Yearly Archives: 2022
CERT Program | Fire Department Offering Emergency Response Classes
The Fire Department is hosting the first Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) since the start of the pandemic. The training will be held at...
Building Strong Study Skills Series: Spaced Practice
Building Strong Study Skills Series:
Spaced Practice
Note: This series details how to study smarter, not harder, to help students succeed in their academics. All information in this...
South Pasadena Public Library Expands Hours
On Monday, April 4th, 2022, the South Pasadena Public Library will expand the hours it is open to the public to 58 hours per...
California’s Long-Running Struggles with Drinking Water
It is no secret that California has always had problems securing drinking water – problems that continue today. In many ways, the challenges that...
SPHS Boys Soccer Holds Banquet and Awards Ceremony
South Pasadena High School boys soccer capped off their season by celebrating this week with a banquet and awards ceremony for the team, coaches...
SPHS Athletics Update | Winter Sports Achievements
SPUSD RELEASE
As we approach the final stretch of the 2021-2022 school year, I would like to highlight some of the great achievements during the...
Student Advocates Hold Call-To-Action Picnic For Proposed BLM Mural
On Friday, March 18 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, students from SPHS hosted a call-to-action picnic for a proposed Black Lives Matter Mural. There...
A Noise Within to Receive $150,000 NEA Grant
A Noise Within (ANW), is pleased to announce they have been approved to receive an American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for...
Obituary | William “Bill” Leon Reese
William “Bill” Leon Reese passed away at his home in South Pasadena, California, on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at the age of 92, after...
Ed Donnelly and Jeanie Joe to Receive Creative Community Award at Eclectic Preview Party
One of our town’s favorite events of the year, the Eclectic Music Festival, is happening April 30, 2022, and South Pasadenans are getting excited!...
Dr Geoff Yantz | SPUSD Spring Update
A Message from Superintendent Yantz
Dear SPUSD Families, Faculty, Staff, and Administrators,
Spring Break is only a few days away, and we are looking forward to...
Pasadena Tournament of Roses | #ThisGen2022 Returns
MEDIA RELEASE
Registration now open! Join us for the highly anticipated #ThisGen2022: A Youth Empowerment Forum on Saturday, April 23, 2022. The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® event,...
City of South Pasadena Public Notice | COVID-19 Booster Clinic March 31
The City of South Pasadena Senior Center, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Public Health Department, will host a COVID-19 Booster Clinic on...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | March 15 – 21, 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...
Building Strong Study Skills Series: Elaborative Interrogation
Building Strong Study Skills Series: Elaborative Interrogation
Note: This series details how to study smarter, not harder, to help students succeed in their academics. All information in...
South Pasadena Public Library | Restoration Concert on April 10
The Restoration Committee of the South Pasadena Friends of the Library is pleased to announce the next Restoration Concert is on Sunday, April 10,...
Marengo Elementary School Welcomes a New Friend | SPUSD Snapshot
SPUSD RELEASE
Marengo has a mascot! This fun-loving lion was introduced to students, staff and families at the virtual, school-wide assembly on Friday, March 18....
South Pasadena Senior Center | Seniors Return to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
MEDIA RELEASE
On St. Patrick’s Day March 17, nearly 70 seniors enjoyed coffee, pastries and other sweets, along with green grapes, starting at 10:30 a.m....
SPHS History Day LA Winners | SPUSD Snapshot
SPUSD RELEASE
After months of researching, writing, preparing and practicing, SPHS students competed in the History Day Los Angeles County Championships at San Gabriel High...
South Pasadena Little League | Oldest Program in California Celebrates Anniversary
Deep in its archives, the record will show that South Pasadena, a city already long on history, proudly represents the oldest Little League program...
City Council Elections | Janet Braun Candidate Statement
PRESS RELEASE
Janet Braun, a long time resident and deeply committed local activist, announced her candidacy for South Pasadena City Council District 5.
“I am excited...
South Pasadena Police Department | St. Patrick’s Day Enforcement
NEWS RELEASE
This St. Patrick’s Day, the South Pasadena Police Department will be on alert for suspected impaired drivers and reminds the community to celebrate...
SPHS Chinese Singing Contest Winners | SPUSD Snapshot
SPUSD RELEASE
Congratulations to Sienna Drake, Doreen Hu, Chunlian (Lisa) Li, and Cleopatra Reeves for winning second place in the Ensemble Division of the 2022...
Obituary | Conrad von Bibra
Conrad C. von Bibra passed away at his home in South Pasadena, CA, on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at the age of 92. All...
Why You Should Hire a Tutor for Essay Help
Why You Should Hire a Tutor for Essay Help
Hiring a tutor doesn’t always have to be on a long-term basis. Here at Hodis Learning...
TRAYF at Geffen Playhouse
Trayf means unfit to be eaten or used, according to Jewish religious laws. Not kosher. Forbidden. Lindsay Joelle’s play “Trayf”, a story of friendship,...
Commissions and Boards | City Seeking Community Input
The City of South Pasadena Office of the City Manager is conducting an analysis on all current Commissions, which was will be presented to...
CLARITY | An Exhibition of Works by Sunny Samuel
“Clarity,” a solo exhibition of works by fine artist Sunny Samuel, hosted by the South Pasadena Arts Council, will open March 19, 2022, at...
SPPD Crime Bulletin | Suspects Wanted for Theft
On 3-5-22, at about 7 AM, the above suspects drive by and stops in front of the victim’s house in the 2000 block of...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | March 8 – 14, 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...
