Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Ella Jayasekera Photography Editor Graphic by Charlotte Cohen Staff Graphic Designer The global movement for police…
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Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer The SPHS athletic facilities are near completion after being under construction since January 2020.…
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City council postpones height limit increase and creation of more bike lanes
by Sofia Alva August 7, 2020Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Ella Jayasekera Photography Editor The city council voted to not allocate Measure M funds, despite a…
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LARPing: an activity to experience the game beyond the board
by Sofia Alva July 24, 2020Story by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator As the live action role-players move across the field, the only thing…
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City council votes down proposed budget while approving sub-committee on future of policing in South Pasadena
by Sofia Alva June 26, 2020Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer The city council voted down the proposed budget and instead…
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City schedules more reopenings, prepares for outdoor dining program
by Sofia Alva June 18, 2020Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer The City Council prolonged the local state of emergency due…
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City budget falls under intense scrutiny
by Sofia Alva June 11, 2020Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer The City Council discussed and reviewed the draft budget for…
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Seniors bid farewell to SPHS in drive-through and livestream graduation ceremonies
by Sofia Alva June 4, 2020Story by Sofia AlvaAssociate Sports Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor SPHS seniors donned traditional caps and gowns to receive their diplomas in…
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The Class of 2020 sends nine athletes to the collegiate level
by Sofia Alva June 3, 2020Story by Sofia AlvaAssociate Sports Editor Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer SPHS athletes tirelessly train throughout their high school careers, shooting for championships and…
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City hit with financial losses and backlash as it plans next year’s fiscal budget
by Sofia Alva June 2, 2020Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer South Pasadena’s budget planning for the next fiscal year will look drastically…
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Assemblymember Chris Holden discusses local budget issues with city council
by Sofia Alva May 29, 2020The city council listened to Assemblymember Chris Holden’s special presentation in its now weekly online meeting.
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City discusses possibility of parking lot dining spaces
by Sofia Alva May 21, 2020Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Alicia Alderete Contributor The City Council reviewed the city’s potential Al Fresco Initiative plan at its…
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Congresswoman Judy Chu briefs city on national response to coronavirus
by Sofia Alva May 14, 2020Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo courtesy of U.S. Department of Agriculture Contributor Congresswoman Judy Chu delivered a special presentation to the…
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City council appeases local tenants, letting L.A. County eviction protections take effect
by Sofia Alva May 7, 2020Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer The city council voted 4-1 against establishing its own protections for residential…
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Gym construction expected to continue during school closure
by Sofia Alva May 2, 2020Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Ella Jayasekera Associate Photo Editor Construction on the SPHS main gym is still expected to…