School Safety | Driving and Pedestrian Tips Around Campus
Schools will soon be opening, bringing traffic congestion around them, warn South Pasadena Police Department officials.
They say motorists, parents and children will all need...
SPPD Crime Bulletin | Grand Theft of Tortoise
On 8-7-19, between 11:30 AM and 12:45 PM, suspects stopped in the middle of the 2000 block of Alpha and picks-up victim’s tortoise that...
BRADFEST This Saturday! | An evening of Blues, Jazz, and Americana
Brad Colerick, host of the weekly Wednesday Americana and Thursday jazz nights in the Blue Guitar room at Arroyo Seco Golf Course will present...
UPDATE: Caltrans Confirms Approval of 710 ROD | Decision to Trigger $300 Million in...
Caltrans’ long-awaited formal approval this week of its decision foregoing a tunnel to complete the SR-710 “gap” between Alhambra and Pasadena marks another milestone...
More Sleep for Students | Later School Time Close to Realization
State Senate Bill 328, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge), has been passed by the State Assembly Education Committee,...
Welcome to SPUSD | New Teachers Ready for School Year
South Pasadena Unified School District Superintendent Geoff Yantz anticipates a smooth opening as local public campuses are set to open their doors on Thursday...
City Hall Expands Weekday Hours but Closes Doors on Fridays
City Hall will be open later on weekday evenings and closed Fridays under a new schedule set to take effect after the Labor Day...
Sleeping Mats For the Homeless | City Officials Take Part in Good Cause
City officials last week joined the “du cOeuR Project” to distribute sleeping mats to the homeless which are cleaned and repurposed after use as...
‘National Night Out’ Knocks it Out of the Park
Neighbors meeting neighbors and an opportunity to mingle with local law enforcement personnel, fire fighters and other branches of the city is what National...
Hazardous Waste Roundup | Gather Your E-Waste for Disposal Aug 31
A free household hazardous & electronic waste-recycling roundup is slated for Saturday, August 31, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the South Pasadena Unified...
South Pasadena Resident Wins Emmy | Golden Prestige for Margo Newman
Margo Newman doesn’t hide her affection for those facing what she calls “unimaginable hardships,” saying there’s a special place in her heart for foster...
Location, Location | Citizens Business Bank Amongst Multiple Establishments Making Big Changes
As major development project proposed at the corner of Mission Street and Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena begins to unfold, Citizens Business Bank,...
Recycling Center Vanished | Pavilions Location Looking for Options
The Pavilions Grocery store parking lot location on Fair Oaks lost it's 3rd-party recycling vendor: RePlanet. RePlanet closed over 300 locations in Southern California...
Coexisting with Coyotes | Dispelling Myths & Reinforcing Safety Tips
The much-maligned coyote, like other North American predators, is caught in a no-win situation.
With less space than ever before to survive, the incredibly adaptable...
20 YEARS | The Injunction that Stopped 710 Freeway
An important milestone came and went July 19, 2019. It was the day, twenty years ago, when Judge Dean D. Pregerson of the US...
Breast Cancer Awareness | South Pasadena Police Department Joins Pink Patch Project
The South Pasadena Police Department will participate in the Pink Patch Project, designed to bring awareness and raise funds to fight breast cancer.
What started...
Final Summer Concert SUNDAY | Blue Breeze Band Closes Out Series
South Pasadena’s summer concert series comes to an end Sunday as the Blue Breeze Band performs R&B at Garfield Park.
Entertainment is scheduled from 6...
Throwback Thursday | The Greatest Supercross in History!
The NFL’s Super Bowl XIV was held at the Rose Bowl on January 20, 1980, between the Los Angeles Rams and Pittsburg Steelers. Pittsburgh...
Police Chief Reflects on Mass Shootings
Gordon Graham, a professional risk manager with extensive experience as a practicing attorney and in law enforcement, has a powerful message that resonates with...
FRANKENSTEIN Opens 2019-2020 Season at A Noise Within
A Noise Within (ANW), California’s acclaimed classic repertory theatre company, is proud to announce the California Premiere of Nick Dear’s Frankenstein , directed by...
KSHIFT Speaks at Rotary Club | Generation Differences Addressed
Kat O'Sullivan, CEO of KSHIFT, was the program speaker at the July 30 meeting of the Rotary Club of South Pasadena.
O'Sullivan gave a presentation...
Shakespeare in the Park | Back-to-Back Performances Awe Inspiring
Its mission is to ignite imagination, promote literacy, and encourage artistic expression, while offering a venue for technical and performing artists to exercise their...
YOSE Encourages Scientific Exploration | SPHS Seniors’ Inspiring Program
Aidan Lewis saw an opportunity to inspire and intrigue the next generation.
Good friend Evan Kowal wanted kids who would not typically have exposure to...
Caltrans Fails to Meet Environmental Compliance Targets
In the latest review of its federal environmental law enforcement responsibilities, Caltrans failed to meet a third of the performance goals it set out...
‘It Takes a Village’ | Mayor Dr. Marina Khubesrian Gives Mid-Year Update
“Dr. Marina,” as she’s known is some circles, is currently in her second term as South Pasadena’s mayor, first serving in the role from...
Dribbles in Droves | A.C. Green Basketball Camp a Hit
The Iron man was back in South Pasadena last week.
A.C. Green played 16 years in the NBA, missing only three games at the beginning...
CalTrans Housing Advocates Say Closing out NEPA is an Opportunity
The City of South Pasadena and allied cities and groups have a window of opportunity “to gain some control” over the sale and preservation...
Throwback Thursday | The Norton Simon is Born
In January 1968, the Reed House at Orange Grove and Colorado sat behind a protective barrier at Carmelita Park while being demolished.
In 1969, the...
Enchanting Evening at Hollywood Bowl’s “Into The Woods”
There is something about dining at the Hollywood Bowl on a balmy, summer night while listening to music under the stars that is so...
A Night of Art and Opera at the Library
The South Pasadena Public Library and the Friends of the South Pasadena Library are pleased to present a special evening of art and music...
