Going to great lengths, this time heading to the far reaches of the region, Michael Cacciotti found himself in San Bernardino County earlier this week doing what he does best – fightin… Read More
District 4 City Council Member Michael Cacciotti, the longest-serving South Pasadena City Council Member, was elected Mayor Wednesday on a unanimous vote of his Council Colleagues. The 2021… Read More
Borrowing an old popular phrase, Michael Cacciotti knows, “It takes a village,” to set the City of South Pasadena down a path to success over the next year and beyond.
Getting th… Read More
Over the course of one week, five catalytic converters were stolen from cars in South Pasadena and the mayor of the town wants it stopped.
“It’s getting out of hand, and it just… Read More
Michael Cacciotti has long been among those choosing to go green, recognizing the importance of maintaining a healthy natural environment is not only good for the planet, but also a person&r… Read More
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SPCC is thrilled to partner with the City of South Pasadena to host our first ever AAPI (Asian-American and Pacific Islander) event in honor and in celebration of d… Read More
After a two-year hiatus, festivities and more will be robust as organizers are planning activities ahead of and, of course, on the 4th of July with a parade down Mission Street, activities i… Read More
Full disclosure. I am the author of the Betta Report, a 56-page expose and pedagogy connecting the dots on the South Pasadena City Council’s financial mismanagement. Published in… Read More
Linda Wah is running to be elected to what would be her third term as the District 5 representative on the PCC Board of Trustees. District 5 represents South Pasadena, San Marino and Temple… Read More
An enthusiastic South Pasadena Mayor Michael Cacciotti says “We’re coming back strong,” as he looks ahead to Fourth of July weekend, kicking off with a special patriotic pe… Read More
Sufficient red flags exist to justify a forensic audit of South Pasadena’s finances, but it “may not be practical” to commence one at this time, according to a long overdue… Read More
It’s one of the most difficult tasks the South Pasadena City Council faces this time of year.
When given the amount of choices, selecting the top three winners in the Festival Balloons… Read More
Written by Joe Payne, Past Chair, Current Vice Chair of the Festival of Balloons
We’re Back!
Although the last two years have been lost to the COVID pandemic, we are confident the… Read More
2022 Festival of Balloons Parade Lineup
• Fly Over by Foothill Air Support Team (FAST) – South Pasadena Police Department
• Boy Scout Troop 139 and Girl Scout Troop 411 Colo… Read More
An enthusiastic South Pasadena Mayor Michael Cacciotti says “We’re coming back strong,” as he looks ahead to Fourth of July weekend, kicking off with a special patriotic pe… Read More
Written and presented by Mark Gallatin, outgoing SPPF President
SPPF members, board members, friends, and distinguished officials, I bid you welcome. Join with me now as we take a look back… Read More
Inspired by a visit to the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia last summer, South Pasadena Mayor, Michael Cacciotti, had the idea to mount a collective, inclusive, theatrical p… Read More
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Mayor Michael Cacciotti has coordinated the demonstration of an emissions-free electric van, which could be used in support of the San Gabriel Valley… Read More
Ten minutes before 1 am on a weeknight, at the end of its third-longest public meeting in over four years and with barely a handful of citizens watching, the South Pasadena City Council earl… Read More
With much fanfare, Pavilions celebrated its Grand Reopening on Wednesday, August 3.
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | Grand ‘Re-Opening’ of the South Pasadena Pavilions… Read More
A poem is sometimes a compilation of sentiments that the lips cannot express, but the heart can. Sometimes, it ends up on the tip of a pen. They represent the poet's emotions and reveal the… Read More
After a conspicuous false start in June, the South Pasadena City Council at its Aug. 17 meeting took on the volatile recommendations of its Finance Ad Hoc Committee (FAHC), charged two years… Read More
BY BEE SIMPSON
Our city is close to contracting for removal of peafowl. The company to do this is Raptor Events which includes taking raptors to birthday parties and weddings.
They claim to… Read More
Viareggio. Nella terza giornata dei Campionati Italiani Giovanili in doppio - evento clou riservato ai velisti dai 13-17 anni delle Classi 420, 29er, RS Feva, Hobie Cat 16… Read More
A push toward stronger electrification efforts, including the installation of solar panels, vehicle chargers, converting police department patrol cars from gas-powered to electric and more… Read More
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The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), Los Angeles County Public Works, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), Ca… Read More
It’s a moral obligation and civic duty insists South Pasadena Mayor Michael Cacciotti for cities like the one he oversees to protect the health and wellbeing of residents through envir… Read More
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following persons have been nominated for the offices designated to be filled at the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of South Pasadena on Tu… Read More
City of South Pasadena hosted a open house that encompassed all city departments and affiliated organizations. In addition to opening the city hall, police department and fire department for… Read More
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Local community organization South Pas Active Streets organized three “bike bus” rides to school on October 5th to Arroyo Vista and Marengo elementar… Read More
Sometimes a poem is a collection of feelings that the lips are unable to communicate but the heart can. It occasionally ends up on a pen's tip. They are a representation of the poet's feeli… Read More
There was time she wasn’t a big fan, highly critical of law enforcement looking back on her early childhood.
