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Bill Glazier
Bill Glazier is a South Pasadenan and has been the primary news reporter & editor-in-chief for South Pasadena for over 24 years. His work with SouthPasadenan.com is read by over 110,500 people in the South Pasadena/Pasadena Metro, Highland Park, and surrounding communities.
New Store Owners Engaging the Community | Grocery Outlet Volunteers at Giving Bank
Ernesto Medina and his wife, Karina Flores-Pereyra, the independent owner-operators of the new South Pasadena Grocery Outlet, wanted to reach out and engage in the community before opening their doors.
One of their first stops...
Part 1 Crime Up 3.2 Percent in South Pasadena
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, there has been an increase of 3.2% in part 1 crimes in South Pasadena.
That’s the information coming out of the local police department based on figures between from January 1...
ROSE PARADE | SPTOR Leans on Community for Support for 2022 Float
No need to look at it as a disappointment any longer. Instead, Brant Dunlap, the president of the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee, says the cancellation of the 2021 Rose Parade simply gives...
South Pasadena City Elections | Mayor Bob Joe Seeking 3rd Term on Council
No one said the job was easy. Yet, with growing concerns about the city’s leadership, major budget issues, a downturn in the local economy due to the coronavirus and the startling news that a...
California Wildfires | Six South Pasadena Firefighters Now Stationed at Multiple Blazes
As the wildfire season ramps up, South Pasadena firefighters are finding themselves in the thick of it.
SPFD Chief Paul Riddle reported Tuesday that six of his personnel are at various blazes in the state.
“I...
SPHS Athletics Update | ‘Stay Ready’ Says Director Anthony Chan
Following the announcement that the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) will delay the fall high school sports seasons due to the coronavirus until December or January come questions.
In July, CIF, the governing body in the state for high school sports,...
Preparing for Fire Season | Fire Chief Paul Riddle Urges Residents to Take Precautions
As a massive vegetation fire is more than 80% percent contained in the San Bernardino Mountains and Morongo Valley, it’s a reminder for local residents to clear their property of potential danger.
The city’s fire...
233 Cases of Coronavirus in South Pasadena | COVID UPDATE
A key medical official is warning the public to follow recommendations in taking coronavirus measures or watch the United States fall in public health in the nation’s history.
COVID-19 Coronavirus has infected more than 5...
Cruz’n for Roses 2020 | Annual Car Show Goes Virtual
A popular car show in South Pasadena will continue for the 16th year in September with a new twist.
While the 2021 Rose Parade has been cancelled this January, local float builders are already looking...
SPMS Old Gym Update | Late November Set as Projected Completion Date
Enhancing the arts is the target as construction continues on the South Pasadena Middle School Old Gymnasium Rehabilitation Project.
Workers are turning the old gym on campus into a black box theater, visual arts room,...
PGA Championship Winner Collin Morikawa’s Connection to South Pasadena
Some say this is only the beginning for Collin Morikawa, an overnight sensation who won the hearts of America Sunday by winning the PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco.
Morikawa, who shined...
SPHS Gym Construction Update | Project Nears Completion
Efforts to revamp the athletic facilities at South Pasadena High are winding down as district officials report the major construction project is nearing completion with a projected end date by the end of September...
UPDATE: California State Wildfires | Two South Pasadena Firefighters on Frontlines
UPDATE:
Firefighters are facing rugged terrain and blustery conditions as they continue to fight the Apple Fire in the Morongo Valley.
Among those on the frontlines of the blaze in the San Bernardino National Forest...
Coronavirus Cases Rise to 224 in South Pasadena | COVID Update: Thursday, August 6
COVID-19 continues to take its toll on South Pasadena as the number of cases continues to rise. As of Thursday, 224 residents have been stricken with the virus.
Of that total, there have been 25...
SPUSD | School Year Starts August 13 with Distance Learning
Expressing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, the South Pasadena Unified School District will delay the start of in-person instruction and focus on distance learning when the 2020-21 academic year begins.
