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Rep. Chu Opioid Alternative Bill Passed Unanimously
The bill would direct the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to study barriers to accessing non-drug alternatives to opioids to manage chronic...
Senior Center Events June 22 – 29
The following will be offered:
Friday, June 22, 11:45 a.m. - luncheon menu Meatloaf – reservations needed, followed by 1 p.m. Friday Cinema featuring...
Two Arrested on Lyndon Street
South Pasadena police officers responded to the 1700 block of Lyndon Street last week after reports of two suspicious individuals in the backyard of...
Weekly WISPPA Newsletter | Week of June 20, 2018
Many thanks to all who attended and helped with food, drinks, and time at the WISPPA Cocktail Party last Monday. A special thank you...
Opinion: Remove Mandatory Study Hall
Letter to Board of Education,
I am speaking here today about the issue of “Mandatory Study Hall” policy, which will be strictly enforced in SPHS...
THE HUMANS Opens at The Ahmanson June 20
Led by two-time Tony Award-winning director Joe Mantello, Reed Birney and Jayne Houdyshell will reprise their Tony Award-winning performances in The Humans for the...
Assemblymember Chris Holden Recognizes Webster’s Community Pharmacy as 41st Assembly District’s “Small Business...
Webster’s owners Meredith and Michael Miller received the recognition during the Annual Small Business of Year Luncheon organized by the California Small Business Association.
“When...
Sparkling Wit
The Ice House is thrilled to welcome actor/comedian/musician HAL SPARKS for one show only on Thursday, July 12.
Actor, comedian and political activist, HAL SPARKS began his professional career...
SPARC Gets their Groove on
SPARC started the summer right at their Kickoff To The Summer Dance Party this weekend. Food, drink and dance were on the menu; the...
Council to Act on Water, Homeless Issues
The City Council will consider approving a temporary water treatment system that is expected to resolve the discoloration experienced by some South Pasadena residents,...
ILLUSTRIOUS ILIZA
Fan favorite ILIZA SHLESINGER will grace the stage and generate belly laughs, when she returns to The Ice House on June 30.
Originally from Dallas, ILIZA SHLESINGER moved to...
New Smoking Regulations
The updated ordinance adds city sidewalks and other public spaces to the existing prohibited smoking areas.
Why did the City Council adopt new smoking regulations?
To...
Pittance Chamber Music’s “From Schubert to Schoenfield” Showcasing Tomorrow!
Featuring Members of the Grammy Award-winning Los Angeles Opera Orchestra and Special Guests
Members of the Grammy-winning LA Opera Orchestra:
Roberto Cani, violin
Dongfang Ouyang, violin
...
Assemblymember Chris Holden’s Statement on Budget Agreement
Sacramento, CA – Today, the California Legislature passed the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget, the final agreement between the legislature and Governor Jerry Brown. Assemblymember Chris...
Filming in South Pasadena June 7-14
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
•June 7-8 – A feature film, “Untitled Miranda July Project,” was shot in the...
Flintridge Center Named 41st Assembly District’s “Nonprofit of the Year”
Sacramento – For the 41st Assembly District’s 2018 “Nonprofit of the Year,” Assemblymember Chris Holden has chosen to honor the Flintridge Center, a nonprofit...
Congresswoman Judy Chu’s Response to the Senate’s Hearing on Chinese Students
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration held a hearing on “Student Visa Integrity: Protecting Educational...
Young Stars Theatre Summer Camps Shows
The summer of YST Summer Camp Shows has begun!
Kids on Broadway, YST’s first summer show, has just 4 performances, June 16-17. KOB is a...
MONTEREY ROAD: Forget About it
Road resurfacing is the city's answer to us South Pasadenans reporting and complaining about our rough, pothole dodging drive through town. The city manager...
Rep. Chu Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Address College Hunger
The Campus Hunger Reduction Act of 2018 makes institutions of higher education eligible for the Community Food Projects grant program, a grant available through the U.S....
Close Encounters in Pasadena
We have a fundamental desire to explore the unexplained. To solve the world’s mysteries. AlienCon 2018 brings together all those seeking the truth about extraterrestrial...
Pasadena Heritage Presents: The Colorado Street Bridge Party!
Date: July 14th, 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
ADULT TICKETS: Fees included
Early: Member, $18 | Non-member, $20
Day of Ticket: Everyone - $25
KID (Age 7-12) TICKETS:...
Weekly Crime Summary June 6-12, 2018
STOLEN VEHICLE
6-7-18, 12:13 p.m. to 1:17 p.m., 100 block of Monterey. ’94 Honda Accord.
6-9-18, 6:30 p.m. to 6-10-18, 1:00 a.m., 400...
Pet of the Week | Bronson the Dog
Bronson (A459074) is a very affectionate, lovable dog. He is a good side kick, and likes to be only a few paws away at...
Ron Koertge | Poet Laureate & Author
The City Council appointed Ronald Koertge as South Pasadena’s Poet Laureate at their June 6 meeting. California State Poet Laurate Dana Gioia, another South...
Weekly WISPAA Newsletter | Week of June 13, 2018
WISPPA Cocktail Party this coming Monday, June 18th at 6:00! Honored guest and speaker: Stephanie DeWolfe, new South Pasadena City Manager Please respond to this email...
Bill to Inform Drivers of Their Rights During Police Stops Passes Senate Committee
Assemblymember Chris Holden’s bill, Assembly Bill 2918, requiring the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to include information in the California Driver’s Handbook regarding a...
Rep. Chu Statement on Sessions’s Order to End Asylum for Victims of Domestic Abuse
On Monday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that he was reversing decades of American policy and ordered immigration judges to stop granting asylum visas...
VidCon on the way to Anaheim
WHAT IS VIDCON?
VidCon is an event and experience for those who work in online video and those who love it. Made for both the...
House Unanimously Passes Rep. Chu Sober Living Homes Bill
The House of Representatives today voted unanimously to pass H.R. 4684, the Ensuring Access to Quality Sober Living Act. Introduced by Rep. Judy Chu...
