Trader Joe’s COVID UPDATE | 3 Employees Positive at South Pasadena Location

Three employees of Trader Joe’s South Pasadena store on Mission St. in South Pasadena tested positive for COVID-19 and another is showing symptoms, a...

COVID-19 at TRADER JOE’S | South Pasadena Store Employee(s) Tests Positive

According to the Trader Joe's website, several Southern California locations are temporarily closing due to employees, referred to as 'crew members', having tested positive...

Former South Pasadena Resident Possible Biden Supreme Court Pick

Leondra R. Kruger, a California Supreme Court Justice who is from Glendale but grew up in South Pasadena, is among the leading candidates on...

11th Case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Reported in South Pasadena | L.A. County Confirms 970...

MEDIA RELEASE: LA COUNTY HEALTH The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 22 new deaths and 550 new cases of...

Rialto Theatre Restoration | Catching up on Progress Made in Face of Coronavirus

Exterior restoration work on the Rialto Theatre is going strong. "After many decades of neglect, the Rialto is finally getting the attention she deserves!” Escott...

South Pasadena Volunteer Grocery Shoppers | Helping Neighbors in a Time of Need

A group of dedicated volunteers continue to make a difference for South Pasadena community members. Through a grassroots organization – South Pasadena Volunteer Grocery Shoppers...

Bissell House Bed & Breakfast Donates All Their Rooms to Frontline Doctors

Intensive care unit and emergency services doctors working to treat COVID-19 victims at local hospitals, occupying a precarious spot on the frontline of the...

Citizen Claims Racial Profiling | South Pasadena Police File Answer in Civil Rights Case

The City of South Pasadena and two of its police officers have denied all substantive allegations by, and raised a raft of affirmative defenses...

Panda Express Co-Founders Make 2 Million Dollar Donation in Battle Against Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In a gesture of goodwill, Panda Express and its co-founders are helping to buy personal protective equipment for medical workers with a $2 million...

7th Case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Reported in South Pasadena

Current Health Officer Orders prohibit any public or private gatherings or events, and temporarily close all beaches and hiking trails throughout the entire County....

Rotary Club Works to Preserve Local Restaurants with Online Fundraiser

The Rotary Club and Foundation of South Pasadena have launched an online fundraiser to support local restaurants in South Pasadena who are affected by...

Recreational Areas Shut Down | City Limits Access Indefinitely at Parks

Major recreational areas in South Pasadena are off limits. That’s the order passed down from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health. On Monday,...

‘Hang in There!’ | SPUSD Superintendent Geoff Yantz Gives Update

In one of his many messages to local families in recent days, South Pasadena Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Geoff Yantz talks about the...

5 Cases Reported in South Pasadena | COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Report

MEDIA RELEASE: Los Angeles County Announces Five New Deaths Related to March 29, 2020 3pm: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) 332 New Cases of Confirmed COVID-19 in...

City Hall: Future Hotel Site? | RFP Considers Developing Several Key Properties

South Pasadena City Hall, the Fire and Police Departments and two city-owned parking lots may have development potential as future hotels, the city said...

A Talk with Dr. Geoff Yantz | SPUSD Superintendent Answers Coronavirus (COVID-19) Questions

First and foremost, as the number of cases of the disease in Los Angeles County increase, South Pasadena Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Geoff...

UPDATE: Griffins of Kinsale Pub Opened on St. Patrick’s Day | Mixed Messages &...

In the weeks before the coronavirus took over our lives, Joseph Griffin wasn’t glued to the media checking for updates. The owner of Griffins...

HAPPENING NOW: Ban All Gatherings of Any Size | Los Angeles County Health New...

Los Angeles County Health Officer Muntu Davis on March 22 issued a complete ban on “all indoor and outdoor public and private gatherings and...

3rd South Pasadena COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Case Reported

LA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT NEWS RELEASE The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed one new death and 71 new cases...

South Pasadena Farmers’ Market Open Today | Decision Based on ‘Essential’ Status

CLICK HERE TO READ AN OPEN LETTER FROM THE SOUTH PASADENA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Amid uncertainty of the novel coronavirus, small comforts help to ease...

NOTICE: STAY AT HOME ORDER IN PLACE | Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Serious Measures

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles City Mayor Eric Garcetti, Department of Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Long Beach Mayor Robert...

BREAKING NEWS: First COVID-19 Death at a Pasadena Hospital Reported

A 34-yaer-old Glendora man died in a Pasadena hospital Thursday less than a week after testing positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19) and less than three...

Huntington Hospital Sets Visitation Restrictions | COVID Tests Still Limited for LA

Pasadena’s Huntington Hospital says its experience with previous infectious diseases such as SARS and MARS has proven its preparedness to deal with the 2019...

LOCAL CLOSURES: South Pasadena Follows LA & County Directives

Following the pattern of Los Angeles, L.A. County ordered similar sweeping action Monday afternoon in response to coronavirus concerns. The City of South Pasadena will...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advisory | First South Pasadena Case Reported

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advisory From the LA County Public Health Department News Release: 25 New Cases of Confirmed COVID-19 in Los Angeles County LOS...

UPDATE: Tenants’ Union Demands Eviction Moratorium | Utility Shutoff Halt in Place for South...

Original article published Monday, March 16 updated to include statements from city PIO, Rachel McGuire and city Councilmember, Michael Cacciotti Citing the ongoing COVID-19 crisis...

COVID-19 Update: South Pasadena Closes All City Facilities Temporarily While Working on Next Steps

Health and safety of the community is the top priority of the City of South Pasadena as the coronavirus continues to evolve. That’s the message...

List of Cancellations | Local Events Postponed or Cancelled for Health Regulations

Please note that this list may be frequently updated. If you know of any events confirmed to be cancelled or postponed that are not...

UPDATED: Schools Out for Three Weeks Due to Coronavirus Prevention | Spring Break Moved...

Making adjustments to its yearly calendar, schools in the South Pasadena Unified School District will be closed from Monday, March 16, through Friday, March...

Former City Employee Files Retaliation Suit | Alleges Cover Up by City Managers

Lauren Rubin, a former long-time employee in the City of South Pasadena’s Finance Department, has filed an explosive lawsuit saying the city used shifting...