Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor The L.A. County Department of Public Health confirmed 332 cases of coronavirus, as well as a new fifth case in the City of South Pasadena. Public Health to date has identified a total of 2136 cases and 37 deaths across all areas of L.A. County. […]
Facing coronavirus in South Pasadena
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Responses have been edited for clarity. Repercussions of the social distancing measures put in place to combat the coronavirus have taken a significant toll on people nationwide. Airlines have shut down, conferences have been cancelled, and many businesses have been forced to close their doors. […]
Facing coronavirus in South Pasadena
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Responses have been edited for clarity. Repercussions of the social distancing measures put in place to combat the coronavirus have taken a significant toll on people nationwide. Airlines have shut down, conferences have been cancelled, and many businesses have been forced to close their doors. […]
Senior class Yosemite trip called off in consequence of coronavirus threat
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Alicia Alderete Contributor SPHS’ annual end of the year senior class trip to Yosemite National Park has been canceled in response to the coronavirus threat. The trip’s non-profit, NatureBridge, announced the cancellation of all its programs until June 5, 2020. The organization provides outdoor education programs to students through […]
L.A. confirms South Pasadena’s fourth coronavirus case
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor The L.A. County Department of Public Health confirmed a total of four coronavirus cases in South Pasadena on Thursday, Mar. 26. The number of confirmed cases has spiked rapidly, with 559 new confirmed cases in L.A. County since Mar. 24. In the Public Health Department’s […]
Community bands together in grocery shopping volunteer service
Story by Amber Chen Staff Writer Photo by Ella Jayasekera Associate Photo Editor Residents have banded together to help the community during the coronavirus outbreak, founding the South Pasadena Volunteer Grocery Shoppers program to assist seniors, families with special needs students, and the otherwise health compromised with groceries and/or pharmaceutical needs in order to reduce their exposure […]
L.A. confirms South Pasadena’s third coronavirus case
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor The L.A. County Department of Health confirmed 71 new cases of coronavirus and a new confirmed death in Culver City on Sunday, Mar. 22. The county has also confirmed the third coronavirus case in the South Pasadena area. According to L.A. County’s Mar. 22 news […]
SPHS Alumni Association to offer scholarships despite school closure
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Photo by Tiger Staff The SPHS Alumni Association (SPHSAA) is continuing to offer its annual scholarships for high school seniors who hope to pursue any higher education — including community college, four-year colleges or universities, and vocational schools. In light of SPUSD closing all schools until May 5, the association […]
L.A. confirms second case of coronavirus in South Pasadena
Story by Adam KwohNews Editor Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor The L.A. County Department of Health confirmed a new case of the coronavirus in South Pasadena, making it the city’s second laboratory-confirmed case during the coronavirus pandemic. The number of confirmed cases in L.A. County has more than tripled within the past 4 days, with a current […]
SPUSD to extend closure until May 5
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor SPUSD announced it will extend its school closure until Tuesday, May 5, on Friday, Mar. 20. The district is acting in response to the Los Angeles County Office of Education’s recommendation concerning the coronavirus pandemic and expects a Monday, May 4, return date for employees […]
Pasadena faces second coronavirus death in L.A. at Huntington Hospital
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor California resident Jeffrey Ghazarian died at Pasadena’s Huntington Hospital on Thursday, Mar. 19, after testing positive for coronavirus following a visit to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida. The 34-year old’s passing marks the second confirmed death in L.A. County. Ghazarian, according to TMZ, developed a fever and […]
City passes emergency tenant protections in light of coronavirus outbreak
Story 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 residential and commercial renter protections at their meeting on Wednesday, Mar. 18, due to the coronavirus outbreak. This declaration also adopts regulations for private and public facilities and gatherings and […]
Local pub violates social distancing measures, prompting community backlash
Story and photo by Dominic Marziali Online Managing Editor Griffins of Kinsale, the pub on Mission St. near the Metro Gold line, opened for a dine-in St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Mar. 17, despite a mandate from the City and L.A. County to service delivery and takeout only. SPPD officers closed the establishment due to […]
Virtual Business prevails in Bay Area Trade Fair despite coronavirus cancellations
Story by Kimberly Hsueh Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Gabriel Tom Contributor SPHS’ Virtual Business teams received high marks in its final competition of the year, the Bay Area Trade Fair, on Sunday, Mar. 15. Although the conference was canceled due to the coronavirus epidemic, South Pas’ companies — GLO and ARCH — submitted their competition materials […]
SPUSD prepares for Independent Study Distance Learning Program
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor SPUSD contacted teachers and faculty members on Monday, Mar. 16, to prepare for a possible Independent Study Distance Learning Program. Online teaching is reportedly set to begin on Apr. 6 for SPUSD students if the program was to be implemented. Teachers will meet for […]
Local restaurants and entertainment services to close under L.A. County mandate
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Jayden Eden Staff Photographer The City of South Pasadena will close bars, dine-in restaurants, entertainment venues, and gyms to the public on Monday, Mar. 16 lasting until Mar. 31 due to L.A. County’s mandate to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Restaurants may continue to sell food for […]