In March, the City Council adopted an Emergency Resolution that suspended requirements for overnight parking permits in response to the national pandemic. This week council adopted Emergency Resolution 7657 to reinstate enforcement of overnight parking restrictions beginning July 6th, 2020. The City of South Pasadena wishes to alert residents that South Pasadena Municipal Code 19.58(a) …
In March, the City Council adopted an Emergency Resolution that suspended requirements for overnight parking permits in response to the national pandemic. The Council is scheduled to update the Emergency Resolution next week to reinstate enforcement of overnight parking restrictions beginning July 6th, 2020. The City of South Pasadena wishes to alert residents that South …
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 …
Last week, South Pasadena police and canine officer “Barry” were called upon to assist a neighboring agency on a suspected narcotics investigation. While assisting on the search of a location, police located approximately ten kilos of cocaine that were packaged and vacuum sealed, $26,000 in U.S. currency and a semi-automatic pistol. Joe OrtizPolice Chief 6/3/2020
South Pasadena Police wants to remind everyone to slow down and adhere to traffic laws. With many people staying home and less traffic on the roads, there has been an increase in complaints about speeding. Driving faster can cause a disaster! Take a second to slow down and enjoy the views of our city. Residents …
South Pasadena Police has seen an increase in vehicle burglaries. These thefts generally take place at overnight. Reduce the chance that your vehicle will be broken into by locking your doors and removing valuables. Joe OrtizPolice Chief 4/24/2020
On Wednesday, April 22, 2020, recognizing how difficult it is to have a happy birthday during a quarantine, members of the South Pasadena Police Officers provided an extra big surprise for 2-year-old Austin Tokoro. The Department wanted to make sure Austin had an extra reason to smile big for the camera. Justice, the Department mascot …
On April 21st, the Police Department received this thank you letter to the PD, authored by 5-year old Ava. The PD dropped by the author’s house today and thanked Ava for her kind words. We received the following email from Ava’s mother. Dear Sergeant Ronnie, Thank you so much for dropping by to visit my …
The South Pasadena Police would like to remind the members of our community to remain vigilant during these uncertain times. There has been a recent spike in the theft of gardening equipment from the back of pick-up trucks across the San Gabriel Valley. While gardeners are maintaining yards, their equipment is often left unattended. Unfortunately …
On Monday April 20, 2020, Dr. Stephen Liu, Founder/Chairman of IFGfit.com, and resident Dr. John Itamura from Kerlan Jobe Orthopedic Clinic, joined Mayor Joe, Councilmember Khubesrian and Police Department employees in the courtyard of city hall. While maintaining our social distancing, doctors Liu and Itamura provided the City with 500, (3 layer) washable Filtered Masks. …
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