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South Pasadena High School Hosts 73rd Pasadena Games
For the first time in its history South Pasadena High school hosted the prestigious Pasadena games track event, one of the elite track meets for high school track athletes.More than 40 schools from all...
Citizenship Question Threatens 2020 Census
Washington, DC — On Monday night, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it would be adding a citizenship question to the 2020 Census. The census, as required by the Constitution, calls for an accurate...
Senior Center Update
The following will be offered the week of March 30 - April 6.
Friday, March 30, 10:30 a.m., Fifty Ways to Discover Inspiration – Sometimes we all need a bit of inspiration to achieve...
Assemblymember Holden Introduces Legislation to Protect College Athletes from Harmful NCAA Policies
Sacramento (CA) - In the midst of March Madness, Assemblymember Chris Holden announced introduction of his legislation, Assembly Bill 2747, the College Athletes Civil Rights Act of 2018, to protect to college athletes from harmful...
Weekly Crime Summary March 21 – 27
THEFT
•3-20-18, 9:30 p.m. to 3-21-18, 4:45 a.m., 400 block of Fair Oaks (OSH). Suspect(s) cut lock and remove loss from storage containers. Loss: Propane tanks.
•3-9-18, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., 1400 block of Fremont....
WISPAA Newsletter 3/28
Next WISPPA Meeting: Saturday, April 7th at 9:00 . “WISPPA Celebrates the Arts: Lissa Layng Reynolds will be performing a 45 minute concert reading of A WOMAN OF INDEPENDENT MEANS written by Elizabeth Forsythe...
Pet of the Week | Clemson the Guinea Pig
Clemson (A452150) is an adoptable adult male guinea pig. Clemson and his brother Syracuse were abandoned in a box in front of our adoptions office. They appear to be in good health and ready...
Go Wild For the Planet at LA Zoo
The Los Angeles Zoo's annual WILD FOR THE PLANET celebration kicks off on Earth Day weekend, Saturday, April 21, 10 am to 4 pm, and runs through Endangered Species Day on Friday, May 18, 2018. On...
Eureka! Mayfield Junior School Brings the State’s Rich History to Life in “California Missions…and...
Mayfield Junior School fourth graders premiered “California Missions… and More!” in front of a captive audience at the on-campus Hayden Performing Arts Center.
The play, which highlights the 4th grade social studies curriculum, is set...
Assemblymember Holden’s Legislation to Help Protect Children from Lead Poisoning Passes First Policy...
Sacramento (CA) – Assemblymember Chris Holden’s legislation that expands lead testing in drinking water within child care centers, Assembly Bill 2370, passes the Assembly Committee on Human Services today with 4-0 vote. The legislation also...
Reps. Chu and Collins Host A Conversation with the Cast and Crew of FX’s...
Washington, DC — Today, Creative Rights Caucus Co-Chairs Representative Judy Chu (CA-27) and Doug Collins (GA-09), in cooperation with CreativeFuture, FX Networks, and 21st Century Fox, hosted a panel with the women and men whose vision,...
Weekly Crime Summary March 14 – 20, 2018
THEFT
1-12-18, 5:40 p.m. to 3-12-18, 5:40 a.m., 1100 block of Oxley. ’12 Jeep Wrangler. Suspect(s) takes loss from victim’s vehicle. LOSS: Registration tab.
3-16-18, 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 800 block...
Rep. Chu Statement on Fiscal Year 2018 Omnibus
Washington, DC — Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, an omnibus spending bill to fund the remainder of Fiscal Year 2018. This Omnibus appropriates $1.21 trillion in...
Meet-and-Greet Fundraiser | Senator Kevin de Leon
On March 24 a meet-and-greet fundraiser was held in South Pasadena for Senator Kevin de Leon. He is the President Pro Tempore of the California Senate and currently running for US Senate against incumbent...
