Social-Emotional Resources for Students | SPUSD Snapshot
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South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) academic counselors, school administrators, and behavior intervention teachers are hard at work determining the best strategies for...
Little Libraries | A Guide to South Pasadena’s Reading Adventures
They come in many shapes and sizes and are scattered throughout the city. Little libraries foster community, inspire reading, and expand book access to...
LA County Homeless Initiative | Meetings Scheduled to Update Strategies
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MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
The Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative developed 51 strategies in 2016 to address and prevent homelessness. When voters approved Measure...
SPUSD | Free Teen Support Group During the College Admissions Process
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Teenagers, ages 16-17, are invited to participate in a support group designed to provide resources during the college application season. The sessions will...
SPUSD Construction Update | Three Elementary Schools Making Headway
The South Pasadena Unified School District is making progress on three construction projects at each of its respective elementary schools located in the city.
A...
Leaf Blower Ban | As Ordinance Takes Effect City Seeks to Educate
It was back in elementary school some 50 years ago when Michael Cacciotti first took an interest in the environment.
“I’ve been fascinated since I...
City Repurposes Grant Money for Traffic Work
The City Council on Wednesday approved spending $65,000 for a traffic study of Mission St. and Meridian Ave. It also authorized spending up to...
Police Chief Solinsky Connects with Businesses in South Pasadena
Building strong relationships, creating mutual trust and respect between the South Pasadena Police Department and the community has always been a top priority for...
Museum of Free Art | Smallest Museum in South Pasadena
Museums have been existence for over five hundred years and have long celebrated art and the creative spirit. They range in size and scale...
Eagle Scouts | Court of Honor Ceremony Marks Milestone
By Dean Serwin , Contributor
On Sunday, August 15, 2021, Troop 342 (formerly 366) held an extra special Eagle Scout Court of Honor at South...
PCC Foundation Announces New 2022 Scholars Program
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The Pasadena City College Foundation is proud to announce the Ann Peppers Scholars Program, a grant established by the Ann Peppers Foundation.
The Ann...
Kobe Bryant Mural | SPARC Officially Unveils Tribute to Late Lakers Legend in South...
After months of anticipation (and technically, completion), the large 15' x 15' mural dedicated to the late basketball great Kobe Bryant was officially christened...
Vanessa Marquez ‘Angelversary’ | Calls for Police Accountability Near Anniversary of Actress’ Death
Almost three years to the day since the late actress Vanessa Marquez was shot and killed by South Pasadena Police officers on August 30,...
HOLY FRIT | Stained-Glass Documentary Premieres at “Dances With Films” Festival
The multi-award winning documentary film, HOLY FRIT, will have its California premiere, live and in-person at the world famous TCL Chinese Theatre, in Hollywood,...
Last Minute Change in Opponent for SPHS Football Team
Good fortune came South Pasadena High’s way late this week after Viewpoint of Calabasas was forced to cancel a scheduled football game against the...
LA Elite Lions Club Contributes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to South Pasadena
As COVID-19 Delta variant cases continue to surge in some parts of the country, a group out of Los Angeles is doing more than...
The Importance of Being Earnest | YST at Fremont Centre Theatre
Get thee to the theatre one and all! For the first time in 17 months, I sat with other human beings as the lights...
SPHS Football | Tigers Look to Rebound Against Viewpoint High of Calabasas Saturday
It’s nothing that can’t be fixed, insists South Pasadena High football coach Jeff Chi as the Tigers prepare to play their home opener Saturday...
South Pasadena Library | Voting Opens for One City One Story (OCOS) Reading Program
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This fall the South Pasadena Public Library is celebrating nature, sustainability, and reading with its One City One Story (OCOS) citywide reading program....
Unvaccinated People More than 29 Times More Likely to be Hospitalized with COVID-19 |...
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Los Angeles County data shows that the COVID-19 infection rate among unvaccinated persons was 4.9 times and the hospitalization rate was 29.2 times the...
LOUD MIND | Debut Album from Americana Artist Nathan Jacques
The debut album from Schubert Publishing artist Nathan Jacques is now available on all streaming services as well as CD and vinyl. “Loud Mind”...
Amid Worsening Drought, Upper District Activates Level 2 of its Water Supply Contingency Plan
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The Board of Directors of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District (Upper District) unanimously approved a resolution activating Level 2 of...
UPDATE: Police Department Investigations | Coalition’s Formal Complaints Sent to State Attorney General
A coalition of South Pasadena activist groups have formally submitted their complaints levied against the South Pasadena Police Department in the form of a...
Catalytic Converter Etching Event | September 18
The South Pasadena Police Department has partnered with Larry’s Union Service to offer a Catalytic Converter Etching event on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from...
Friday Night Football | Tigers Vs Tigers, SPHS Falls to Lincoln in Season Opener
After a bumpy start, South Pasadena High’s football team will look to rebound and come up with its first victory on Saturday, August 28,...
City’s Legal Billings Significantly Increased | Invoices Reviewed
South Pasadena Council Member Jon Primuth during Wednesday’s Council meeting expressed confidence the city is getting good value for the money it is spending...
BANNED: City Passes Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Ordinance in South Pasadena
South Pasadena is about to get a whole lot quieter, enjoying the benefits of cleaner air with the enactment of a new ordinance prohibiting...
Pocket Parks South Pasadena | City Council Approves Designs
On Wednesday, August 18, City Council gave unanimous approval to conceptual designs for two "pocket park" projects in South Pasadena. An initial budget not...
Los Angeles County Health Officer Order Modified to Require Masking at Outdoor Mega Events
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The Los Angeles County Health Officer Order has been modified to require universal masking at outdoor mega events regardless of COVID-19 vaccination...
Wednesday | Proposed Ban on Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers on Council Agenda
A key issue comes before the South Pasadena City Council Wednesday night as it considers a proposed ban on gas-powered leaf blowers in the...
