Yearly Archives: 2022
SPUSD Strategic Plan Update | SPUSD Snapshot
News provided by SPUSD
During the South Pasadena Unified School District Board meeting earlier this month, Superintendent Yantz presented a summary of the District’s progress...
City of South Pasadena Hosts Open House October 2
Residents and community members are invited to attend the City of South Pasadena’s Open House on Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to...
Measure LL Lawn Signs Available October 2 | South Pasadena Public Library
News provided by SPLOLC
Show your support of Measure LL by displaying a lawn sign at your residence or business. The distinctive yellow-and-blue sign tells...
South Pasadena Public Library | One City One Story Events
In early September, members of the public voted to choose this year’s One City One Story (OCOS) Citywide reading program title. Voters were asked...
Open House October 2nd at Lost Parrot Cafe | Meet & Greet With Janet...
Join Janet Braun for an open-house style event on Sunday October 2, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Meet with Janet, candidate for City...
Rose Parade 2023 | Pasadena Tournament of Roses Announces Equestrians
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is proud to announce 16 outstanding equestrian groups to ride in the 134th Rose Parade® presented by Honda, themed...
Mosquitoes Will Continue to Bite Into Fall Season
Mosquitoes will continue to bite into pumpkin spice season as the official start to autumn begins September 22, advises the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito...
Soccer | AYSO Region 214 Announces Return of VIP Soccer Program
News provided by AYSO Region 214
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Region 214 South Pasadena/San Marino is proud to announce the return of the VIP...
SPHS Students Host Voter Registration Drive | SPUSD Snapshot
News provided by SPUSD
High School Voter Registration Week is September 19-23, 2022. In California, eligible students who are 16-17 are able to pre-register and...
SPEF Food For Thought | Dine Locally, Support Schools September 28
The South Pasadena Educational Foundation and the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce coordinate annually with local eateries for a community dine-around. Food For Thought provides residents...
Rosh Hashanah 2022 | Shofar in the Park
Chabad Jewish Center of South Pasadena invites you to Shofar in the Park. High Holiday services with meaning and melody held in Garfield Park...
South Pasadena Resident Leslie Saeta Releases First Book: “A Home to Share”
With images of her own home throughout, showcasing unique design features of the kitchen, dining, living and family rooms, along with outdoor spaces, even...
“Jagged Little Pill” Has Healing Power
Alanis Morisette’s “Jagged Little Pill” opened this week for a three week run at the Pantages Theatre. The opening night crowd was full of...
South Pasadena Public Library | Author Talk With Janna Ireland
Artist and author Janna Ireland will join the South Pasadena Public Library for an author talk on Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 at 7:00 p.m....
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | September 13-19, 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...
The Do’s & Don’ts of Finding Research Paper Sources
The Do’s & Don’ts of Finding Research Paper Sources
The foundation of any good research paper is made up of high-quality, primary sources. This resource...
Obituary | Tom Ashby
Tom Ashby was a native son of South Pasadena and retained his roots here after graduating from the local school system. He originally became...
South Pasadena Public Library | Restoration Concert on October 2
News provided by the Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library
The Restoration Committee of the Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library will be...
Op-Ed | Imminent Sale of Surplus Caltrans Properties Neighborhood Impacts: URGENT
BY: Save our South Pasadena Neighborhoods
Dear Neighbor:
As you may or may not be aware, the process to sell the remaining 68 Caltrans‐owned surplus properties...
Letter to the Editor | Caltrans Homes Plan “An Opportunity for Reset” and Move...
BY The South Pasadena Preservation Foundation 'SPPF', Submitted by Mr. Gallatin
The City of South Pasadena finds itself in danger of getting bogged down in...
Caltrans Homes South Pasadena | Blow Up Over Inspection Contract: City to Seek New...
After an ugly fallout with the company hired to inspect unoccupied houses it wants to buy from Caltrans, South Pasadena in coming weeks is...
Caltrans Homes South Pasadena | City Awaits Sales Contracts, Special Closed Session Meeting Sept....
The South Pasadena City Council is still waiting for Caltrans to send purchase and sales agreements (PSAs) for the 20 unoccupied properties the City...
Letter to the Editor | Caltrans Homes Sales Decision is Vital
By Delaine Shane
Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council Members:
DON’T IMPLEMENT SENATE BILL 381!
I live in the former 710 freeway corridor and STRONGLY SUPPORT THE SOUTH...
South Pasadena Cross Country | Tigers Compete in Local Invitational
SPHS Cross Country is off to a fantastic start. The first invitational event of the season was the 2022 Woodbridge Cross Country Classic at...
South Pasadena Police Department | Attempted Carjacking Arrest
On Monday, September 19, 2022, at 3:28 p.m., officers from the South Pasadena Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call of an attempted carjacking...
SPHS Color Day 2022 | SPUSD Snapshot
News provided by SPUSD
The annual SPHS Color Day took place on Friday, September 16, 2022.
The entire community, including students, faculty, staff, and administrators, came...
City Council | Push for Tesla Electric Cars Purchase is on Agenda
A push toward stronger electrification efforts, including the installation of solar panels, vehicle chargers, converting police department patrol cars from gas-powered to electric and...
In Conversation with “OKLAHOMA!” Actor Christopher Bannow
Christopher Bannow has just arrived in Los Angeles from the last stop in San Francisco for a five week run at the Ahmanson Theatre...
Tigers Football | SPHS Now 5-0 to Start Football Season
A bye week couldn’t come at a better time said South Pasadena High football coach Jeff Chi, recognizing his undefeated team has two weeks...
Non-Musical Benefits to Learning a New Instrument
Non-Musical Benefits to Learning a New Instrument
If you’re wondering whether learning a new instrument is the right hobby for your child (or even for...
