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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.
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...
Fun Loving Dogs!
On the first Wednesday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m., volunteers from the South Pasadena Humane Society bring lovable dogs to spend the morning with members of the South Pasadena Senior Center.
Come...
All Hands on Deck! Volunteers Needed Tonight at Float Site
Unusual hot weather during the daytime hours this week has forced workers to postpone placing flowers on the city float until the last minute and to schedule an all-night work session Saturday into Sunday.
It’s...
Crunch Time Party Friday Night!
Tickets are on sale for the Crunch Time Party on Friday, Dec. 29, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the War Memorial Building.
Festivities include dinner, a raffle, and a silent and live auction. Tickets,...
A Season of Wonder at Monterey Hills Elementary
Monterey Hills School divided its annual Winter Program into two parts, the transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, first grade and second grade performing on Dec. 20 in the school’s multipurpose room, and the third, fourth, and...
South Pasadena High Students Help Homeless with Sock Drive
Ruth Moonesinghe simply wanted to make a difference for those down on their luck.
With a heart of gold, the South Pasadena High calculus teacher approached one of her classes three years ago with the...
Semester Break at SPHS Ends in December For First Time
In what school officials are calling a first, the semester break at South Pasadena High finished last week with final examinations.
For as long as anyone can remember, finals at SPHS were always scheduled for...
FIRE | Radhika Indian Restaurant
Firefighters are busy investigating a kitchen fire that took place Saturday morning at Radhika restaurant on Mission Street in South Pasadena.
The fire occurred at about 11am at the corner of Meridian Avenue and Mission...
SPHS Band Performs along Mission Street & Fair Oaks Avenue
Some days he could pass as the most modest person in South Pasadena. Howard Crawford keeps information quiet better than some of the best CIA agents or private detectives on the planet.
Accolades, acclaim, high...
It’s Crunch Time at City’s Float Site
It’s on pace for completion in less than two weeks, but as the deadline nears, tensions often rise, nerves fry, and anxiety mounts leading up to the start of the annual Rose Parade on...
Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Richard Schneider in Line to Become Next Mayor of South...
If tradition holds true, Dr. Richard Schneider will become the newest mayor of South Pasadena Wednesday night.
Schneider, the current mayor pro tem, is expected to take over for Michael Cacciotti, who will end his...
Break-in at Canoe House – Undisclosed Amount of Cash Stolen
An undisclosed amount of cash was stolen during a break-in earlier this month at the Canoe House restaurant in the 800 block of Fair Oaks Avenue, according to South Pasadena Police Dept. officials.
Authorities say...
SPPD Hosts Annual Holiday Celebration
It was a packed house inside the War Memorial Building on Thursday afternoon as the South Pasadena Senior Center hosted its annual Holiday and Christmas Celebration.
South Pasadena Chief of Police Art Miller and the...
Jon Primuth | Changing of the Guard for School Board
With full confidence, Jon Primuth is ready to step up to the challenge as the newest president of the South Pasadena Board of Education.
Primuth moves into the top seat after two years as a...
Beware of Package Theft in South Pasadena
It’s increasingly becoming a huge problem, the notion that someone can simply park in front of a person’s house, walk to the front porch, pick-up a package, return to the vehicle and drive away.
Officer...
A Push for Late Start for Schools By Anthony Portantino
Anthony Portantino has looked at all the data, evidence and research and come to the conclusion that the start time for middle school and high school students should be no earlier than 8:30 a.m.
The...
South Pasadena Float Site Coffee
Community members will have an opportunity to learn about the city’s entry in the 2018 Rose Parade on Thursday, Dec. 14, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the float site – the War Memorial...
New President To Be Selected For School Board Tuesday Night
Three-time Board of Education President Elisabeth Eilers will give up her seat tonight following a one-year term in office.
The board will be voting in a new president and new board clerk as part of...
Holiday Party with Chris Holden Tuesday Night!
Chris Holden is hosting a Holiday Open House and Shoe Drive on Tuesday, December 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at his 41st state Assembly District office.
The event will partner with Shoes That Fit,...
Party at Re-imagine your Home!
The guy many dub as “Mr. South Pasadena” is encouraging residents to “shop local” during the holiday season.
It’s all part of the city’s economic development effort and the Chamber of Commerce’s push for residents...
Learn About New Plans for New Pavilions Tuesday Night
Plans to expand Pavilions are underway and representatives from the supermarket chain will address the store’s teardown and reconstruction during a community meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, in the city.
Officials the from Abertsons, the...
Arroyo Vista Elementary Students Roll Out State Floats
They gave high fives, waved to the crowd and soaked up the fun as Arroyo Vista Elementary School students took part in Friday’s 33rd annual Tournament of States Parade on campus.
Circling the playground, one...
Principals Talk About High Achievement of South Pas Students
High academic achievement continues to be the main focus in the South Pasadena Unified School District as principals from each of the city’s five campuses recently gave high marks during their executive summaries to...
Cyber Monday Breaks Online Sales Record
Cyber Monday hit a new record as shoppers opened their wallets and spent an estimated $7 billion, making it the largest online sales day in history, according to analytical firm Adobe Insight.
As expected, Amazon...
Black Box at South Pasadena Middle School
South Pasadena Board of Education members approved the conceptual layout last week for the old middle school gymnasium.
Plans are in the works renovate the gym to become a black box theater, a performing space...
Employees at San Pascual Stables Save Horses as Fires Rage
On a rescue mission, employees at San Pascual Stables in South Pasadena drove toward a firestorm, knowing huge flames were in the distance and successfully brought horses to safety.
Jose Ursula was behind the wheel...
Stabbing in McDonald’s Parking Lot
South Pasadena Police Department officials charged a man for assault with a deadly weapon after he reportedly stabbed a man in the head with a fork Friday afternoon in the South Pasadena McDonald’s parking...
FIRES: Two South Pasadena Firefighters Deployed to Fires in Region
Firefighters continue to battle four major South-land fires fueled by strong Santa Ana winds and among those lending support are two members of the South Pasadena Fire Department.
Captain Dan Dunn has been deployed to...
Music Filled Holiday Tree Lighting
Music filled the air last Thursday as the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce held its annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Farmers’ Market in the city.
Festivities began with a performance by the South...
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