, at 6:30pm, live via Zoom, The Oneonta Club welcomes speaker Alan Feldstein to regale and entertain with stories of his...
South Pasadena Fire Station Update | Wildfires Take Toll on Engine 81 Fire Truck,...
Engine 81, feeling the brunt of statewide wildfires, is taking a well-deserved breather.
The South Pasadena Fire Department’s dependable fire truck, which has been called...
LA County Reopenings | Breweries & Wineries, Nail Salons, Outdoor Playgrounds, Indoor Shopping Malls
MEDIA RELEASE:
The following sectors are permitted to reopen:
Effective October 7, the Health Officer Order has been updated to reflect modifications for, breweries and wineries.
As...
Wine & Song 11 Year Reunion Show
Brad Colerick’s Wine & Song series is hosting a special 11 year reunion show this Friday October 9 at 7pm on Zoom. Here is...
CITY FINANCE | South Pasadena Finance Director Karen Aceves Resigns
Karen Aceves, appointed South Pasadena Finance Director seven months ago, has resigned. Aceves, who in late August left on an indefinite family leave, sent...
Eddie Van Halen (1955-2020) | A Legend Who Re-Invented the Electric Guitar
By Eric Schermerhorn & Ed Donnelly
I was a junior in High School and lucky enough to witness the re-invention of the electric guitar when...
Letter to the Editor | Anti-Racism Committee of South Pasadena: City Council Candidates Address...
Responding to a questionnaire sent by the Anti-Racism Committee of South Pasadena to all of the candidates in the November 3 election for South...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | Sep 29-Oct 5, 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...
Save Young Stars Theatre | Locals Love ‘YST’
YOU can help Save YST (Young Stars Theatre) If you love the arts, if you've been to one of their delightful shows at the...
OP-ED: Care First South Pasadena | Community Coalition Calls for Fully Investigating any Improper...
By Care First South Pasadena
Amid growing national concern about connections between local police departments and religious and right wing extremist groups, the Care First...
SPUSD School Board Elections | Past Board Member and President Dr. Pat Martinez-Miller Runs
MEDIA RELEASE:
Veteran teacher, administrator, scholar, and past school board member and president Patricia Martinez-Miller announces her candidacy for the South Pasadena School Board. Known...
Letter from SPUSD Board President Michele Kipke | Seeking Feedback on Distance Learning
Dear SPUSD Students, Parents, Faculty, and Staff,
I am writing on behalf of the South Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education to thank each...
South Pasadena Public Library | Teen Advisory Board Presents Literary ‘Artober’
South Pasadena Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board presents Literary Artober from October 1 through October 31. It is a month long art challenge designed...
November Elections | Voting Centers in South Pasadena
MEDIA RELEASE:
(1) South Pasadena Public Library, Community Room. Address: 1115 El Centro St, South Pasadena, CA 91030. Days/Hours of Operation: October 24-November 2: 10:00...
Javon Johnson Packs a Powerful Punch in “STILL.” at Pasadena Playhouse
Master of spoken word, Javon Johnson, takes to the bare stage inside Pasadena Playhouse for a one man show that is an emotionally raw...
Tree Falls on Moving Car | Driver Escapes Uninjured
On Friday night about 7:55 pm residents near Arroyo Park on Marmion Way in South Pasadena reported hearing a loud "crashing thud" sound outside. ...
FINANCE REPORT | South Pasadena’s Finance Situation is Severe
The City of South Pasadena’s auditor has prepared a draft giving the city a clean audit for fiscal 2018-19. But in a letter to...
New Grocery Store | Grocery Outlet Opens Doors in South Pasadena
PRESS RELEASE:
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, extreme-value grocery retailer, opened its newest location today at 1401 Huntington Drive in South Pasadena, creating 30 new jobs...
A World Less Certain | A Penny for Your Thoughts
Getting to know yourself better during difficult times is the basis of a quiz I made up. If you're game, let's have some fun!
Make...
California Bill Requiring Diversity on Corporate Boards Signed into Law
MEDIA RELEASE:
Wednesday, Governor Newsom signed landmark legislation that requires diversity on corporate boards in California. The bill, AB 979, is joint authored by Assemblymembers...
Arts Are Essential | What’s on in Arts & Entertainment October 2 – 9
Pasadena Playhouse presents the premiere of Still., a newly commissioned work written by and starring spoken word artist Javon Johnson, and directed by Donny...
YST Fighting Hard to Survive in South Pasadena
Young Stars Theatre is not going down without a fight! While Covid restrictions have made it impossible to produce shows for a live audience...
Car Accident Huntington Drive | DUI Arrest & Overturned Car
At about 8:10 pm Wednesday night, 911 calls to the South Pasadena Police reported a traffic accident and a vehicle overturned.
According to SPPD officer...
Bringing History to Life | 341 Pasadena Avenue
As you walk up to 341 Pasadena Avenue in South Pasadena, you first stroll past the specimen magnolia tree in the front yard that...
Christmas Greenery Time | Boy Scout Troop 342 Brings Something New
By Carolyn Thompson, Greenery Chair
For over 90 years, Boy Scout Troop 342 has been a part of the community in South Pasadena. And for...
UPDATE: Cooling Center Hours Extended | Open Through Oct 2 in South Pasadena
The cooling center will remain open through Friday, October 2 at War Memorial as the heat wave continues through the week. The Center will...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | Sep 22-28, 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...
Audition for A Christmas Carol!
Calling all actors, young and old!
Young Stars Theatre (YST) announces open auditions via Zoom this Saturday for a Live Zoom production of their...
