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.
New SPHS Athletic Director | Two Candidates Eyeing Position
Two candidates are scheduled for interviews this week to replace South Pasadena High Athletic Director Greg Luna, who was told at the beginning of...
Nationwide Measles Outbreak | SPUSD Takes Precautions
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new numbers this week, South Pasadena Unified School District Superintendent Geoff Yantz said his...
SPHS Basketball Coach Ryan Lee Resigns | Search for Replacement Begins
Ryan Lee, who guided South Pasadena High’s boys’ basketball program the past two years, has stepped down as the Tigers’ coach.
Lee, who graduated with...
‘What to Do About Mom?’ | A Community Forum on Aging May 1
A community workshop – What to Do About Mom? – designed for families and caregivers to assist them with aging matters is scheduled for...
Seattle Construction Crane Collapse | South Pasadena Girl Died
A South Pasadena resident was among the casualties Saturday afternoon after a construction crane fell from a building onto Google’s new Seattle campus during...
Bring Your Child to Work Day | Kids Play Grown-Up at City Hall
Children of City of South Pasadena employees were given a glimpse of the working world Thursday as part of the national Bring Your Child...
Darby Jean Rubin | A Short Life Well Lived and Loved
When it comes to thank you notes, there may not be another more heartfelt than the one received by the South Pasadena police and...
Los Angeles Kubb Club | 4th Annual West Coast Kubb Championships Sunday
Lesson No. 1 when learning the game of kubb is its proper pronunciation.
That’s a good starting point for those looking to attend the sport’s...
SPHS Track & Field Sets Sights on Finals | The Team That Doesn’t Know...
They simply don’t lose.
No really, South Pasadena High School’s track and field team at all levels – frosh/soph, boys and girls varsity – won’t...
Armenian Genocide Month | City Recognizes Day of Remembrance on April 24
On April 24, 1915, the Turkish Government perpetrated against Armenian people what is commonly referred to as the first genocide of the 20th century,...
SPPF ‘Architecture of Faith’ | Gearing up for the Historical Church Tour
As part of the SP Preservation Foundation's ongoing mission of connecting the public with the history of South Pasadena, SPPF is back with another...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
