• Kristen LeporePatch Staff Verified Patch Staff Badge

  • South Pasadena, CA

After studying in London and graduating from Mizzou with a degree in magazine journalism, my first post-college gig was covering entertainment news for the free daily newspaper, <i>RedEye</i>.

I went on to report for GateHouse Media, Inc. in the northwest suburbs of Chicago writing about local issues facing residents and business owners.

I came to the L.A.-area about a year ago after spearheading a social media department at a boutique PR firm. I was excited for the opportunity to work at Patch and begin my career as a digital editor.

I love meeting new people and am keen on forming relationships with everyone in the community. So please don&#39;t hesitate to say hi on Twitter, Facebook or when you see me around town.

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Patch Food Drive: There's Still Time to Donate!

Hurry! Monday is the last day to donate to our Patch Food Drive. All proceeds will benefit Door of Hope in Pasadena and Holy Family Giving Bank here in town.

Patch Food Drive: There's Still Time to Donate!
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Folk Art at Fremont Gallery Saturday

Come out from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday or Sunday for the opening reception at Fremont Gallery.

Folk Art at Fremont Gallery Saturday
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City Manager Releases Windstorm Cleanup Announcement

More than 200 truckloads of green material have already been hauled away in South Pasadena. Questions regarding green bin rentals and clean up should be directed to the Public Works Department at (626) 403-7240.

City Manager Releases Windstorm Cleanup Announcement
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SPPD Joins County's Anti-DUI Campaign

With a traffic safety campaign set Dec. 16 to Jan. 2, SPPD will specifically conduct a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint 8 p.m. Friday at an undisclosed location within city limits.

SPPD Joins County's Anti-DUI Campaign
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SPUSD Works Towards Emergency Preparedness

With parents disappointed at how the district handled school closings in wake of the windstorm, SPUSD offered solutions at Tuesday's board meeting.

SPUSD Works Towards Emergency Preparedness
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Traffic-Directing Citizen Found Not Guilty

Alan Ehrlich was originally fined $193 for directing traffic at the corner of Fair Oaks and Huntington Drive when a traffic light went out in September.

Traffic-Directing Citizen Found Not Guilty
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City Meetings: Dec. 14 to 21

City of South Pasadena meetings of interest over the next week.

City Meetings: Dec. 14 to 21
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Do you Have Arroyo Seco Parkway Safety Suggestions?

Caltrans recently held a series of meetings to collect input on the safety and beatification of the Arroyo Seco Parkway. While these meeting are now over, residents can still e-mail thoughts to ArroyoSecoCMP@gmail.com.

Do you Have Arroyo Seco Parkway Safety Suggestions?
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Suspected Laundry Room Burglar Charged

In addition to the theft of coins, the laundry room break-ins caused thousands of dollars of damage to the washers and dryers, according to police.

Suspected Laundry Room Burglar Charged
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What to do With Your Windstorm Debris

While the City will remove City-owned trees, residents can contract a licensed tree trimming company to remove those that have fallen on private property.