Bill Glazier
Bill Glazier is a retired South Pasadenan and was the primary news reporter & editor-in-chief for South Pasadena for over 24 years. His work with the South Pasadenan News has been instrumental for sports coverage. He has left a news coverage legacy that spans decades.
SPUSD Graduations | Schedules and Plans for All Schools in South Pasadena
Reflecting the current times, a world engulfed in the coronavirus, South Pasadena Unified School District campuses will work through the pandemic by hosting a...
SPPD Police Chief Update | Domestic Violence Calls Spike
Imposed lockdowns by governments throughout the world may have eased coronavirus concerns, but reports of domestic violence have increased significantly, say health officials.
The stark...
SPFD Fire Chief Update | Small Increase in COVID Cases
South Pasadena saw a slight increase in coronavirus cases, explained Paul Riddle, the city’s fire chief, saying during Wednesday’s weekly update to the City...
Reopening South Pasadena | Push for New Protocols
South Pasadena hopes to reopen more businesses and easing restrictions following the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ announcement Tuesday it will apply for...
Marengo Elementary | Virtual 5th Grade Promotion Scheduled
Celebrating major milestones like graduations and promotions have been put on hold in the traditional sense, forcing schools like those in South Pasadena, to...
Life Without Football | Future Unknown for Athletics at SPHS
He misses the film sessions preparing for his next opponent, the long, grueling practice sessions, sometime under grueling hot conditions, and, mostly, the camaraderie...
Taps across America | Musical Tribute on Memorial Day
A segment on television Sunday gave South Pasadena resident Lissa Reynolds the inspiration to call on her neighbors to make Memorial Day just a...
SPUSD Braces for Budget Cuts | Potential $4 Million Loss in Funding from State
During last week’s monthly Board of Education meeting, South Pasadena Unified School District Superintendent Geoff Yantz presented background information about the district’s annual budget....
Memorial Day 2020 | Somber Remembrance During Unprecedented Times
Observed on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. It originally...
City Council | Outdoor Dining Option Discussed for Restaurants
Many restaurants, explained South Pasadena City Councilmember Dr. Marina Khubesrian, will likely not be able to survive with 50 percent indoor seating requirement when...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
