Joel Goldes Works His Magic as Dialect Coach for Broadway Musical “Come From Away”
There are 84 characters in the Broadway musical “Come From Away” played by just twelve actors and those characters speak in approximately 12-14 accents...
Op-Ed | When the Chips are Down…
Publishers Note: Alison Smith made a claim and subsequently filed a lawsuit against the City of South Pasadena in connection with a January 2018...
Op-Ed | South Pasadena Leaders Showed Common Sense with a “No” Vote on Banning...
By Bob Aujla
While Californians wait on the chance to vote in November on whether the State can ban the sales of flavored tobacco products,...
Student Photograph Selected for Autry Museum Exhibition | SPUSD Snapshot
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Congratulations to SPHS 11th grader, Jayden Tran, whose photograph has been selected as part of the Autry Museum of the American...
South Pasadena Public Library | The American Experiment Community Read
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As part of the City-wide Independence Day festivities, the Library invites community members to dig a little deeper...
Sarit Swanborn | In Conversation with SPUSD Teacher of the Year
Ask any family in town whose children have gone through our public elementary schools and they will tell you how much art teacher Sarit...
PCC Trustee Election | Genuine Support Comes from Real Work & Actual Results
Linda Wah is running to be elected to what would be her third term as the District 5 representative on the PCC Board of...
Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble | Glories of Venice at Calvary Presbyterian Church
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Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble will present a lavish polychoral concert of music by Venetian masters Claudio Monteverdi, Andrea Gabrieli and Giovanni...
Dave Kinnoin Helps Underprivileged in Mexico
Dave Kinnoin calls it “unbridled appreciation and hugs,” reflecting on the response he receives after making a difference for others.
It simply makes his day,...
Nik Iwankiw Wins Two Medals at State Track Meet
Participating in track and field over the past three years, Nik Iwankiw saw only limited action as the COVID pandemic played havoc on the...
SPHS 2022 Book Award Winners | SPUSD Snapshot
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On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, the SPHS counselors hosted a luncheon to celebrate the 2022 Book Award winners. The counselors annually...
SPHS Celebrates Senior Athletes Continuing Sports Careers | SPUSD Snapshot
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Congratulations to 14 SPHS student-athletes who will be continuing their academic and athletic careers in college next fall. Surrounded by family...
SPEF | Annual Parti Gras Returns Raising $220,000
Last Saturday the South Pasadena Educational Foundation (SPEF) returned with Parti Gras, an annual fundraiser bringing a night of music, dancing, and auctioning back...
South Pasadena High School | PTSA Honorary Service Awards
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On Friday, May 20, the South Pasadena High School PTSA held its first in-person Honorary Service Awards ceremony in three...
South Pasadena Police Department | Click it or Ticket Seat Belt Safety Campaign
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The South Pasadena Police Department reminds everyone who plans to take a trip to visit friends or family...
SPHS Senior Nik Iwankiw Competing in CIF California Championships
Whether he’s in the classroom or the stadium – excelling in honors courses or competing against track and field’s elite – South Pasadena High’s...
Rose Parade 2023 | South Pasadena’s Float Fundraising Ongoing
On one wall inside the South Pasadena City Council chambers hangs a picture reminding those who toiled long hours, giving up their weeknights and...
Metallic Balloon Hazards Graduate From Bad to Worse
Article by Paul Netter, Southern California Edison
The graduation was ending, but the problems, well, they were only beginning.
Mere minutes after the final diploma was handed...
Letter to Editor | Be an Informed Voter
I am writing in response to the criticisms of an alleged negative campaign tactics from me. I respectfully disagree and here’s why:
As a local...
South Pasadena Theatre Workshop | Our Country’s Good Opens May 25
A dark comedy with an eye on social justice and redemption, Sally Smythe of South Pasadena Theatre Workshop directs “Our Country’s Good”. A multiple...
4th of July | Flapjacks, Activities and Fireworks at Festival of Balloons
After a two-year hiatus, festivities and more will be robust as organizers are planning activities ahead of and, of course, on the 4th of...
Arroyo Vista Elementary | Collaborative Work Spaces Launched
Written by Ryan Dwyer
The impacts of distance learning on our children after more than a year away from campus are undeniable. However, as the...
Memorial Day 2022 | Ceremony at War Memorial May 30
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The City of South Pasadena Community Services Department will be hosting a Memorial Day program on Monday, May...
Case Settled | City Settles Another Lawsuit: Hanscom Drive
The city of South Pasadena Thursday announced it will make a $200,000 payment to city resident Alison Smith to settle her four-year-old case against...
Homeless in South Pasadena | The Population Has Grown
It starts with a well-being check or good intentions to lend a helping hand. Building a trusting relationship follows, with the ultimate goal of...
PCC and Arizona State University Reinstate Transfer Partnership
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Students at Pasadena City College will have a streamlined path to a four-year degree at one of the American...
Isabela Salazar Selected as Winner in J. Paul Getty Museum Artwork Competition | SPUSD...
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Congratulations to SPHS senior Isabela Salazar on being selected as one of 19 winners in an open call for photography sponsored...
Letter to the Editor | Support a Spirit of Civility in Campaigning
We love South Pasadena.
There are so many wonderful characteristics that are uniquely South Pasadena. One of those being the willingness and ability of local...
Oneonta Church | 2022 South Pasadena Prayer Breakfast Held
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On May 5, 2022 the National Day of Prayer residents of South Pasadena gathered at Oneonta Church for the Seventh Annual...
Parti Gras 2022 Massive Success | SPEF South Pasadena
After a two-year COVID-19 related hiatus, South Pasadena Educational Foundation’s Parti Gras returned last Saturday night with plenty of flair.
In the end, thousands of...
