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It’s Back: Girl Scout Cookie Season is Here!
By Meryl Timmerman, Cadette Scout, Troop 3141
The 2021 Cookie sale is back in town!
Due to COVID-19, the safety of the girl scouts, customers,...
Olive Tree Planted in Honor of Former Mayor Bob Joe
Former Mayor Robert “Bob” Joe (left) poses at the dedication of a city tree in his honor Jan. 13 in front of the Senior...
LA County Large-Scale Vaccination Sites Open | Vaccine Eligibility Opens to Residents Aged 65+...
PUBLIC HEALTH RELEASE
Public Health continues ramping up capacity to complete vaccinations for eligible priority groups identified by the CDC with more specific guidance provided...
Rep. Judy Chu Attends Historic Biden-Harris Inauguration
MEDIA RELEASE
Wednesday, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27) attended the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Kamala D. Harris as President and Vice President of...
Judy Chu Votes to Approve Waiver for Biden DOD Nominee General Lloyd Austin
Media Release from WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 335, a bill to provide an exception for General Lloyd Austin...
Pasadena Tournament Of Roses | Leadership For 2022 Rose Parade And Rose Bowl Game
Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Association President Dr. Robert B. Miller addressed the volunteer members to highlight the Association’s accomplishments of the past year and...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | Jan 12-18, 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...
Public Health | COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalization Trends Show Progress as Vaccinations Continue
PUBLIC HEALTH RELEASE
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) confirmed 307 new deaths and 6,917 new cases of COVID-19.
As of January...
Assemblymember Holden Introduces Legislation to Create State School Nurse Consultant at California Department of...
Media Release
Today, Assemblymember Chris Holden introduced, AB 285, legislation that creates a State School Nurse Consultant within the Department of Education to oversee school nurses...
Los Angeles County To Launch Loan Program To Help Stabilize Small Businesses
The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) will launch the Small Business Stabilization Loan Program on January 28, 2021. The loan program is made...
SPUSD Registration Process Starts Soon
SPUSD PRESS RELEASE
The registration process to enroll students in South Pasadena elementary schools for the 2021-2022 school year will begin February 16, 2021 at...
South Pasadena Unified School District Finalizes Purchase of New District Office Building
SPUSD PRESS RELEASE
Last week, the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) officially closed escrow for the building located at 1100 El Centro Street in...
Clean Power Alliance | Executive Director, Ted Bardacke on Rejoining Paris Agreement
Statement from Clean Power Alliance Executive Director, Ted Bardacke on Biden Administration Rejoining Paris Agreement
On behalf of Clean Power Alliance (CPA), I want to...
Wine & Song at Blue Guitar | Tune in!
Blue Guitar presents Wine & Song podcast #38. This week's episode features Luke O’Shea, Beth Wood, Tall Men Group, Rob Laufer, Abigail Washburn, Andy...
Films.Dance | International Film Series Launches January 25, 2021
The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts—have teamed up with Chicago’s Joan...
SPUSD Snapshot | First School Nurse Receives COVID Vaccination
On January 13, 2021, the South Pasadena Unified School District Nurse, Abby Silver, received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Silver and the SPUSD...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | Jan 5 – 11, 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...
Matilda: An Online Musical Showcase
South Pasadena Educational Foundation and Upstage Theatre Schools present the South Pasadena Unified School District production of Matilda: An Online Musical Showcase! Fifth grade...
VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE | BLM Activist Shot by LAPD Officers During George Floyd Protest...
MEDIA RELEASE:
A Black Lives Matter activist who was repeatedly hit with a baton and shot in the stomach and arm by Los Angeles police...
South Pasadena Public Library Announces Winter Children’s Programs
The South Pasadena Public Library offers three opportunities to engage children and teens this winter.
Virtual Storytimes have resumed after taking a Holiday break....
Rep. Judy Chu Statement on Presidential Certification and Assault on the Capitol
MEDIA RELEASE
Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement on Congress’s certification of the election of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris...
COVID-19 Update and School Reopenings | Superintendent Geoff Yantz
Dear SPUSD Families,
We hope you and your families had a relaxing and safe Winter Break and are looking forward to a successful spring semester.
Last...
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg | An Inspirational Champion of Equity
By Bobby T. Rimas
United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is unique in that she symbolizes an inspirational champion of equity. Ginsburg not...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | Dec 29, 2020 – Jan 4, 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...
Audition for Little Women at Young Stars Theatre
Young Stars Theatre is auditioning THIS weekend for a One-Act version of the American classic "Little Women"! Both youth and adults are encouraged to...
Online Tutoring Available Through Public Library
Through Tutor.com the Library offers live help for students aged kindergarten to adult, in subjects like math, science, English, social studies, essay writing, resume writing, job...
You I Like: A Musical Celebration of Jerry Herman premiering on Playhouse Live
Pasadena Playhouse, The State Theater of California, announces the January 10, 2021 PlayhouseLive Online Opening Night of You I Like: A Musical Celebration of...
TUESDAY | COVID Relief Q&A With Senator Portantino
State Senator Anthony Portantino will be hosting a live Small Business ZOOM/Webinar on Tuesday, January 5th, where he will discuss the roll out of the...
ROSE BOWL | College Football Game Retains Name During Texas Move
TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PRESS RELEASE
One of America’s oldest and most cherished New Year’s traditions will be maintained in 2021, albeit in a different locale,...
