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SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | Dec 1-7, 2020
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An alert and well-informed citizen makes you less of a target...
Operation Santa | Distributing Toys via Contactless Pickup to Thousands of Children in Need...
It’s hard to think of a year in recent memory when children and families were in more need of a little holiday cheer -- along with financial support and other essentials so many have...
Obituary | Victor Alan Robinette
Provided by The Robinette Family
Vic Robinette, the beloved husband of Gretchen Robinette, passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving night, November 26, 2020, in his South Pasadena home with Gretchen at his side. Vic embraced life...
Assemblymember Holden Reintroduces ‘George Floyd Law’
Tuesday, Asemblymember Chris Holden reintroduced his police reform legislation, AB 26, that establishes clear guidelines for police responsibility and accountability when witnessing excessive force by another member of law enforcement.
“We are calling for responsibility...
Application Deadline Extended | Emergency Rental Assistance Program
PRESS RELEASE:
The City of South Pasadena has extended the application deadline for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (EARP) to February 1, 2021 to allow tenants additional time to apply for assistance after the holidays....
Outgoing Mayor Bob Joe | State of the City: South Pasadena
In a year that has been anything but ordinary, the City has remained focused on delivering the services our community depends on and deserves. By remaining focused on our goals, the City is making...
COVID UPDATE | New Lockdown Orders in Place
MEDIA RELEASE:
Health officials are tracking the state by five regions: Northern California, Bay Area, Greater Sacramento, San Joaquin Valley and Southern California.
Regional Stay at Home Order would go into effect after 48 hours in...
UPDATE: Keep LA County Dining Program | New Grant Launches for Restaurants
MEDIA RELEASE:
UPDATE: Thursday, December 3
KEEP L.A. COUNTY DINING GRANT PROGRAM EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL ISSUES
Application Portal is Temporarily Down
due to Overwhelming Response
The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is working to swiftly resolve technical issues that...
Adobe Design on Mission St | An Eclectic Shop in South Pasadena
After over 25+ years in La Cañada, Adobe moved and is now the newest member on South Pasadena's most charming street... Mission Street.
It is located along side many great, established shops that all have...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | Nov 24-30, 2020
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An alert and well-informed citizen makes you less of a target...
Shop, Eat, Support Local | Enjoy South Pasadena
PRESS RELEASE:
The holiday season is always an important shopping season for retailers, large and small. This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic, and all the resulting restrictions and guidelines, it is even more critical.
We MUST...
Two Kids Coffee | Perfectly Crafted Coffee in an Aesthetically Pleasing and Well-designed Space
By KD Tobin
Graduates of the USC School of Architecture, Ryan Ramirez and Danah Mangahis designed a completely different structure for their lives after several years working as architects. In 2015 they pursued their love...
SPUSD Snapshot | Winners: SPMS Drama Festival
On November 15, 2020, the Drama Teachers’ Association of Southern California (DTASC) announced the winners of their annual fall drama competition. Each year, the South Pasadena Middle School (SPMS) Advance Theatre Arts students participate...
Camille on Mission St | Your One Stop Fashion Shop
Established in 1998, Camille DePedrini is a namesake fashion boutique and one of South Pasadena's most unique shops.
Camille is a one stop shop for all your fashion and gift giving needs, whether you...
Shiro Restaurant | Thirty-Three Years and We’re Still Here
When our founder, Hideo Yamashiro opened his eponymous establishment in 1986 he set the tone that continues to this day. It's all about the ingredients. We seek out only the finest available (as Shiro before him,...
The Dinosaur Farm | South Pasadena’s Unique, Top-Rated Independent Toy and Bookstore
The word “dinosaur” often refers to people or things that are out-of-step or on the verge of extinction. That definitely doesn’t apply to The Dinosaur Farm, one of the country’s top-rated independent toy and...
Kidd’s Jewelry Heist | The Original Jewelry Making Parlor
The Jewelry Heist merges entertainment and jewelry making with its carefully curated 1930’s style set design and lighting design. Upon setting foot in the door, guests, walk-in’s or party goers are invited to become...
LA County | Dining at Restaurants, Breweries, Wineries and Bars Restricted Amid Surge in...
MEDIA RELEASE:
The County of Los Angeles is regularly updating resources on COVID-19 and offers today's update in an effort to keep you and yours informed. Please share the following up-to-date information:
Dining at Restaurants, Breweries,...
Spark of Love 2020 | Toy Drive Goes Virtual
The South Pasadena Fire Department, ABC7, Toys for Tots, and Southern California firefighters are celebrating the 28th year of the Spark of Love Toy Drive. Firefighters and Marines are joining to collect and distribute new,...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | Nov 17-23, 2020
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An alert and well-informed citizen makes you less of a target...
South Pasadena Public Library Announces Winter Children’s Programs
PRESS RELEASE:
Starting on Monday, November 30, the South Pasadena Public Library will present two different Winter-themed programs for children.
Special Winter Storytimes will run for three weeks starting on Monday, November 30, 2020. Children’s Services...
UPDATED REPORT | Person Stabbed at Metro Train Station South Pasadena
11-25-2020 UPDATED REPORT:
At about 8:30pm Saturday November 21, a man was stabbed multiple times while on or near a Metro Gold Line station in Highland park, then escaped onto the Metro Train eastbound towards...
Curfew Imposed | COVID Surge Prompts Strict Mandate
MEDIA RELEASE:
Upon assessment of the recent, unprecedented rate of rise in increase in COVID-19 cases across California, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is taking immediate actions to prevent the spread of the...
Message from Superintendent Yantz | SPUSD Grades TK-2 Waiver Approvals
Dear SPUSD Students, Parents, Faculty and Staff,
In my last letter, I explained revisions to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health/Board of Supervisors TK-2 waiver application process designed to allow small groups of...
Missing Person: Baudelia M. Ruiz
The Alhambra Police Department is currently searching for 91-year-old Baudelia Ruiz, who was last seen yesterday, at approximately 6:30am near the area of S Campbell Avenue and W Shorb Street.
She is Hispanic, 5 feet...
Meet One of Our Mission Street East Merchants: Ellen Daigle of Ellens Silkscreening
By Linda Tobin
I’d like to introduce a stalwart of the Mission Street Merchants, Ellen Daigle, owner of Ellens Silkscreening located at 1500 Mission Street here in South Pasadena. In business since 1978 and a...
Upstage Theatre School | Now Offering Outdoor Classes in South Pasadena Area
Upstage Theatre Schools, a children’s theatre staple of South Pasadena for the past 22 years, is now offering small in-person backyard classes of 4 to 6 students. They started the classes in response to...
South Pasadena Public Library | New E-Audiobook Collection
PRESS RELEASE:
The Southern California Library Cooperative (SCLC), in partnership with the California State Library, presented a funding opportunity this year for California public libraries to purchase e-resources—such as e-books, e-audiobooks, and databases—in Crisis Collections....
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | Nov 10-16, 2020
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An alert and well-informed citizen makes you less of a target...
