Story by Lilian Zhu Associate Webmaster Photo by Ella Jayasekera Photography Editor Local restaurant owners expressed hope and happiness when outdoor dining reopened on Friday, Jan. 29 after a two-month hiatus. The spike in coronavirus cases over the holiday season resulted in more restrictive stay-at-home orders, including the shutdown of outdoor dining. However, cases in L.A. County […]
City reaches $450,000 settlement over Marquez officer-involved killing
Story by Sofia Alva Associate News Editor Photo courtesy of Alice S. Hall / NBCU Photo Bank Contributor The City of South Pasadena reached a settlement of $450,000 in the wrongful death lawsuit over the SPPD killing of resident and actress Vanessa Marquez on Monday, Feb. 22. Marquez was shot and killed by SPPD officers during a […]
Community applauds elementary school TK to 2 reopening
Story by Adam Kwoh Copy Editor Photos by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer SPUSD TK to 2 students eagerly stepped through their elementary schools’ gates for the first time in nearly a year on Thursday, Feb. 18, and parents, teachers, and administrators rendered the reopening day a success. As per SPUSD’s reopening plan, students arrived in separate […]
City Council approves primary permit for Moffatt Street development despite community opposition
Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo courtesy of Planet Home LivingContributor The City Council unanimously approved a Hillside Development permit for the Moffatt Street extension project at its meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 17, laying the groundwork for the construction of seven properties at the border of South Pasadena and El Sereno. Community members strongly opposed the […]
Charting the future of Biden’s administration and the nation
Story by Katharine Florence, Sam Grotenstein, Adam Kwoh, Luyang Zhang, Matthew Tsai, & Cat FloresStaff Writer, Associate Opinion Editor, Copy Editors, Print Managing Editor, & Editor-in-Chief Illustrations by Nicholas FormanSenior Staff Illustrator Graphics by Charlotte CohenCo-Associate Design Editor Following the 2020 election, Democrats now hold a government trifecta after taking control of the presidency and […]
TK through second graders set to return to campus in hybrid model on Feb. 18
Story by Georgia Parsons Feature Associate Editor Photo courtesy of Abigail Silver Contributor The School Board unanimously approved the return of in-person instruction for grades TK to 2 in a hybrid model on Thursday, Feb. 18, at its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 9. The reopening is contingent on L.A. County’s adjusted case rate dropping below 25 per […]
SPHS data highlights racial inequities
Story by Sofia Alva News Associate Editor Photo by Ella Jayasekera Photography Editor Graphics by Charlotte Cohen Associate Design Editor The district’s annual School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) revealed evidence of racism and other inequities at SPHS. The data, which analyzes performance level across a variety of demographics, generated severe criticism from parents and students. The SPSA […]
The Anti-Racism Committee fights for local change
Story by Haelee Kim Staff Writer Photo by Will Hoadley-Brill Contributor Since its inception, the South Pasadena Anti-Racism Committee (ARC) has dedicated itself to dismantling racism within the city through grassroots organizing in government, education, public safety, and the arts. This past year, the ARC worked with Care First and Black Lives Matter (BLM) South […]
State restrictions postpone SPUSD TK-2 reopening
Story by Katie Hohman Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Abigail Silver Contributor The district has delayed its grades TK-2 return plan indefinitely after state officials released new restrictions on Thursday, Jan. 14 that prohibit L.A. County schools from reopening due to record coronavirus cases. SPUSD elementary schools had previously been approved to reopen in January, but […]
Vaccine distribution brings hope, frustration
Story by Zoe Schlaak Staff Writer Illustration by Alicia Zhang Staff Illustrator Photos courtesy of Anne Michels M.D., Jose Cervantes M.D., Josh Albrektson M.D., & Jehni Robinson M.D. Contributors Community members expressed relief and annoyance about vaccine distribution as South Pasadena approaches 1,200 coronavirus cases. California organized the vaccine distribution into Phases 1A, 1B, 1C, and 2, and they are […]
City Council passes permanent eviction protection ordinance after months of prolonged moratorium
Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo by Noah KuhnNews Editor The City Council unanimously approved a permanent renters protection ordinance that requires landlords to obtain a permit before evicting tenants for remodeling at its meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 20. The permanent ordinance follows months of a prolonged moratorium and advocacy from the South Pasadena Tenants Union (SPTU). […]
APUSH students aid people experiencing homelessness through annual sock drive
Story by Quinn Manzo Staff Writer Graphic by Daniel Lin Contributor The annual SPHS student-run sock drive and fundraiser for people experiencing homelessness began on Tuesday, Jan. 5 and will continue through Friday, Jan. 29. South Pasadena community members can place new pairs of socks into the designated bag at the front office on Fremont Avenue or […]
2020: A year in review
Story, Photos, & Illustrations by Tiger Staff 2020 has been an unprecedented year. At this point that phrase is an annoying cliche, but with 12 months that included a global pandemic, a nationwide reckoning over racism, a fierce election cycle, and many local clashes and scandals, there is no other accurate way to describe this […]
Holiday donation drive for those facing homelessness rendered a success
Story by Eddie ZhouStaff Writer Photos by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer Black Lives Matter South Pasadena, Care First, and the Anti-Racism Committee distributed cold weather gear and hot food to around 40 unhoused locals in a holiday donation drive at the South Pasadena Public Library and the Arroyo Seco Park on Thursday, Dec. 24. In total, volunteers […]
City Council extends eviction moratorium four months amidst public misunderstanding
Story by Zoe Schlaak Staff Writer The South Pasadena City Council further extended its eviction moratorium, which prevents renters from eviction due to substantial remodel without a permit, another four months at its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 16. The extension is intended to allow for more community outreach and time for the Planning Commission before […]
Activist groups seek donations for holiday drive to support unsheltered neighbors
Story by Eddie Zhou Staff Writer Graphic by Grace Dennis Contributor Care First South Pasadena, Black Lives Matter South Pasadena, and the Anti-Racism Committee of South Pasadena are hosting a holiday donation drive for unhoused neighbors on Thursday, Dec. 24. The groups will distribute cold weather gear and hot food at the South Pasadena Public Library […]