Pasadena Fire Fighters Urges Public Vigilance Regarding Sham Charity Solicitations
March 26, 2018 – Pasadena, CA -The Pasadena Fire Fighters Association, Local 809, urges the residents of Southern California to be aware of a potentially fraudulent solicitation that is occurring to benefit an out-of-state entity....
DMV/Donate Life Month
Mayor Dr. Richard Schneider presented a proclamation to Christine Valenzuela of One Legacy during last week’s City Council meeting declaring April at DMV/Donate Life California Month in South Pasadena.
Organ, tissue, marrow, and blood donations...
Library Volunteer Recognition Day
During last week’s City Council meeting, South Pasadena Mayor Richard D. Schneider, M.D., presented a proclamation to Library Trustees Alan Jutzi and David Uwins declaring April 20 as Library Volunteer Day in South Pasadena....
Unique Evenings Feature the Artistry of LACO Musicians
Three Spring Events Include:
“Australia à la carte” – April 19, 7 pm, Brentwood
“Turkey à la carte” – May 11, 7 pm, Hancock Park
“China à la carte” – June 5, 7 pm, Pasadena
Los Angeles Chamber...
Rep. Chu to Honor Local Students with Congressional Award Medal
Washington, DC — On Thursday, March 29, Rep. Judy Chu will recognize four local winners of the Congressional Award at a medal ceremony. To qualify for the Congressional Award, students have to contribute over...
Carjacking – Police Advisory
On Sunday, March 25 at about 1:00 am, a Lyft driver picked up three males from a location in Los Angeles.
At the request of the males, the driver stopped at two unknown locations before...
The City of South Pasadena Proudly Receives Two Awards from California Park and Recreation...
The City is being recognized by District 13 of the California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS) for two awards including the “Going Green Award” and “Community Service Award.” The “Going Green Award” is being...
Taste Of South Pasadena – Eats on the Streets
The Rotary Club of South Pasadena will be hosting its 7th Annual Taste of South Pasadena – Eats on the Streets on Tuesday, April 17 from 6 to 9 pm. There will also be...
Sanctuary – Art Exhibit at South Pasadena Library
An exhibit of original artworks on the theme of “Sanctuary” will be showcased in the Library Community Room from Sunday, March 25 through Thursday, March 29. For each of the five days, the Community...
Girls Soccer Receives High Honors in Rio Hondo League
The fruits of a highly successful season are paying off for South Pasadena High School girls soccer team as the Tigers are garnering their share of postseason awards.
Tiger players were well represented after the...
Friends of Rialto Restore 35mm Projector
Friends of the Rialto has been working for the last few months on restoring the long dormant 35mm projection system in the Rialto Theatre. With the support of Mosaic Church and the incredible expertise...
INFO ALERT: Farmers Market Cancelled Today
DUE TO THE THREAT OF THUNDER/LIGHTENING, WE HAVE CANCELLED THE MARKET TODAY. The safety of our visitors, farmers and staff is our priority. We APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.
See you next week!
The Market is now...
Rotary Honors Ethics Essay Winners
On Tuesday, March 20, the South Pasadena Rotary Club honored the top three SPHS students that competed in the George Hensel Ethics Essay. This is an annual competition sponsored by the South Pasadena Rotary...
Cyndi Bemel Photography Show – Embracing The Light
Local photographer Cyndi Bemel has a new show up at The Bea's Knees in Pasadena and there will be an Artist's Reception this Saturday March 24 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. where wine...
Reps. Chu and Collins Host A Conversation with the Cast and Crew of FX’s...
Washington, DC — Today, Creative Rights Caucus Co-Chairs Representative Judy Chu (CA-27) and Doug Collins (GA-09), in cooperation with CreativeFuture, FX Networks, and 21st Century Fox, hosted a panel with the women and men whose vision,...
Opioid Crisis Workshop hosted by Congresswoman Judy Chu
Congresswoman Judy Chu is hosting a workshop focused on the Opioid Crisis to provide resources to families and friends on how to help their loved ones with addiction. The topics include identifying signs of...
