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.
Paramedic Subscription Program Introduced | New Service ‘Great Deal’
With the high cost of ambulance service, Paul Riddle calls the South Pasadena’s Fire Department’s Paramedic Subscription Program “a great deal.”
Riddle, the SPFD’s fire...
2nd Annual Commission Congress | City’s Top Officials Convene TUESDAY
Community members serving on city commissions will be recognized by the City of South Pasadena during the 2nd annual Commission Congress on Tuesday, February...
Safety Concerns on Pine St | Car Wreck Prompts Call for Action
Racing around the corner, the fast-moving vehicle couldn’t stop in time, plowing into a 1969 Ford Mustang pulling out of a driveway on Pine...
Monsignor Connolly Delivers Powerful Message at Fifth Annual Prayer Breakfast
Clem Connolly talked about being empowered, enriched, enlightened and the importance of “holding a conviction” in urging others to show a passion for kindness,...
New Clean Air App | Breath Easier, Courtesy of the AQMD
South Pasadena residents can breath easier knowing an app is available that monitors air quality.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has released a unique...
SPHS Sports Update: Feb 17-21 | Winter Play Winds Down as Spring Season Start...
Winter season at South Pasadena High will soon come to an end as only junior Devin Peries is the lone competitor. He will be...
California Fire Code Adopted by City | Staying Up-to-Date with State Regulations
South Pasadena City Council members adopted the 2019 California Fire Code last week and enacted additional local amendments for the safety of residents.
Every three...
Congressional Hopeful Speaks at Kiwanis | Christian Daly Summarizes Future Plans
He’s served as a district representative for the California State Assembly.
He was a deputy supervisor for the 5th District of the Los Angeles Board...
SPTOR President Touched by Thoughtful Gesture | Shaw Family’s Request for Contributions to Float
Brant Dunlap is genuinely grateful, moved by the announcement by the Shaw family that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the South...
Senior Center Valentine’s Luncheon | Love was in the Air!
Love was in the air Friday afternoon at the South Pasadena Senior Center.
Plenty of red and white was sprinkled about the dining area as...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