“I really never liked cops,” said Jessie Cleveland, a longtime… Read More
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On Sunday, October 23, the Girl Scouts South Pasadena Service Unit hosted their first ever picnic and awards showcase at Garfield Park. The event was open to lo… Read More
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On Tuesday, November 8th, local community organization South Pas Active Streets will host another “bike bus” set of rides to school to Arroyo Vista and Mare… Read More
Fighting for clean air has been a constant effort for Michael Cacciotti, whose pursuit began about 25 years ago when he traded in his gas-powered lawn mower for an electric model and not lon… Read More
South Pasadena seniors were treated to a delightful celebration of the Lunar New Year, sponsored by the City and the South Pasadena Chinese American Club at the War Memorial Building on Wedn… Read More
Air pollution, ear-piercing noise, global warming and the associated health risks were the impetus two years ago behind South Pasadena City Councilmember Michael Cacciotti’s push for a… Read More
In a way, Dan Mabe was back home again, standing on what he calls “hallowed grounds,” the place where it all began back in 2015.
South Pasadena became the first municipality in t… Read More
For decades, Michael Cacciotti had been fighting for the betterment of South Pasadena, working tirelessly as a city council member to ensure that air quality improves and the environment is… Read More
Winding his way through neighborhoods in South Pasadena last week, City Councilmember Michael Cacciotti was on a mission to seek out gardeners working around homes, especially those using lo… Read More
The City of South Pasadena welcomed Congresswomen Judy Chu to City Hall on Monday, April 10, 2023 to present a check for $1.5 million to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGV… Read More
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A fundraiser for Bubbles Dog Rescue held in South Pasadena at Golden Oaks Apartments April 15 raised more than $6,000, according to event organizer Robin… Read More
At a ceremony held at the City Hall patio, South Pasadena City Council and city staff gathered with South Pasadenans to commemorate the city’s 135th year. On hand to help celebrate wit… Read More
The South Pasadena Police Department announced on Monday, May 8, that it will become the first law enforcement agency in the United States to convert its entire police fleet to electric vehi… Read More
A Tesla Police Fleet consisting of 20 cars, 10 Model Ys and 10 Model 3s, has taken over the South Pasadena Police Department, and Unplugged Performance has been tasked with replacing the for… Read More
Written by Sally Kilby
Community leader Yuki Cutcheon was named by Congresswoman Judy Chu as the 2023 Woman of the Year for South Pasadena. Cutcheon was among 10 women in Chu’s jurisdi… Read More
As he goes from one city to the next explaining the environmental impacts of poor air quality to groups of civic leaders, Michael Cacciotti’s message – underscoring the importanc… Read More
On one of the first truly warm, beautiful days of Spring, the City of South Pasadena and the South Pasadena Chinese-American Club held the second annual celebration of Asian American Pacific… Read More
Facing echoes of the procedural trainwreck that derailed adoption of the city budget in summer of 2020, the South Pasadena City Council on June 7 unanimously rejected a staff recommendation… Read More
A big push to ensure gardeners, property owners and residents are in compliance with an ordinance banning the use of gas-powered leaf blowers was held Tuesday in South Pasadena’s Garfi… Read More
Peggy Hodgson can tell you stories! And she was doing just that on Saturday, July 15, 2023 as city dignitaries, friends and family gathered at her shop at 1005 Mission Street to celebrate he… Read More
Saturday saw the official ribbon cutting and grand opening of an exciting, new business in town, Tarot Arts, located at 1017 Mission Street. The shop is owned and curated by Willaim Toro and… Read More
Morgan Brennan, co-anchor of CNBC’s “Closing Bell: Overtime”, is not just an acclaimed television journalist, but also a proud and dedicated mother. Even without current si… Read More
Con le premiazioni sulla spiaggia si è concluso il Campionato Mondiale ed Europeo Hobie Cat 2023 organizzato dal Circolo Vela Cesenatico. Per undici giorni la spiaggia… Read More
After a very well received launch last year of the now annual Senior Champion Awards, where former South Pasadena mayor, Bob Joe, and longtime educator Granville “Granny” Thurman… Read More
Difficile immaginare un inizio migliore sul Garda Trentino per i Campionati Giovanili FIV delle classi in Doppio, ha girato a perfezione la macchina organizzativa del consorzio di cinque cir… Read More
Penultimo giorno di regate-spettacolo sul Garda Trentino per i Campionati Giovanili FIV delle classi in Doppio, organizzati da Circolo Vela Arco, Circolo Vela Torbole, Circolo Surf Tor… Read More
Si sono conclusi sul Garda Trentino i Campionati Giovanili FIV delle classi in Doppio, organizzati da Circolo Vela Arco, Circolo Vela Torbole, Circolo Surf Torbole, Lega Navale Italian… Read More
In a car-free environment along a 7-mile stretch customarily reserved for motorists, thousands are expected to head to the 110 Arroyo Seco Parkway on Sunday, October 29, for the return of th… Read More