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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.
A Life Of Music | Remembering David Batt
By day, David Batt was a numbers guy, managing the City of South Pasadena’s finances, overseeing the budget and strategizing for a profitable long-term future.
However, when nighttime arrived, the tune changed completely as the...
NEW MAYOR | A Busy Week For South Pasadenans
Dr. Marina Khubesrian has been selected as South Pasadena newest mayor, replacing
Dr. Richard Schneider, who ended his one-year term. In addition, Robert Joe, who also sits on the council, was selected by his peers...
Indelible Loss | Remembering Cathy Erskine
A deep loss is being felt at the South Pasadena Unified School District this week following the announcement that employee Cathy Erskine has passed away.
Recognized for her kindness, SPUSD Geoff Yantz remembers Erskine as...
UPDATE | Body Found in Arroyo
A body found in a homeless encampment in the Arroyo is believed to be a male subject, according to South Pasadena Police Department officials.
Acting SPPD Captain Robert Bartl said two individuals were walking down...
Tiger Run 2k18 | The South Pasadena Tradition Comes of Age
Those looking for a sense of community don’t have to go beyond the annual Tiger Run to find it.
For many of the 700-plus runners who braved the early morning chill to take part in...
New STEM Building at SPHS | Superintendent Geoff Yantz Visits
Wearing a hard hat and smile, South Pasadena Unified School District Superintendent Geoff Yantz liked what he saw this week as he toured the new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math building at the local...
The Intricate Work of Jeff Burke | On Display at SouthPasadenan.com News Headquarters
He describes his artwork as “digital composite,” combining original photographs of costume jewelry and brass figurines to digitally form a composition that speaks to the concept of paradise.
Take a peek into Jeff Burke’s world...
Coffee With a Cop | Socializing With the South Pasadena Police Department
Nationwide, it’s called “Coffee with a Cop,” and locally SPPD Acting Police Chief Brian Solinsky said his department enjoyed the opportunity to answer questions from the public one night this week at Starbucks in...
THIS MORNING | Father & Son ‘Clipped’ by Car Near Monterey Hills Elementary
A father and son were reportedly clipped by a car driving along Via Del Rey Avenue in South Pasadena early Friday morning and treated at the scene.
South Pasadena Police and fire department officials rushed...
Victory For South Pasadena as 710 Freeway Extension Plans Are Finally Laid to Rest
At long last, it’s over.
After decades of study, debate and legal battles, mostly between the cities of South Pasadena and Alhambra, the 710 Freeway extension plan is “finally dead” declared State Senator Anthony Portantino...
Small Business Saturday | Shop Local: Less Stress, Better Shopping, More Fun!
It’s sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday and is a day to pull shoppers out big box stores and malls and bring them to main streets across America.
South Pasadena shops along Mission Street...
Giving Back on Thanksgiving | City Officials Help Less Fortunate
It was a day of giving for South Pasadena city officials who took part in the traditional Thanksgiving Dinner in Pasadena's Central Park.
Serving food to the less fortunate were City Manager Stephanie DeWolfe, Acting...
Being Thankful | Thanksgiving Messages from our Leadership, Family, Neighbors, Friends
A Thanksgiving note from News Editor Bill Glazier
My 28-year-old son, Michael, taught me a very valuable lesson – be thankful for what you have, not what you don’t have.
And, as I grow older, those...
Expressing Gratitude | A Thanksgiving Message From Superintendent Geoff Yantz
A grateful South Pasadena Unified School District superintendent shared his thoughts as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches.
Geoff Yantz likes the direction the district is headed and feels fortunate to be a part of it.
"Here in...
MAN SHOT AT WORK | UPDATE | Fatal Shooting in Alhambra: South Pasadena Police...
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Authorities still have not released the name of the victim or shooter involved in deadly gunfire, in which one person died at a Chinese newspaper in Alhambra Friday morning.
South Pasadena police assisted Alhambra...
SPPD Acting Police Chief Brian Solinsky Attends Funeral Service for Fallen Sheriff’s Department Sergeant
When he looks back on the tragedy that took a dozen lives, including Ventura County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Ron Helus, Brian Solinsky considers the possibility of a mass shooting happening anywhere, even in the...
School Board Update | Options for School District Property Discussed
Board of Education members were provided key information Tuesday night as a real estate broker talked about what’s entailed should the South Pasadena Unified School District decide to pursue the concept of land swapping.
Making...
Fighting the Raging Inferno | South Pasadena Fire Department in Attack Mode
Members of the South Pasadena Fire Department continue to battle Southern California wildfires.
It all started last Thursday when SPFD Captain Kris Saxon, Engineer Justin Furtado and Firefighter/paramedics Joseph Monticone and Scott McLellan were dispatched...
WINNERS | Tournament of Roses Raffle Drawings
New Year’s Day is expected to be extra special for three lucky winners taking part in this year’s Ultimate Tournament of Roses Experience drawing, which helps fund South Pasadena’s float in the annual Rose...
Metro Incident Update | South Pasadena Station
Local fire department officials responded to a report of a train fire involving the brakes on a Metro train Monday afternoon and discovered there was no blaze at the time of arrival, according to...
School Board Meeting | Land-Swapping of School District Headquarters to be Discussed Once Again
Land occupied by the South Pasadena Unified School District, once considered for development, will be back on the school board’s agenda Tuesday night.
“During a strategic planning session last summer, the board said it wanted...
South Pasadena Public Library | Holiday Book Sale Nears
Looking for a bargain on books?
The Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library will hold its annual Holiday Book Sale on the weekend of November 17 and 18.
Books in a wide assortment of categories...
BREAKING | South Pasadena Firefighters on Duty at Woosley and Hill Fires
A pair of fires raging out of control, fueled by high Santa Ana winds, has prompted the need for thousands of firefighters to go to the scene at the Los Angeles-Ventura County border, including...
Structure Fire Under Investigation
Kris Saxon, a captain with the South Pasadena Fire Department, says the cause of a structure fire at 2050 La Fremontia Street in the city on Wednesday night is still under investigation.
Arriving on scene...
High Donors Dinner | South Pasadena Educational Foundation Gives its Thanks
“My hope is that every donor from $10,000 to $20,000 knows how much we value them,” said Stacey Peterson, executive director of the organization. “Our families give what they can afford and we appreciate...
Running Through the Streets | Tiger Run December 1, 2018
Hundreds are expected to take part in the 21st annual South Pasadena Tiger Run 5K/10K Run/Walk on Saturday, December 1.
The 5K/10K Run/Walk starts at 8 a.m. while a Tiger Cub Run for kids around...
Decisive Victory | Council Member Michael Cacciotti Dominates in the Polls
A challenger whose message didn’t seem to resonate with voters was unable to dethrone an incumbent long on experience and known as an effective leader during Tuesday’s election in South Pasadena.
Eric Brady, an unknown...
Down to the Wire | A Very Close School Board Election
A major contributor to South Pasadena’s school over the years was the top vote-getter in Tuesday night’s Board of Education election.
Dr. Ruby Kalra, who has held a variety of leadership roles, including serving as...
Challenge to City’s UUT Fails | Voters Respond with Resounding Results For South Pasadena
City Council members avoided making deep cuts to its municipal budget as South Pasadena residents voted No on N in Tuesday night’s election, making a huge statement by continuing the city’s Utility Users Tax...
Unauthorized Racially Charged Flyers Removed from SPHS Campus
South Pasadena High’s campus was “peppered with flyers,” as described by the school’s principal, Janet Anderson, in a memo to parents this week, referring to an incident on campus.
The posters “promoted a certain viewpoint,”...
