Photo by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Dodgers fans of all ages packed the South Pasadena Public Library Community Room on Monday, January 29 for Baseball Night, featuring a conversation with LA Dodgers broadcaster star, Joe Davis. The event allowed fans to connect with Davis while learning more about him and his job as a broadcaster. […]
Neighborhood favorite Twohey’s to move into South Pasadena
The iconic Twohey’s restaurant will be moving to South Pasadena from its current Alhambra location this spring. After 75 years, the diner-style favorite will be closing its doors and taking over 424 Fair Oaks Avenue, the former home of Carmine’s. Its Alhambra location will remain open until the move is complete in Spring of 2018. […]
SPPD arrests convicted felon for illegal possession of firearms
South Pasadena police arrested Paul Anthony Cruz on Tuesday, after he was charged with child endangerment, illegal possession of a firearm, and criminal storage of a firearm. He was not allowed to own any firearms, as he was a convicted felon. During a child-abuse investigation at the 1100 block of Huntington Dr. on Tuesday, South […]
Los Angeles Women’s March stokes the fire before 2018 midterm elections
Photos by Alicia Alderete, Helena Fu and Brandon Yung Staff Photographers, Online Managing Editor Marking the first anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration, the second ever Women’s March drew protestors from around the country to protest his administration. In Los Angeles, more than 600,000 people descended downtown in a display for a myriad of topics. This year, […]
SPHS chemistry teacher Ku receives National Board Certification
Photo by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer The South Pasadena School Board recognized SPHS chemistry teacher Benjamin Ku as the latest National Board Certification recipient during Tuesday’s board meeting. Ku spent three years on the project, spending nearly 300 hours to achieve the feat. South Pasadena School Board members expressed gratitude for Ku’s contributions to SPHS. “Your […]
Photo Gallery: SpaceX Launch over South Pasadena
Photos by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer and courtesy of Josh Desbrisay South Pasadenans enjoyed an impressive display as one of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket soared along the skyline on the evening of Friday, December 22. The two-stage rocket was launched from Vandenberg Air Force base in Santa Barbara on Friday evening. The booster held a […]
Portantino brings ‘State of the State’ address to South Pasadena
Photo by Helena Fu Staff Photographer State Senator Anthony Portantino delivered his annual ‘State of the State’ address to the South Pasadena City Council on December 20th. In his presentation, the senator discussed developments in state legislations during past year, especially those that pertained to the city. Portantino also reaffirmed his dedication to fighting the 710 […]
City Council elects new mayor Richard Schneider
Photo courtesy of City of South Pasadena Richard Schneider was elected mayor of South Pasadena in this past Wednesday’s city council meeting, and former council member Marina Khubesrian was elected to fill Schneider’s prior role of mayor pro-tempore. The elections follow the end of Michael Cacciotti’s one-year mayoral term, and he will now return to […]
Winter Assembly sets holiday spirit with student performances
Photo by Thomas Forman Photo Editor SPHS kicked off the holiday season with its annual Winter Assembly on Friday, December 15. Commissioner of Assemblies senior Anders Keith led the holiday celebration with a series of short skits and the winners of the Winter Formal video contest as well as the location for the dance were […]
Senator Portantino pushes for later school start time at South Pasadena district board meeting
Photo by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor Senator Anthony Portantino called for support of later school start times, a national health issue, in his annual educational and fiscal updates to the South Pasadena School Board. While other districts across the nation have introduced late starts, South Pasadena and many other school districts in California have not. […]
Fires consuming Southern California impact SPHS faculty
Featured photo courtesy of Garrett Shorr Photo by Isaac Marziali Videographer Fires blaze throughout Southern California during early and mid December, burning countless acres and forcing thousands of evacuations. The impact of the Creek Fire on the west side of Los Angeles has extended its impact to SPHS, where some members of staff are receiving ash […]
Albertsons officials unveil Pavilions “podium store” overhaul
Written by Isabella Tsai Associate News Editor Photo courtesy of Albertsons Companies Southern California Real Estate Director Sam Shink The Fair Oaks Pavilions market is beginning the process of a complete overhaul that will result in a new, full-service store that will supply upscale items in addition to functioning as a conventional grocery store. Albertsons Companies […]
Peer Mediators link SPHS and community in TEDx salon, ‘Connection and Communication’
Written by Rachel Lu News Editor Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The SPHS school and community engaged on the themes of ‘Connection and Communication’ during the SPHS Peer Mediators’ second TEDx event Saturday, December 9. The salon highlighted student speeches from Amanda Estevez, Ben Elbaum, and Archer Willems, transforming the SPHS library into a discussion […]
First Academic Achievement Day celebrates beyond the GPA
Photo by Thomas Forman Photography Editor SPHS students were chosen by their teachers for representing desired qualities during the first Academic Achievement Day at SPHS on December 8, 2017. Commissioner of Academics Kate Ba hoped to recognize students who exemplify positive academic characteristics beyond traditional standards. Ba created the event herself with suggestions and advice […]
SPHS Mediators to host second TEDx event: “Connection and Communication”
Photo by Hana Tyszka The Peer Mediators are hosting their second TEDx Salon Saturday, December 9 in the SPHS library. Student speakers junior Amanda Estevez and seniors Ben Elbaum and Archer Willems will speak at the event, which is entitled “Connection and Communication.” “Connection and Communication’ is broadening the meaning from our last salon [“Expecting and […]
Annual Tiger Run draws runners of all ages for 5k and 10k races
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer The sound of an air horn ripped through the morning air on Saturday, December 2, marking the start of the annual Tiger Run. The two-hour race, which started at 8:00 a.m., drew runners of all ages from South Pasadena and other neighboring cities. 100% of the proceeds from the […]