Citizens Bank Purchased | South Pasadenan Weekly Update
Resident Pete Kutzer has purchased the Citizen Business Bank building at the corner of Mission Street and Fair Oaks Boulevard in South Pasadena and,...
Happy Holidays From the South Pasadena Public Library
Library staff wish you a safe and happy holiday season!
We look forward to serving you in the new year!
HOLIDAY HOURS
December 24th: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
December...
UPDATE | Suspect Arrested for the Attempted Robbery and Knife attack...
An arrest has been made in the attempted robbery and knife attack on the store owner of Vana Watch and Jewelry in South Pasadena...
Senior Holiday Luncheon Garners Huge Turnout
An overflow crowd poured into the War Memorial Building recently for the South Pasadena Senior Center’s annual Holiday Luncheon.
The meal was provided by the...
Inaugural Address | Mayor Dr. Marina Khubesrian
A new chapter has begun in South Pasadena, and new Mayor Dr. Marina Khubesrian looks forward to being a part of it.
“This is a...
South Pasadena Public Library Children’s Winter Programs
Storytimes: The line-up includes Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year olds on Mondays from 10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.; Toddler Storytime on Fridays for 1- to...
Weekly WISPPA Newsletter December 19, 2018
Next WISPPA meeting: JANUARY 12 at 9:30. (Come at 9:00 a.m. for conversation and refreshments) Be sure to join us on the 2nd Saturday of January for a conversation...
Former Rotary President Provides Presentation at December 18, 2018 Rotary Club
Dan spent several years in Germany including East Germany shortly after the fall of the wall. His informative presentation provided a picture of what...
Throwback Thursday | Edwin Cawston vs. Santa Claus: Who Received the...
During the holiday season, Edwin Cawston boasted: “I receive more mail at my ostrich farm in South Pasadena than Santa Claus at the North...
Calculus For A Cause | South Pasadena High School Students Raise...
It’s a win-win for students and those seeking a helping hand.
No one can argue with that concept.
Now in its 10th year, individuals looking to...
Getting Close to Crunch Time | South Pasadena TOR Float 2019
Janet Benjamin laughed at the thought, before saying to those in the crowd, “This is one of the first years in which I can...
Young Stars Theatre Presents Agatha Christie Mystery
South Pasadena, CA: Agatha Christie’s best-selling novel (in fact, the best-selling mystery novel of all time) And Then There Were None takes the stage...
James Jontz | A Man on the Move
Multi-faceted, often working day and night, it’s a wonder James Jontz gets any sleep.
“Sometimes I don’t get very much,” admitted the man on the...
Weekly Crime Summary | December 11 through December 17, 2018
AUTO BURGLARY
12-11-18, 8:29 AM to 8:33 AM, 500 block of Mission. ’08 Kia Sedona. Suspect(s)
smash victim’s window to gain entry into vehicle and take...
SPUSD SNAPSHOT | Students Travel on Virtual Field Trips
Over the past few weeks, students at Arroyo Vista and Monterey Hills Elementary schools have ‘traveled’ to famous U.S. landmarks, the coral reefs of...
New Mayor to Give Inaugural Address, Host Reception
Newly elected Mayor Marina Khubesrian will deliver an inaugural address at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 19, followed by a community reception...
South Pasadena Women Receive Lofty Awards
They’re smart, driven, well-educated and at the top of their game in the business world.
State Senator Anthony Portantino used those words to celebrate exceptional...
Pet of the Week | Eclipse the Kitty
Eclipse (A468903) is an 8-month-old kitty looking for a home for the holidays. She was surrendered to the Pasadena Humane Society a month ago...
Teen in Distress | Help Provided for SPMS Student
Taking a proactive approach, Geoff Yantz, the superintendent of the South Pasadena Unified School District, says measures are in place to handle situations like...
Portantino Makes a Gift to City
Among those in the crowd were South Pasadena City Council member Bob Joe and Ruby Kalra, new on the city’s Board of Education.
As soon...
626 Golden Streets Back in 2019
Organizers of the 626 Golden Streets event, which started from South Pasadena in 2017, is back.
On Sunday, May 19, thousands are expected to take...
From Commercials To Movies | Filming in South Pasadena December 7...
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
•12/7 – A student film (NY Film Academy) was shot in the 800 block...
SPUSD Snapshot | Jiangsu Education Services for International Exchange
South Pasadena High School Principal Janet Anderson, Chinese teacher Melissa Cheng, and school board President Jon Primuth answered numerous questions from the teachers about...
Transformer Fire On Bonita Drive
After reports of a power pole on fire, South Pasadena Firefighters rushed to the 700 block of Bonita Drive Sunday morning to put out...
It’s That Time of Year for ANW’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Is it really Christmas until you’ve seen A Christmas Carol at A Noise Within? I think not. Especially considering this production is, year after...
Step Back In Time with a Live Radio Play of IT’S...
After last year’s holiday success of doing a live radio play of Miracle on 34th Street with Alfred Molina, Pasadena Playhouse has brought back...
South Pasadena Armed Shop Owner Defends His Life | Attempted Robbery...
South Pasadena Police Department detectives are asking for the public's assistance in identifying two African-American male adults shown in this surveillance footage, who reportedly...
New Mayor to Take Oath
Dr. Marina Khubesrian will officially be sworn in as South Pasadena’s newest mayor during the December 19 City Council meeting at City Hall.
The meeting...
SPORTS UPDATE | South Pasadena High Girls Soccer Team Records Big...
Look out, here come the Tigers!
Tory Lathrop, who guided South Pasadena High to a CIF-Southern Section title a year ago, has her team playing...


















































