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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.
City Council | Police and Fire Department Chiefs Give COVID-19 Updates
Fire Department Update
The number of positive cases of coronavirus in South Pasadena increased by 10 over a week ago as there were 117 reported, as of May 20, according to South Pasadena Fire Chief...
Los Angeles County Looks to Open by July 4th | COVID-19 Update
A major milestone could be reached as Los Angeles County officials are hopeful of reopening businesses more broadly by the Fourth of July, despite announcing 76 additional deaths and 1,183 new cases related to the...
NO DRIVE-THRU GRADUATION Says LA Public Health | SPHS Graduation Plans Denied
In a detailed message outlining four important events for seniors as they look to graduate from South Pasadena High in early June, Principal Janet Anderson learned just before it was about to be emailed...
Alan Ehrlich is Running for City Council | District 3
A fresh approach, someone with new skill sets are qualities Alan Ehrlich maintains he brings as he hopes to win the District 3 seat in the November South Pasadena City Council election.
Its his service...
COVID-19 Stage 2 Reopening | What’s Open, What’s Not
It’s okay to stroll or cycle down a trail, visit local businesses for curbside service, and head back to tennis courts or swing a club at the city’s golf course.
Slowly, South Pasadena is reopening...
Adverse Effects of Self-Isolation | Losing Track of Time
What day is it?
In an ever-changing world where everything seems upside down, struck by a new beat and rhythm brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, it seems as though everyone’s internal clock has been...
‘Work-at-Home Scams’ | Police Advise: Know the Patterns
While it continues to inflict physical harm, the coronavirus has also served as an opportunity for scammers to bilk cash out of the naïve and uninformed around the world.
Taking notice is Richard Lee, who...
SPUSD Gym Rehabilitation | Measure SP Construction Update
Big steps continue to be made, report South Pasadena Unified School District officials, on a major renovation project of the athletics department at the local high school.
Costing an estimated $13.5 million, the effort...
Prices Spike at Grocery Stores | Demand for Some Items Increases
A trip to the grocery store these days might leave you with sticker shock.
Markets like Vons and Pavilions in South Pasadena and nearby Ralphs and Albertsons are all experiencing higher prices as, according to...
Police Alert | Rise in Vehicle Related Crimes
Residential burglaries in South Pasadena dropped to an all-time low in April with only one reported, but with many residents inside their homes as a result of a stay-at home order, it didn’t slow...
Rose Bowl Loop Now Open to Public
Jogging, walking and cycling reopened Wednesday for those looking to take a lap around the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
Many had questioned Pasadena officials via e-mail asking when the popular trail around the famous football...
Sign(s) of the Times | Volunteers Congratulate SPHS Graduates
It was a moment Zeke Gavlak won’t soon forget as he presented a sign Monday to a South Pasadena High senior, pleased by the gesture of goodwill outside her home.
Gavlak, a student at...
4th of July Parade | Councilmember’s Idea to Keep the Spirit Alive
It has been canceled but Michael Cacciotti doesn’t want to completely rule it out.
With disappointment over the fact this year’s Festival of Balloons won’t take place, the longtime councilmember is encouraging city officials to...
South Pasadena Senior Care Center ‘SPCC’ | COVID-19 Update from Chief Riddle
It’s a difficult situation, points out Paul Riddle, yet the South Pasadena fire chief is encouraged that numbers in terms of cases and deaths due to the coronavirus seem to have stabilized at the...
FairOaks@Mission Project | Chipotle Coming to South Pasadena
Something big is taking place at the corner of Mission Street and Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena.
Citizens Business Bank, a longtime institution at the busy intersection, has uprooted and moved north to 625...
The Benefits of Cohousing | Local Author Advocates for Innovative Senior Living
Current studies, according to South Pasadena author Alexandria Levitt, show that isolation and loneliness can lead to adverse health consequences.
“So, finding a way to live that promotes happiness, mental health and real autonomy is...
South Pasadena Trails, Golf Course, and Dog Park Reopen
Outdoor enthusiasts will be able to enjoy spending time outside as golf courses and most trails in Los Angeles County are set to re-open recreational amenities with restrictions in an effort to not spread...
Superintendent Yantz Updates Families | School Year Starts in August
South Pasadena Unified School District Superintendent Geoff Yantz reached out to local families on Thursday with information on when the new school year will begin in the city.
In his latest correspondence, Yantz wrote the...
Police Chief Briefs City Council | Preventing Fires and Assessing Homeless Situation
An alert resident on San Pascual Avenue in South Pasadena called police Sunday to report a suspicious male attempting to light a fire in the brush.
Moments later, noted South Pasadena Police Chief Joe Ortiz,...
Act of Heroism | Tracking Down a Bike Thief
Looking forward to a bike ride as a means for getting out of the house for a little exercise last Tuesday night, Aubry was outside talking to her brother, as she waited for her...
Helicopter at High School | Heavy Lifting During Gym Construction
Construction on a multimillion-dollar athletic project at South Pasadena High continues, as district officials were saying mission accomplished Wednesday morning after some heavy deliveries were made in an unusual manner.
A helicopter was called in...
Slow Steps to Re-Open Friday | South Pasadena Moves into Stage 2
Following the guidelines of LA County, South Pasadena has moved into Stage 2 of a four-step plan easing restrictions in anticipation to reopening the city safely to avoid the spread of the coronavirus.
Starting Friday,...
SPPD Warns: Slow Down! | Large Uptick in Speeding
As the coronavirus empties streets, speeders are hitting the gas pedal with stronger force.
A message is coming from the South Pasadena Police Department to “take a second and slow down – please remember to...
PPE Donations to City | More Organizations Contribute to Essential Workers
A new supply of personal protection equipment (PPE) was donated to the City of South Pasadena on Wednesday, ready to benefit community members, especially those in volunteer roles.
Providing a large quantity of protective...
2021 Rose Parade | Will it Still Take Place this Upcoming Year?
Like millions, Brant Dunlap wants a haircut.
With salons on the non-essential list of stores in the state’s effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Dunlap, stir crazy like many, can’t wait to get...
Reopening South Pasadena | City Manager Talks Strategy
South Pasadena, like some parts of the state and nation, has “turned the corner” refocusing on reopening of local businesses and recovery as there are hopeful signs that the spread of the coronavirus has...
UPDATE: South Pasadena Care Center – City Officials Respond to COVID Cases
Long-term facilities across the country continue to battle coronavirus cases as healthcare workers and county officials struggle to contain the disease among those who are most vulnerable.
While health officials say social distancing has been...
Construction Continues at Schools During Pandemic
All construction related activity in the South Pasadena Unified School District continues to move forward while campuses remain closed during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Old Gym Rehabilitation Project at South Pasadena Middle School is scheduled...
SPUSD Lays Out Future Plans in the Midst of Systematic Changes
A lot of ground was covered by Superintendent Dr. Geoff Yantz in his latest correspondence to the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) community.
Among his topics in his letter on Wednesday, April 29, included...
‘Lock It, Keep It’ | Police Department Warns of Rise in Car Thefts
A warning is going out to South Pasadena residents from the South Pasadena Police Department officials following a rash of car break-ins over the past week.
Thirteen thefts from unlocked vehicles were reported, noted South...
