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.
City Council | Push for Tesla Electric Cars Purchase is on Agenda
A push toward stronger electrification efforts, including the installation of solar panels, vehicle chargers, converting police department patrol cars from gas-powered to electric and...
Tigers Football | SPHS Now 5-0 to Start Football Season
A bye week couldn’t come at a better time said South Pasadena High football coach Jeff Chi, recognizing his undefeated team has two weeks...
Rose Parade Float South Pasadena | Permanent Building Site Moves Forward
It was one man’s vision – a former mayor, civic leader and longtime resident many called “Mr. South Pasadena” – who first saw the...
SPHS Tigers Football | Team to Play Alhambra Friday Night
Jeff Chi likes what he sees from his South Pasadena High football team, winners of four straight preseason games to open the season, yet...
Rose Parade 2023 | South Pasadena Float Builders Honored
No one saw it coming when representatives from the American Legion Auxiliary showed up to honor the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses (SPTOR) Committee...
High School Football Player Arrested | Montclair Forfeits Its Game Against South Pasadena
When news broke that a Montclair High School football player had been arrested for suspicion of submitting falsified documents, forcing the team to forfeit...
Dodgers Trivia Night Saturday Sept. 17 | Woman’s Club of South Pasadena
Only Mark Langill, who will be hosting a Dodger trivia night on Saturday, September 17, at the Woman’s Club of South Pasadena, likely knows,...
SPHS Tigers Football | Team to Play Unbeaten Heritage Christian Friday Night
It only gets tougher from here as South Pasadena High’s non-league football season rolls into week four.
In what will be their biggest test, the...
Giant Yard Sale Hosted by SPTOR September 9 and 10
A giant yard sale, with all proceeds going to support the building and decorating of South Pasadena’s float in the 2023 Rose Parade, is...
Football Tonight! SPHS Tigers vs Marshall at Home
South Pasadena High will look to avoid what its coach called “a slow start,” as the Tigers prepare to host Marshall in a Thursday...
Tigers Football | SPHS Now 2-0 to Start Football Season
Jeff Chi has lost track of the exact number, instead simply saying he’s been coaching football for a long time.
Who’s counting? Not Chi, who...
SPHS Football | Team to Play Maywood
Jackson Freking is mindful that his success in South Pasadena High’s season opening victory last Friday wouldn’t have come had it not been for...
Senior Citizens’ Foundation | Center Stage for Two South Pasadena Seniors
One was involved in local civic government serving on multiple commissions and as a two-term mayor while the other was a longtime principal at...
Rose Parade 2023 | South Pasadena Float Construction Crew Seeking Help
A small, dedicated crew toiled under a giant tent last Saturday, laboring long hours while making significant progress on the city’s float that will...
Bob Joe and Granville Thurman Will Be Honored | Senior Citizens’ Foundation
Two big supporters of the town will be honored Monday, August 15, as the Senior Citizens’ Foundation of South Pasadena hosts a reception recognizing...
South Pasadena Little League Softball Teams Play in Sectional 3 Playoffs
It’s no secret to those around the program that South Pasadena Little League is riding high these days after winning seven District 18 titles,...
Vin Scully | L.A. Dodgers Historian Mark Langill Shares His Memories With Us
One word came to mind Tuesday night as Mark Langill adjusted to the reality that Dodgers icon broadcaster Vin Scully – many labeling him...
South Pasadena Little League | Three Teams Advance to All-Star Sectionals
A passion to enhance a player’s experience, support from tireless, hard-working volunteers, and a love for the game are what Alberto Ocon lives for...
Senior Citizens’ Foundation | Senior Champion Awards on August 15
A pair of longtime residents will be recognized for their decades of commitment to service next month when the Senior Citizens’ Foundation of South...
South Pasadena Little League Continues to Collect Titles
It’s an easy assumption by doing simple math that South Pasadena has one of the strongest and proudest Little League programs around.
Dig a little...
4th of July | We, Too, Are America
An enthusiastic South Pasadena Mayor Michael Cacciotti says “We’re coming back strong,” as he looks ahead to Fourth of July weekend, kicking off with...
South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Golf Tournament | $15,000 Raised
A big prize was at stake going to the golfer who sank a hole in one on the 7th hole during last Saturday’s South...
4th of July | ‘Safe and Sane’ Fireworks Banned
Many cities in the Southland ban consumer fireworks, and South Pasadena is on the list.
While some cities, including Alhambra, allow “safe and sane” fireworks,...
Rose Parade 2023 | South Pasadena Float Design Unveiled
A dazzling array of activity can be found on board South Pasadena’s newest float design,
unveiled by local builders and decorators in anticipation to the...
4th of July | Festival of Balloons is Back!
A harsh reality, COVID-19 played havoc on scheduling plans for millions, cancelling vacation trips, halting family visits, and interfered with outings near and far,...
4th of July | Pancake Breakfast & Fireworks Tickets on Sale
A popular event is back as many in the community will look to kick-start their Fourth of July celebration into high gear with the...
4th of July | Dedicated Festival of Balloons Committee Seeking Volunteers
Producing the City of South Pasadena’s biggest attraction of the year isn’t an easy task, requiring long hours by a group of dedicated volunteers.
Making...
4th of July | 2022 Poster Contest Winners Selected
It’s one of the most difficult tasks the South Pasadena City Council faces this time of year.
When given the amount of choices, selecting the...
South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Golf Tournament | A Chance to Win $10,000
A remarkable feat, Alan Vlacich says he’s recorded “maybe four holes in one,” most of them at the Arroyo Seco Golf Course in South...
4th of July | Performance Celebrating Diversity in America
An enthusiastic South Pasadena Mayor Michael Cacciotti says “We’re coming back strong,” as he looks ahead to Fourth of July weekend, kicking off with...
