CITY COUNCIL SOUTH PASADENA | 10 City Employees Offered ‘Early Retirement’

The South Pasadena City Council on Wednesday authorized its staff to prepare a program of retirement incentives known as “Golden Handshakes” under which ten...

South Pasadena City Council | Stephen Rossi Selected for District 2...

Stephen Rossi, a corporate finance expert whose unsolicited report showing $14 million in discrepancies in South Pasadena’s proposed 2020-21 budget documents sent a lightning...

City Quickly Puts Schedule Back as Voted Upon | Empty...

The City of South Pasadena on Monday belatedly released the names of applicants who will be considered to fill the remaining term of District...

City Fails to Keep Timeline Commitment to Residents | Questions About...

Despite promises to do so, the city of South Pasadena on Saturday failed to provide the list of the candidates from which the City...

Bomb Squad Responds to Dispose of Ammo Box | SPPD &...

At 1:37 pm on Friday, the South Pasadena Police Department closed down the corner of Mission Street & Mound - two businesses were evacuated,...

South Pasadena City Council Appointment | Stephen Rossi’s Application Submitted

In an email received late Thursday evening by The South Pasadenan, Financial expert Stephen Rossi announced his application and intention to fill the now...

Marina Khubesrian Admits to Fraudulent E-mails | South Pasadena Councilwoman Resigns

“I alone was responsible for sending the emails from two email accounts using fictitious names in May and June this year,” South Pasadena City...

Donovan Poised to Replace Khubesrian | Candidates Drop Out of City...

With two prospective candidates formally pulling out Wednesday, John (Jack) Donovan’s quest to succeed Dr. Marina Khubesrian as the Second District’s representative on the...

California News Publishers Board Approves The South Pasadenan

The South Pasadenan News staff is humbled by the response and proud to be accepted into the CNPA. The California News Publishers Association received the...

PGA Championship Winner Collin Morikawa’s Connection to South Pasadena

Some say this is only the beginning for Collin Morikawa, an overnight sensation who won the hearts of America Sunday by winning the PGA...

LA District Attorney Investigating Fake Email Allegation | Khubesrian Condemns Cyber...

The City of South Pasadena on Monday asked the LA District Attorney’s Public Integrity Division to review a citizen complaint that District 2 Councilmember...

Strange Emails Sent to City Council | Veiled Threats to Cacciotti

Last May, South Pasadena Councilman Michael Cacciotti got what he describes as the “most unusual” email he’s ever received in his nearly twenty years...

Dr. Marina Khubesrian Announcement | No Longer Seeking 3rd Term on...

In a surprise announcement, Dr. Marina Khubesrian said in a statement Tuesday she will not be seeking a third term on the South Pasadena...

Fire on Mission St. | Response from Two Departments

What was initially reported to be a structure fire on the 1000 northern block of Mission St. at approximately 11:05 a.m., Tuesday in South...

TEACHERS SPEAK OUT: A Letter to South Pasadena Residents & Parents

Dear South Pasadena community, We love your kids, and we love our jobs. We love South Pasadena and decided to work here because we believe...

EXCLUSIVE: Wrongfully Terminated 26-Year SPPD Officer Denied Apology & Honors

Former South Pasadena police officer Timothy Patrick Green says the city owes him and his family an apology. His case is persuasive. According to...

WITNESSED: Citizens & Victims Locate and Hold Suspect Until Police Arrive

I was one of the three initial witnesses to the events that transpired on Friday, July 10. This story is based on my first-hand...

CANCELLED | Rose Parade 2021

MEDIA RELEASE from PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES :  With reluctance and tremendous disappointment, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association announces that, in accordance with Governor...

Millions of Dollars in ‘PPP’ COVID-19 Relief Awarded to many South...

A total of 636 South Pasadena companies received federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds totaling between $40.6 million and $71.8 million, helping to preserve several...

COVID UPDATE | 177 Cases in South Pasadena Thurdsay

MEDIA RELEASE: LA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 07/09 Update Cases through 8:00pm 07/08/2020 *including cases reported by Long Beach and Pasadena Health Departments ** includes deaths New Daily Counts Cases Cases** 1777 Deaths 50 Laboratory Confirmed...

COVID UPDATE | 175 Cases, 23 Deaths in South Pasadena

MEDIA RELEASE: LA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 07/08 Update Cases through 8:00pm 07/07/2020 *including cases reported by Long Beach and Pasadena Health Departments ** includes deaths New Daily Counts (La...

CLOSED: Beaches, Fireworks Displays Prohibited During 4th of July Weekend

FROM LA COUNTY: 6-29-2020 The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is ordering L.A. County beaches closed from July 3 through July 6 at...

Vanessa Marquez | Wrongful Death Claim Filed Over South Pasadena Police...

Friends, colleagues and supporters of the late actress Vanessa Marquez came to South Pasadena Wednesday to announce the filing a wrongful death action over...

Video of ‘Spit-Hood’ Arrest by SPPD | Watch Commander on Scene...

On Tuesday June 23 at approximately 11:30 a.m., an assault & robbery suspect was detained on Mission Street in front of the South Pasadena...

November Elections | City Clerk Evelyn Zneimer Running for City Council

Evelyn Zneimer says she wants to “restore trust in City Hall” as a major reason why she is seeking a seat on the South...

Finance Department Presented the Wrong Budget to City Council & Finance...

By Stephen Rossi: (Credentials Click Here) Greetings Fellow South Pasadena Residents & South Pasadena Finance Commission: The next finance commission meeting is eminent, and their recommendations...

City Finance Problems | Credentialed Finance Experts Cross-Examination of the Betta...

Former South Pasadena Finance Director Josh Betta started a firestorm last week when he released his 56-page critique of the city’s proposed 2020-2021 budget....

STOPPED: SPPD ends ‘Carotid Restraint’ (Sleeper Hold) & Reports No Arrests...

South Pasadena police will no longer use the “carotid restraint control hold” as one of its authorized use of force techniques, the city...

Proposed South Pasadena Budget “Astonishingly Incomplete,” Ex Finance Director Warns

A former South Pasadena finance director whose trademark combines a dramatic flair with a sharp eye for detail has a warning for the city:...

UPDATE: George Floyd Protests | South Pasadenans Show Support

UPDATED ON Thursday, June 4, originally published on May 30 and June 2nd.  "I can't breathe" A phrase that is resonating with millions throughout the country...
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