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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.
Car Blaze on El Centro and Meridian.
Fire Department officials were quick to respond to a car fire on Wednesday after at the corner of El Centro St. and Meridian Ave.
Captain Kris Saxon of the South Pasadena Fire Department said heavy...
First Place Tigers Blank San Marino in Girls Soccer 2-0
Moving the ball well offensively, focusing on shutting down their opponent’s top players, and playing with composure were all key in South Pasadena High’s 2-0 victory over rival San Marino on the road Wednesday...
Big Win For Tigers!
South Pasadena High’s girls basketball team jumped out to a 22-4 lead after the first quarter and held a commanding 41-18 advantage at the half as it rolled to an easy 77-41 win over...
Tigers in First Place!
South Pasadena High’s girls’ soccer team will be looking to avenge its only loss in Rio Hondo League play on Wednesday when it travels to San Marino to face the Titans in a key...
World’s Fantastic, Worlds Familiar.
Dr. Bonnie J. Buratti, planetary astronomer at the Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, gave audience members a personal tour of NASA's latest discoveries during a presentation Thursday night in the South Pasadena Library Community...
Key Meeting on Dual Immersion
In the past week, Geoff Yantz visited a pair of dual language immersion classes at two local elementary schools and watched as young students spoke Spanish or Mandarin
He came away in awe.
“It’s impressive to...
Smoke Causes Panic on Diamond Ave
After receiving a call of the smell of smoke in the 1100 block of Diamond Avenue Tuesday night, South Pasadena Fire Dept. officials rushed to the scene, entered a residence, and found food burning...
Memorial Bench Dedicated to Aramazd “Piqui” Andressian Jr. at Garfield Park
Surrounded by a close-knit family, civic leaders and local police department officials, Ana Estevez talked about the bench in South Pasadena’s Garfield Park that will forever memorialize her 5-year-old son, who was tragically killed...
Big Band Hits The Library!
Put a bunch of judges, lawyers, law students and legal staff in the same room and what have you got?
Lively, upbeat, toe-tappin’ music.
“It’s fun,” explained Gary Greene, an attorney of more than 40 years...
Stars to Robots! Arroyo Vista Science Exploration.
Knowledgeable Caltech scientists along with JPL and South Pasadena High School students gave demonstrations on a variety of topics Thursday night as young, inquisitive minds were filled with information during Arroyo Vista Elementary School’s...
Twohey’s to Close After 75 Years Of Business
It’s a place that has been serving up meals for 75 years, is known for its traditional fare – the original Stinko Burger and ice cream sundaes among the more popular items – and...
Outgoing City Commissioners Recognized and Honored by South Pasadena City Council.
Six city commissioners who have stepped down from their assignments were honored by the South Pasadena City Council last week and presented certificates of appreciation by Mayor Dr. Richard Schneider for serving in a...
Major Construction for SPHS and SPMS.
Major projects are underway at both South Pasadena High School and the local middle school as students returned to campuses this week following winter break.
South Pasadena High School
Construction at South Pasadena High will feature...
Water Main Break on Orange Grove Avenue
A crew worked late into Thursday night looking for the origin of a water main break as water gushed down Orange Grove Avenue.
Officials from both the South Pasadena Fire and Police Departments responded to...
Exciting Bike Trail to Unveil in February.
A new attraction, the kind South Pasadenans have grown accustomed to over the years, is about to debut with the announcement that the Arroyo Seco Pedestrian Bicycle Trail is tentatively scheduled to open Feb....
Car Flips Over in accident on Fremont Avenue
A vehicle headed southbound on Fremont Avenue reportedly flipped over about five times, hitting two parked cars in its path before finally coming to a rest in the 1500 block of Fremont Ave. Wednesday...
House Fire in Pasadena
South Pasadena Fire Department officials responded to a house fire in Pasadena just before 3 p.m. on Saturday.
The fire ignited at California Terrace and Norwood Drive, just beyond the South Pasadena City limits.
Smoke from...
Key Projects for both the Middle and High School
Plans are in the works to repurpose the old gymnasium at South Pasadena Middle School and upgrade the athletic facilities at the local high school.
“These are two exciting projects that are in the planning...
SPHS Teacher Receives High Recognition.
Ben Ku, a science teacher, paid tribute to his South Pasadena High School his colleagues and students after being recognized this week as a National Board Certified Teacher.
The high honor came during Tuesday’s Board...
Devastating Flu Season Hits!
Deadly flu season has hit California.
Health officials say the influenza season started in November, earlier than usual, and there have already been 27 flu-related deaths of persons younger than 65 in the state.
Hospitals and...
Southern California Battered by Storms.
The numbers are in following 48 hours of winter weather hitting the region earlier this week.
According to AcuWeather, South Pasadena experienced nearly three inches of rain over that period.
Total rainfall totals include:
Pasadena 2.83
Ventura Mountains...
Banned in South Pasadena.
Those small box-sized polystyrene containers, better known as Styrofoam, used for takeout food are officially banned in South Pasadena.
In November 2016, the City Council unanimously voted to adopt an ordinance to ban foam plates,...
New Water and Sewer Rates Go Into Effect
Residents will see an increase when they open their water bills this year after the South Pasadena City Council voted last November to establish new rates effective in January.
Residents are expected see the new...
Float Workers Leave a Lasting Impression.
Jolene Constance can now check one more item off her bucket list.
The DeQuincy, Louisiana resident came a long distance last week to work on South Pasadena’s float – “Booster Club” – that rolled down...
Pooper Scoopers of The Rose Parade!
Without a doubt, said a laughing Peggy O’Leary, there’s one group of volunteers who traditionally are more important than any other in the annual Rose Parade.
Of course, that distinction goes those holding the huge...
Rose Bowl History is Made
History was made at the Rose Bowl Monday as Georgia tailback Sony Michel ran around the left side from 27 yards out to give the Bulldogs a 54-48 double overtime victory over Oklahoma in...
Rose Parade 2018 South Pasadena
Southern California’s famously summer hot weather disguised itself Monday as winter when coats and hats came off for many taking in the colorful excitement of the 129th Rose Parade. When the sun came up...
The Bowl Game Today: What You Didn’t Know
ROSE BOWL GAME 2018 NOTES: Georgia Versus Oklahoma
Today’s playoff semifinal game between No. 2 Oklahoma (12-1) and No. 3 Georgia (12-1) features a number of newsworthy notes to remember:
This is the first –ever...
The 2017 Crunch Time Party!
It was billed as a “night of fellowship, good food and wallet lightening” by Gary Pia, the master of ceremonies for Friday night’s annual Crunch Time Party at the War Memorial Building.
Pia held a...
South Pasadenan Rose Parade Driver!
Brant Dunlap says he’s “feeling good” as he looks forward to getting behind the wheel of South Pasadena’s float entry in Monday’s Tournament of Roses Parade.
“I’m looking forward to it,” said Dunlap, a longtime...
