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.
Transformer Fire On Bonita Drive
After reports of a power pole on fire, South Pasadena Firefighters rushed to the 700 block of Bonita Drive Sunday morning to put out...
South Pasadena Armed Shop Owner Defends His Life | Attempted Robbery and Stabbing
South Pasadena Police Department detectives are asking for the public's assistance in identifying two African-American male adults shown in this surveillance footage, who reportedly...
New Mayor to Take Oath
Dr. Marina Khubesrian will officially be sworn in as South Pasadena’s newest mayor during the December 19 City Council meeting at City Hall.
The meeting...
SPORTS UPDATE | South Pasadena High Girls Soccer Team Records Big Win
Look out, here come the Tigers!
Tory Lathrop, who guided South Pasadena High to a CIF-Southern Section title a year ago, has her team playing...
Queen and Court Visit Oneonta Club
There’s no lack of spirited fun and high-energy entertainment when those in the Oneonta Club get together, especially for their December meeting.
This month’s affair,...
SPUSD New School Board | Dr. Suzie Abajian New School Board President
With a vast background in education, Dr. Suzie Abajian becomes the newest president of the South Pasadena Unified School District.
Abajian was selected by her...
The Moo on Mission Gone | After Two Years
The Moo on Mission, which replaced Buster’s Ice Cream and Coffee Stop about two-and-a half-years ago, has vacated the property.
Karen Klemens, who took over...
Bank Robbery Suspect Caught With The Help of South Pasadena Police Department
A bank robbery suspect was recently apprehended in Pasadena with an assist from local authorities.
South Pasadena Police Department officers were called to St. John...
Mail Theft on the Rise | What to Do and Not Do to Avoid...
It’s a crime of opportunity that the South Pasadena Police Department is aware of, especially during the holiday season.
Mail theft is on the rise...
AV State Float Parade | TOR Rose Court Visits Arroyo Vista Elementary
There’s nothing like a parade – Arroyo Vista Elementary School Style.
The campus playground was full of miniature floats pulled by 119 5th graders, eager...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
MAN SHOT AT WORK | UPDATE | Fatal Shooting in Alhambra: South Pasadena Police...
4:30 PM
Authorities still have not released the name of the victim or shooter involved in deadly gunfire, in which one person died at a...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
