Story by Ella ApisakkulStaff Writer Illustration by Shyla DrakeStaff Illustrator Two candidates, Michael Cacciotti and Nevin Stanton-Trehan, ran for the District 4 city councilmember position in South Pasadena’s municipal elections on November 3. Cacciotti currently held this position and ran to get re-elected, while Stanton-Trehan has opposed him. Cacciotti, the incumbent, is a nonpartisan and […]
School Board Meeting
The SPUSD School Board discusses Generative AI.
Goats for Fire Prevention
Story by Ella ApisakkulStaff Writer Photos by Philip KwakStaff Photographer Goats may sound like an unlikely animal to enter the South Pasadena area, yet they have been recently introduced as some of our newest community assistance, aiding the South Pasadena Fire Department with consuming nearby vegetation to decrease fire risk. South Pasadena Fire Chief Gregory Lloyd answers […]
City Council approves official plan for new local housing program
Story by Leighton Kwok
Staff Writer
Photo by Mac Shropshire
Staff Photographer
Progress is made towards starting a new affordable housing program in the city.
City Council pays homage to outgoing Mayor Pro Tem Jack Donovan as it welcomes new members
Newly elected city council members Omari Ferguson and Sheila Rossi were sworn in alongside the returning Jon Primuth. The council also elected Janet Braun and Rossi to be the mayor and mayor pro tem for 2025 respectively.
City council delays vote on affordable housing in-lieu fee, pending further community input
The council decided to push the consideration of an affordable housing in-lieu fee to an unspecified date in February next year due to concerns about a lack of community involvement.
Mayor delivers State of the City address during Nov. 20 city council meeting
The mayor detailed the city’s accomplishments in the last year and the city’s goals moving forward.
City Council approves contract for construction of two pocket parks
During the City Council meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 6, the Council approved a contract for the construction of two pocket parks on Grevelia St. and Berkshire Ave.
Senator Anthony Portantino reflects on legacy and local wins during final South Pasadena visit
Senator Portantino made his last appearance as the 25th District Senator in South Pasadena, celebrating the sale of Caltrans-owned properties.
City Council approves new solid waste collection agreement with Athens
A new agreement will provide organics collection for all South Pasadena residents and businesses.
The vote that could change South Pasadena’s skyline
South Pasadena voters will decide on a height ordinance in the upcoming election, amid state housing mandates.
South Pasadena City Council Elections 2024
What to expect in the upcoming city council elections.
City Council votes to delay approval of Black Lives Matter mural until the creation of a public art policy
Story by Alison Wang Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Zach Brown Contributor The City Council unanimously voted to delay a decision on the Anti-Bias Club’s Black Lives Matter (BLM) mural until a public art policy is created, at its meeting on Wednesday, March 2. The postponement of the anti-racist artwork, which already received approval from the […]
City Council to consolidate and dissolve multiple city commissions at special meeting
Story by Lexie Doig Staff Writer Photo by Erin Lee Staff Photographer The City Council is preparing to cut multiple city commissions after analyzing data and community outreach presented by the City Manager’s Office at a special meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 23. If approved, the City Council will consolidate the Public Works and the Mobility and Transportation […]
City council continues redistricting efforts with public hearing
Story by Benjamin Regan Sports Associate Photo by Erin Lee Staff Photographer The City Council held a public hearing for community members to voice opinions on the city’s redistricting at its meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 19. This meeting was the second of four hearings in which the City Council will receive public input as to where the […]
City council passes ordinance mandating separation of organic waste
Story by Alison Wang Staff Writer Photo by Erin Lee Staff Photographer The city council passed an ordinance mandating that all single-family residences separate their organic waste from hazardous and other recyclable waste at its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 15. The ordinance goes into effect on January 1 of next year and comes as an amendment of […]