Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer The South Pasadena City Council released its agenda for a special meeting on Wednesday, Mar. 18, listing a resolution to proclaim a local emergency due to the coronavirus outbreak. The City Council later updated its agenda to include new recommendations as apart of the resolution, […]
Coronavirus updates: South Pas grows to 188 cases
Story by Tiger Staff Follow this page for updates on the coronavirus within South Pasadena and nearby communities. This page will be updated with the most relevant information as events unfold. Jul. 14: 132nd Tournament of Roses Parade announces cancellation of events due to coronavirus concerns Jul. 13: Coronavirus case increase prompts statewide reclosing of businesses […]
L.A. County confirms South Pasadena’s first case of coronavirus
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 […]
Spring break receives added extension, lasting until April 3
Story by Tiger Staff Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor SPUSD announced an added extension to SPUSD school’s spring break on Friday, Mar. 13, now giving students a three-week break that will last until Apr. 3. This comes after the school board approved an emergency resolution for a two-week spring break on Mar. 12 in […]
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 […]
School board approves emergency resolution closing schools on March 16 and extending spring break
Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor SPUSD administrators met on Thursday, Mar. 12 to discuss the ongoing coronavirus outbreak and its potential impact on the district. The district and school board agreed to extend spring break from Monday, Mar. 16, until Mar. 27, implementing an emergency resolution. Superintendent Geoff Yantz sent an […]
CIF and South Pas athletics department cancels events due to coronavirus concerns
Story by Matthew TsaiSports Editor Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor The California Interscholastic Foundation (CIF) canceled all 12 CIF State basketball championship games due to coronavirus concerns in a press release Thursday, Mar. 12. CIF officials will not name co-champions and will leave the 2020 title positions empty. With the rest of winter tournaments already […]
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 […]
Students partake in first-ever primaries mock election
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor Students proudly boasted “I voted” stickers around campus after participating in SkillsUSA’s mock presidential primary on Tuesday, Mar. 3. The mock election coincided with Super Tuesday, where 14 states — including California — held its presidential primaries. SkillsUSA organized the mock primary hastily a […]
Western Association of Schools and Colleges commends SPHS at accreditation evaluation
Story by Haelee Kim Associate Opinion Editor Photo by Tiger Staff The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) toured the SPHS on Wednesday, Mar. 11, for its once every three year accreditation visit. WASC committee members Lisa Padilla and James Oberacker, teachers at Bloomington High School and Los Amigos High School respectively, visited classrooms and communicated […]
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 […]