Yearly Archives: 2021
Public Health Connects Businesses to Mobile Vaccination Units
PUBLIC HEALTH MEDIA RELASE
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 16 new deaths and 255 new cases of COVID-19....
THURSDAY | SPARC Presents: An Evening With Artist Fulton Leroy Washington
PRESS RELEASE
Artist Fulton Leroy Washington (aka Mr. Wash)— whose work is currently on display at the Hammer Museum and The Huntington in the multimedia...
CalTrans Properties | Two Councilmembers to Lead New Subcommittee in South Pasadena
South Pasadena City Council Members John Primuth and Michael Cacciotti were named last week to serve on a new Council Subcommittee whose task will...
South Pasadenan, Jake Carless, Earns Eagle Scout Award
Jake Carless, a member of South Pasadena Boy Scout Troop 7, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank of Boy Scouts...
L.A. County Begins Vaccinating 12 to 15-Year-Olds | Public Health
MEDIA RELEASE
Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released guidance indicating that people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely resume...
City of South Pasadena Facilities to Reopen Starting May 17
CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA MEDIA RELEASE
On Monday, May 17, the City will reopen certain City facilities in accordance with public health guidelines. The public...
New Assistant Principal Stephen Lewis | South Pasadena Middle School
SPUSD RELEASE
South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) has hired Stephen Lewis to serve as the assistant principal of South Pasadena Middle School.
Lewis previously served...
Arts Are Essential | What’s Happening in Arts & Entertainment May 14 – 21
A Noise Within will release its second high-quality film of a stage production this spring: “Alice in Wonderland”, remounting the beloved production from Spring...
Successful SPHS Scavenger Hunt Brings Out the Details in Familiar Landmarks
Last weekend several small and large groups of teenagers could be seen walking around South Pasadena. Over 80 high school students in all participated...
SPHS Athletics Update | Opportunities Abound
SPUSD RELEASE
After a year of very few in-person activities due to COVID-19 and major construction on the SPHS Athletics buildings, Tiger sports have come...
A Tribute to Retiring SCAQMD Chair William Burke
Michael Cacciotti’s lucky number is 13, the South Pasadena mayor pro tem explaining that he’s worn it on his soccer jersey since he was...
Friends of the Library | Book Donation Drive May 22
PRESS RELEASE
The Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library will accept donations of used books from the public from 1 to 3 p.m. on...
Eat, Shop, Enjoy South Pasadena | Chamber Hosts Al Fresco Saturday
Days after Los Angeles County entered the yellow tier of California’s reopening plan, the South Pasadena business community is ready to welcome an increasing...
City of South Pasadena | Council Takes Steps Towards More Housing
MEDIA RELEASE
At its May 5, 2021, meeting, the South Pasadena City Council adopted two important amendments to the Zoning Code, both seen as critical...
Oneonta Club | $30,000 Awarded to SPHS Students This Year
PRESS RELEASE
While the Oneonta Club holds a meeting the second Monday of each month, September through June, there is something extra special about the...
South Pasadena Public Library to Reintroduce In-Person Services
MEDIA RELEASE
Starting Monday, May 17, 2021, the South Pasadena Public Library will welcome customers back into the library building with its “Library Abridged” modified...
Mayor Pro Tem Cacciotti Supports AQMD Indirect Source Rule
Evonne Martinez Watson resides in a disadvantaged community, suffers from severe asthma related to the poor air quality in her neighborhood and was among...
Op-Ed | A More Perfect Union Requires Health Equity
By Bobby T. Rimas, Contributor
America has always strived for a “more perfect union.” But while much of our country is still in the midst of...
City of South Pasadena | Pocket Park Community Forum May 10
PRESS RELEASE
The South Pasadena Community Services Department and Parks and Recreation Commission would like to hear feedback from South Pasadena residents regarding the two...
FRIDAY | Zhu Family Fundraiser at Grocery Outlet Altadena
Neighboring community store, Grocery Outlet in Altadena, is joining in fundraising efforts for the family of a Mingzhi Zhu, the 42-year old South Pasadena...
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Offers First Sneak Peek of 2022 Parade Floats
Looking forward to its return on January 1, 2022, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses is excited to offer the first in a series of...
Investigation of the South Pasadena Police Department | Nine Officers Found in Violation of...
After nearly six months of investigating, the city has sustained 21 of the 53 complaints filed by nearly a dozen residents against South Pasadena...
City of South Pasadena Selects Armine Chaparyan as New City Manager
CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA PRESS RELEASE
With benefit of the insights of four community focus groups of 31 South Pasadena community leaders, each describing the...
Letter to the Editor | Response to LAHSA Homeless Services Budget
May 5 Public Comment Re: Measure H Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Submitted by Care First South Pasadena
Dear Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office:
Care First South...
Public Health | L.A. County Expands Re-Openings as COVID-19 Transmission Remains Low
PUBLIC HEALTH MEDIA RELEASE
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 19 new deaths and 414 new cases of COVID-19....
SPHS Drama Premieres Fully Produced Film of Shakespeare’s MACBETH
South Pasadena High School’s drama department will offer a free, fully produced movie version of Shakespeare's Macbeth, streaming online on May 14 and 22....
Arts Are Essential | May 7 – 14
The Music Center has partnered with Dance Magazine to present an in-depth conversation between American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Principal Dancer Misty Copeland and South...
South Pasadena Middle School | SPMS 8th Grade Math Team Nabs First Place in...
SPUSD RELEASE
Congratulations to the SPMS 8th Grade Math Team for earning first place in the 2021 SIGMA Math Competition in late March.
Students Elisa Argus,...
New Police Chief Selected | Brian Solinsky Appointed for South Pasadena Police Department
Brian Solinsky, a 27-year veteran of the South Pasadena Police Department who is currently serving as acting chief, has been appointed to be the...
Mission San Gabriel Arcángel | After Nine Month Investigation, Fire is Deemed Arson
John David Corey Jr., 57, of San Gabriel, was arrested Tuesday for setting the fire which destroyed the roof and caused other damage to...
