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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.
Tiger Woods’ Memorable Putt | Poetic Score Honors Late Friend Kobe Bryant in Novel...
This one was too good to be true.
It was only the second time Tiger Woods has opened a PGA tournament with an eagle and it likely won’t ever be topped as he sank a...
SPHS Basketball | Girls’ & Boys’ Teams Fall in CIF Preliminary Round Games
Girls' Basketball
Eight seniors played their final game in a South Pasadena High uniform Thursday night after the Tigers fell 76-48 to Royal High School in a first round CIF-Southern Section 3A Division girls’ basketball...
Great Kindness Challenge | Monterey Hills Elementary Practices Compassion
Kindness matters at Monterey Hills Elementary School.
Students recently took part in the Great Kindness Challenge, one week devoted to being friendly, generous, and considerate.
Students were devoted to performing as many acts of kindness as possible...
Coucilmember Cacciotti Re-elected to AQMD Board | Retains seat of 12 Years
It’s an ongoing battle Michael Cacciotti is determined to fight.
The longtime South Pasadena City Council member is the second longest sitting board member for the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), the regulatory agency...
Judy Chu Discusses Corona Virus | Facebook Live Forum FRIDAY
On the heels of China confirming 15,152 new novel coronavirus cases and 254 additional deaths, Congress member Judy Chu, who represents South Pasadena in the 27th District, announced she will address concerns during a...
SPHS Basketball Wins CIF Opener | Tigers’ Playoffs Endeavor Starts Strong
It took more than two-and-a-half hours to get there, but the long drive to Los Olivos, about 45 minutes north of Santa Barbara, didn’t deter South Pasadena High’s basketball team one bit.
Tiger players took...
A Loving, Artistic Tribute | Proposal for Exhibit Honoring the Lives of Key Float...
Lissa Reynolds, founder of the South Pasadena Arts Council, or SPARC, wants to remember a pair of key contributors to the city float in the Rose Parade in a unique and special way.
Reynolds, who...
SPHS Sports Update: FEB 11-14 | CIF Playoffs Commence for Basketball
South Pasadena High’s boys’ basketball team will be on the road Wednesday, February 12, to play a first round CIF-Southern Section contest against Dunn High School north of Santa Barbara.
Action gets underway at 6:00...
A Chocolate Lover’s Delight | Woman’s Club Dinner a Sweet Success Again
Desserts don’t come much better than those served at the South Pasadena Woman’s Club’s 9th annual “For the Love of Chocolate” event last Saturday.
The fundraiser for the organization proved to be another big hit...
Gold Standard Plus Award | Fire Department Recognized for Exemplary Service
Its outstanding service is paying off big dividends for the South Pasadena Fire Department.
For the second straight year, the American Heart Association and LA County Department of Health Services has presented the Gold Standard...
NEW SPTOR PRESIDENT | Brant Dunlap Takes the Honor
Time is up on Courtney Dunlap’s term in office as president of the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee, but the job will remain in the family.
Brant Dunlap, her father, will take over the...
SPHS National Signing Day | Student Athletes Top Recruits for College Sports Programs
Arguably, there’s nothing more exciting for a high school athlete than being a top recruit and announcing a commitment to play at the next level.
National Signing Day was special for two South Pasadena High...
Female Officer Sworn in | Christina Roppo Newest Addition to South Pasadena Police Department
For Christina Roppo, it feels “like a privilege and blessing all at once,” she said, describing her emotions in becoming the newest member of the South Pasadena Police Department.
SPPD Chief Joe Ortiz swore in...
Brush Fire in Monterey Hills | SPFD Quickly Extinguishes Backyard Blaze
A brush fire in the backyard of two homes in the 800 block of Via del Rey was extinguished on Monday in about 15 minutes, according to Daniel Dunn, a fire captain with the...
Testimonials Roll in for Ted Shaw | A Legacy that Touched Many
High praise, testimonials and tributes continue to role in as the community remembers Ted Shaw, a three-time city mayor, successful businessman, town supporter and family man, who passed away at age 75 last Saturday.
Among...
