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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.
Denim Day April 24 | A Call to Action Against Sexual Assault
It looked like “Casual Wednesday” at this week’s South Pasadena City Council meeting as the five members sitting on the panel were asked to wear jeans.
Instead, they were taking a stand – a stand...
Eggstravaganza! | Easter Tradition Brings Many to Garfield Park
It was an Easter egg hunt with a unique name in Garfield Park last Saturday.
Eggstravaganza, a longtime holiday tradition, was a hit!
The city’s Community Services Department hosted the egg-citing event, and dozens turned out...
Earth Day in South Pasadena | Proclamation Made to Spread Awareness
As the global community faces extraordinary challenges, including severe water shortages, environmental degradation, diminishing resources, and global health issues, South Pasadena is doing its part to protect the planet by declaring Monday, April 22,...
SPHS Shortcut Pathway to Close | City Council Votes to Restrict Access
A walkway from Fremont Avenue to Diamond Avenue through the South Pasadena High campus, which had been opened for years, will now be closed to the public when the school is in session mainly...
Elementary Students Weigh in on Parking Meters in South Pasadena
Some like the idea, others not so much.
As it turns out, even kids are weighing in, taking a swipe at the idea of parking meters lining the streets of South Pasadena’s downtown business district...
Citizen’s Police Academy | Officers and Citizens Bridge the Gap
Bridging the gap between the community and the South Pasadena Police Department is the purpose of a 10-week program designed to expose participants to the many facets of law enforcement.
The Citizens Police Academy, which...
New Police Chief | Welcome Reception Ceremony for Joe Ortiz April 29
New Police Chief Joe Ortiz will officially be welcomed to the city on Monday, April 29, during a pubic ceremonial oath of office inside the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Chambers.
The event, slated for...
LOCAL NEWS | House Fire on Milan Avenue
UPDATE:
A unit from San Marino assisted the South Pasadena Fire Department in tackling a house fire Monday afternoon just after 5 p.m. on the 1900 block of Milan Avenue in South Pasadena.
Fire department...
Monterey Hills Elementary Pajama Story Night | Storytime Comes to Life
They hugged teddy bears, sat on blankets and had what looked like a giant slumber party inside the multipurpose room Thursday night at Monterey Hills Elementary School.
The annual Pajama Story Night on campus, now...
Motorcycle Accident | Collision with Car on Fair Oaks
A woman in her 20s was treated and released at the scene after her motorcycle and a vehicle collided Sunday afternoon at the corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and Monterey Road.
Following the accident at...
High Honor for Chief City Clerk | Marc Donohue Receives Prestigious Award
South Pasadena Chief City Clerk Marc Donohue was presented with the Exceptional Service in Mentoring Award at the City Clerk’s Association Annual Conference last week in Anaheim.
Several categories for awards were handed out including...
Menchie’s Movie Nights | Come for the Frozen Yogurt Stay for the Movies
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt is not only known for its low carb, gluten free and non-dairy options, but now its movies.
Each Thursday, the store at 1040 Mission Street in South Pasadena shows a free film...
SPHS Students go to China | An ‘Unforgettable’ Spring Break
A South Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education member called it an “an unforgettable experience” for a group of local teenagers who know how to make the best of spring break.
This one was...
Caltrans Homes Sell Low in Price, But There’s a Catch
That old adage, if it’s too good to be true it probably isn't might apply to some South Pasadena homes controlled by Caltrans’. Some homes are finally being sold in South Pasadena.
Some current renters...
WINDSTORMS | City Relatively Unscathed, Fire Chief Says
South Pasadena residents were relatively unscathed following a windstorm in the Southland Tuesday night that knocked down power lines and toppled trees in many neighborhoods.
Paul Riddle, South Pasadena’s fire chief, said the city suffered...
Kitchen Fire on Mockingbird Lane
South Pasadena Fire Department officials responded to a oven fire Wednesday just after 7 p.m. at an apartment in the 300 block of Mockingbird Lane in the city.
Residents were able to put out the...
Tiger Invitational 2019 | SPHS Hosts Athletic Meet on National Level
A national level track and field meet came to South Pasadena High last Friday afternoon as the school hosted the prestigious Tiger Invitational for the ninth straight year.
With a full Ray Solari Stadium looking...
CERT Program | Fire Department Provides Emergency Response Classes
Should a major disaster occur in the city like the one in 2011 when strong winds knocked down trees and power lines, closing down some streets, South Pasadena Fire Department Chief Paul Riddle says...
SPHS Athletic Director Greg Luna | ‘No Hard Feelings’ About Departure
Weekday mornings when he drops off his child at school and later dismisses students from his social studies class at South Pasadena High following an hour and 40 minutes of instruction, Greg Luna uses...
Win $10,000 Sink a Hole-in-One | Rose Float Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Enjoying a day of golf, potentially winning one of many raffle gifts, a tasty lunch and helping a good cause are reasons enough to take part in the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses (SPTOR)...
Senior Prom | Let the Good Times Roll!
There was nothing like those nifty 50s, as the music of the day sent many to the dance floor remembering their past.
“Mack the Knife,” “All Shook Up,” “Tutti Fruitti,” and “Hound Dog” were all...
Dumpster & Donation Day | Citywide Cleanup Day April 13
The City of South Pasadena, Athens Services and Acts Thrift are co-sponsoring Dumpster Day, a citywide cleanup day on Saturday, April 13. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents are invited to bring items...
Residential Burglaries | String of Break-ins Hits Homes Last Week
A series of burglaries, in which suspects entered homes through windows have kept South Pasadena police busy in recent days.
The first of the three occurred between 8 a.m. on March 21 and 1 p.m....
Monterey Hills Elementary Colonial Ball | Students Relive 18th Century America
As part of studying society and customs of the day, 5th grade students held a Colonial Ball in full regalia Monday night to the delight of honored guests.
They danced like those living in the...
Earthquake Alert | Early Morning Quake Shakes Southern California
Did you feel it?
Likely not, unless you were in Orange County early Wednesday morning when a 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck on the outer edge of Yorba Linda and the Anaheim Hills.
The United States Geological...
Eggstravaganza 2019 | Springtime Event at Garfield Park
It’s an Easter egg hunt and more with a unique name.
They call it Eggstravaganza, and the family event is full of fun at Garfield Park in South Pasadena.
The city’s Community Services Department is gearing...
City Council | Poet Laureate Delivers Moving Ode to South Pasadena
Among the duties of a poet laureates in California are to write an ode to their respective cities.
So in keeping with that charge, Ron Koertge, who holds the distinguished role in South Pasadena, has...
STEM Building | Public Invited to Ceremony for Newest Addition at SPHS
Students have already discovered its benefits, but now others in the community will have an opportunity to visit South Pasadena High’s new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) building during a public opening next...
Hanscom Dr Home Update: Seniors Give Support to Owners of Sinking Residence
A South Pasadena couple didn’t like that sinking feeling the night they saw their driveway, well, in word, sinking.
When it sank an estimated four feet last month, Bob Lynes and Barbara Watkins were told...
Volunteer Recognition Day | April 12, 2019
South Pasadena Library Board of Trustees value the enormous contributions made by volunteers each year.
The library, founded on September 10, 1895, is governed by the Library Board of Trustees whose members are appointed by...
