Monthly Archives: June 2021
Chamber of Commerce Hosts Al Fresco Day June 19
MEDIA RELEASE
As the country enjoys the return to somewhat normal life post-pandemic, local residents will discover a few new “faces” in South Pasadena’s business...
Special Needs in South Pasadena | Unwavering Care and Concern
As life slowly returns to traditional times with pandemic concerns subsiding, students and clients enrolled at the Institute for the Redesign of Learning (IRL)...
Virtual Town Hall for June 15 Reopening | Public Health
MEDIA RELEASE
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 3 new deaths and 134 new cases of COVID-19. The number...
SPUSD Announces New Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources: Linda Junge
MEDIA RELEASE
South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) has hired Linda Gubler Junge to serve as the new Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
“We are very...
PCC to Host Pandemic-Friendly “Car-mmencement”
MEDIA RELEASE
In a decades-old annual tradition, more than 1,000 graduates and their families will drive to Pasadena City College this June to celebrate the...
Op-Ed | Pawn-dering High School
By Louisa Petrillo, SPHS Class of 2021
It’s your opening move. You’re playing white so you have the advantage. Do you start with your pawn?...
Arroyo Vista Elementary | End of Year PTA Letter
AV PTA LETTER
Dear AV Community,
WOW! As I reflect on the past year and all that has transpired in our small school, I can’t help...
Breaking News: FIRE AT NURSING HOME | Prospect Manor on Prospect Ave
A structure fire affecting the Prospect Manor senior assisted living home on Prospect Ave. in South Pasadena occurred at approximately 1:56 p.m., Friday.
https://youtu.be/bJ99hYbe3Uo
Several units...
City Council Hears Pleas to Restore Library Position
A half dozen supporters of the South Pasadena Library implored the City Council Wednesday not to go through with a plan to reject the...
Arroyo Vista Elementary Promotion 2021 | ‘Zooming into Middle School’ for Wildcats
For a second year in a row, Arroyo Vista Elementary School honored their graduating 5th-graders with a lively drive-thru promotion ceremony on Tuesday.
Lining the...
Marengo Elementary Promotion 2021 | Lions ‘Making History’
Lions will become Tiger Cubs in a matter of months, as Marengo Elementary School 5th-graders were honored during an in-person ceremony on Tuesday, June...
Monterey Hills Elementary Promotion 2021 | Roadrunners Take on a New Chapter
A week full of activities and commendations took place for the 5th-grade students at Monterey Hills Elementary School who will be moving on to...
COMPLETED: ‘Old Gym Rehabilitation’ | New Arts Building Unveiled at SPMS
A ribbon cutting commemorating the completion of a major project at South Pasadena Middle School took place on Tuesday, June 1 with SPUSD administration,...
PHOTOS: ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ | SPHS Graduation 2021
On a day with proper early June weather and unshakable drive, South Pasadena High School's Class of 2021 saw the light at the end...
SPHS Drama’s Bold & Unique Film Production of MacBeth
As this unique school year came to a close, with students once again roaming the hallways and various traditions coming back, including an in...
SPHS GRADUATION 2021 | South Pasadena High School
CONGRATULATIONS
SOUTH PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2021
Sydney Abundo
Landon Ackerman
Matthew Adriano
Elias Afzali
Matthew Albert
Zoe Albornoz
Anneliesse Alcalde
Abdel Latif Alkhatib
Olivia Allchin
Katherine Anthony
Janis Appleton
Arianna Arevalo
Kathryn Argue
Kiera Atkinson
Inha Bae
Matthew Baer
Henry Balding
Anya...
Hodis Learning & Music | $10 Sessions Start Now!
Hodis Learning & Music is offering $10 sessions scheduled in the first 7 days of the month! This offer is valid for new clients...
SPMS 8th Grade Promotion 2021 | ‘Rising to the Challenge’
Hundreds were able to gather in attendance for the first time in two years for the 2021 8th Grade Promotion at South Pasadena Middle...
End of Year Letter | SPUSD Superintendent Geoff Yantz
Dear SPUSD Families,
As we wrap up the 2020-2021 school year, we look back on a year of extraordinary changes and uncertainty, but we are...
BLM Spitter Joe Richcreek Convicted | Hate Crime Definition Disputed Over Claims
UPDATED ON JUNE 1 TO INCLUDE STATEMENT FROM DDA, CHERYL GAINES. ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON MAY 28.
Joseph Luis Richcreek, who spat at Black Lives Matter...
LA County Listening Session | Mental Health & Homelessness Response from Law Enforcement
LA COUNTY CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION RELEASE
Residents are invited to a virtual community listening session regarding the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in the City...
Perpetual Education | Now Accepting Applications for Summer Program
By Perpetual Education
Perpetual Education’s “Design for The Web” mentorship program is now accepting applications for the June 7th and August 9th sessions. The program will...
Payke Gymnastics Academy | Sign Up for Summer School Classes!
Boy and girl gymnasts with an interest in this sport can benefit from attending summer camp at Payke Gymnastics Academy in South Pasadena. The...
SPPD Crime Summary | May 2021
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The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities...