Yearly Archives: 2021
SPHS Sports Update | Athletic Director Chan Gives Hope of Teams Competing Again
It’s a call for action, as Anthony Chan urges all athletes to continue conditioning and training in hopes that athletic seasons will someday return...
City of South Pasadena | Project Introduction of Phase 2 for Accessory Dwelling Units...
PRESS RELEASE
The City of South Pasadena Planning Division will be presenting a project introduction of Phase 2 of the Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Ordinance...
Holy Family Giving Bank | Drive-thru Food Giveaway Thursday, February 18
A drive-through distribution of food will be held on Thursday, February 17, at the Holy Family Giving Bank in South Pasadena.
No eligibility is required...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | February 9-15, 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...
South Pasadena Police Department | Catalytic Converter Theft Arrest
SPPD RELEASE
On Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at 5:30 a.m., a resident in the 800 block of Montrose Avenue alerted police to a catalytic converter...
Getting Students Back Into the Classroom Safely | LA County Case Rate
Following state guidelines, grades TK-6 can reopen in counties where the adjusted case rate has been below 25 per 100,000 residents for five days. Los...
Why Your New Business Should be Launched in Pasadena
Nestled below the San Gabriel Mountains, Pasadena is a thriving and attractive city which offers an excellent quality of life to residents. Downtown Los...
Public Health Remembers Past Hardships to Encourage L.A. County to Continue Its Vigilance and...
MEDIA RELEASE
Monday, Public Health has confirmed 29 new deaths and 1,869 new cases of confirmed COVID-19. The lower number of deaths and cases may...
Rep. Chu Statement Celebrating Lunar New Year
Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) released the following statement to welcome the Lunar New Year, which begins on February 12, 2021 and marks the Year...
Drive-in Concert a Success | South Pasadenans Relish a Live Show on Valentine’s Day
Close to 4:00 p.m. on Valentine’s Day, with a beautiful rose colored sunset beginning to form, nighttime mayor & troubadour, Brad Colerick, was waving...
YST Premieres LIVE “Little Women” streaming production this weekend
A new banner in front of Young Stars Theatre (YST) on Fremont Avenue proclaims “We’re Still Here”, a claim they didn’t think they would...
LA County Library Continues Work Ready Program to Enhance Job-Readiness
LA County Library announces the continuation of its Work Ready series, a workforce development program launched in December, designed for Library customers who are...
Happy Lunar New Year, Celebrating Black History Month, and COVID-19 Updates | Supervisor Hilda...
Dear Friends –
Los Angeles County has over 1.5 million residents of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) descent, and every year, I was always excited...
South Pasadena Public Library Provides Access to Tax Forms
Media Release
The South Pasadena Public Library has received the following federal and state tax forms and instructions from the IRS and the Franchise Tax...
Rep. Judy Chu Votes to Remove Q Anon Supporting Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from...
Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) voted for H.Res. 72, a resolution to remove Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from the House Education and Labor Committee and...
Grand Park’s Lovers Rock Celebration Becomes Two Week Digital Festival
With an homage to Valentine’s Day, Grand Park plans to acknowledge love as a powerful and essential affirmation of self, community and joy with...
SPUSD Reopening Update | February 11, 2021
Dear SPUSD Families,
If you have not already done so, I highly encourage watching Tuesday night’s SPUSD Board Meeting. The meeting began with an insightful...
Save the Bees | Simple, Innovative Project Helps a Dying Honeybee Population
Two young Girl Scouts are making an impact in a big way for some tiny cohabitants. Elise Kim and Michelle Maling of Troop 8931...
A World Less Certain | Brothers of the Craft (Part 1)
Depending on your age, the pandemic has become a time to consider the road you're on. If you are still young, the pandemic is...
Pending Litigation | Tournament of Roses Sues City of Pasadena Over Trademark Rights
Last week, the Tournament of Roses Association announced they were filing a lawsuit against the city of Pasadena seeking full ownership of the “Rose...
Electric Equipment for Schools | Councilmember Cacciotti Urges SPUSD to go Green
There’s no real secret to it, insists Michael Cacciotti. It simply makes sense, the idea that everyone deserves to breathe clean air.
“Isn’t that something...
Arts Are Essential | Events February 13 – 20
Black Voices at the Met. This exhibition, which celebrates the extensive contributions made by African American artists at the Met and chronicles the decades-long struggle...
SPHS Drama Presents Shakespeare’s MACBETH
As we head into mid February during a global pandemic, it’s hard to keep track of the normal traditions and activities like football games,...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | February 2-8, 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...
Assemblymember Holden Introduces Legislation to Increase Transportation Contracts for Disadvantaged Communities
Media Release
Assemblymember Chris Holden introduced AB 349 which requires that half of one percent of SB 1 dollars be used to conduct outreach efforts...
A Filmmaker’s Journey | South Pasadena’s John McDonald Reflects on his Career
In a roundabout way, a dislike for writing term papers proved to be the impetus and driving force behind John McDonald’s successful filmmaking career.
He...
Pasadena Jaycees & Altadena Ale House Provide Meal Kits to Out-of-Work Restaurant Workers
PRESS RELEASE
With COVID-19 continuing to spread across the globe, millions remain out of work. One of the industries most impacted by this pandemic has...
Vaccine Second Dose Update, Safer at Work, and Milk, Bread & Hope for Children...
MEDIA RELEASE
Vaccine Second Dose Update
The County is actively vaccinating healthcare workers, staff and residents at skilled nursing facilities and long-term care facilities, as well...
Public Health Officials Advise Against Holiday Travel to Prevent Another Surge as Additional Variant...
MEDIA RELEASE
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 227 new deaths and 3,353 new cases of COVID-19. To date,...
Norton Simon Museum from Home | Conserving Manet’s “The Ragpicker”
New! A Trio of Treatments: Conserving Manet’s The Ragpicker
This week we debut the final episode in our video series on the conservation treatment of the...
