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Public Health | Caution Urged as Sectors Reopen and Vaccination Eligibility Expands Monday
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 6 new deaths and 422 new cases of COVID-19. The lower...
California Launches Rent Relief Program
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The State has announced the launch of a CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Program, intended to help income-eligible households pay rent and utilities, both...
SPUSD School Reopening Update | Mar 12, 2021
Dear SPUSD Families, Faculty, Staff, and Administrators,
As we move beyond the one-year mark since the COVID-19 crisis grew into a pandemic, I am feeling...
Public Health | LA County Reopenings on Monday
Friday, the State announced 2 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered to people in the most under-resourced communities across the state which now...
Mental Health and Dyslexia Screening Bills Approved by Senate Education Committee | Senator Anthony...
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Senate Bills 14, 224, and 237, authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge), received bipartisan support today and...
L.A. County Announces Sector Safety Measures for Red Tier Re-Openings | Public Health
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health anticipates qualifying for the State's Blueprint for a Safer Economy less restrictive red tier that...
City of South Pasadena | Community Forum on Hiring a New Police Chief
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The City of South Pasadena City Council and Public Safety Commission invite you to attend a virtual Community Forum to provide your input...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS SkillsUSA Students Qualify for 2021 State Competition
In February 2021, 28 SPHS SkillsUSA Students won medals and qualified for the State competition which will be held virtually in April. Congratulations to...
Clean Power Alliance | New Solar and Wind Projects Now Providing Clean Power
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Clean Power Alliance (CPA), the single largest provider of 100% renewable energy to customers in the nation, recently had two clean energy-producing projects...
SPUSD Snapshot | COVID-19 Vaccines Administered by Keck Medicine of USC for School District...
On March 5 and 6, more than 200 SPUSD employees received their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine during a vaccination clinic organized by...
Obituary | David Walter Gibson
David Walter Gibson was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1935, son of Francis L. Lauk and Hubert I. Gibson. He joined his creator on...
Watch the 2021 Marengo Virtual Talent Show!
IT IS TIME FOR THE MARENGO TALENT SHOW 2021!!!
Grab your family and popcorn and join us for the Marengo Talent Show 2021 which aired...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | March 2-8, 2021
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
Norton Simon Museum from Home | Panini’s ‘Interior of Saint Peter’s, Rome’
This week we continue our series of videos narrated by Nicholas Penny, former director of the National Gallery, London, and author of the recently...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Hosts First Softball and Baseball Games
On March 6, 2021, the SPHS Baseball and Softball teams competed in off-season matches. It has been almost a year since these teams have...
Letter to the Editor | Inclusionary Housing Ordinance: South Pasadena Tenants Union Statement
The South Pasadena Tenants Union (SPTU) supported the Planning Department’s inclusionary housing ordinance introduced at the January 26, 2021 meeting of the Planning Commission.
Since...
SNOUT Celebrates 27th Professional Pet Sitters Week March 7-13
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SNOUT encourages pet owners and pet lovers alike to celebrate the 27th annual Professional Pet Sitters Week, March 7-13, 2021. Professional Pet Sitters...
LA County | Road to Reopening: State Tier Metric Update
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Road to Reopening - Updates to the State's Guidelines
Last Friday, the State announced updates to their Blueprint for a Safer Economy. In addition...
AbilityFirst and FVO Solutions Join Forces To Advocate For People With Developmental Disabilities
Two longstanding, Pasadena-based nonprofit organizations that serve individuals with developmental disabilities in Southern California recently announced a historic and innovative merger.
By joining forces, AbilityFirst...
Car Accident on Fremont Ave | Expanded Collision at Rollin St
5 cars were involved in 2 separate traffic collisions at the same intersection of Fremont Ave. and Rollin St. Friday night, at approximately 7:20...
School Opening Update | SPUSD Votes for SPMS and SPHS Hybrid Learning
By Superintendent Geoff Yantz, Ed.D.
Every week during the pandemic, we have faced new challenges and developed solutions, and this week is no exception. Changes...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Sophomore Abigail Choi Selected as Winner in J. Paul Getty...
Congratulations to SPHS sophomore Abigail Choi on being selected as one of 34 winners, ages 13-19, in a joint open call for photography sponsored...
Golden State Stimulus Package and Small Business Grants | Senator Anthony J. Portantino
Message from Hon. Anthony J. Portantino, Senator, District 25
Last week the Governor and Legislature took bold action to bring much needed financial relief to...
“An Iliad” & “Alice In Wonderland” Presented By A Noise Within For 2021 Digital...
A Noise Within, California’s acclaimed classic repertory theatre company, announces it will create high-quality films of two stage productions this spring: Lisa Peterson and...
Pasadena Tournament of Roses | Plans for 2022 Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game
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For more than 130 years, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Association has welcomed each New Year’s Day with the possibilities and optimism for...
Voices of Change: Still We Rise
Voices of Change: Still We Rise: On Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 3:30 PM PST, Educational Theatre, in support of Kaiser Permanente's equity, inclusion,...
Obituary | Patricia “Pat” Schmiedeberg
Patricia “Pat” Schmiedeberg passed away peacefully on February 27, 2021. Her 94 year life was blessed in so many ways, especially her beautiful and...
Schools Reopening | Arroyo Vista’s Video of What to Do
South Pasadena: Arroyo Vista Elementary School is ready to go with a solid plan, and an informative video for parents & students.
LA PHIL Launches Second Season of SOUND/STAGE
The Los Angeles Philharmonic today announced the details of the second season of Sound/Stage, beginning Friday, March 5, 2021, with new episodes released through...
Carefirst Free Webinar | Effective City Council Oversight of Police Operations & Budgets
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As cities deal with reduced revenue and the need for social services rises, police budgets have grown as other municipal services have declined....
