Float Worker Moved by Generosity | Chris Colburn Honored by SPTOR Committee
Moved by the generosity of others, Chris Colburn told those around him, “This is super awesome,” as he accepted an award from a crew...
City’s Financial Future | Officials Look to Build Solid Strategic Plan
South Pasadena city officials are hopeful a local sales tax measure of ¾ cents, in front of voters in November, will gain approval to...
$2.5 Million Diverted From National Park Service for Trump’s July 4 Parade
What does "America the Beautiful" mean to us on this day, July 4? What patriotic images and beautiful symbols of our country does it...
School Board | Support Shown En Masse for LGBTQ Instruction in Schools
Karin Mak has two children in South Pasadena’s educational system and is among a large group of parents who expressed support for lesbian, gay,...
City of South Pasadena Welcomes New Public Works Director
Shahid Abbas, a 20-year veteran of municipal and county governments who holds advanced degrees in civil engineering, management and planning, has been hired as...
Throwback Thursday | U.S. Women’s Soccer Success Has Local Roots
On Sunday, the U.S. women’s national soccer team won back-to-back World Cup soccer titles continuing their unpreceded success in the sport.
U.S. women’s soccer team...
Back-to-Back Champs | Little League Team Takes Title for Second Year
With a narrow 2-1 victory over East Alhambra, South Pasadena Little League’s 9-11 All Star baseball team recently won the District 18 championship.
It marked...
Fireworks Ruled Out as Cause of July 4 Double House Fire
One hundred thousand dollars is the South Pasadena Fire Department’s conservative preliminary estimate for the damage done by a 4th of July fire at...
Wonderful Wednesdays | Summer of Brahms Continues with Children’s Concert at Library
The Summer of Brahms Chamber Music Festival is being held through July 14 in a series concerts in the South Pasadena Public Library’s Community...
South Pasadena Police Arrest Driver with $116,000 in Cash and Marijuana
A routine traffic stop on July 9 resulted in the arrest of a 30-year-old Los Angeles man who was carrying $116,000 and nearly three...
Flapjacks and Fireworks | Another Grand 4th of July in South Pasadena
Americana was on display in South Pasadena Thursday as there was no shortage of red, white and blue.
With the days festivities kicking off at...
4th of July Parade 2019 | ‘Festival of Balloons’ Packs Streets with Pageantry
Another year for South Pasadena's biggest citywide event for the books. Across the nation, Independence Day is indisputably a day that brings people from...
Appreciating Our Freedom | Seniors Celebrate Independence Day
Robert Joe had a question for a roomful of seniors celebrating the nation’s independence.
“When you think about July 4th, what comes to mind?” asked...
BREAKING NEWS: 2nd Earthquake 7.1 felt in South Pasadena – 140 miles away from...
Pub goers on mission street all noticed the hanging laps swinging as a confirmation that a second earthquake was rolling through. Only a few...
BREAKING NEWS: Double House Fire on Hawthorne Street
On July 4th at approximate 9:54pm a serious fire broke out on the 400 block of Hawthorne Street in South Pasadena. Two homes caught...
July 4th Earthquake Felt in South Pasadena
Felt here in South Pasadena at about 10:33AM July 4th, 2019 a magnitude 6.4 near Ridgecrest California. According to Caltech reports.
710 Freeway Fighters Leave Lasting Legacy
Every few miles along the drive up the Long Beach Freeway, cars pass underneath huge, green highway signs that span the roadway’s lanes: “Interstate...
Throwback Thursday | Fourth of July of 1912 is Picnic Extravaganza!
Census figures for South Pasadena in 1910 show a population of 4,659. And on July 4, 1912, nearly the entire city’s population turned out...
Valiant Dedication | South Pasadena Hero Saves Lives in War and Peace
James Fitzpatrick (Patrick) Anderson Jr. was raised in South Pasadena and he participated in many Festival of Balloons Parades. He marched for years as...
‘To the Moon and Beyond’ | One Giant Leap…
Indeed, it was one giant leap for mankind.
Following one and a half orbits, Apollo 11 got the go for what mission controllers on Earth...
Festival of Balloons Committee | Making the 4th of July Happen
Producing the City of South Pasadena’s biggest attraction of the year isn’t an easy task, requiring long hours by a group of dedicated volunteers.
Making...
South Pasadenan Makes the Big Leagues | Casey Slattery Drafted for the NY Mets
Casey Slattery says it “was the best feeling in the world” after being drafted in the 38th round by the New York Mets in...
Bitcoin Scams on the Rise | Fraudulent Callers Target Victims
Local authorities say there have been several scams where a suspect poses as an IRS official and asks for payment in Bitcoins.
Richard Lee, a...
Cathy Billings Named Acting Library Director
Cathy Billings, the City’s associate library director since 2017, has been named as the acting library director following the retirement of longtime director Steve...
Waste Collection Rates Increase in South Pasadena
Homeowners will see an increase in trash collection rates in South Pasadena starting July 1.
Athens Services will change its residential service from $41.87 to...
SPHS Alumni Spotlight | Claire Kieffer-Wright: An Exceptional Athlete
Her athletic achievements were remarkable as Claire Kieffer-Wright looks back with fond memories growing up in South Pasadena, attending Monterey Hills and Marengo elementary...
New Athletic Director Begins July 1 | Anthony Chan’s Designs for Change at SPHS
Anthony Chan is determined to give South Pasadena High’s athletic program the same reputation it has in academics, which is among the best in...
NOLA Resistance Plays Juneteenth Fundraiser | New Orleans Jazz Swings at the War Memorial...
A Juneteenth fundraiser, featuring a 10-piece jazz band known as the NOLA Resistance, was held on Wednesday, June 19, at the War Memorial Building...
ACE HARDWARE Soft Opening July 3rd
Just in time for the 4th of July, Ace Hardware will be opening its doors to residents for a 'soft opening' next Wednesday, July...
Keeping July 4th Red, White, Blue, and Green
A pleasant philosophy on celebrating July 4th, recently overheard: "Everyone's got that crazy uncle. Well, no matter what you think of them, you don't...
