First, some shameless self-promotion: The Los Angeles County of Public Health let me illustrate a couple of activity books, which have just been printed. Their plan is to have them distributed at local schools and health fairs. So, if you’re unsure about how to wash your hands, keep an eye out. You can download a [...]

Love is a beautiful thing. Last week there was the local couple who broke into a travel agency and stole a bunch of personal info. Today we learn about another couple. Via the SPPD: On 10-1-10, at about 0317 hours, Elliot Luis Bin, 41, Los Angeles, drove to a Chevron Gas Station (1400 Mission Street, South Pasadena, [...]

After a really long wait, Mix n’ Munch Cereal and Grilled Cheese Cafe started their soft opening yesterday, and it’ll continue for a week. The hours are 10ish to 3ish. They say they’re aiming for a grand opening on Oct. 16. And the menu? As Seth Meyers once said, “Every one of your products sounds [...]

Today’s police report marks the first with Police Chief Joe Payne’s name at the top. A 65-year-old woman exits the Gold Line and a juvenile throws her into the bushes and starts beating on her. They catch the kid, but that doesn’t make it any less disturbing. Full report after the jump. Tweet

Still on the road. So, without preamble, the police report is after the jump. Tweet

Because I think they warrant it, I’m reposting a couple of comments from recent posts. I’m turning off the comments for this one, but feel free to go back and have your say at the originals, found here and here. I should have done this sooner, but I’m on the road, helping my step-daughter get [...]

Like the Star-News, I’ve been reticent to publish rumors about the South Pas City Council. Even though I posted in February that Dan Watson’s departure was tied to a move to make Joe Payne chief of police. But with the council’s recent Brown Act missteps, it’s fair to say that a number of residents echo [...]

The sixth annual Cruz’n for Roses Hot Rod and Classic Car Show takes place this weekend. “Over 400 classic cars will show off their stuff. Mission Street will be filled with the very best hot rods and classic cars — all to raise funds for the oldest self-built float in the Tournament of Roses.” Admission [...]

Maybe it’s just semantics, but I’m unsure how a vehicle is stolen when it doesn’t sound like it’s, well, stolen. Full police report after the jump. Tweet

The Star-News said it was probably gonna happen, and I heard the City Council announced it tonight: Joe Payne replaces Dan Watson as chief of the South Pasadena Police Department. Tweet