Monthly Archives: June 2024
H@ppy F@ggot | A Gen X Love Story
Scot Zeller recently found himself in a small theatre sitting next to a very young, out and proud person that he found fascinating. He...
National Senior Citizen Day Picnic
For National Senior Citizen Day on Wednesday August 21, 2024, The City of South Pasadena Senior Center will be hosting a picnic to be...
SPTOR Float News | 2025 Float Design and Dunk Tank 2024 at Festival of...
MEDIA RELEASE
The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee is excited to share the design for its entry in the 2025 Rose Parade® presented by...
Ballet Hispánico presents L.A. Premiere of Explosive “Doña Perón”
The Music Center’s 2023–2024 dance season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center finishes dramatically with the L.A. premiere of Ballet Hispánico’s...
Letter to the Editor: Impacted by A Tutoring Service | The Improvement & Engagement...
As a parent of three kids in South Pasadena, I’ve had my fair share of experiences with tutoring services. Over the years, we’ve tried...
Jones Coffee South Pasadena | Live Music By ELIS
ELIS is a sixteen year old songwriter and performer, with her debut single out and more music on the way.
By mixing the classic and...
“Tiny Father” Tackles Big Problems | Mike Lew’s new play at Geffen Playhouse
It’s 2am in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit when we meet Daniel, the new father of a very sick baby, born prematurely at 24...
Earthquake Monday Morning: South Pasadena Adjacent – 2nd To Occur Within The Month
An earthquake occurred adjacent to South Pasadena early Monday morning jolting many South Pasadena residents awake. This is the second earthquake in the area...
Sheila Pautsch, Longtime Community Services Director Saying Goodbye
When Sheila Pautsch reflects on a 15-year career working for the City of South Pasadena, it takes only seconds for a response when asked...
Homeschooling Students with Disabilities
Homeschooling Students with Disabilities
Homeschooling a child with disabilities presents unique challenges, but with the right resources and strategies, it can also offer unparalleled rewards....
City Finance Issues: Please Pay Attention, This Is Important | FINANCE & LEADERSHIP IS...
Letter to the editor | by Civic Finance Expert Josh Betta
The quesitons and conclusions posed in my opinion allow the South Pasadena City Manager,...
Parent’s Guide to Supporting Young Musicians
Parent’s Guide to Supporting Young Musicians
Parents, your support is essential for young musicians embarking on their musical journey. Whether they're just starting with their...
South Pasadena Rose Float | Fundraisers are Key to City Float’s Success
In a matter of months, with an uptick in construction activity set to begin after the Fourth of July, South Pasadena’s float entry in...
South Pasadena Rose Float | Top Winners in Annual SPTOR Golf Tournament
MEDIA RELEASE
SOUTH PASADENA, CA (June 18, 2024) — Nearly 120 golfers participated in the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses’ annual Golf Tournament on Saturday,...
Peacocks Continue to be Spotted in South Pasadena
Despite best efforts of local communities to relocate peacocks that proliferated streets and residential yards, some have managed to elude capture or find a...
SPHS Student Heads to Turkey on Scholarship
Dylan Liu, set to begin his senior year at South Pasadena High, will study Turkish this summer in Turkey on a National Security Language...
SPMS 8th Grade Promotion 2024 | South Pasadena Middle School 2024
Nearly 400 South Pasadena Middle School graduates, 388 to be precise, participated in the traditional pomp and circumstance ceremonies on the school's athletic field...
SPPD Participates in 2024 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
Escorted by fellow officers in patrol vehicles, runners representing the South Pasadena Police Department made their way along city streets Thursday morning carrying the...
Rose Parade Float South Pasadena | 2025 Design Announced
Ed Donnelly volunteered to become president of the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee because of a deep personal interest in maintaining the organization’s...
SPHS Graduation 2024 | “Don’t Wave No Goodbye”
As the strains of pomp and circumstance rang out, played by the SPHS orchestra led for a final time by Howard Crawford, the South...
Homeschooling Multiple Ages: Strategies for Success
Homeschooling Multiple Ages: Strategies for Success
Homeschooling families often face the unique challenge of educating children of multiple ages simultaneously. This situation can seem daunting...
You’re Invited | SPPF Annual Meeting June 27 At Historic ‘Swiss Chalet’ Style Bungalow
SPPF Annual Meeting | The South Pasadena Preservation Foundation
It’s time for the SPPF Annual Meeting, to be held at the historic Woman’s Club of...
Rethinking Recycling: How Ridwell is Tackling Household Waste
Plastic waste is a massive environmental issue, and the statistics are staggering: of the 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic ever produced, only 9%...
CalTrans Home Sales South Pasadena | Confusion & Poor Communication Over Status of Caltrans...
Confusion about the status of historic Caltrans homes blew up this week when the city’s contracted realtor published a press release suggesting they were...
Miss California USA | South Pasadena High School Graduate In The Running
There’s something unique about her name that gives Kamia Imani a huge amount of inspiration as she pursues her dream of becoming the next...
Eagle Project Presented by Otto Staudenmaier
Founders Day is a long-standing Marengo tradition. The event honors volunteers, both past and present. Honorary Service Awards are presented to outstanding volunteers in...
CalTrans Homes FOR SALE in South Pasadena | First 5 Homes Hit the Market
MEDIA RELEASE: Dave Knight Real Estate
For the first time in several decades, a group of five historic properties in South Pasadena will see the...
HAY FEVER | A Wacky Weekend in the Country
A delightful afternoon tea of witty banter and British madcap shenanigans await you at the South Pasadena Theatre Workshop production of “Hay Fever”, Noel...
Movies in the Park 2024 | Summer in South Pasadena
The South Pasadena Community Services Department will host three dates of Movies in the Park this summer. Admission is free and patrons are encouraged...
4th of July Festival of Balloons 2024 | South Pasadena
The City of South Pasadena is pleased to announce the 4th of July Festival of Balloons for its 40th anniversary. This year’s theme is...
