Author: Sofia Alva
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City schedules more reopenings, prepares for outdoor dining program
View ArticleStory by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer The City Council prolonged the local state of emergency due to the coronavirus…
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City budget falls under intense scrutiny
View ArticleStory by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer The City Council discussed and reviewed the draft budget for fiscal year 2020-2021…
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Seniors bid farewell to SPHS in drive-through and livestream graduation ceremonies
View ArticleStory by Sofia AlvaAssociate Sports Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor SPHS seniors donned traditional caps and gowns to receive their diplomas in a drive-through graduation…
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The Class of 2020 sends nine athletes to the collegiate level
View ArticleStory by Sofia AlvaAssociate Sports Editor Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer SPHS athletes tirelessly train throughout their high school careers, shooting for championships and deep CIF runs.…
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City hit with financial losses and backlash as it plans next year’s fiscal budget
View ArticleStory by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer South Pasadena’s budget planning for the next fiscal year will look drastically different as the…
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Assemblymember Chris Holden discusses local budget issues with city council
View ArticleThe 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
View ArticleStory by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Alicia Alderete Contributor The City Council reviewed the city’s potential Al Fresco Initiative plan at its meeting on Wednesday,…
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Congresswoman Judy Chu briefs city on national response to coronavirus
View ArticleStory by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo courtesy of U.S. Department of Agriculture Contributor Congresswoman Judy Chu delivered a special presentation to the city council on…
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City council appeases local tenants, letting L.A. County eviction protections take effect
View ArticleStory by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer The city council voted 4-1 against establishing its own protections for residential and commercial tenants…
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Gym construction expected to continue during school closure
View ArticleStory by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Ella Jayasekera Associate Photo Editor Construction on the SPHS main gym is still expected to be completed by…
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Senator Anthony Portantino briefs city on state response to coronavirus outbreak
View ArticleStory by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Richard Gomez Contributor Senator Anthony Portantino briefed the city council on state efforts in response to the coronavirus…
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City reassures residents at coronavirus update broadcast
View ArticleStory by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer City of South Pasadena department heads gave coronavirus update presentations at the City’s online city…
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Pre-game rituals: giving teams luck and confidence
View ArticleStory by Sofia Alva & Ellie CampbellAssociate Sports Editors Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator Many athletes have one goal in mind: gain every advantage possible.…
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City passes emergency tenant protections in light of coronavirus outbreak
View ArticleStory by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer The South Pasadena City Council passed a resolution to declare a local emergency and establish…
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Nutrition: the unseen factor critical to a runner’s success
View ArticleStory by Sofia AlvaAssociate Sports Editor Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Natural-born talent, dedication, and training regiments all factor into a runner’s performance, but a…