Story and photo by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor The South Pasadena City Council unanimously passed an emergency ordinance prohibiting evictions of renters without just cause at a special meeting on Wednesday Nov. 6. The order will take effect immediately and run until Jan. 1, 2020, when it will be replaced by similar state legislation. […]
Students join climate activist Greta Thunberg at LA Climate strike
Story by Haelee Kim Staff Writer Photo by Sean Jin Staff Photographer michael-greyeyes.com Students rallied against climate change during the “Youth Climate Strike” in downtown Los Angeles on Friday, Nov. 1, echoing the sentiments of the “Global Climate Strike” that took place approximately a month prior. The strike, organized by Fridays for Future and the Youth […]
South Pasadena begins steelwork on 2020 Rose Parade float
Story by Haelee Kim & Zoe Schlaak Staff Writers Photo courtesy of South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Contributor The city of South Pasadena began construction on the city’s 2020 Rose Parade float, starting with the float’s steelwork in November. The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee (SPTOR), which handles the design and construction of the float, […]
Measures A & C receive overwhelming “YES” in special election
Story by Zoe Schlaak Staff Writer Photo by Alicia Alderete Contributor South Pasadena residents voted on Measure A and Measure C on Tuesday, Nov. 5, with both measures passing with landslide numbers. Measure A will implement a 0.75% sales tax increase, while Measure C will instate a city clerk appointed by the city council instead of a […]
Community discusses Measure C at forum before election day
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo by Alicia Alderete Contributor Community members discussed their concerns about Measure C at a forum on Tuesday, Oct. 22, fearing the measure would reduce public participation in city government. Measure C’s passing would eliminate the elected city clerk position from South Pasadena government, moving the role over to an […]
ACLU complaint accuses SPUSD of charging illegal school fees
Story and Photo by Tiger Staff The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a complaint against SPUSD on Monday, Oct. 28, in response to accusations from parents that the district has been charging unlawful school fees. Parents and community members sent their concerns to ACLU, which cited their complaints in its letter as an instance […]
Community debates resolution to merge Public Works and Freeway & Transportation commissions
Story and photo by Noah KuhnStaff Writer Members of the Public Works and Freeway & Transportation commissions voted at a joint meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8, to decide whether to merge their two separate commissions. The vote resulted in a tie, with supporters of the resolution believing the merging will save costly resources and opponents arguing […]
SPMS teacher Todd Brown passes away
Story by Cloe MaurerStaff Writer Photo courtesy of South Pasadena Middle SchoolContributor South Pasadena Middle School teacher, coach, and community member Mr. Todd Brown reportedly passed away the night of Tuesday, Oct. 15, after battling a brain tumor. Brown taught in South Pasadena for 17 years as a math teacher after graduating from San Diego State University. […]
Community voices concerns over city hall art gallery leadership changes
Story by Noah KuhnStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Community members spoke at the South Pasadena city council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 2, after the city art commission’s decision to contract for city art services outside of South Pasadena. Art services outside of South Pasadena will now be in charge of the city hall’s monthly art […]
Residents express concern over city communication and transparency
Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The South Pasadena city council faced heated remarks from several residents during a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Community members from a newly formed informal discussion group named Crossroads, questioned the city’s effectiveness in serving all members of the community. South Pasadena resident Chris Bray created Crossroads as an independent and […]
Cruz’n for Roses Car Show celebrates 15th year
Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer An array of vintage automobiles lined Mission Street on Sunday, Sept. 15, marking the 15th annual Cruz’n for Roses Hot Rod and Classic Car Show fundraising event for the South Pasadena Rose Parade float. Janet Benjamin, runner of the show, has been there since the beginning, when her father and his […]
Students rally on South Pas’ streets in climate strike
Photo by Adam KwohNews Editor SPHS students marched along South Pasadena’s streets and at the Los Angeles city hall on Friday, Sept. 20, in a protest against government inaction towards climate change. Students rallied alongside youth leaders across 156 countries in the global climate strike. The local protest began at SPHS’ Fremont Avenue entrance and lapped […]
BurgerIM announces new location on Fair Oaks Avenue
Story by Ellie CampbellStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer BurgerIM announced that it will be bringing its internationally recognized gourmet burgers to the South Pasadena area. The Israeli fast food chain will neighbor Blaze Pizza at its 1100 Fair Oaks Avenue location. A multicultural burger restaurant with an Israeli background, BurgerIM aims to diversify the cuisine […]
SPHS parent advocates against youth vaping
Story by Ellie Campbell Staff Writer Photo by Sarah Lee Staff Photographer A South Pasadena parent expressed concern over student health at a SPUSD school board meeting Tuesday, Sept. 10, stepping up to talk about the threat vaping faces to youth in schools. SPHS parent Gisella Benitez spoke on the issue of vaping the dangers it […]
SPHS basketball team hosts free clinic for South Pas’ youth
Story by Haelee Kim Staff Writer Photos by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor The SPHS basketball program hosted a free basketball skills clinic Saturday, Aug. 31, inviting students ages five to thirteen to spend two hours playing with the coaches, basketball players, and high school volunteers from the team. The newly appointed head coach Ernest Baskerville, who […]
City council recognizes local business’ environmental sustainability efforts
Story by Zoe Schlaak and Ellie Campbell Staff Writers Photos by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer The South Pasadena City Council awarded local business owner Michelle Hammond the Green Business Leaders Recognition Certificate, Wednesday Aug. 21, acknowledging Hammond’s green and sustainable practices with her own business: the Munch Company. Hammond employs many environmentally sustainable processes, aiming to […]