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Monthly Archives: August 2022
Ozomatli Headlines Free Concert Live at The Music Center September 3
The Music Center today announced that Grammy® and Latin Grammy® winning band Ozomatli will headline the performing arts organization’s first annual free concert, as...
Bob Joe and Granville Thurman Will Be Honored | Senior Citizens’ Foundation
Two big supporters of the town will be honored Monday, August 15, as the Senior Citizens’ Foundation of South Pasadena hosts a reception recognizing...
UPDATED! Outdoor Summer Film Fest! South Pasadena’s Videotheque & Hotbox Vintage host “On the...
South Pasadena's video & record store, Videotheque, & Hotbox Vintage clothing shop team up to project 4 offbeat films in August & September.
The series...
“Hadestown” National Tour Brings The World Back Into Tune
In case you missed your chance to see the Tony Award winning Broadway show “Hadestown” during its run at the Ahmanson, you’re in luck....
Assemblymember Mike Fong Meets With South Pasadena Community
An early morning coffee get together organized by the South Pasadena chamber of Commerce gave community leaders and business members of the chamber a...
How to Progress Your Career in Nursing to Become the Best Version of Yourself
You may have begun a career in nursing because you love helping people, you enjoy a challenge, or you want every day of work...
Obituary | Stuart “Stu” Fraser
Born in Los Angeles to Hugh and Mary Fraser, Stu arrived in South Pasadena in the 5th grade, his home until 1966. It was...
New Director Rebecca Ward at South Pasadena Arts & Music Academy | Now Their...
It’s hard to believe that South Pasadena Arts & Music Academy is going into their 10th year here in South Pasadena. In some ways...
First Day of School in South Pasadena
Welcome back to school!
Students from South Pasadena returned to the classrooms today arriving in all modes of transportation, whether by car, bike, skateboards, wagon...
SPHS Football | Ready for Tigers Football?
With school starting today, it did not take long for South Pasadena High School's football team to start their 2022 season with an upcoming...
South Pasadena Unified Brings All Hands Together Before School Begins | SPUSD Snapshot
News provided by SPUSD
For the first time in three years, all hands within the South Pasadena Unified School District came together in person to...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | August 2 – 8, 2022
(Hundred block given in place of exact address)
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring...
Is South Pasadena Ready to Become Pasadena? | It Starts with Building Height Limits...
By Joanne Nuckols
Two years ago and in recent months, the issue of South Pasadena's 45' height limit is being discussed and the possibility of...
Successful 2022 Summer Reading Program | South Pasadena Public Library
News provided by City of South Pasadena
The South Pasadena Public Library’s 2022 Summer Reading Program concluded on Saturday, July 30 with over 1,400 participants...
Back to School Safety Tips | South Pasadena Police Department
As students head back to the classroom, the South Pasadena Police Department reminds parents and residents to follow the speed limit and be extra...
Welcome New SPUSD Educators | SPUSD Snapshot
News provided by SPUSD
On Tuesday, August 9, 2022, South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) welcomed 25 new certificated staff members during a New Educator...
South Pasadena Public Library Celebrates Ray Bradbury
News provided by City of South Pasadena
On Saturday, August 20th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Library Community Room, join local artist Tim Carey and...
South Pasadena Little League Softball Teams Play in Sectional 3 Playoffs
It’s no secret to those around the program that South Pasadena Little League is riding high these days after winning seven District 18 titles,...
New Exhibition Featuring NFT Show by Daniel Farnam | Baldwin Avenue Gallery
News provided by Daniel Farnam
Gritty street sculpture artist, Daniel Farnam, is dropping his first NFT collection on SolSea on August 13, 2022. On the...
SPHS Students Complete Metro’s 2022 Transportation Career Academy Program | SPUSD Snapshot
News provided by SPUSD
Congratulations to SPHS 12th grader, Katherine Nam, and SPHS 2022 graduate, Isaac Chang, who completed Metro’s 2022 Transportation Career Academy Program...
Belly Laughs and More Await You at “Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and The...
Comedian and actor, Mike Birbiglia, premiered his new one-man show, “The Old Man and The Pool” with a star-studded opening night at the Mark...
Vin Scully | L.A. Dodgers Historian Mark Langill Shares His Memories With Us
One word came to mind Tuesday night as Mark Langill adjusted to the reality that Dodgers icon broadcaster Vin Scully – many labeling him...
Welcome Back to School Letter | SPUSD Superintendent Geoff Yantz
Dear SPUSD Families,
I am thrilled to welcome you and your students to the 2022-2023 school year! Thank you for your support as we greet...
SPHS Annual Registration Days | SPUSD Snapshot
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SPHS juniors and seniors returned to campus on Thursday, August 4, 2022 for the first of two annual registration days. Freshmen...
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Celebration Features Sacred Choral Music and Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast
The Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Celebration, held in honor of the composer’s 147th birthday, will feature two special performances showcasing the Black-English composer’s sacred choral music,...
New Pavilions South Pasadena | Grand Re-Opening
With much fanfare, Pavilions celebrated its Grand Reopening on Wednesday, August 3.
The mayor and council members, fire department, and members of the community were...
New Assistant Principal Hired | Vanessa Blackwood to Serve at SPHS
News provided by SPUSD
South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) has hired Vanessa Blackwood to serve as Assistant Principal at South Pasadena High School.
For the...
Monkeypox in Pasadena | Public Health Confirms First Cases
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Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) has received reports of the first cases of monkeypox infection in four (4) Pasadena residents. All cases being...
Obituary | Martin “Marty” Parkinson Jr.
With family, friends and admirers gathered, a final tribute was paid to longtime resident and community activist, Martin Parkinson Jr. He passed away last...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | July 26 – August 1, 2022
(Hundred block given in place of exact address)
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring...
