Op-Ed | A Break: Living through the Pandemic (A Journal)
Op-Ed | by San San Lee, Contributor
The nurse who administered my shot was a young man in his early 30’s. Though there was a...
Football Begins Friday | SPHS Travels to Lincoln for 2021 Second Season
Jeff Chi doesn’t usually go out on a limb making this kind of prediction, but the South Pasadena High football coach is guaranteeing the...
South Pasadena Public Library Summer Reading Program Wraps Up
PRESS RELEASE
The South Pasadena Public Library’s Summer Reading Program (SRP) concluded on Saturday, July 31 and was a great success. Together, South Pasadenans read...
LOCAL NEWS: FIRE AT DEBS PARK | LAFD WITH AIR SUPPORT RESPONSE
Smoke partially blocks the sky and ash is falling in South Pasadena and surrounding areas Saturday, Aug 14 about 3:00pm.
A major fire is in...
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL | SOUTH PASADENA
Students, families, and faculty geared up with on Thursday, August 12, to return in person to all five district campuses in South Pasadena.
After over...
New Stop Signs on Oak & Meridian Intersection | Neighbors Rejoice Over Installation
After lobbying for two decades, neighbors celebrated Tuesday, August 10, when the city at last installed stop signs for both north and southbound traffic...
South Pasadena Senior Center Classroom Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | August 16
CITY RELEASE
The Community Services Department invites you to attend the grand unveiling and ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated classroom and foyer at...
SPARC Presents: ‘Watercolors’ An Exhibition of Artist Jimmy Lee | Opening August 21
“Watercolors,” a solo exhibition of evocative works by artist Jimmy Lee, opens at the South Pasadena Arts Council’s SPARC Gallery on Saturday, August 21,...
UPDATE: ‘Clean Power Alliance’ Battle Ongoing | Disagreement Over Millions in Electric Rates
Originally published on August 6, 2021. Updated to include statements from Mayor Diana Mahmud.
South Pasadena’s electric ratepayers, its mayor, state senator and assembly member...
Vaccinated People Remain Well Protected from Severe COVID-19 Illness | Public Health
PUBLIC HEALTH RELEASE
As COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to increase, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) highlights data showing that vaccinated people...
Mayor Mahmud Pushes for Cleaner Air | Message Sent to State Senator Portantino
Phasing out air pollutants has long been a concern of the South Pasadena City Council, and the effort just magnified with an effort to...
SPUSD Snapshot | School District Welcomes New Teachers
SPUSD RELEASE
On Tuesday, August 10, 2021, South Pasadena Unified School District welcomed 22 new educators during an orientation session held in the boardroom at...
Special Day at San Pascual Stables | New Horse Arena Added in the Arroyo
A South Pasadena treasure just got better with the addition of a new third arena at the San Pascual Stables in Arroyo Park.
Local dignitaries,...
Hi-Life Burgers Receives Official Recognition After Latest Renovations
They've been a community staple for over 40 years, since founder Peter Tsianos opened the doors of the (now more than) burger joint, Hi-Life...
Kobe Bryant | Public Unveiling of Mural Honoring Lakers Legend
The public is invited to attend the official unveiling and dedication of an original mural of Lakers legend and icon Kobe Bryant on Saturday,...
Police Dog Incident | SPPD Chief Solinksy Addresses the Issue
A legally blind, 5-year boy was bitten in the face by a police narcotics dog Tuesday evening just before a SouthPasadena Police Department canine...
Friday-Night Fun is Back at The Music Center’s Free DANCE DTLA Dancing Under The...
The Music Center's Dance DTLA is back starting on August 13th for five Friday night dance parties on its Jerry Moss Plaza. Shake your groove...
Child Attacked by Police Dog at National Night Out | South Pasadena
A 5-year old boy was attacked by a police dog on Tuesday, August 3, at approximately 8:00 p.m., during the annual 'National Night Out'...
First Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Los Angeles County for 2021...
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has identified the first case of human West Nile virus (WNV) infection in Los...
Golf Fundraiser South Pasadena A Success | SPTOR Brings Community Together
It has withstood the test to time, says one of its organizers, because of the continued support it receives by many in the community.
“Like...
Representative Judy Chu Welcomes Biden Administration Eviction Moratorium Extension
Tuesday, the Biden Administration announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be extending the eviction moratorium for areas where the...
Heat Alert | High Temperatures Forecast for Parts of Los Angeles County Through Thursday
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued a Heat Alert as high temperatures have been forecast for the following areas:
Los Angeles Basin...
SPHS Grad, Harper Fox, Digs Into Global Poverty with The Borgen Project
2018 South Pasadena High School grad, Harper Fox, like millions of other young people, has been spending the summer back in her hometown, a...
Susie Hansen Latin Band Lights Up Garfield Park
It was a perfect summer evening for the City of Pasadena's first concert at Garfield Park on July 25. Susie Hansen Latin Band, a...
SPUSD Commemorates Opening of New District Headquarters
After over 40 years of occupying what is now the former South Pasadena Unified School District headquarters, located at 1020 El Centro St, the...
South Pasadena City Attorney Highsmith Absent from Council Meetings
Over the past few months, South Pasadena City Attorney Teresa L. Highsmith has been conspicuously absent from the City Council’s regular meetings. Her last...
Not Too Late to Sign Up for SPTOR Golf Tournament | Saturday, July 31
Those looking for an added incentive to sign-up for the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 31, can look no...
SPHS Sports | Update from Athletics Director Anthony Chan
Dear Tiger Families,
As our Summer Recreation Programs come to an end, I wanted to reflect as well as update you as we move forward....
Friends of Library Book Auction | Through Saturday, July 31
10 books are being auctioned by the Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library. Bids are being accepted at the Library until 1 p.m....
20 Years in The Making | A Stop Sign on Oak & Meridian
Audience applause broke out when the South Pasadena City Council voted unanimously Wednesday evening to install stop signs at the three-way intersection of Meridian...
