Letter To The Editor
CalTrans Property | Former Mayors & Council Members Urge Representation
To: City Council
From: Former Mayors and Councilmembers, 1990-2020
The undersigned appreciate the current council’s efforts to bring the situation at 626 Prospect Avenue to an agreeable conclusion. We acknowledge the fine legal work done necessary...
Letter to the Editor | A Tribute to Tom Ashby
By Bob Weaver
My friend, Tom, died recently. In processing his loss, I have two very different emotions—deep sadness at the passing of a dear friend, but also profound gratitude at how our friendship has...
Letter to the Editor | Caltrans Homes Plan “An Opportunity for Reset” and Move...
BY The South Pasadena Preservation Foundation 'SPPF', Submitted by Mr. Gallatin
The City of South Pasadena finds itself in danger of getting bogged down in a costly, unproductive quagmire if it continues to follow its...
Letter to the Editor | Caltrans Homes Sales Decision is Vital
By Delaine Shane
Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council Members:
DON’T IMPLEMENT SENATE BILL 381!
I live in the former 710 freeway corridor and STRONGLY SUPPORT THE SOUTH PASADENA PRESERVATION FOUNDATION’S PLAN!
Selling the Caltrans properties to qualified buyers...
City Treasurer Election | Alan Ehrlich Candidate Statement
Provided by Alan Ehrlich
Alan Ehrlich, a frequent critic of city spending practices and priorities has entered the race to become the next City Treasurer. “I’m excited to bring my twenty years of successful business...
Letter to the Editor: Peafowl – Peacocks in South Pasadena Scheduled to be Ejected
BY BEE SIMPSON
Our city is close to contracting for removal of peafowl. The company to do this is Raptor Events which includes taking raptors to birthday parties and weddings.
They claim to have 50 “sanctuaries”...
City Treasurer Election | Zhen Tao Candidate Statement
Provided by Zhen Tao
Currently serving her second term on the South Pasadena Finance Commission, Zhen Tao will seek the city-wide office of City Treasurer for South Pasadena in November’s general election.
Zhen has 20 years...
School Board Elections | Karen Tamis Candidate Statement
Provided by Karen Tamis
Karen Tamis announced her candidacy for South Pasadena School Board Area 5.
A mother of three children in the South Pasadena Unified School District - one each in elementary, middle and high...
Letter to the Editor | Support a Spirit of Civility in Campaigning
We love South Pasadena.
There are so many wonderful characteristics that are uniquely South Pasadena. One of those being the willingness and ability of local political candidates to remain friendly and respectful in their campaign...
Letter to the Editor | A Message to City Council on Orange Grove Park...
Dear City Councilmembers,
My name is Monika Petrillo. I have been a South Pasadena resident for 23 years and have raised my two children here.
When they were little we spent lots of time at the...