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.
South Pasadena Mayor Responds to Coronavirus Concerns | Bob Joe Says City Prioritizes Health
Following action by Los Angeles County, the City of South Pasadena will close entertainment venues, gyms and stop serving patrons inside restaurants until at...
THURSDAY: Congressman Adam Schiff Hosts Telephone Town Hall
U.S. Representative Adam Schiff, whose congressional district once served South Pasadena, will host a telephone town hall on Thursday, March 19, at 7 p.m.,...
LOCAL CLOSURES: South Pasadena Follows LA & County Directives
Following the pattern of Los Angeles, L.A. County ordered similar sweeping action Monday afternoon in response to coronavirus concerns.
The City of South Pasadena will...
COVID-19 Update: South Pasadena Closes All City Facilities Temporarily While Working on Next Steps
Health and safety of the community is the top priority of the City of South Pasadena as the coronavirus continues to evolve.
That’s the message...
UPDATED: Schools Out for Three Weeks Due to Coronavirus Prevention | Spring Break Moved...
Making adjustments to its yearly calendar, schools in the South Pasadena Unified School District will be closed from Monday, March 16, through Friday, March...
UPDATE: Playing to Empty Stands | SPHS Sports Events on Schedule with No Spectators
As of Friday, March 13:
All SPHS CIF athletic training and competitions will be suspended during this time effective immediately.
Original article published Thursday, March 12:
South...
Eclectic Music Festival Slated for April 25 Postponed
The South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce on Thursday announced the 2020 Eclectic Music Festival and Arts Crawl on Saturday, April 25, “will need to...
SPLL Baseball Opening Night | Good Sportsmanship and Family Fun Make for a Homerun
Alberto Ocon was caught off guard, startled by the announcement that South Pasadena Little League has been presented with District 18’s highest honor for...
Police Chief’s Proposed Traffic Enforcement Bureau Put on Hold
A Traffic Enforcement Bureau with the South Pasadena Police Department must first be addressed by the city’s Public Safety Commission before the City Council...
SPUSD Cancels All Public Events | South Pasadena School District Notice
Superintendent Geoff Yantz said on Wednesday no individuals within South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) have tested positive for COVID-19 as the World Health...
Coronavirus Update | Fire Officials and Superintendent Make Efforts to Educate Community
Monday, March 9: Superintendent Geoff Yantz sends his fourth written message on the topic Monday since the outbreak began. Each day Yantz is tasked...
SPHS Sports Update: Mar 9-13 | Wet Weather Dampens Week’s Scheduled Games
South Pasadena High’s wasted no time getting off to a fast start in Rio Hondo League baseball action as the Tigers upended rival San...
Future of 4th of July Uncertain | Committee Rallies Community to Keep ‘Festival of...
An aging group of volunteers who have donated a considerable amount of time to the success of the Festival of Balloons – South Pasadena’s...
Kubb Championships Headed to Town | The Swedish Sport that’s Growing Fast in Popularity
Kubb?
What’s that, you ask?
First off, it’s important to know how to pronounce it. It’s “koob” to those new at learning about the unique sport.
A...
SPHS Swimmer Transported to Hospital After Fire Department Responds to Call of Possible Drowning
A member of the South Pasadena High swim team was transported to a nearby hospital Friday afternoon after local fire department paramedics responded to...
SPHS Power Puff Football | Seniors Soar With a 48-27 Victory
South Pasadena High’s senior squad didn’t want to be reminded of last year’s debacle from when they were juniors.
They were pummeled 60-0 in the...
Trader Joe’s Founder Passes Away | Joe Coulombe – A Regular Joe
Between the two of them they have nearly 40 years of experience with the company, and both will tell you they sorely miss the...
Play Ball! | South Pasadena Little League Opening Night FRIDAY
South Pasadena Little League will soon be saying “Play Ball!”
Now in its 68th season, America’s pastime will hold an opening night ceremony on Friday,...
UPDATE: Coronavirus Health Emergency | South Pasadena City Officials Respond to Threat
UPDATE for original article originally published on Wednesday, March 4.
Thursday, March 5
Superintendent Geoff Yantz used a familiar sports analogy in his latest correspondence to...
SPHS Sports Update Mar 3-7 | Tigers Open League Baseball Season Against Rival
There’s nothing like launching into the Rio Hondo League baseball season with a game against your rival.
That’s what South Pasadena High is faced with...
Solving Homelessness – One Step at a Time | Special Screening of ‘Skid Row...
A heart-wrenching story about those down on their luck from LA’s Skid Row touched a pair of local Girl Scouts so deeply that they...
Robbery at Pavilions | Police Successfully Arrest Suspect
A 20-year-old man was arrested Sunday, February 23, after leaving Pavilions market in the 1200 block of Fair Oaks Avenue with about $400 in...
SPHS Sports Update | All-Rio Hondo League Winter Teams Announced
The votes are in as South Pasadena High’s winter sports teams were honored with all-Rio Hondo League selections in boys and girls water polo,...
SPMS Athletic Booster Club | Main Event Poker Tournament March 14
Kenny Rogers may have sung it best.
“You've got to know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away
And know when...
What is KUBB? | Learn How to Play SUNDAY
Kubb is coming to Garfield Park on Sunday.
What’s that you say, kubb?
Originating in Sweden, kubb is a lawn game where the objective is to...
Hundreds Attend Ted Shaw Memorial | An Emotional Tribute to ‘Mr. South Pasadena’
Looking out at the overflow crowd, Julie Smith, standing behind the podium, after adjusting the microphone, expressed her feelings.
Make that her true, deepest, most...
Coronavirus Threat Mounts | School District Prepares for Possible Impacts
As the numbers grow, so do the concerns.
“As you know, the Center for Disease Control is closely monitoring an outbreak of a respiratory illness...
PowerPuff Football TONIGHT | Juniors and Seniors Duke it Out in Annual Game
No one’s a loser in this one.
While one team might have more points on the scoreboard at the end of the night, those taking...
Profound Loss | Corporal Who Was Shot Had Ties to South Pasadena
The grandson of Jack Gillette, a former lieutenant with the South Pasadena Police Department, died in the line of duty Tuesday with the Sumter...
Ted Shaw’s Impact on Councilmember | Marina Khubesrian Relays Life-Changing Story
Talk about strong impressions.
Ted Shaw left a huge one on Marina Khubesrian M.D., the first time the current city councilmember and former mayor met...
