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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
COVID-19 Shutdowns Lead to Cleaner Air | AQMD Seeks to Retain Changes in Quality
No one saw this coming before the coronavirus outbreak, a mere seven weeks ago.
Since the mid-March when the stay at home order from the...
Spring Sports Cancelled | Disappointment Felt by Many at SPHS
With the announcement that local campuses will be physically closed through the end of the school year comes the disappointment in letting those wearing...
WISPPA Cancels Summer Party & Future Meetings
A popular cocktail party annually scheduled in June by Women Involved in South Pasadena Political Action (WISPPA) has been cancelled.
The coronavirus is the culprit of...
4th of July Cancelled for First Time Ever | Community Responds to Difficult Decision
Oh, the memories.
It started 38 years ago by a small group of residents, among them Ted and Joan Shaw, Bob and Claudia Fosselman, Joe...
Low State Funding for Schools | SPUSD Superintendent Notes Challenges Ahead
As local school district officials continue to monitor the COVID-19 crisis and how it influences the day-to-day school environment, Superintendent Dr. Geoff Yantz insisted...
Doctors Donate Masks | First Responders Receive More PPE
Face coverings just keep on coming.
In the spirit of partnership, as described by South Pasadena Mayor Bob Joe, two doctors have donated hundreds of...
COVID-19 Outbreak at Local Care Center reports 53 cases in South Pasadena
As the coronavirus continues to sweep through the nation’s nursing homes, the issue is brought close to home as fire trucks and medical vehicles...
SPUSD Faces Considerable Financial Uncertainty
Grateful for their patience and support through what she calls “extraordinary challenges, South Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education President Michele Kipke emailed...
Cancelled | The 4th of July Parade – No ‘Festival of Balloons’ This Year
The rapid spread of coronavirus, forcing cancelation and postponements all across the world, will hit home in a major way this summer with the...
Masks Donated to Senior Center | Beijing-Friendship Association Joins in the Cause
Mask makers continue to come to the aid of others as the coronavirus takes its toll around the world.
On Wednesday, the Beijing-Friendship Association USA...
Girl Scout Earns Prestigious Gold Award | ‘Don’t Let Your Mind Bully Your Body’
“Beauty is not flawless. It shines even through your flaws.”
The saying holds special significance for 17-year-old Louisa Petrillo, who has completed a unique project...
Adjusting to COVID-19 ‘Stay-at-Home’ | Community Members Share Their Daily Life
The upheaval caused by the coronavirus pandemic is everywhere.
During these unsettling times as COVID-19 impacts personal and professional lives, some South Pasadenans were asked...
City Manager Answers COVID Questions | ‘We Will Get Through This’ Says DeWolfe
South Pasadena residents heard the advice and, according to the person overseeing the city, have followed it well, recognizing early the best defense against...
Attempting to Steal Mail | Resident Catches Alleged Thief on Camera
A thief was caught on surveillance camera Monday morning attempting to steal mail from a U.S. postal service mailbox in South Pasadena, sticking what...
Memorializing First Officer Killed in Line of Duty | Ray E. Rogers Remembered Wednesday
A South Pasadena motorcycle police officer killed 76 years ago will be memorialized this week.
On April 15, 1944, Ray E. Rogers, while on patrol,...
Project PPE: Organization Starts Mask and Gown Operation | Making and Donating Medical Essentials...
Jacqueline Westman and her team at Project PPE – personal protection equipment - are doing their part to reduce the spread of novel coronavirus.
The...
Stay-at-Home Order Extended to MAY 15
Los Angeles County on Friday, April 10, extended its stay-at-home and closure of many businesses to May 15.
The initial order was set to expire...
SPUSD Board of Education Approves New Grading Policy | System Will Take Effect Immediately
Learning away from the usual classroom is beginning to take hold in the South Pasadena Unified School District as Superintendent Dr. Geoff Yantz congratulated...
Unwavering Spirit & Support from Community | Police and Fire Departments Receive PPE Donations
Over concerns of its spread, the advice hasn’t wavered as health officials have stressed the importance of washing hands, practicing social distancing and sanitizing...
Answering the Call(s) | First Responders at Front Line of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak
While a majority of America’s workforce has been asked to take a step back and stay home, there’s another key sector tasked to key...
