Yearly Archives: 2021
29th Annual Pasadena Chalk Festival Returns Fall 2021
PRESS RELEASE
The Paseo, downtown Pasadena’s one-stop destination for shopping, dining and entertainment, is pleased to announce the return of the annual Pasadena Chalk Festival...
Arts Are Essential | June 25 – July 2, 2021
As we look forward to Independence Day on July 4, The Metropolitan Opera is showcasing some of the great American composers whose operas have...
Redistricting LA County | Summer Public Hearings
MEDIA RELEASE
During Summer 2021, the Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC) will conduct ten (10) public hearings, ensuring residents’ ability to participate from all five Supervisorial...
Firescaping the Foothills | Online Townhall June 24
PRESS RELEASE
California’s dry climate and rising temperatures continue to threaten our local hillsides with the likelihood of more wildfires.
Historically, the 10 most costly wildfires...
Snap Fitness Honors Pasadena Area Club Manager with Outstanding Achievement Award
MEDIA RELEASE
Snap Fitness, a 24/7 fitness concept with over 1,000 clubs across the globe, today announced that Allen and Yulia Cutler, owners of three...
Nail Lounge | Longtime Beauty Care on Fair Oaks
Sharon Kim has almost always had a desire to engage and help others in one way or another. The nail specialist relates her background...
Public Health | COVID-19 Cases Among Pregnant Women Remain Low
PRESS RELEASE
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 5 new deaths and 172 new cases of COVID-19. Of the...
Payke Gymnastics Academy | Olympic-Tier Classes for All Ages
The sport, and shall we say, art of gymnastics dates back thousands of years to the days of the Ancient Greeks. Generations of athletes...
Norton Simon Museum | Picasso, Virtual Programs & Tickets
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New Video Series!
Encounters with the Collection: Drawings
This month we launch a new Encounters with the Collection series of videos that feature drawings in the Norton...
Assemblymember Holden’s Legislation to Expand Outreach to Small Businesses Passes
MEDIA RELEASE
Tuesday, Assemblymember Chris Holden’s legislation, AB 349, which would require the Department of General Services (DGS) and other state agencies and departments, to...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | June 15-21, 2021
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
City of South Pasadena’s Wrongful Termination of Firefighter | Supreme Court Denies Review
South Pasadena reached the end of the appeal road Wednesday when the state Supreme Court denied its petition for review of a lower court...
Father’s Day Gifts | Last Minute Shopping!
It's hard to beat some of South Pasadena's local shops and restaurants to get that perfect gift for dad on Father's day. Check out...
Arts are Essential | What’s Up 6/18-6/25
Here's what's happening in the arts, be sure to support local arts and culture and enjoy as the state reopens!
SPARC Gallery reopens with "BREATH",...
Celebrate Juneteenth | Events Happening Saturday
Juneteenth, officially recognized as the nation's latest federal holiday, has vital history that is no doubt instrumental to a better understanding of who we...
SPHS Alumna Competes in 2021 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials
SPUSD SNAPSHOT
Good luck to SPHS Tiger alumna, Claire Kieffer-Wright, who Friday is competing in the U.S. Olympic track and field trials for high jump...
Transitioning to Electric Landscaping Equipment | Webinar June 23
A proposed citywide effort to ban gas-powered equipment used by commercial gardeners is expected to come up as part of a free Zoom webinar...
SPARC Scholarships | Four SPHS Graduates Recognized for Achievements in Arts
By SPARC
The South Pasadena Arts Council SPARC Scholarship Program, launched in 2020, awarded South Pasadena High School graduates Madeleine Yoo, Sophia Hao, Kiera Atkinson,...
SPTOR Golf Tournament Returns | Registration Begins for Annual Event
Enjoying a day of golf, the opportunity to walk away with a raffle or online auction item, lunch, awards and helping a community cause...
FLEX ALERT | Power Usage Could Cause Rolling Blackouts
Thursday morning some light rain, and a hint of thunder greeted the residents in South Pasadena as the region heats up for the fourth...
Mosquito Squad | Take Back Your Yard!
2020 was a significant year in many respects, not only did the world experience a global pandemic, but California seemingly became invaded by a...
The Woman’s Club of South Pasadena Welcomes New Evening Membership
PRESS RELEASE
The Woman’s Club of South Pasadena will re-open their historic clubhouse on Saturday, June 19 with a Meet & Greet for members and...
Second Vaccine Drive at SPMS Increases Distribution
SPUSD RELEASE
On Saturday, June 12, 2021, South Pasadena Unified School District, in partnership with USC Pharmacy, held a second COVID-19 vaccination drive for students...
Herd Immunity Isn’t Just for Humans
By Marcia Mayeda, Director, Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control
I began working for my local veterinarian when I was in high school and...
Alhambra Mega-Development on Superfund Site Draws Community Outrage
MEDIA RELEASE
After yet another sub-committee of the Alhambra City Council was formed to continue negotiating with The Ratkovich Company developers on the topics of...
Judy Chu Statement on 9th Anniversary of DACA Program
MEDIA RELEASE
Tuesday marked the ninth anniversary of the creation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program by then-President Barack Obama on June...
Japanese Culture & Legacy at Yoko Antiques on Mission
Yoko Antiques is a slice of South Pasadena that sells and showcases handmade items that embody rich, Japanese tradition and heritage.
Opened over 40 years...
South Pas Fitness | Indoor and Outdoor Workouts, Open 7 Days a Week
South Pas Fitness, "South Pasadena's newest premier fitness center," as it is billed in their website has seen its fair share of ups and...
Reopening L.A. County | New COVID Protocols Starting June 15
PRESS RELEASE
L.A. County reopens: The Journey Here
Watch the video: LA County Comeback: The Road to Reopening
There were many times during the past year when...
SPHS Track Wins CIF Title | A Victory for the Ages
Just how big was South Pasadena High’s boys’ championship in last Saturday’s CIF Southern Section Track and Field Finals at Estancia High School in...
