Special City Council Meeting City Manager Candidate Forum Wednesday, April 28
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The South Pasadena City Council will host a candidate forum on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to introduce...
Kobe Bryant Mural Celebrates Legacy of a Basketball Great
A way to commemorate the life of legendary Lakers icon Kobe Bryant will be held Saturday, April 24, in South Pasadena with the presentation...
City of South Pasadena Seeks Community Input on the City Budget
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The City of South Pasadena would like your feedback regarding priorities for the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget. A community budget engagement program was...
South Pasadena Beautiful | Saving Birds and Pollinators Webinar
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Have you read about the declining bird and pollinator populations? Are you curious about the causes, remedies, and how to help? Join us...
626 Prospect Ave | City Prods Caltrans over Loss of Development Bid in South...
Stung from having lost a hard-fought effort to purchase and redevelop a 12-unit Caltrans-owned property to a Pasadena church, the city of South Pasadena...
Next To Normal | Lineage at The Gamble House
It was twilight as we pulled up to the front of the beautiful, historic Gamble House on opening night of Lineage’s production of “Next...
Girl Scout Gold Awards 2021 | 10 Young Women Earn Lofty Title for South...
It’s an achievement of a lifetime, something many young girls aspire to become when they first step into the Girl Scouts.
The Gold Award, the...
Arts Are Essential | April 23 – 30
Films.Dance, a groundbreaking new global film series produced by and under the creative direction of LA-based Jacob Jonas The Company concludes with the final...
City of South Pasadena | New Senior Nutrition Program Approved
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On April 7, 2021, the South Pasadena City Council unanimously approved using remaining funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)...
Resolution Approved Supporting People of Asian Ancestry | SPUSD Board of Education
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Last week, the South Pasadena Unified School Board (SPUSD) approved a resolution that supports people of Asian ancestry. Developed after the tragic murders...
City Manager Nomination for Jordan Withdrawn | Council to Vet Second Choice Candidate
Slammed by an onslaught of universal opposition, the South Pasadena City Council on Tuesday evening withdrew plans to appoint Christopher A. Jordan as the...
Republic of Lucha | Sharing the Love of Lucha Libre with Southern California
A new Lucha Libre-themed store, gallery and event space for all things Lucha, the Mexican masked wrestling version, has just opened in South Pasadena,...
SPHS Football | Compassion on the Field in Season Wrap-Up
A touching moment took place at the conclusion of South Pasadena High’s season-ending 38-8 victory over Temple City last Friday night, lifting the spirits...
Mayor Pro Tem Among Those Whose Catalytic Converter Stolen | Over 30 Thefts this...
Michael Cacciotti knew right away something wasn’t quite right one recent morning when he started up his battery-powered Toyota Prius.
Trouble was loud and clear...
Retreat Lifestyle, Jewelry, Gifts | New Discoveries in Every Corner
If you ask Diane Staples what inspired her to start RETREAT four years ago, it was her passion for promoting artisan handcrafted work and...
Berry Opera | Dedicated to the Art of French Pastries
People often mistake Berry Opera at 811 Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena as an opera house, instead of a small bakery and café...
Amma Boutique | One-Stop Shop for All Moms
A newly-opened special boutique in South Pasadena carries a complete line of products that, among other things, will bring new hope to women who...
New Beginnings Physical Therapy | Second Chances for Those Who Need It
New Beginnings Physical Therapy, at 1015 Hope Street, Suite F, in South Pasadena, is one of those few businesses in Southern California that have been...
Forte Salon | 26 Years of Versatile Hair Care
Forte Salon in South Pasadena is now in its 26th year. After being closed for months due to COVID-19, this woman-owned business and full-service...
The Urban Pet | More than a Pet Store
What is lauded as the best pet store in Los Angeles isn't just a pet store. People also mistake it for being just a...
Mathanasium Learning Center | Giving Kids Confidence to Achieve Math Goals
Since last summer, when COVID-19 was wrecking havoc in many communities throughout the country and kids weren't their usual selves because of stay-at-home restrictions,...
Thairapy Salon | Bringing Out Your Hair’s Inner Beauty
There must be something really special about a hair salon in South Pasadena when customers fly in from San Francisco or New York, and...
Lineage Performing Arts | Sharing Passion for Dance with the Community
“A home for connecting through the arts in Pasadena.” That's how Lineage Performing Arts, a nonprofit arts organization that produces their own performances and...
SPHS Football | Tigers End Season with a Win Against Temple City Friday Night
For many of Jeff Chi’s players, it signaled more of beginning than an end as the South Pasadena High football coach urged those returning...
SPUSD Snapshot | Welcome Back, Tigers: SPHS Students Begin Return to Campus
On Thursday, April 15, 2021, SPHS faculty and staff welcomed back students in Cohort B to in-person instruction. Students in grades 9-12 attended classes,...
LA Civilian Oversight Commission | Panel Took Action on Budget Priorities, Deputy Cliques &...
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The Civilian Oversight Commission for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department hosted a virtual Commission meeting Friday and took action on three important...
Public Health | L.A. County Test Positivity Rate Hits Record Low as Vaccinations Increase
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 36 new deaths and 643 new cases of COVID-19. To date,...
South Pasadena New City Manager Search | Prospective Candidate Has Experience, Baggage
The South Pasadena City Council on Wednesday is set to vote on the appointment of Christopher A. Jordan as the new City Manager.
Jordan, who...
CalTrans Properties | South Pasadena Preservation Foundation, City Open Dialogue
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The South Pasadena Preservation Foundation (SPPF) and the City of South Pasadena began a constructive dialog about the Caltrans surplus properties left over...
SPHS Tiger Football | South Pasadena Hosts Temple City in Homecoming Game Friday Night
Looking to end it on a positive note, South Pasadena High’s football team, deciding not to play its scheduled game against Monrovia last week,...
