Photo courtesy of Cheryl Hansen The South Pasadena community honored the late actress Vanessa Marquez at Arroyo Park during a formal ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 22. The gathering included a decorative setup celebrating the life of Marquez and speeches from those who remembered Marquez fondly. Childhood friends of Marquez and several of her cast mates shared […]
City Council adopts financial plan in preparation for possible Measure N passage
Photo by Andrés Oyaga Staff Photographer The South Pasadena City Council approved a new financial plan that will be put in place should Measure N be passed in the upcoming November elections Wednesday, September 19. The passage of Measure N would repeal the Utility User Tax (UUT), eliminating the second largest revenue source for the city […]
South Pas City Council responds to fatal officer-involved shooting
Photo courtesy of Alice S. Hall / NBCU Photo Bank The South Pasadena City Council acknowledged the recent officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of actress Vanessa Marquez Wednesday, September 18. Council members also heard from members of the South Pasadena community who voiced concerns about the shooting and the city’s response to the incident. […]
Smoke from Griffith Park fires cover South Pas
Photos by Alicia Alderete Photo Editor Clouds of smoke covered South Pasadena as a result of the nearby fires in Griffith Park on Monday afternoon, Sept. 17. The first fire erupted within the park near the Toyon Helispot around noon, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). LAFD responded to this 1.5 acre medium to […]
South Pas Tournament of Roses hosts fourteenth annual Cruz’n for Roses Car Show
Photo by Oscar Walsh Staff Photographer Over 300 antique cars lined up on Mission Street for the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses’ (SPTOR) fourteenth annual Cruz’n for Roses Car Show on Sunday, Sept. 16. The showcase, which featured vehicles dating back to 1975 as well as science-fiction themed cars, aimed to raise funds for next year’s […]
Club Rush introduces a variety of new and returning organizations to SPHS
Photo by Andrés Oyaga Staff Photographer Students flocked to the SPHS main gym for the annual student-led Club Rush on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 11-12. Students explored the various booths while club members advertised their organizations. Many clubs created eye-catching display boards and posters while other clubs flourished flags and banners. This annual event allowed students […]
South Pas introduces Project Lifesaver, a wristband tracking program for mentally impaired individuals
The South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) officially announced the launch of Project Lifesaver — an electronic wristband tracking system for those with Alzheimer’s, dementia and autism — Wednesday, September 5. The project is an extension of the “Bringing Our Loved Ones Home” initiative, which seeks to prevent and respond to cases of wandering mentally impaired […]
SPHS welcomes parents at annual Back to School Night
Photo by Andrés Oyaga Staff Photographer SPHS opened its gates to parents on the annual Back to School Night on Thursday, September 6. This night gave parents the opportunity to familiarize themselves with their students’ schedules and teachers. The evening kicked off with its traditional convocation in the SPHS auditorium. Principal Janet Anderson welcomed parents […]
South Pas community honors the late Vanessa Marquez at informal vigil
Photo by Adam Kwoh Staff Writer Friends of Vanessa Marquez, the ER actress who lost her life after an officer-involved shooting, gathered to honor her name in a vigil Wednesday, September 5, a week after her passing. Loving messages and flowers were placed next to a palm tree in front of Marquez’s Fremont home during […]
SPHS kicks off the new school year with annual SAC assembly
Photos by Sophie Yeung and Tony Chen Staff Photographers SPHS commenced the new school year with the annual SAC assembly on Friday, August 31. The first assembly of the year featured this year’s ASB members in skits promoting the Student Activities Card (SAC), the Icebreaker dance, and yearbook, as well as several student performances. The marching […]
Officer-involved shooting fatality identified as ER actress Vanessa Marquez
Photo by Andrés Oyaga Staff Photographer Authorities identified actress Vanessa Marquez as individual who was killed in an officer-involved shooting Thursday, August 30. No officers were injured during the confrontation, which is currently under investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and District Attorney’s office. South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) officers responded to a call […]
Officer-involved shooting on Fremont results in one fatality
Photo by Andres Oyaga Staff Photographer Multiple South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) officers responded in an officer-involved shooting, resulting in one death on Thursday afternoon. No officers were injured in the shooting. Officers were called to a welfare check at 12 p.m., prior to the shooting, on the 1100 block of Fremont, near the intersection […]
SPHS band and orchestra holds second annual mattress fundraiser
Written by Christine Mao Staff Writer The SPHS band and orchestra, along with Custom Fundraising Solutions (CFS), hosted their second annual mattress sale on Saturday, August 25. The small gym was transformed into a showroom with numerous sales team members to introduce and advertise the many name brand mattresses. Mattresses were provided by CFS without any […]
SPHS holds concussion workshop for fall athletes
Dr. Nancy J. Cohick hosted a concussion workshop at the South Pasadena High School auditorium for fall sport student-athletes on Tuesday, August 21, highlighting the lifelong dangers of brain injuries. Students were informed about the symptoms, recovery process, and long-term effects of concussions and urged to take the necessary steps to prevent permanent cerebral damage. […]
Kelley’s Kookies cuts ribbon in Fair Oaks grand opening
Written by Raymond Yeo Staff Writer Photo by Tony Chen Staff Photographer South Pasadenans joined Kelley’s Kookies at its grand opening celebration on Saturday, August 18th. The city’s newest sweet shop specializes in handcrafted shortbread cookies and aims to help satiate sweet tooths around town. Recently relocated from the Santa Anita Mall, Kelley’s Kookies seeks to pursue […]
SPHS responds to parent and student concerns regarding mandatory study hall
The SPHS administration expanded the list of exception courses that students could enroll in – in place of a study hall, to accommodate students who want to take a seventh class. Superintendent Geoff Yantz responded to the concerns of parents and students regarding the new mandatory study hall with a note behalf of the district. […]