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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.
Local Emmy Award Winner Honored
For good reason, it was James Reynolds Day about two weeks ago in Oskaloosa, Kansas.
Reynolds, a veteran actor today, grew up in the small community he will forever call home.
“That path brought me to...
GRADUATION: South Pasadena High School Class of 2018
They embraced, shed tears, slapped high fives, and recalled the good times knowing this was the end of four years – four memorable years – as they said their final goodbyes to friends, teachers...
South Pasadena has a Poet Laureate!
South Pasadena has never had one of its own – until now.
Resident Ronald Koertge, as part of a resolution adopted by the South Pasadena City Council, was proclaimed as the city’s official poet laureate...
Man Hospitalized After Car Accident
A driver of a vehicle was transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital on Thursday morning following a three-car accident on Fremont Avenue at Lyndon Street in South Pasadena.
Kris Saxon, a captain with the South Pasadena...
SPMS 8th Grade Promotion: Hope for the Future
At the start of the school year, Nicholas Philipson had no friends. Zero. As he describes it, the 8th grader was “stranded in a sea of loneliness” at South Pasadena Middle School. Philipson wondered...
Flame of Hope Carried by Police Chief
Waving to curious bystanders and those tooting car horns, members of the South Pasadena Police Officers Association (SPPOA), a local City Council member and community volunteers participated in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run...
South Pasadena High Student Triple Jumper Competes in State Track and Field Championship
An outstanding performance was turned in by TH Wei last weekend as the South Pasadena High sophomore came away with a 5th place finish in the triple jump at the CIF State Track and...
Palette Salon Studios Ribbon cutting Hosted by South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce
Born and raised in Surabaya, Indonesia, Yuri Sinata has fulfilled a major goal in her life with the opening of Palette Salon Studios at 1128 Mission Street in South Pasadena.
How she ultimately opened the...
A Very Special Farmers Market
Looking to make changes in you health this summer?
A good place to start will be at this week’s farmers’ market in South Pasadena.
Local vendors will set up booths and show the many ways you...
Seniors Honored: SPHS Senior Awards 2018
A wide variety of scholarships and awards are presented each year to dozens of deserving South Pasadena High students during the school’s annual Senior Awards Night.
Perhaps, the most meaningful and prestigious are the Weldon...
Farewell SPHS 2018 Graduating Seniors!
It started with a lively entrance and ended with seniors covered in black and orange balloons falling from the ceiling.
In between, there was dancing, singing, a teacher giving up his hair, others retiring and,...
Health Fair Brings the Best Out Of All Ages
Good health was on the mind of many who attended Thursday’s Healthy Aging Fair outside the South Pasadena Senior Center.
Information booths and vendors specializing in senior services were on hand for the 3-1/2 hour...
Good News for Fourth of July Parade
Marching bands, kids riding bikes, and dignitaries rolling along in classic cars will notice a big change when they participate in this year’s Festival of Balloons Parade.
Those on hand for the annual 4th of...
BREAKING NEWS: FIRE CALL ON GRAND AVE
South Pasadena Fire Department officials, joined by other local agencies, responded to a call of smoke coming from vents on Wednesday at a home in the 200 block of Grand Avenue.
Once at the scene...
Among Concerns about Yellow Water Answers Arise
In recent weeks, some South Pasadena residents have complained to city officials regarding discolored water coming from faucets at local residences.
Earlier this month, a group wanted answers from City Council members, who were sympathetic...
EVENT MONDAY: Memorial Day Ceremony at War Memorial Building
Memorial Day, a day on which those who died in active military service are remembered, will be observed Monday, May 28, in South Pasadena with a special event at the War Memorial Building.
Those who...
SPHS School Record Set by Sophomore TH Wei
A top performance was turned in Saturday by South Pasadena High School sophomore TH Wei at the CIF Masters Track and Field Meet at El Camino College.
It took Wei only two jumps to qualify...
John Vandercook and Peggy O’Leary Wedding
Church of Our Savior in San Gabriel was nearly filled to capacity on Saturday, May 26, as Peggy O’Leary and John Vandercook were married.
The couple, well known in the community, enjoyed their special day...
Wow! What a Big Family
Lu King is young at heart, sprite and looking like she’s just getting started in life as she turns 85 years old in a couple of weeks.
“I feel great,” said King, a warm and...
Operation Cookie: South Pasadena helps hospitalized, homeless and special needs veterans
Organizers of “Operation Cookie,” a day when the good comes out of so many who provide delectable treats to hospitalized, homeless and special needs veterans, are calling it a huge success.
Members of the Woman’s...
SPHS Tianhao Wei Headed to CIF Masters Track Meet
South Pasadena High sophomore Tianhao Wei is headed to the next level of competition after winning the Division 3 triple jump at last weekend’s CIF Southern Section Track and Field Championships at El Camino...
Parti Gras Brings Community Together
It was popular back then, and Megan Dostel wanted to capture the mood with her “big hair and lots of jewelry” as she described her attire for Saturday’s 1980s themed Parti Gras, a major...
Open House Double Feature: Arroyo Vista and Monterey Hills Elementary Schools
Arroyo Vista and Monterey Hills Elementary Schools invited parents, grandparents and friends to their respective campuses last Thursday for open house, an annual ritual that allows students an opportunity to showcase their work.
As part...
UPDATED: Parti Gras | 80’s Party was Totally Tubular Dude
PHOTOS UPDATED
Over the years, it has become the biggest bash of the year in South Pasadena.
Parti Gras, with an 80s theme, exceeded all expectations Saturday night as more than 1,000 people attended the major...
Massive Fire: South Pasadena Fire Department Sends Support Crew
South Pasadena firefighters were called to San Gabriel where they supported crews extinguishing a massive fire early Wednesday morning at a strip mall.
Three restaurants were lost in the blaze as the mall was fully...
$10,000 Awarded | Oneonta Club Scholarships Ceremony
Launched in 1975 with no dollars in the endowment, today, with generous gifts coming from the Oneonta Club membership and others recognizing its importance, the Philip V. Swan Oneonta Scholarship annually presents $10,000 scholarships...
Mother’s Day at the Senior Center in South Pasadena
Robert Joe, who serves on the South Pasadena City Council, knows the importance of mothers, noting they “make up a crucial part of our lives,” he told a large gathering in attendance at this...
Parti Gras 2018 – Totally Rad!
“Gridlock,” a word that came out of the ultimate traffic jam, was first used in print by “Newsweek” back in 1980.
It has become a universal phrase identified by motorists, especially those frustrated, grumbling,...
High Honor for City Employee
Natalie Hayworth, a management assistant in the city clerk’s office at South Pasadena City Hall, has earned her designation as a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.
According to South...
Marc Donohue Honored During Municipal Clerks Week
His timing couldn’t have been any better.
South Pasadena Mayor Dr. Richard Schneider recently proclaimed the week of May 6 - 12 as Municipal Clerks Week in the city of South Pasadena, and there to...
