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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Rose Bowl Parade/Ticket Drawing on Wednesday
It’s called the Ultimate Tournament of Roses Experience and three top prizes are up for grabs.
South Pasadena Tournament of Roses officials hope community members...
SPORTS UPDATE | Tigers Fall in Boys Water Polo
After rolling past its completion to win the Rio Hondo League, South Pasadena High’s Boys’ water polo team suffered a major setback, falling to...
Halloween in South Pasadena | School Parades, Movie History, & Trick-or-Treat!
South Pasadena knows how to get into the spirit of Halloween.
Thousands were out-and-about dressed like ghosts, goblins and various other creatures in search of...
Halloween Scene to Remember
It started with one, and has grown over the years to become a holiday masterpiece.
Maria Felix has collected dozens of tiny haunted houses and...
Dodger Manager Dave Roberts Admits the Red Sox were the Better Team
While the Red Sox celebrated their fourth World Series championship in 15 years Wednesday with a parade, Dodgers players can only dream of what...
TWO SPPD Officers Head into Retirement
A pair of longtime South Pasadena Police Department employees will be recognized for their service to the community Saturday night during a joint retirement...
Councilman Michael Cacciotti Seeks to Preserve City Values
It measures a mere 3.42 miles with a population barely over 25,000. Tree-lined streets are a major attraction, joining mom and pop merchants, and...
Could it be Clayton Kershaw’s final game for Dodgers?
It’s over, and it wasn’t a good finish for the Dodgers-in more ways than one.
If losing the best-of-seven World Series to Boston in five...
WORLD SERIES | Do-or-Die for Dodgers Sunday Game 5
It’s now or never in the 2018 season for the Dodgers.
Down four runs, the Red Sox scored nine down the stretch to take a...
Dodgers Back in World Series | Game 3
Oh my, they’re back in it!
A player not worthy of an American League team at the end of the 2017 season came up big-really...
SPHS Sports Wrap Up
GOLF
South Pasadena High School’s freshman sensation Lauren Calderon shot a combined score of 142 over 32 holes last week to set a new Rio...
World Series | Dodgers Look to Turn the Tide
Must win? Pretty darn close, if not.
The Dodgers will try to keep Boston from taking complete command of the best-of-seven World Series when it...
One Mega Millions Ticket Won a Lucky Winner $1.5 Billion
You didn’t become an instant multimillionaire in Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot drawing?
No sweat, there’s always Wednesday night’s estimated $620 million up for grabs in...
‘Rookie’ Helps Behind the Wheel of City Float
A self-proclaimed “rookie,” Joss Rogers will find himself in a highly instrumental role as he climbs into the depths of South Pasadena’s float for...
Dodgers Look to Shore Up Defense and Pitching
It wasn’t the start the Dodgers were looking for as they look to bounce back Wednesday night in Game 2 of the World Series.
Boston...
City Hall to Get an Art Gallery
On the way to getting a permit approved, questions answered by a department heads, or perhaps to speak with the city manager, be sure...
What Would You Do with $2.2 Billion?
Oh my, this is getting silly.
Two point two billion dollars – That’s $2.2 billion – is up for grabs this week led by Tuesday’s...
World Series | Two Iconic Teams Battle it Out
It matches one team with sheer depth and talent against another with the most wins in baseball as the Dodgers and Red Sox gear...
FOOTBALL | Season ends with a Win
It marked only their third victory of the season, but South Pasadena High’s football team celebrated a long-awaited win Friday night after knocking off...
City Council Approves Sub-regional Draft Project List
Earlier this year, City Councils from neighboring cities approved the formation of the Arroyo Verdugo Communities Joint Powers Authority (AVCJPA) and have begun work...
