Yearly Archives: 2021
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Decrease to Under 2,000; L.A. County Reaches 100 MIS-C Cases in Children
PUBLIC HEALTH RELEASE
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 132 new deaths and 2,072 new cases of COVID-19. To...
“…make lemonade!” Parson’s Nose Pivots to Radio and Thrives
Catching up with Parson’s Nose Theatre’s artistic director and South Pasadenan, Lance Davis, we can report that the local favorite company has pivoted to...
Arts Are Essential | February 26 – March 5
LA Phil launches second season of Sound/Stage, beginning Friday, March 5, 2021, with new episodes released through June 25, 2021.
With Music & Artistic Director...
Connecting Our Community | LA County Department of Mental Health
Welcome to the debut issue of “Connecting Our Community,” our monthly newsletter highlighting our department’s news, updates, and resources for Los Angeles County residents...
NEW GALLERY OPENING | AEW Wrestlers Penta Zero M and Rey Fenix Open Republic...
MEDIA RELEASE
Superstar Mexican Wrestlers the “Lucha Brothers”, Penta Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix will open the world’s first and only Lucha Libre-themed retail store,...
South Pasadena Public Library Announces New Comic Book Discussion Club for Adults
The South Pasadena Public Library is happy to announce a new comic book discussion club for adult readers. The Comic Book Club will meet...
SPUSD Snapshot | Youngest Students Return to In-Person Learning
On Thursday, February 18, 2021, SPUSD welcomed preschool through second grade students back to in-person learning at Arroyo Vista, Marengo, and Monterey Hills Elementary...
Residents’ Concern Over Dangerous Stretch of Road | Slowing Down Traffic on Orange Grove...
Ann Rector and her sister Sarah want what they describe as “speeding and reckless driving” along one of the busiest roadways in South Pasadena...
Virtual Talk | The Rialto Revealed: A Landmark Restoration
On March 10 at 7:00PM, the South Pasadena Public Library will host an illustrated virtual talk on the exterior renovation of the Rialto Theatre,...
SPHS Sports Update | Athletic Competition Slowly Coming Back After a Year
With coronavirus cases continuing to drop in California, the door is slowly opening for high school sports to resume.
That’s welcome news to Anthony Chan,...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | February 16-22, 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...
California Legislature Approves $9.6 Billion for Early COVID-19 Relief
MEDIA RELEASE
Monday, the California Legislature passed a package of budget bills that will speed needed relief to individuals, families and businesses suffering the most...
SPUSD Snapshot | School District Joins Keck Medicine of USC to offer Vaccine Clinic...
SPUSD RELEASE
Keck Medicine of USC is working together with South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) to provide COVID-19 vaccination appointments to employees. Keck Medicine...
Coyote Safety Workshop Returns with Virtual Webinar | WEDNESDAY
Concerned about neighborhood coyotes? Interested in learning how to help keep them away? Then join this family-friendly Coyote Safety webinar! Our expert Wildlife Manager...
San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity | Expanding the American Dream Campaign
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With the help of donors and supporters, San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity (SGV Habitat) has committed to transforming the lives of 100...
Assemblymember Holden Introduces Legislation Addressing Discrimination in the Real Estate Appraisal Process
MEDIA RELEASE
Assemblymember Chris Holden introduced legislation, AB 948, to address discrimination in the real estate appraisal process.
“Black homeowners in predominately white neighborhoods are getting...
Tax Scams to Avoid | LA County Consumer & Business Affairs
Tax Season is Here, and So Are Scammers: Be Careful of These Top Tax Scams
Tax season is here. Time to gather all your important...
SOLO STORIES: Six Women, Six Lives, Six Stories | The Morgan-Wixson Theatre
The Morgan-Wixson Theatre is excited to virtually present six dynamic, moving, and engaging one-woman shows on six Saturday nights at 8pm over the next...
Mayor Pro Tem Now Pushing Independent Gardeners to Go Green | Cacciotti Continues Environmental...
His initial efforts were successful, as South Pasadena became the first city in the United States to adopt an all electric-zero emission equipment standard...
SPUSD | First Day of School & Reopening Updates
From Geoff Yantz, Ed.D. Superintendent, SPUSD:
A letter to South Pasadena Families with Students
Dear SPUSD Families,
Welcome back to our youngest learners! It is with great...
City Council | Speed Bumps for Seven Patios; Jan 6 Insurrection at Capitol Condemned...
Citing a last-minute request from the developer, the South Pasadena City Council on Feb. 3 postponed for one month a vote on the approval...
Ribbon Cutting | New Athletics Facilities Open After Major Renovations at SPHS
Officials from the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) and others gathered in front of the newly-renovated gyms at South Pasadena High School (SPHS)...
OP-ED | Living in a Loop
By San San Lee
I’m in a loop.
Positive news, bad news, and never-ending uncertainty.
The last 12 months have felt like a bad reality show, thanks...
Friends of SP Nature Park | Get Free Milkweed Seeds to Help Save the...
By Friends of the South Pasadena Nature Park
The Western Monarch Butterfly needs your help to prevent its extinction.
A new Friends of the South Pasadena...
Cheri Todoroff Named Interim Executive Director of Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative
MEDIA RELEASE
Cheri Todoroff, Director of Community Programs at the Department of Health Services, has been selected to succeed Phil Ansell as head of the...
Rose Parade 2022 | Still in Question as SPTOR Stays Resilient
It’s unavoidable but, as the president of the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee, Brant Dunlap, often hears the question, will the Rose Parade...
Arts Are Essential | The Show Must Go On! February 19 – 26
This weekend the Center Theatre Group presents Matthew Bourne’s “Romeo and Juliet” premiering Thursday, February 18 at 5:00 p.m. and streaming Friday, February 19...
Food Bank Delivers Much Needed Help in South Pasadena
Trucks from the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank began unloading at 6 a.m. Thursday morning in the Holy Family Giving Bank parking lot. Vehicles...
Los Angeles County Health Services Expands Free Community-Based COVID-19 Testing in New Partnership with...
MEDIA RELEASE
LA County Health Services today, with partners from the Tabernacle Community Development Corporation, launched a new program to expand access to free community-based...
Three-Car Collision at Orange Grove Blvd & Magnolia St
Three vehicles were involved in an expanded collision at the intersection of Orange Grove Blvd and Magnolia St, Wednesday afternoon at around 2:30 p.m..
A...
