Eric Fabbro

Eric Fabbro
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Eric Fabbro is a South Pasadenan whose family goes back to the 1950's. He graduated SPHS 2008, and Art Center College of Design in 2014. His versatile skill-set includes illustration, digital media, graphic design & photography. Eric is the in-house illustrator for The South Pasadenan, and the creator of our South Pasadenan icon logo. His work has been shown in galleries throughout the Los Angeles area.

Save the Bees | Simple, Innovative Project Helps a Dying Honeybee Population

Two young Girl Scouts are making an impact in a big way for some tiny cohabitants. Elise Kim and Michelle Maling of Troop 8931 at Holy Family School have successfully launched a campaign to...

Pending Litigation | Tournament of Roses Sues City of Pasadena Over Trademark Rights

Last week, the Tournament of Roses Association announced they were filing a lawsuit against the city of Pasadena seeking full ownership of the “Rose Bowl” and “Rose Bowl Game” trademarks. Hoping to declare proprietorship over...
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Keeping it Clean | Picking Litter off the Streets for 10 Years

Litter off the streets. What does it take to make sure the streets of South Pasadena are clean? It seems it takes dedication and a passion for keeping one's home in tip-top shape. Diane and...

Editorial | Violence Hits Home: News Staff ‘Trumped’ With Threats

“Do you wanna die today?” So much for providing decent news coverage to those seeking to have their voices heard loud and clear. Is that the phrase you want representing ‘your side’? Full disclosure, there is no...

UDPATE | Social Advocacy Coalition Helps the Homeless

UPDATE: January 5 Continuing the efforts post-holiday season, BLM cofounder, Fahren James says that over 70 items were successfully purchased from recent donations. This included hoodies, zip-ups, and winter jackets. Other items she says are always in...

Police Department Faces More Public Scrutiny | Hundreds in Community Demand 3rd-Party Investigation

'Defund the police.' The phrase has become increasingly ubiquitous in the City of South Pasadena, gaining traction as citizens, watchdogs, and social justice advocates have inferred law enforcement actions -- for the better half of...

WISPPA Elects New President, Vice President | Mary Urquhart & Ellen Daigle

Women Involved in South Pasadena political Activism (WISPPA) announced on Tuesday the appointment of a new President and Vice President, with founding members Mary Urquhart and Ellen Daigle being voted in for the respective...

Twoheys Opens! | New Location Ready to Go in South Pasadena

After a long-anticipated return of a regional diner staple, Twoheys — “The Home of the Stinko Burger” — was officially welcomed to South Pasadena on Wednesday with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Chamber...

Pro-Trump Demonstration Denounced by Community Members | Residents, BLM Counter Protesters Respond to Sunday’s...

Organizers, supporters, and residents deeply anchored in exasperation over the handling of an altercation during Sunday’s pro-Trump rally have assembled to fervidly rebuke attacks against Black Lives Matter protesters. The ‘Freedom Rally’ received widespread attention,...

2020 Elections | South Pasadena Voters on Pivotal Moment in U.S History

The nation nears the 11th hour of the decisive 2020 Elections and while many have been concerned with issues that affect America, California, LA County, and indeed, South Pasadena, some gave their time to...

Moffat Street Proposal Postponed | Resident Outcry Deters Council’s Final Vote

The Moffat Street extension has been effectively postponed due to a large number of public comments discouraging a formal vote on the proposal during last week's City Council Meeting on Wednesday, October 21. The venture,...

Press Conference Held | Black Lives Matter Response to Recent Incidents at City Hall

The South Pasadena chapter of Black Lives Matter was joined by an alliance of local and regional advocacy groups, representatives, and supporters as updates which expressed both condemnation and dissatisfaction were broadcast to the...

Man Drives Truck Onto Sidewalk ‘Dangerously Close’ to Black Lives Matter Protestors & Starbucks...

On Saturday, October 3, Black Lives Matter Protesters were confronted by a motorist, now identified as Richard Cheney, who obtrusively drove a RAM 1800 truck onto the sidewalk at the intersection of Fair Oaks...

Board of Education | Many Students Push for ‘Wellness Day’ During Distance Learning

41 students from South Pasadena High School vocalized their support for a designated wellness day during a special Board of Education meeting on September 18. In what has been a difficult transition for students and...

