City’s New Finance Director | Aceves Foregoes South El Monte for Top Position in...
City Manager Stephanie DeWolfe on Feb. 27 announced the appointment of Karen Aceves as South Pasadena’s new finance director. Aceves, who’d been serving as...
SPUSD Cancels All Public Events | South Pasadena School District Notice
Superintendent Geoff Yantz said on Wednesday no individuals within South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) have tested positive for COVID-19 as the World Health...
‘A Highly Unsustainable Project’ | Residents Demand Stop to Moffat St. Extension in Monterey...
The prospect of extending a stretch of pavement along South Pasadena’s southern border in the Monterey Hills has generated opposition from neighbors concerned about...
Future of 4th of July Uncertain | Committee Rallies Community to Keep ‘Festival of...
An aging group of volunteers who have donated a considerable amount of time to the success of the Festival of Balloons – South Pasadena’s...
UPDATE: Vanessa Marquez Shooting | Body Cam Video Released
UPDATE for article originally published Monday, March 2.
The office of Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey has determined that two South Pasadena police officers...
110 Hookramp Development | Alternative Option Considered as City Awaits Metro 710 Funds
The City of South Pasadena, Metro and Caltrans will study a traffic solution alternative for the SR-110/Fair Oaks Ave. interchange that does not include...
Hundreds Attend Ted Shaw Memorial | An Emotional Tribute to ‘Mr. South Pasadena’
Looking out at the overflow crowd, Julie Smith, standing behind the podium, after adjusting the microphone, expressed her feelings.
Make that her true, deepest, most...
How a South Pasadena Resident Filmed L.A.’s Biggest Shootout and Changed the News Industry
By Skye Hannah | Contributing Journalist
It was truly a trial by firefight when South Pasadena resident Ray Hernandez started his career as a Los...
Mission Bell Project Approved by Planning Commission | Tweaks Conditions, Authorizes Venture
One of the three largest new developments in South Pasadena over the past 20 years was approved Feb. 11 by the city’s Planning Commission,...
Filming in South Pasadena: FEB 6-13 | Reebok & Taylor James
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
2/6 – A commercial for “Reebok” was shot in the 1100 block of...
The Stinko Staple | Slowed but Unbounded, Twohey’s Rounds Stretch Toward Reopening
It’s been two years since the unexpected announcement that Twohey’s would close its 75-year old location in Alhambra and reopen in South Pasadena at...
Firefighters Successfully Extinguish Residential Fire on Wayne Ave
Five fire departments responded to reports of a fire Friday afternoon at approximately 12:55 p.m., located at a residence on Wayne Ave. in South...
Coucilmember Cacciotti Re-elected to AQMD Board | Retains seat of 12 Years
It’s an ongoing battle Michael Cacciotti is determined to fight.
The longtime South Pasadena City Council member is the second longest sitting board member for...
Judy Chu Discusses Corona Virus | Facebook Live Forum FRIDAY
On the heels of China confirming 15,152 new novel coronavirus cases and 254 additional deaths, Congress member Judy Chu, who represents South Pasadena in...
SPHS Basketball Wins CIF Opener | Tigers’ Playoffs Endeavor Starts Strong
It took more than two-and-a-half hours to get there, but the long drive to Los Olivos, about 45 minutes north of Santa Barbara, didn’t...
Lawsuit Filed Against School District | Negligence Claimed by Family of SPHS Student Arrested...
The South Pasadena Unified School District is being sued by a family who say South Pasadena High School Assistant Principal David Speck needlessly had...
Arroyo Seco Trail Closure | Local Equestrians Urge City to Reopen Popular Path
Equestrians came out in force Wednesday to implore the South Pasadena City Council to reopen an equestrian trail that was mysteriously closed in early...
NEW SPTOR PRESIDENT | Brant Dunlap Takes the Honor
Time is up on Courtney Dunlap’s term in office as president of the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee, but the job will remain...
Hollywood Pantages Announces 2020-2021 Season
MOULIN ROUGE | TOOTSIE | OKLAHOMA! | THE CHER SHOW | AIDA | PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical, and back by popular demand, Disney’s THE...
Female Officer Sworn in | Christina Roppo Newest Addition to South Pasadena Police Department
For Christina Roppo, it feels “like a privilege and blessing all at once,” she said, describing her emotions in becoming the newest member of...
Ted Shaw Passed Away | South Pasadena Mourns the Loss of a Local Legend
Check back with us as we get this story out. Many South Pasadenans have a lot to say about hometown giant Ted Shaw.
Ted Shaw...
VOLTA Invites Us To Find Our Free
It has always been a magical endeavor, eliciting oohs and ahhs, seeing a Cirque du Soleil tent going up in Los Angeles ever since...
SPECIAL EVENT | Irving Gill Garden Gala
Architecture and modernism lovers take note: an exceptional example of South Pasadena’s rich architectural diversity and sprawling gardens will serve as a setting for...
LA Housing Crisis | Covenant Dispute in Chinatown Prompts New Legislation
The president of the Los Angeles City Council is poised to introduce new legislation addressing one of the biggest structural problems of LA’s housing...
Coronavirus Flight to California | State Rep. Torres Requests Investigations
Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today requested investigations into the federal planning, coordination and communication for a chartered flight carrying approximately 200 Americans from...
SPUSD Tackles Coronavirus | Preventative Measures Taken for New Virus from China
Taking preventative measures, the South Pasadena Unified School District has issued a letter to parents and community regarding the coronavirus sweeping through parts of...
Singer Matt Mauser’s Connection to Tragic Helicopter Crash
Matt Mauser didn’t perform Sunday.
He was too busy trying to put his life back in order.
My lady friend, Diane Cavenee, and I made plans...
Remembering Kobe Bryant | A Legend on and off the Court Globally
It’s hard to find anyone who was more beloved in Los Angeles than Kobe Bryant.
He created a passion in fans that may never be...
Big Lots Location | Grocery Outlet Shows Interest in Coming to South Pasadena
A major grocery chain, which calls its prices “nothing short of pure bliss,” has shown interest in opening a store in South Pasadena.
Grocery Outlet...
Citrus Quarantine Affects South Pasadena and Surrounding Areas
South Pasadena, Pasadena, Alhambra and other San Gabriel Valley areas generally east of Figueroa St. are now within an expanded citrus quarantine zone that...
