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.
4th of July’s ‘Festival of Balloons’ on Hold | COVID-19 Timeline Yields Uncertainty for...
With life seemingly on hold – as California Governor Gavin Newsom orders residents to stay at home except to buy food, care for relatives...
Is Handshaking on the Way Out?
As health officials say social distancing appears to be slowing down the spread of coronavirus, could traditional handshaking be a thing of the past?
Some,...
Farmers’ Market Open THURSDAY | Weekly Schedule Continues Despite COVID-19 Risk and Rainy Weather
If the novel coronavirus wasn’t enough, today farmers will face additional challenges in drawing customers to South Pasadena’s farmers’ market.
The potential for wet weather...
Rialto Theatre Restoration | Catching up on Progress Made in Face of Coronavirus
Exterior restoration work on the Rialto Theatre is going strong.
"After many decades of neglect, the Rialto is finally getting the attention she deserves!” Escott...
Shakespeare by the Sea Cancels 2020 Season | Theatre Company Seeks Donations to Return...
Another popular summer attraction in South Pasadena has been wiped out on account of the coronavirus outbreak with the announcement that Shakespeare by the...
Lissa Reynolds Selected as ‘Woman of Distinction’ | SPARC Founder Receives Honor from Assemblymember...
State Assembly member Chris Holden has selected Lissa Reynolds, who has done so much to enhance the arts in South Pasadena, as a Woman...
SPTOR’s Coffee for a Cause | A Unique Fundraiser for Next Year’s Rose Parade...
Alan Vlacich is using pedal power to pump much-needed funds into a beloved annual South Pasadena project.
The city’s entry in the Rose Parade costs...
City Launches Virtual Recreation Program | A Solution to Stir-Crazy Syndrome
The City of South Pasadena has got your back, recognizing thousands of residents are cooped up in their residences following the “Safer at Home”...
South Pasadena Volunteer Grocery Shoppers | Helping Neighbors in a Time of Need
A group of dedicated volunteers continue to make a difference for South Pasadena community members.
Through a grassroots organization – South Pasadena Volunteer Grocery Shoppers...
SPPD HOPE | Officers Aid and Educate Homeless About Coronavirus (COVID-19) During Uncertain Times
They’re tasked daily with fighting crime and keeping the public safe, but in recent weeks members of the South Pasadena Police Department have found...
SPUSD Construction Update | Two Major Projects Move Forward but May Face Delays
A pair of major projects in the South Pasadena Unified School District continue to move forward, however SPUSD Superintendent Geoff Yantz said on Thursday...
Panda Express Co-Founders Make 2 Million Dollar Donation in Battle Against Coronavirus (COVID-19)
In a gesture of goodwill, Panda Express and its co-founders are helping to buy personal protective equipment for medical workers with a $2 million...
South Pasadena Schools Physically Close | System Shifts to Distance Learning
Public Schools throughout California, including those in South Pasadena, will remain closed through the academic year as a result of the novel coronavirus crisis...
SPUSD Students Prepare for Online Education
Local schools may be out on account of the coronavirus outbreak, but it doesn’t mean classroom instruction won’t continue.
The South Pasadena Unified School District...
Mayor Bob Joe Urges Community to ‘Stay Strong’ | City Continues to Adjust During...
For millions of small business owners across country, including many in South Pasadena, they’ve seen their demand go from healthy, enjoying a strong U.S....
Recreational Areas Shut Down | City Limits Access Indefinitely at Parks
Major recreational areas in South Pasadena are off limits.
That’s the order passed down from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health.
On Monday,...
‘Hang in There!’ | SPUSD Superintendent Geoff Yantz Gives Update
In one of his many messages to local families in recent days, South Pasadena Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Geoff Yantz talks about the...
A Talk with Dr. Geoff Yantz | SPUSD Superintendent Answers Coronavirus (COVID-19) Questions
First and foremost, as the number of cases of the disease in Los Angeles County increase, South Pasadena Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Geoff...
Stores Offer Senior Shopping Hours | Designated Time for At-Risk Groups
Many retailers, including food chains in and around South Pasadena, are setting aside time for older adult customers to come into their stores.
Recognizing that...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update | LA Mayor Garcetti Takes New Steps in Battling Outbreak
Large groups of at risk individuals and first responders will get first priority to testing for coronavirus, announced Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti during...
Police Warn of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Scams | Not the Cure You’re Looking For
With the novel coronavirus spreading, so are the scams surrounding the outbreak, warns the South Pasadena Police Department.
“There have been several types of scams...
A Community Copes | South Pasadena Adjusts to Coronavirus as New Reality Sets In
As a nation copes with coronavirus COVID-19 and questions about its impact remain, health officials are working around the clock to fight its devastating...
Volunteers Wanted | Help on Way for Those in Need During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis
Neighbors helping neighbors – that’s the message behind a group of South Pasadena organizations coming together in support of others during a time of...
SPUSD Update | Students to Return to Schools May 5
In a “time of uncertainty,” as he refers to it in his latest correspondence to the South Pasadena Unified School District community, Superintendent Dr....
City Departments Address Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Essential Resources and Safety Take Precedence
Top officials in key departments of the city gave a coronavirus update, designed to provide the public with an overview of the current status...
South Pasadena Farmers’ Market Open Today | Decision Based on ‘Essential’ Status
CLICK HERE TO READ AN OPEN LETTER FROM THE SOUTH PASADENA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Amid uncertainty of the novel coronavirus, small comforts help to ease...
NOTICE: STAY AT HOME ORDER IN PLACE | Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Serious Measures
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles City Mayor Eric Garcetti, Department of Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Long Beach Mayor Robert...
SPUSD Strives to be ‘Nimble and Patient’ | Superintendent Yantz Addresses Drastic Changes in...
Recognizing many in the community are making changes to how they go about their life, knowing it’s not an ordinary situation, South Pasadena Unified...
Restrictions in Place for Council Meeting | City Limits Number of Attendees WEDNESDAY
On Monday, President Trump urged Americans, regardless of age or condition of health, to “avoid gathering in groups of more than 10 people” in...
SPEF’s Parti Gras Delayed | Major May Event Takes Precautionary Measures
Facing a difficult decision, the South Pasadena Educational Foundation has postponed its annual Parti Gras, a festive fundraiser in the spring at Arroyo Seco...
