Yearly Archives: 2022
South Pasadena | Urban Hike in Monterey Hills
Created and written by South Pasadena resident, Scott Astle
With the spike in COVID-19 cases we seem relegated to staying at home and entertaining ourselves....
Catalytic Converter Theft | Mayor Cacciotti Pushing Lawmakers to Take Action
Over the course of one week, five catalytic converters were stolen from cars in South Pasadena and the mayor of the town wants it...
Give a Warm Welcome to Our New Drum Teacher!
Please Give a Warm Welcome to Our New Drum Teacher!
Ben P. is our new expert drum educator! He received his Bachelor's in Music Education...
Letter to the Editor | A Message to City Council on Orange Grove Park...
Dear City Councilmembers,
My name is Monika Petrillo. I have been a South Pasadena resident for 23 years and have raised my two children here.
When...
Pasadena Symphony’s Ode To Romance Arrives in Time for Valentine’s
The Pasadena Symphony continues its 2021/22 season with updated Covid-19 vaccination requirements, including boosters for all eligible patrons, staff and musicians. On the heels...
South Pasadena Library | 2022 Bookmark Contest
South Pasadena children and teens are encouraged to use their imagination and design a one-of-a-kind bookmark that is inspired by the 2022 Summer Reading...
A Noise Within Receives $10,000 NEA Grant
A Noise Within (ANW), has been approved for a $10,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses and related educational activities.
Metamorphoses...
BILLIE! Backstage With Lady Day | Sierra Madre Playhouse
Billie Holiday (1915-1959) was a trail-blazing musical artist, known as perhaps the first female vocalist to use her voice in the style of jazz...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | January 25-31, 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...
Beyond the Virus | Ending Emotional Cutoff Part I
Have you noticed that your emotional wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around you have seemingly worsened during the pandemic? Maybe it’s the side...
Supreme Court Nominee Short List | South Pasadenan Leondra Reid Kruger
Leondra Reid Kruger, a California Supreme Court Justice who is from Glendale but grew up in part in South Pasadena, is once again among...
Shine Bright and Start Strong Series: A Better Mindset to Achieve Success
Shine Bright and Start Strong Series: A Better Mindset to Achieve Success
So far in this series we’ve addressed:
How to set SMART goals (that you’ll actually...
Lineage Invites Us To Their New Performing Arts Center for “The Curiosity Tales”
Lineage Performing Arts Center has officially opened their brand new, beautiful performance space at 920 East Mountain Street in Pasadena and it is the...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | January 18-24, 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...
2022 Pasadena Showcase House of Design | Oaklawn Manor Transformation Begins
MEDIA RELEASE
Nearly 400 design enthusiasts, patrons, and members of Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts attended the Empty House Party on Friday, January 21....
SPUSD | 2022-2023 School Registration Begins in Mid-February
SPUSD Press Release
Registration to enroll children in South Pasadena elementary schools for the 2022-2023 school year will begin February 16, 2022. Parents/guardians interested in...
OSHA Statement
MEDIA RELEASE
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is withdrawing the vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard issued on Nov. 5,...
“Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” – A Fizzy, Pop-fueled Delight
Has there ever been a time when we needed a jolt of feel-good escapism more than right now? I went to opening night of...
Obituary | Carolyn J. Adrian
Carolyn J. Adrian | 1942 – 2021
Raised in the Seattle area, Carrie studied at the University of the Americas in Mexico City where she...
Rose Parade 2023 | Amy Wainscott Confirmed as President and Theme Announced
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Board of Directors has confirmed Amy Wainscott as President and Chairman of the Board for the 2023 Pasadena Tournament of Roses...
SPMS Students Tackle Cardboard Arcade Design Challenge | SPUSD Snapshot
SPUSD RELEASE
The Cardboard Arcade Design Challenge is a Capstone Project for students in the 7th grade STEAM Design & Modeling class at South Pasadena...
Transitional Kindergarten Program Expands | SPUSD Snapshot
SPUSD RELEASE
Beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, SPUSD plans to expand access to its Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program to provide more early childhood education....
Shine Bright & Start Strong: 3 Small Steps to Be More Organized & Efficient
Shine Bright & Start Strong: 3 Small Steps to Be More Organized & Efficient
Some issues we see often with our students is a lack...
Most Expensive Float Ever for South Pasadena | Seeking Funds to Cover Costs
South Pasadena’s award-winning float in the 2022 Rose Parade came at a huge price as bills continue to roll into the organization overseeing the...
Obituary | William “Bill” Courtice
William “Bill” Courtice, 75, passed away on December 22, 2021 at his home in Duarte, CA. He was the husband of Doris Courtice, the...
Possible Settlement | South Pasadena Resident May Get Some Justice
The City of South Pasadena and resident Alison Smith last week reported “significant progress” in efforts to settle a bitter dispute in which both...
4th of July | Festival of Balloons Meeting on January 26, 2022
City of South Pasadena is inviting the public to attend the Festival of Balloons meeting on January 26, 2022 via Zoom.
Join the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88492691216?pwd=eGV2dXF5TDk5Q3piYkZ6STBHQkNWZz09
Meeting ID:...
City Council | Mayor Michael Cacciotti and Council Set Path for New Year
Borrowing an old popular phrase, Michael Cacciotti knows, “It takes a village,” to set the City of South Pasadena down a path to success...
PCC Prepares to Resume On-Campus Instruction on January 24, 2022
MEDIA RELEASE
After a two-week delay to weather the worst of COVID’s omicron storm, students, faculty, and staff at Pasadena City College are making final...
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra at Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, led by Music Director Jaime Martín, showcases works by award-winning contemporary composer Jessie Montgomery, Mozart and R. Strauss on Saturday,...
