Restoring the Historic Theatre | Interview with Rialto Preservationist Escott O. Norton
He’s been described as a preservationist, historic theater aficionado and, perhaps most proudly, the founder of the non-profit Friends of the Rialto.
They’re all fitting...
Moffat St Development Gets Greenlight from City Council Despite Heavy Homeowner Opposition
Despite a universal wave of neighborhood opposition, the South Pasadena City Council on Feb. 17 upheld permits for a private extension of South Pasadena’s...
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...
Arts Are Essential | March 5 – 12, 2021
Pasadena Playhouse and Vroman’s Bookstore presents the live streaming of Another Day’s Begun: Exploring Our Town on PlayhouseLive, March 11, 2021 at 6:30pm 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,...
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.
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....
LA County Homeless Initiative | Join the Fight to House Every Californian
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Show Your Support Today and Urge State Lawmakers to Pass AB 71: Bring California Home
Los Angeles County needs your help to pass AB 71...
Public Health COVID Update | As Transmission Decreases, L.A. County Remains in Most Restrictive...
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 91 new deaths and 1,407 new cases of COVID-19. As of...
2022 Rose Parade | SPTOR Comes Up with Creative Ways to Raise Funds for...
Hearing no discouraging words – yet – South Pasadena Tournament of Roses officials are pressing on as if the 2022 Rose Parade will take...
South Pasadena Public Library Announces California Young Reader Medal Virtual Storytimes
The California Young Reader Medal (CYRM) program encourages recreational reading of popular literature by the young people of our state. Since its inception in...
Public Health | Outdoor Youth and Adult Recreational Sports Allowed with Safety Measures
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 136 new deaths and 2,157 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. Public...
SPUSD Reopening Updates | February 26, 2021
Dear SPUSD Families, Faculty, Staff, and Administrators,
Over the past week, we have safely welcomed our preschool through second grade hybrid students back to campus....
Community-Led Homeless Count in El Sereno | SATURDAY
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When: February 27, 2021 at 3 PM
What: Working in pairs, volunteers will visit homeless encampments throughout El Sereno to learn from homeless families...
Sports Update | SPHS Football and Water Polo Gets Go-Ahead for Play
As the situation continues to improve, more sports on the South Pasadena High campus are getting the green light to practice and compete.
Anthony Chan,...
A Mission St Centerpiece in South Pasadena | Exploring the History of ‘Graham Block’
Extensive research from long-time property owner Abe Oheb provided a major contribution to the historical information in this article.
With all the changes that COVID-19...
New Developments in City Lawsuit | Smith Targets Ex-Mayor in Amended Claim
South Pasadena dance teacher Alison Smith this week accused former Mayor Marina Khubesrian of “intentionally” retaliating against her for comments Smith, accompanied by her...
Rep. Judy Chu Votes to Pass Equality Act | Statement on Legislation Against Discrimination
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Thursday, the House voted to pass H.R. 5, the Equality Act. The Equality Act ensures equal treatment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and...
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Decrease to Under 2,000; L.A. County Reaches 100 MIS-C Cases in Children
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 132 new deaths and 2,072 new cases of COVID-19. To...
“…make lemonade!” Parson’s Nose Pivots to Radio and Thrives
Catching up with Parson’s Nose Theatre’s artistic director and South Pasadenan, Lance Davis, we can report that the local favorite company has pivoted to...
Arts Are Essential | February 26 – March 5
LA Phil launches second season of Sound/Stage, beginning Friday, March 5, 2021, with new episodes released through June 25, 2021.
With Music & Artistic Director...
Connecting Our Community | LA County Department of Mental Health
Welcome to the debut issue of “Connecting Our Community,” our monthly newsletter highlighting our department’s news, updates, and resources for Los Angeles County residents...
NEW GALLERY OPENING | AEW Wrestlers Penta Zero M and Rey Fenix Open Republic...
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Superstar Mexican Wrestlers the “Lucha Brothers”, Penta Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix will open the world’s first and only Lucha Libre-themed retail store,...
Residents’ Concern Over Dangerous Stretch of Road | Slowing Down Traffic on Orange Grove...
Ann Rector and her sister Sarah want what they describe as “speeding and reckless driving” along one of the busiest roadways in South Pasadena...
SPUSD Snapshot | Youngest Students Return to In-Person Learning
On Thursday, February 18, 2021, SPUSD welcomed preschool through second grade students back to in-person learning at Arroyo Vista, Marengo, and Monterey Hills Elementary...
Virtual Talk | The Rialto Revealed: A Landmark Restoration
On March 10 at 7:00PM, the South Pasadena Public Library will host an illustrated virtual talk on the exterior renovation of the Rialto Theatre,...
SPHS Sports Update | Athletic Competition Slowly Coming Back After a Year
With coronavirus cases continuing to drop in California, the door is slowly opening for high school sports to resume.
That’s welcome news to Anthony Chan,...
California Legislature Approves $9.6 Billion for Early COVID-19 Relief
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Monday, the California Legislature passed a package of budget bills that will speed needed relief to individuals, families and businesses suffering the most...
