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The Arts Are Essential | August 20-27
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater presents Jawole Willa Jo Zollar’s SHELTER, streaming through August 27 at AlvinAiley.org. Originally performed in 1992, Shelter is a...
Public Notice: City Council Meeting Will Not be Broadcast on TV,...
CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA RELEASE:
Due to technical issues with the audio visual equipment, the City of South Pasadena Council Meeting for August 19, 2020...
Historic Resignation: Marina Khubesrian First to Happen in 61 Years for...
Resignations from the South Pasadena City Council are rare.
When Dr. Marina Khubesrian submitted hers Saturday, not only was she the first woman to do...
PREVIEW UPDATE: City Special Meeting Wednesday | Council Discusses Filling Khubesrian...
NOTE FROM THE CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA:
Council Meeting August 19th, 2020 Will Not be Available on Time Warner Cable Channel 19 and AT&T Channel...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | August 11-17, 2020
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
SPUSD | Meals Available During Distance-Learning
SPUSD RELEASE:
Dear SPUSD Families,
Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year! The Food and Nutrition Department wants to assure you that we are HERE and will...
Letter to the Editor | ‘I Speak as an Ally’
I’m here to support Fahren and London and the Black Lives Matter movement nationwide. I’m here to support the cause. I believe in this....
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...
Teachers & School Board Meet About ‘The Plans’ | 5 Hour...
Amid tensions between SPUSD teachers, parents and the school board, the South Pasadena Board of Education addressed issues pertaining to the learning models to...
BLM Rally Reminds Police, City, & Community to Stay Vigilant |...
Almost a month after an incident that left local demonstrators Fahren James and Victoria Patterson baffled and distressed, a gathering of approximately 80 people...
LA County Heat Warning | In Effect Through Monday
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an Extreme Heat Warning as high temperatures have been forecast for the following areas:
West San...
SPHS Athletics Update | ‘Stay Ready’ Says Director Anthony Chan
Following the announcement that the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) will delay the fall high school sports seasons due to the coronavirus until December or January come questions.
In...
LA County Sheriff’s Body Cameras Contract Finalized | Press Release
PRESS RELEASE: LA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE
The contract for the body-worn camera program that will ensure greater accountability of the Los Angeles County...
Preparing for Fire Season | Fire Chief Paul Riddle Urges Residents...
As a massive vegetation fire is more than 80% percent contained in the San Bernardino Mountains and Morongo Valley, it’s a reminder for local...
233 Cases of Coronavirus in South Pasadena | COVID UPDATE
A key medical official is warning the public to follow recommendations in taking coronavirus measures or watch the United States fall in public health...
The Arts Are Essential
Something wicked this way comes! A thrilling and chilling production of Macbeth is now streaming on PBS.org Following a London West End run in...
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...
A World Less Certain | Helping to Heal Wounded Knee
Massacre at Wounded Knee – A Family Journey
My mother read stories to me as a child about the American Indian chiefs. My bedroom walls...
Cruz’n for Roses 2020 | Annual Car Show Goes Virtual
A popular car show in South Pasadena will continue for the 16th year in September with a new twist.
While the 2021 Rose Parade has...
Back to School 2020 | Welcome Letter from Superintendent Yantz
Dear SPUSD Community,
Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year - a school year that certainly will be unique as we open our virtual doors this...
City Demands Finance Report | Audit Now Anticipated Before Budget Deadline
South Pasadena City Manager Stephanie DeWolfe on Aug. 5 vowed to comply with the City Council’s direction not to resume work on the city’s...
Poetry Corner with Ron Koertge | Bradbury: In Memoriam
Ray Bradbury finished his keynote speech, shook some
hands, then dropped by a much smaller room to listen
to some poetry.
He leaned in the door, smiled...
SPMS Old Gym Update | Late November Set as Projected Completion...
Enhancing the arts is the target as construction continues on the South Pasadena Middle School Old Gymnasium Rehabilitation Project.
Workers are turning the old gym...
DC Keeton Home Improvements | Celebrating 30 Years
Amid all the chaos of the pandemic affecting our country and the world, David Keeton, owner of D C KEETON HOME IMPROVEMENTS, celebrated 30...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | August 4-10, 2020
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
Optometric Health | The Truth About Blue Light and Computer Use
By Cindy P. Wang, OD, FAAO, South Pasadena Optometric Group
With many of us working from home these days and students and children spending more...
Just a Thought | The Priceless Value of a Dining Room...
By Rick Kraft
Mother Teresa said, “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.”
The most important piece of furniture...
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...
SPHS Gym Construction Update | Project Nears Completion
Efforts to revamp the athletic facilities at South Pasadena High are winding down as district officials report the major construction project is nearing completion...