SPPD Releases Annual Crime Statistics | Rise in Part One Offenses Include Larceny and...
Current data provided by the South Pasadena Police Department shows a 9.5 increase in part one crime from 2018 to 2029, with larceny and assaults the main culprit.
In 2018 there were 65 reported assaults...
SPHS Sports Update: Feb 3-7 | Eye on Playoffs for Girls’ Basketball
After a promising start, South Pasadena High’s boys’ basketball team is suddenly reeling, losing three in a row, including two straight in Rio Hondo League play.
The Tigers began the downturn on January 29 with...
Remembering Ted Shaw | by Bill Glazier – the South Pasadena News
He loved the town.
It’s really as simple as that when talking about the imprint left behind by Ted Shaw.
From its down-home, Mayberry-like 4th of July Parade, to its concerts in the park, to a...
Christian Daly Launches Campaign for Congress | Setting Sights for Rep. Chu’s Seat
Recognizing he has a tough fight on his hands, Christian Daly wants to represent South Pasadena in Congress.
A young, independent hopeful, the 31-year-old Daly has a desire to win the 27th Congressional seat currently...
Pasadena Poly Joins Rio Hondo League | Panthers in for Football this Fall
Calling it a “classy program,” South Pasadena High Athletic Director Anthony Chan likes the idea that Pasadena Poly becomes the newest member of the Rio Hondo League in football.
Pasadena Poly moves out of the...
Singer Matt Mauser’s Connection to Tragic Helicopter Crash
Matt Mauser didn’t perform Sunday.
He was too busy trying to put his life back in order.
My lady friend, Diane Cavenee, and I made plans at Christmas to surprise her mother, Marie, with tickets to...
SPHS Sports Update: Jan 28-31 | Several Teams Rank Top 3 in Rio Hondo...
Second round of Rio Hondo League play is underway as the winter season is in full swing for South Pasadena High student-athletes.
The following is a quick update on how each varsity team is performing:
Boys...
Remembering Kobe Bryant | A Legend on and off the Court Globally
It’s hard to find anyone who was more beloved in Los Angeles than Kobe Bryant.
He created a passion in fans that may never be duplicated and leaves a hole in the city like no...
SPMS Gym Conversion Continues | New Blackbox Theatre to Showcase Arts Programs
Enhancing the arts is on full display as construction continues on a major rehabilitation project at South Pasadena Middle School.
Workers are turning the old gym on campus into a black box theater, visual arts...
Big Lots Location | Grocery Outlet Shows Interest in Coming to South Pasadena
A major grocery chain, which calls its prices “nothing short of pure bliss,” has shown interest in opening a store in South Pasadena.
Grocery Outlet is looking to open one of its newest stores at...
SPPD Takes Part in Homeless Count LA | 10 Tallied in South Pasadena
South Pasadena Police Department officials split up in teams Tuesday night and went on a search to determine how many people in South Pasadena are without a home.
It was all part of the 2020...
Mayor Bob Joe to Speak at Chamber of Commerce | ‘Cup of Joe’ Talks...
Business and economic-related issues will be addressed by Mayor Robert S. Joe on Wednesday, January 29, as the South Pasadena mayor hosts “Cup of Joe,” a discussion about a variety of topics at the...
Progress Made on SPHS Athletic Facilities | Eyeing Deadline by August
Progress continues on a major construction effort to improve the athletic facilities at South Pasadena High School.
The demolition of the interior of the main gymnasium is nearly complete and restoration work will soon follow....
South Pasadena Represents at Women’s March | Residents Join Over 300,000 in LA
One youngster held a sign declaring: “Girls R Gonna Save the World!”
Another read: “The Future is Female,” while a third insisted: “She Persisted.”
An estimated crowd of 300,000, including many from South Pasadena, filled the...
SPHS Sports Update: Jan 21-25 | Tigers Host San Marino This Week
Another big test is ahead of South Pasadena High’s boys’ basketball team as the Tigers host San Marino January 22 in a key Rio Hondo League matchup.
South Pasadena dropped a 53-43 contest to Temple...