The five school...
SPHS Booster Club | Big Community Supporter Celebrates 50 Year Anniversary
When it all started long ago, no one envisioned this day coming.
While it has been an overwhelming success over the years, raising millions along the way, a major annual fundraiser at South Pasadena High...
Dr. Marina Khubesrian Announcement | No Longer Seeking 3rd Term on City Council
In a surprise announcement, Dr. Marina Khubesrian said in a statement Tuesday she will not be seeking a third term on the South Pasadena City Council.
“Having served the residents of the City for nearly...
New Business Opening | Laurie Astle Design Takes Over Former ‘Reimagine Your Home’ Location
As the US economy contracted at a record rate last quarter due to the coronavirus, among those hardest hit have been South Pasadena small businesses.
Citing economic concerns due to the pandemic, John Vandercook will...
Virtual Talent Showcase | Join the Fun, Show off Your Skills! Deadline August 17
South Pasadena’s version of “America’s Got Talent” will be on display at the end of August.
Singing, dancing, playing an instrument, acting, dog tricks, sports skills, and artwork are among entries recommended for the August...
SPHS Sports’ Combined Seasons | A Juggling Act for Athletics Director Anthony Chan
News last week that sports seasons in California will be delayed due to the coronavirus has “really turned the wheels of the high school athletic world,” said South Pasadena High Athletic Director Anthony Chan,...
2020 Girl Scout Gold Awards | 8 Winners in South Pasadena
A standard of excellence, the Gold Award recognizes Girl Scouts who make a difference, show extraordinary leadership, high morals, and a strong desire to make the world a better place.
Among those attaining the lofty...
Dodgers’ Historian Mark Langill Talks About Unusual Baseball Season
Most stadiums have them – those cutout baseball fans, creating the illusion of a large crowd to cheer them on.
Then there’s the artificial noise piped in, lively music and scoreboards lit up indicating who...
COVID Resurgence Takes Toll on LA County | South Pasadena Reaches Over 200 Cases
COVID-19 is quickly becoming the No. 1 killer in Los Angeles County, say health officials, as the virus falls only behind heart disease.
Coronavirus continues to take its toll on county residents, significantly more deadly...
Board of Education Elections | PTA, DUDES Member Erik Gammell Runs for Seat
Erik Gammell, a member of the community since 2012, says he feels a sense of duty to be an active participant in ensuring that South Pasadena schools remain the heart and soul of the...
First Responders Honored | Police and Fire Receive Gifts from Asian Art & Culture...
They are the unsung heroes essential to a person’s survival sometimes not recognized enough, especially during the COVID-19 outbreak as it continues to take its toll on thousands around the world.
Among those appreciating the...
2021 Rose Parade Cancellation | Past President Laura Farber Expresses Disappointment
One person who will never forget the Rose Parade last January expressed her disappointment that the next one won’t take place.
South Pasadena’s Laura Farber, immediate past president of the Tournament of Roses, ventured down...
SPUSD’s New Educational Model | What Schools Will Look Like in Fall
As the South Pasadena Board of Education looked at different options Thursday night to open the school year, State Gov. Gavin Newsom made a key decision one day later, announcing Friday that distance learning...
SPHS COVID Sports Update | Athletics Delayed until December, January
A key decision was made Monday by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) to delay the high school sports season until December or January.
With a soaring increase in COVID-19 cases, football, girls’ volleyball, cross country,...
Rialto Theatre Restoration | A Cinema Treasure’s Major Facelift
A cinema treasure rich in history, South Pasadena’s once dilapidated Rialto Theatre, after years of neglect leading to its closure, has finally been given a lavish exterior makeover.
One individual delighted by the facelift is...
Rose Parade Officially Cancelled Over Coronavirus Concerns | South Pasadena Community Reacts
Amid coronavirus fears, another major event in the oddest of years has been canceled.
As the pandemic continues to take its toll around the world, including thousands close to home, organizers made the difficult decision,...