Bobcat Wildfire | As Blaze Nears Homes, Residents Remain on Standby for Evacuations

The Bobcat wildfire, one of several that continue to char the Southern California landscape, has expanded in virtually all directions, growing to 55,617 Acres acres as of Thursday, September 17. The fire which began on...

Cirque Du Soleil Percussionist Fernando Diez Talks Studio Recording, Future Ambitions

Near 6 months in to the COVID-19 pandemic and the world continues to adjust. Cirque Du Soleil is on hold for the moment. Betwixt the many roles that modern living has fostered remains that of...

Vanessa Marquez Remembered 2 Years Later | Advocates Take to Streets on Slain Actress’...

“We are the Rebel Alliance,” said a woman dressed as Princess Leia emphatically speaking through a bullhorn to a crowd of about 50 in front of the former residence of the late Vanessa Marquez,...

$110,000 Donated to SPUSD from PTA | Money Successfully Raised for Schools During Coronavirus

The South Pasadena Council PTA on Thursday, September 3, presented a substantial check of $110,280.59 to the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD). In what was a joint effort put forth by local organizations,...

Pasadena Protests | Friends, Family Demand Justice for Death of Anthony McClain

Protestors continue to demand justice for the shooting and death of Pasadena resident Anthony McClain, the 32 year-old father, who was shot in the back by a Pasadena Police Department officer while fleeing a...

Post Office Protest | South Pasadena Citizens Rise-Up in the Wake of USPS Changes

As cutbacks and policy adjustments are fueling turmoil between President Donald Trump’s administration and it's opponents over the fate of the United States Postal Service, local leaders and citizens have ardently vocalized their support...

Teachers & School Board Meet About ‘The Plans’ | 5 Hour Meeting Yields Limited...

Amid tensions between SPUSD teachers, parents and the school board, the South Pasadena Board of Education addressed issues pertaining to the learning models to be implemented for the 2020-21 school year, which began on...

BLM Rally Reminds Police, City, & Community to Stay Vigilant | ‘Part of History...

Almost a month after an incident that left local demonstrators Fahren James and Victoria Patterson baffled and distressed, a gathering of approximately 80 people met at Garfield Park in South Pasadena on Sunday, August...

Fire on Mission St. | Response from Two Departments

What was initially reported to be a structure fire on the 1000 northern block of Mission St. at approximately 11:05 a.m., Tuesday in South Pasadena turned out to be a "small clothing fire" in...

San Gabriel Mission Fire | Investigation Continues Over Cause

The Mission San Gabriel Arcangel suffered considerable structural damage during an early morning blaze two weeks ago on Saturday, July 10, as firefighters rushed to salvage the near 250 year-old historic monument and the...

WITNESSED: Citizens & Victims Locate and Hold Suspect Until Police Arrive

I was one of the three initial witnesses to the events that transpired on Friday, July 10. This story is based on my first-hand account, video footage, and interviews conducted regarding the events last...

4th of July Protest Marches Down Mission Street In Place of Cancelled Parade

Approximately 100-150 protestors assembled at the South Pasadena Public Library to march down the city streets, redefining what July 4th meant to them. Multi-colored portraits of George Floyd, and a vast array of messages...

Protestors Assaulted | Unidentified Aggressor Spits on Black Lives Matter Supporters

UDPATE 7-10-2020: SUSPECT ARRESTED APPROX 9PM - REPORT TO FOLLOW “Racism is still alive here in South Pasadena." Those were the words uttered by London Lang, organizer for South Pasadena Youth for Police Reform last week...

BLM Protests in South Pasadena | Many Voices Unite at City Hall

As the sun set on Mission Street, well over one hundred protestors spanning multiple generations, ethnicities, and creeds converged on South Pasadena City Hall in a massive demonstration as an act of solidarity and...

UPDATE: George Floyd Protests | South Pasadenans Show Support

UPDATED ON Thursday, June 4, originally published on May 30 and June 2nd.  "I can't breathe" A phrase that is resonating with millions throughout the country and now the world, after George Floyd — a Minneapolis...

Farmers’ Market | The Outdoor Alternative

The Farmer’s Market in South Pasadena is considered an essential service, so it has kept its metaphorical doors open. After the initial shock of the COVID-19 crisis the market was closed for 2 weeks...
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