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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.
626 Golden Streets Mission-to-Mission Event Opening Ceremony
South Pasadena Mayor Michael Cacciotti will be one in a group of area distinguished speakers who will help launch the return of the 626 Golden Streets Mission event on Sunday, May 1, following a...
YARD SALE FUNDRAISER | Rose Parade Float Builders Going All-Out!
It’s a never-ending effort to raise funds as the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee is set to host its first major fundraiser of 2022 with a giant yard sale May 6-7 at the...
Former South Pasadena Police Chief Bill Reese Documented Life’s Adventures
For decades he talked about writing a book, reflecting on a memorable past, and finally years later Bill Reese walked the talk, living up to his reputation as a hard worker, allowing nothing to...
626 Golden Streets Mission-to-Mission Event Returns May 1
Reducing the carbon footprint, mitigating the effects of global climate change and improving public health will be at center stage on Sunday, May 1, with the return of the 626 Golden Streets Mission-to-Mission event...
Inaugural All Abilities 5K Run-Walk a Success | Institute for the Redesign of Learning
An inaugural event surpassing all its goals has been called a huge success by organizers of the Empowering All Abilities 5K Run-Walk, a fundraiser for the Institute for the Redesign of Learning (IRL), last...
Elementary School Students Raise Concerns About the Snake Trail
Young members of the community, students in Dawn Tull’s 4th and 5th grade class at Monterey Hills Elementary School to be exact, have concerns about a short thoroughfare in the city used by many...
PGA Pro J.J. Spaun Groomed his Golf Game in South Pasadena
A pro golfer with roots in South Pasadena, coming off his first PGA Tour win last Sunday, is headed to Augusta, Georgia to play in this week’s Masters.
J.J. Spaun, who had a final round...
Elections 2022 | Candidates for PCC Board of Trustees Seat
One candidate, Linda Wah, the incumbent, says she has been strongly supported by Pasadena City College students over the years.
The other, challenger Kristine Kwong, who says among the issues she wants to tackle if...
5K Run-Walk for All Abilities | Institute for the Redesign of Learning
A 5K run-walk designed to empower all abilities will take center stage in South Pasadena on April 9 as the Institute for Redesign of Learning (IRL) hosts the inaugural event at the south fields...
South Pasadena Little League | Oldest Program in California Celebrates Anniversary
Deep in its archives, the record will show that South Pasadena, a city already long on history, proudly represents the oldest Little League program in California.
Originating with boys and later expanding to include girls,...
SPHS Girls Soccer | Alumni and Current Soccer Players Square Off
Memories and laughs were in abundance, joining some friendly competition as current and past South Pasadena High athletes met last Saturday in the school’s annual alumni girls’ soccer game.
Commonly held during winter break, the...
4th of July | Festival of Balloons Parade Theme Announced
When he thinks about South Pasadena’s newest theme for the Festival of Balloons, a 4th of July celebration in town that has been on hold the last couple of years due to the pandemic,...
South Pasadena Testing Fully Automated Turf Care Robot
Blazing the trail in South Pasadena’s effort to use battery-powered maintenance equipment for lawn and garden work in city parks back in 2015 wasn’t enough.
He then led the way to a citywide ban on...
Arroyo Seco Golf Course Closed Indefinitely Due to Damage
Workers continue to repair damaged areas at Arroyo Seco Golf Course in South Pasadena after high winds recently wreaked havoc at the facility.
The city’s mayor, Michael Cacciotti, said the 18-hole course, driving range and...
Possible All-Electric Vehicle Fleet | South Pasadena Police Department
Its time has come, insists Tony Abdalla, saying the South Pasadena Police Department is on the doorstep of investing in a fleet of battery-powered patrol vehicles.
Local law enforcement officials are ready to say goodbye...
Winter Arts Crawl | Cyndi Bemel Photography Exhibit at Waverly
A selection of Cyndi Bemel’s photographs will be on display Saturday, February 19, at Waverly, a bookshop and cooking school in South Pasadena.
The event, slated from 5 to 7:30 p.m., will be held at...
Community Remembers William “Bill” Courtice | Memorial Brings Together Friends and Family
Mike Neff called it “amazing,” thinking back to last Saturday, impressed by the amount of people in attendance and the impact William “Bill” Courtice left on so many.
“It was a beautiful ceremony,” said Neff,...
SPHS Football | Team Finally Celebrates Season
It took awhile, COVID and other concerns getting in the way, but South Pasadena’s High’s football team was finally able to celebrate a memorable season with a season-ending banquet last Sunday at Mamma's Brick...
Catalytic Converter Theft | Mayor Cacciotti Pushing Lawmakers to Take Action
Over the course of one week, five catalytic converters were stolen from cars in South Pasadena and the mayor of the town wants it stopped.
“It’s getting out of hand, and it just can’t continue...
Most Expensive Float Ever for South Pasadena | Seeking Funds to Cover Costs
South Pasadena’s award-winning float in the 2022 Rose Parade came at a huge price as bills continue to roll into the organization overseeing the production of the city’s entry in the annual New Year’s...
City Council | Mayor Michael Cacciotti and Council Set Path for New Year
Borrowing an old popular phrase, Michael Cacciotti knows, “It takes a village,” to set the City of South Pasadena down a path to success over the next year and beyond.
Getting there, insists the city’s...
$50 Million Dollars Contributed | 72,000 Acres Preserved
A non-profit organization, with a mission of conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends, just received a huge windfall, thanks to a generous donation from a South Pasadena couple.
Frank and Joan...
SPHS Sports | Tigers Soccer Team Hosts Temple City Wednesday
South Pasadena High’s varsity soccer team came away with a win and a tie last week, leaving the Tigers still unbeaten on the season.
SPHS opened the season early in December with a 2-1 victory...
City of South Pasadena | Soccer with the Mayor
After arriving at Arroyo Park in the city, South Pasadena Mayor Michael Cacciotti hopped off his bike wearing a helmet, jacket and warm-up athletic attire, ready to deliver on a promise to meet with...
Rose Parade 2023 | South Pasadena Float Concepts Accepted Through Social Media
Through social media, the world has opened up to what South Pasadena’s float in the 2023 Rose Parade could look like.
Design concepts can now be submitted via “Direct Message” through either Facebook or Instagram.
On...
South Pasadena | Designs Needed for Rose Parade 2023
It’s a year-round effort, and it begins now. While the 2022 Rose Parade is in the history books, the focus is already on the next one.
One of the major tasks is coming up with...
$ 1 Million Dollar Winner | Lottery Ticket Purchased in South Pasadena
It wasn’t the biggest prize, but a lucky person who purchased a ticket in South Pasadena for Wednesday’s Powerball drawing has plenty to smile about after winning $1.3 million.
While two individuals split $632, matching...
Rose Parade 2022 | South Pasadena’s Float a Hit
Asked how she felt following the announcement that South Pasadena’s float in Saturday’s 133rd Rose Parade had garnered an award, a beaming Janet Benjamin gave a two-word response, simply saying: “Very happy.”
It said it...
WINNER | South Pasadena’s Rose Parade Float Wins Founder Award
South Pasadena won the Rose Parade's 'Founder Award' for the most outstanding float built and decorated by volunteers from a community or organization.
It’s a tall order every year, but those who build it always...
POOPER SCOOPERS! Unsung Heroes of The Rose Parade
Decked out wearing white overalls, brooms and shovels at the ready, they’re known as the unsung heroes, often hearing the loudest cheers during the Rose Parade.
Meet the pooper scoopers, prepared to spring into action...
