On Wednesday, June 3, from 6-8 pm, our on-duty patrol team assisted the high school with traffic control. The “Drive-by” graduation consisted of vehicles entering from Diamond and exiting onto Fremont. As the cars passed the High School, the graduates would receive their diplomas through the window of their car. Joe OrtizPolice Chief 6/8/2020
Effective immediately, the Carotid Restraint Control Hold is no longer an authorized use of force for the South Pasadena Police Department. In reviewing the Department’s policies regarding use of the controversial carotid hold, the Chief of Police has determined that it should no longer be an authorized use of force and that it will be …
The Library is pleased to announce that the exterior book drops will be open for returns beginning at 9:00 a.m. Monday, June 8th. The 18,000 items currently checked out have due dates extended to July 1, but we encourage customers to begin bringing their items back now so that we can manage the volume of …
This year a Festival of Art will be displayed along Mission and Fair Oaks for the 4th of July. The theme of the artwork is “Better Together – Six Feet Apart”. The overall theme can encompass many things such as thanking first responders or health care workers, volunteers, graduate’s, how your family has been brought …
LA County and State run testing sites are all open. Residents can make an appointment by visiting the County COVID-19 testing website. Same day appointments are available at State operated OptumServe sites. “We are committed to ensuring that testing is widely available to people who need them,” said Dr. Christina Ghaly, Director of the Los …
LA County does not plan to issue a countywide curfew order tonight. South Pasadena residents and businesses are no longer under a curfew but we do want to remind people to wear face coverings in public and social distance. LA County continues to support the right of residents to take part in peaceful demonstrations. We …
As the City and the Chamber of Commerce work together to find ways our community and government can support local businesses during these unprecedented times, we also look forward to welcoming some newcomers to the South Pasadena eatery scene. Just drive by the old Citizens Bank Building at 901 Fair Oaks and you’ll see improvements …
In August of 2019, “Spikey,” a 100 pound, Sulcata Desert Tortoise escaped from a home in the 2000 block of Alpha in South Pasadena. Spikey was crossing the street when three individuals stopped to pick Spikey up and load him into a white truck. Despite neighbors telling these subjects, the tortoise belonged to a resident …
Residents can drop off bulky furniture or appliances for disposal on Saturday, June 20, 8am to 2pm at Arroyo Drive/Mission Street. No appointment is necessary and the disposal service is free for residents. Senior citizens can also have bulky items picked up from their home at no cost during the week of June 15 to …
330 readers signed up for the Library’s Safer at Home Reading Challenge, which ran from April 6 to May 31. They read more than 51,000 minutes and wrote 61 reviews for their fellow readers. The Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library generously provided randomly drawn prizes—gift certificates purchased from local businesses—for kids, teens, and …
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