Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor The L.A. Department of Public Health confirmed 25 new cases of coronavirus in the county on Monday, Mar. 16, with a new confirmed case in South Pasadena. This is the first confirmed case of coronavirus in South Pasadena since the state declared a state of […]
Residents call on City to implement eviction protection measures due to coronavirus national emergency
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer The South Pasadena Tenant Union (SPTU) has appealed to the City Council and the City Manager to pass eviction protection measures on Sunday, Mar. 15, in light of the economic consequences of the coronavirus. SPTU founders Anne Bagasao and John Srebalus have drafted […]
SPUSD to begin free meal pick-up service
Story by Tiger Staff Photo by Tucker Judkins Contributor The SPUSD Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) program will begin serving free breakfast and lunch for pick-up at 1327 Diamond Avenue to any child under the age of 18 beginning on Monday, Mar. 16. The program aims to help families and children in need during SPUSD’s extended spring […]
Shoppers empty store shelves as local businesses battle coronavirus hysteria
Story by Amber Chen Staff Writer Photo by Ella Jayasekera Associate Photo Editor Resident shoppers have swamped local businesses, with customers emptying shelves and forming long-lines amidst LA County’s coronavirus outbreak. Stores have faced high demand for rationing and hygienic products as citizens brace for the coronavirus pandemic. The aisles and shelves of local grocery stores […]
City Hall closes its doors to public under City’s coronavirus precautions
Story by Tiger Staff Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer All city facilities will close beginning Monday, Mar. 16, as the City of South Pasadena has taken further measures to inhibit the spread of the coronavirus. New city facilities closed include City Hall after the City announced the closure of the public library and senior center on […]
Public library to close amidst coronavirus concerns
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo courtesy of Vahe Martirosyan Contributor The City of South Pasadena released an update on Thursday, Mar. 12, taking precautionary measures such as facility closures and event cancellations due to LA County’s coronavirus threat. City services such as the South Pasadena Public Library and senior center will close beginning on […]
Chipotle and Starbucks to move onto Fair Oaks in former Citizens Bank space
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo by Sean Jin Staff Photographer Construction on the southwest corner of Fair Oaks and Mission at 901 Fair Oaks Ave. began in November 2019 and will finish by the end of 2020. The new space will host a Starbucks, Chipotle, an undisclosed but regionally recognized restaurant, and two other […]
District cancels events, enacts social distancing measures in light of coronavirus fears
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) Superintendent Dr. Geoff Yantz sent out an update about the widespread coronavirus, COVID-19, after the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health declared a state of emergency following the first California virus-related death and the discovery of two community […]
City addresses long-awaited traffic concerns with new Traffic Enforcement Bureau
Story by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The South Pasadena City Council approved the creation of a Traffic Enforcement Bureau in the Police Department during their meeting on Wednesday, Mar. 4. The South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) Chief Joe Ortiz introduced the bureau to the council, which aims to tackle the traffic problem […]
Officers involved in Vanessa Marquez death receive no criminal charges
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo courtesy of Alice S. Hall / NBCU Photo Bank Contributor The South Pasadena Police Department released body camera footage taken during an officer-involved shooting in August 2018 that resulted in the death of ER star and resident Vanessa Marquez on Monday, Mar. 2. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s […]
Band showcases musical talents at Spaghetti Dinner Night fundraiser
Story by Adam KwohNews Editor Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer The SPHS Instrumental Department organized its annual Spaghetti Dinner Night on Thursday, Feb. 27, inviting South Pasadenans for a night of live music and food. The event — the program’s biggest fundraiser of the year — showcased 25 acts performed by SPHS band members. The band selected […]
City introduces newest SPPD officer Christina Roppo
Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo courtesy of City of South Pasadena Contributor South Pasadena City Council members and the South Pasadena Police Department welcomed new police officer Christina Roppo on Wednesday Feb. 19. Roppo is now the department’s second female officer, joining officer Catalina Vasquez. The South Pasadena chief of police, Joe Ortiz, introduced […]
South Pasadena to participate in hometown exchange with Colorado
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Photo by Curtis Cronn Contributor South Pasadena announced its participation in its first ever two-week domestic exchange program with sister city Windsor, Colorado. Participants will host a student from Windsor for half the duration of the program, then travel to Colorado to live with their family for the second week. Two […]
General Plan adds new focus on sustainability
Story by Audrey Ernst Staff Writer Photo by Sarah Lee Staff Photographer South Pasadena city planners congregated in the City Council chambers, updating residents on changes made to the 2017 General Plan, on Tuesday, Jan. 28 and Saturday, Feb. 1. The General Plan has been revised to focus on sustainability in all aspects, including infrastructure, environmental issues, […]
School board switches to district-based elections after legal allegations
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo by Tony Chen Contributor The South Pasadena School Board voted to change to election by districts in 2022, transitioning away from the current at-large election. The district was forced to make the change following a letter from the Malibu-based firm Shenkman & Hughes, which alleged the current system disenfranchises […]
Pasadena commemorates victims of the Holocaust with “Every Person Has a Name” 24-hour reading
Story and photo by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Local representatives and community members gathered on the steps of Pasadena City Hall to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust, on Saturday Jan. 25. The Jewish Federation hosted Every Person Has a Name, a 24-hour reading of the names of people who were killed in the […]