ADU Urgency Ordinance Gets Green Light | City Makes Decision for Compliance with State...
Approval came from the South Pasadena City Council for an urgency ordinance on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in compliance with the state legislature.
The website...
2020 Rose Parade MID-PARADE PERFORMANCE | Cast of Disney’s Frozen: The Musical to Make...
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses is excited to announce that the 131st Rose Parade® presented by Honda on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 will include a...
‘Dream and Honor’ | A Visit With South Pasadena Rose Princess Cole Fox
As a young girl growing up in South Pasadena, Cole Fox knew it would be a “dream and honor” to be member of the...
2020 Image Awards | Four Honorees Selected for Prestigious Title by Mayor
Four individuals, appropriately matching the criteria of the high honor, were selected as Image Award winners by South Pasadena Mayor Robert Joe and are...
New Developments on Mission | Construction Underway at Former Citizen’s Bank Location
Jackhammers, clanging of metal and constant pounding are a dead giveaway something big is happening behind a 5-foot barrier in front of a massive...
Throwback Thursday | New Home for the Holidays
After visiting South Pasadena during the winter season, guests of The Raymond often purchased land and built homes to plant family roots for a...
Advocates Push for Marquez Shooting Material | City Council Remains Silent
South Pasadena official -- the new mayor, a councilmember and the city attorney’s office -- this week all continued to refuse to comment or...
Local Cancer Survivor Rides in Rose Parade | Jeff Carpenter Joins ‘City of Hope’...
Ten patients, including a South Pasadena resident, will ride in the City of Hope’s eponymous float at the 131st Rose Parade® presented by Honda...
South Pasadena Firefighters Distribute Toys | Spark of Love Brings Joy to Less Fortunate
A stroll through the South Pasadena Fire Department these days looks a lot like the North Pole.
“We basically have a toy store on our...
Operation Santa | Dozens of Volunteers to Deliver Toys on Christmas Eve
For the 86th year, the Pasadena Jaycees and dozens of volunteers will be dressing up as Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves on December 24...
Elementary Schools Sing for the Holidays | Monterey Hills, Marengo, and Arroyo Vista Hold...
A mix of holiday favorites – some song in both English and Spanish – along with a little travelin’ music, filled the air this...
SPHS “Metamorphoses” Places Top 3 High School Shows in LA County
After a sold-out, critically acclaimed run, the California Educational Theatre Association (CETA) announced that South Pasadena High School Drama Department’s production of “Metamorphoses” placed...
STING Stars in “The Last Ship” | Center Theatre Group Offers Ticket Special to...
Center Theatre Group salutes local union members with an exclusive ticket offer to Sting’s acclaimed musical, “The Last Ship,” starring and featuring original music...
Bob Joe Officially Takes Oath as Mayor | City Attends Ceremonial Swearing In
Robert Joe, acknowledging it was an honor to be sworn in by Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Kathryn Barger, was administered the oath...
Throwback Thursday | Winter Paradise
Walter Raymond claimed his resort hotel is the finest located resort in the world. He was right!
The South Pasadena grand hotel featured cactus gardens...
Semi-Truck Hits Sedan | TRAFFIC COLLISION on Meridian
A two-car collision occurred this morning at approximately 9:40 a.m. at the intersection of Monterey Rd and Meridian Ave.
The cars involved were that of...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Seniors Selected for Holden’s Young Legislators Program
Congratulations to South Pasadena High School seniors Hanwul Choi, Raquel Moreno Ramirez, and Simon Pierce who recently were selected as part of the Young...
Vanessa Marquez Shooting Case | UC Irvine Law Students Make Records Release Request
University of California, Irvine School of Law (UCI Law) students in the Civil Rights Litigation Clinic (CRLC) have made a request to the South...
Fending off ‘Porch Pirates’ | SPPD Gives Tips on Preventing Package Thievery
A real-life Grinch has the ability to make a person’s Christmas not so bright, so local authorities like South Pasadena Police Chief Joe Ortiz...
SPHS Principal Offers Support in Tragic Times | Helping Students Cope in Wake of...
Ask for help.
The message sounds simplistic, but local school officials insist administrators and counselors are available, ready to answer questions from students trying to...
Rose Princess Cole Fox Visits Seniors | Serving up Holiday Cheer at War Memorial...
Royalty came to the South Pasadena Senior Center holiday luncheon, as Cole Fox, a local resident talked about the excitement of being a part...
Fall All-League Teams Announced | Looking Back on a Successful Season
Fall season athletics finished up at the end of November and winter sports are in full swing at South Pasadena High.
Seven different fall sports...
Meet the Mayor | Bob Joe Discusses Future of South Pasadena at City Hall
A variety of key issues facing the City of South Pasadena, many of which new mayor Robert Joe and the City Council hope to...
Bringing Kids the Healing Sounds of Music | Local Songwriter Travels to Hospitals Around...
It’s a good start, but Dave Kinnoin says more is still needed.
Kinnoin, a professional singer/songwriter, performs for Pickleberry Pie, an organization that provides music...
Water Billing Change Q&A | Answers Regarding Last Month’s Switch from Fathom
South Pasadena water customers will soon be served by a new billing company, Munibilling, after the sudden closure of Fathom (formerly Global Water).
Council members...
ROSE PARADE FLOAT | Chamber Mixer Gives Sneak Peak of ‘Victory at Last’
Billed as a “sneak peek,” community members were invited to take a look at the progress of South Pasadena’s float currently under construction behind...
Fire Department Welcomes Two New Members | Firefighter/Paramedics Join Ranks
South Pasadena Fire Chief Paul Riddle has welcomed two new firefighter/paramedics to his staff.
Joining the local fire department are Karol Markowski and Jonathan Nugent.
“I...
Oneonta Club Holiday Dinner | An Evening with the Tournament of Roses Royal Court
Celebrating with her mother the excitement of becoming a member of the Tournament of Roses Royal Court was the most memorable experience during the...
SPPD Focuses on Pedestrian Safety | Operation on Busy Road Gives Crucial Data
As cars zipped through the intersection, not stopping for pedestrians stepping into the crosswalk as required by law, Daren Wong provided a reasonable explanation...
Tournament of Roses Raffle Ticket Winners Announced | Three to Receive Royal Treatment
New Year’s Day is expected to be extra special for three lucky winners taking part in this year’s Ultimate Tournament of Roses Experience drawing,...
