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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.
Board of Education | Next Steps for School Openings to be Reviewed Thursday Night
With actions made by the governor on Monday for re-closures of some businesses due to the coronavirus, the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) is carefully monitoring its next steps regarding school openings this...
SPHS Sports Update | Athletics on Hold for the Fall
Fall sports at South Pasadena High have been put on hold as a result of the coronavirus.
In a letter to the South Pasadena Unified School District community last week, Superintendent Dr. Geoff Yantz...
High Honor for the Late Ray Bradbury | Stained Glass Project to Commemorate Legendary...
A frequent visitor to South Pasadena, Ray Bradbury, a famed American author and screenwriter, will be further memorialized and respected with the installation of stained glass windows featuring the beloved figure inside the local...
Coronavirus Cases at 177 in South Pasadena
While COVID-19 continues to take its toll on those worldwide, closer to home two new cases were reported in South Pasadena on Thursday, bringing the total to 177.
Ninety-three of the cases are in the...
D.U.D.E.S Donate to Good Causes | Giving Back During the COVID Crisis
A group known for its own generous service to the community presented giant checks, perfect for a photo-op, to three deserving organizations Wednesday, July 8.
Ed Donnelly, the founder of Dads Uniting Dads in Education...
Virtual Town Hall July 16 | Police Reform Meeting Via Zoom
Originally published on Wednesday, July 8. To view the Zoom police reform meeting, send an email to cmoffice@southpasadenaca.gov
Nathaniel Imel applauded the South Pasadena City Council’s actions in creating a forum to open dialogue about...
Parking Restriction Pitch | More Driving Space for Monterey Road
Parking spaces are hard to come by along a stretch of Monterey Road, a South Pasadena resident insisted as part of public comment during last week’s virtual City Council meeting.
In a letter read by...
SPHS Sea Tigers Swim | Team Eager to Return
They just want to go swimming, a Sea Tigers’ board member told the South Pasadena City Council last week.
Since the coronavirus has been on the scene, the organization that develops young swimmers in the...
2021 Rose Parade’s Uncertain Future | Key Announcement Expected in Mid-July
What’s the future of the Rose Parade?
Stay tuned as South Pasadena Tournament of Roses President Brant Dunlap says an announcement regarding the 2021 New Year’s Day spectacle in Pasadena is pending.
There are...
SPPD Reports No Fireworks-related Citations, Arrests | Citizens Observe ‘Safe and Sane’ 4th of...
While many Los Angeles County residents ignored the no fireworks order, South Pasadena Police Chief Joe Ortiz said he appreciates those who reside in the city for abiding the law as others outside its...
South Pasadena City Hall Reopened Monday
While the pause button has been hit on openings at L.A. County establishments due to COVID-19, there’s some good news coming out of South Pasadena.
City Hall reopened to the public on Monday, July 6,...
‘Better Together – Six Feet Apart’ This 4th of July | Finding Unity During...
South Pasadenans will not celebrate America’s birthday in the traditional sense with an old-fashioned pancake breakfast, homegrown parade or patriotic fireworks show this year, but in a COVID-19 world where cases continue to increase...
The D.U.D.E.S. Brings 4th of July to Your Doorstep | Raising Money for ‘Back...
No parade, no problem.
In absence of South Pasadena’s traditional 4th of July Festival of Balloons, the D.U.D.E.S will come to you.
It’s what this group of guys do, looking out for others.
An acronym for...
4th of July Reminder | ‘Safe and Sane’ Fireworks Banned in South Pasadena
Fourth of July is going to look much different as local cities, including South Pasadena, are canceling their traditional professional fireworks display due to the coronavirus.
And, along with it, comes a reminder that some...
Future of Policing | City Council Approves Appointment of New Subcommittee
Will Hoadley-Brill is looking for change in the South Pasadena Police Department.
As protests over the death of George Floyd have persisted, police officers around the country have increasingly found themselves the target of the public.
While nationwide...
4th of July Murals | Window Displays Decorate Business District
While the 4th of July won’t be the same this year, minus a traditional pancake breakfast, parade and fireworks show, some South Pasadena businesses have gone the extra mile, bringing out plenty of red,...
Fine-tuning Al Fresco Dining | City Examines Option for Restaurants
Creating the perfect al fresco dining experience to help struggling restaurants fend off COVID-19 is being considered in South Pasadena after actions taken by the City Council last week.
The term al fresco comes from...
2020 ‘Festival of Art’ | 4th of July Takes on Different Look in...
Pushing health and safety first, South Pasadena, known for it Norman Rockwell splendor especially on the 4th of July, will give way to different look on the major holiday in face of the COVID-19...
One Case of Coronavirus Reported at City Hall
South Pasadena Public Works Director Shahid Abbas announced Wednesday night that one person in his department has tested positive for coronavirus.
The unidentified employee is being quarantined at home and will return to City Hall...
Uncertainty Continues to Loom Over Fall Sports at SPHS
As uncertainty continues, some South Pasadena High athletes have begun zoom workouts in anticipation to what they hope will be a fall season amidst rising numbers of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County.
Earlier this month...
Police & Fire COVID-19 Update | 10 New Cases in Past Week
As California experienced a significant rise in coronavirus cases over a two-day span, South Pasadena Fire Chief Paul Riddle on Wednesday night reported that 10 residents tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week...
Rose Parade 2021 Float Design Revealed | SPTOR Remains on Standby for Tournament this...
For now, despite growing concerns about increasing coronavirus cases – especially in LA County – the 2021 Rose Parade is still targeted for New Year’s Day.
But some of those responsible for building floats, like...
Thank you to Frontline Workers | Local Graphic Designer’s Nationwide Signs of Appreciation
Julie DeLucia doesn’t hold back when it comes to giving thanks to those on the front lines during the coronavirus pandemic.
Her message is clear with a sign of the times – she greatly appreciates...
City Hall Reopens | Employees Return with Extra Precautions
South Pasadena City Hall reopened with employees inside on Monday.
Workers were brought into offices with full compliance of LA County orders and protocols. “Our top priority for our employees and our customers is...
SPPD Discusses Community Policing | ‘Trust is Earned, Not Given’
Community policing, designed to forge stronger bonds between law enforcement and the communities they protect and serve, has seen a renewed interest as a way to build trust and reduce racial tensions in cities...
John Vandercook Closing Reimagine Your Home
His flooring and window design business survived the 2008 recession along with economic downturns in between, but nothing compares to what John Vandercook and millions of small businesses across the country experienced during the...
November Elections | City Clerk Evelyn Zneimer Running for City Council
Evelyn Zneimer says she wants to “restore trust in City Hall” as a major reason why she is seeking a seat on the South Pasadena City Council.
Zneimer has announced her candidacy in the First...
Police & Fire Department COVID Update | June 19, 2020
Throughout the pandemic, South Pasadena Fire Chief Paul Riddle and Police Chief Joe Ortiz continue to provide updates, including numbers and key data, as the coronavirus continues to take its toll locally, nationally and...
SPHS Fall Sports | CIF Teams Hope for Green Light During Upcoming School Year
A key decision will be made by July 20 from commissions at the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) as to whether sports will be scheduled this fall at the high school level and if they...
Proposed Mural to Celebrate Inclusion and Racial Equality
There’s no room for personal bias as illustrated by massive demonstrations across the country and worldwide in wake of the death of George Perry Floyd, after he was pinned for nearly nine minutes beneath...
