Yearly Archives: 2021
Special City Council Meeting City Manager Candidate Forum Wednesday, April 28
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The South Pasadena City Council will host a candidate forum on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to introduce...
Kobe Bryant Mural Celebrates Legacy of a Basketball Great
A way to commemorate the life of legendary Lakers icon Kobe Bryant will be held Saturday, April 24, in South Pasadena with the presentation...
City of South Pasadena Seeks Community Input on the City Budget
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The City of South Pasadena would like your feedback regarding priorities for the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget. A community budget engagement program was...
South Pasadena Beautiful | Saving Birds and Pollinators Webinar
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Have you read about the declining bird and pollinator populations? Are you curious about the causes, remedies, and how to help? Join us...
626 Prospect Ave | City Prods Caltrans over Loss of Development Bid in South...
Stung from having lost a hard-fought effort to purchase and redevelop a 12-unit Caltrans-owned property to a Pasadena church, the city of South Pasadena...
Next To Normal | Lineage at The Gamble House
It was twilight as we pulled up to the front of the beautiful, historic Gamble House on opening night of Lineage’s production of “Next...
Square Deal Barber | A Family Legacy Renewed
No, they don't just give square-style haircuts at Square Deal Barber in South Pasadena. “Square Deal” is the name the founder gave the barbershop...
Girl Scout Gold Awards 2021 | 10 Young Women Earn Lofty Title for South...
It’s an achievement of a lifetime, something many young girls aspire to become when they first step into the Girl Scouts.
The Gold Award, the...
Arts Are Essential | April 23 – 30
Films.Dance, a groundbreaking new global film series produced by and under the creative direction of LA-based Jacob Jonas The Company concludes with the final...
City of South Pasadena | New Senior Nutrition Program Approved
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On April 7, 2021, the South Pasadena City Council unanimously approved using remaining funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)...
Resolution Approved Supporting People of Asian Ancestry | SPUSD Board of Education
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Last week, the South Pasadena Unified School Board (SPUSD) approved a resolution that supports people of Asian ancestry. Developed after the tragic murders...
City Manager Nomination for Jordan Withdrawn | Council to Vet Second Choice Candidate
Slammed by an onslaught of universal opposition, the South Pasadena City Council on Tuesday evening withdrew plans to appoint Christopher A. Jordan as the...
Republic of Lucha | Sharing the Love of Lucha Libre with Southern California
A new Lucha Libre-themed store, gallery and event space for all things Lucha, the Mexican masked wrestling version, has just opened in South Pasadena,...
Oneonta Church | Annual Prayer Breakfast Returns with Outdoor Event May 6
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Dr. Adam Sharp, Emergency Physician and Scientist at the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, will address the sixth annual South Pasadena Prayer...
SPHS Football | Compassion on the Field in Season Wrap-Up
A touching moment took place at the conclusion of South Pasadena High’s season-ending 38-8 victory over Temple City last Friday night, lifting the spirits...
Norton Simon Museum From Home | Physical Reopening in May, A Year of Meditative...
Reopening Update: The Museum is pleased to announce a public reopening on Thursday, May 20th. Museum Members enjoy preview days from May 15th – 17th....
Snap Fitness | Safely Get Back in Shape
Snap Fitness is finally reopening its doors in South Pasadena, while continuing to implement strict COVID-19 protocols. If you're a member, you should expect...
Mayor Pro Tem Among Those Whose Catalytic Converter Stolen | Over 30 Thefts this...
Michael Cacciotti knew right away something wasn’t quite right one recent morning when he started up his battery-powered Toyota Prius.
Trouble was loud and clear...
Public Health | More Than 6 Million Vaccine Doses Administered in L.A. County
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) confirmed 18 new deaths and 337 new cases of COVID-19, Monday. The lower...
Retreat Lifestyle, Jewelry, Gifts | New Discoveries in Every Corner
If you ask Diane Staples what inspired her to start RETREAT four years ago, it was her passion for promoting artisan handcrafted work and...
Letter to the Editor | A Message to the City Council On Trust, Transparency...
By Anne Bagasao
I was invited to be on a committee, representing local activists, to provide feedback and insight to the executive search professional who...
Jeweled Universe | Jewelry, Cabaret & More
This unique handcrafted jewelry shop in South Pasadena is just getting ready to have a grand opening in May, but they're now making waves...
Videotheque | A Place for Film Lovers
Videotheque in South Pasadena, which prides itself in being LA county's premier indie film stop, has once reopened its indoor space for customers, following...
Berry Opera | Dedicated to the Art of French Pastries
People often mistake Berry Opera at 811 Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena as an opera house, instead of a small bakery and café...
Amma Boutique | One-Stop Shop for All Moms
A newly-opened special boutique in South Pasadena carries a complete line of products that, among other things, will bring new hope to women who...
New Beginnings Physical Therapy | Second Chances for Those Who Need It
New Beginnings Physical Therapy, at 1015 Hope Street, Suite F, in South Pasadena, is one of those few businesses in Southern California that have been...
Forte Salon | 26 Years of Versatile Hair Care
Forte Salon in South Pasadena is now in its 26th year. After being closed for months due to COVID-19, this woman-owned business and full-service...
The Urban Pet | More than a Pet Store
What is lauded as the best pet store in Los Angeles isn't just a pet store. People also mistake it for being just a...
Mathanasium Learning Center | Giving Kids Confidence to Achieve Math Goals
Since last summer, when COVID-19 was wrecking havoc in many communities throughout the country and kids weren't their usual selves because of stay-at-home restrictions,...
