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Monthly Archives: June 2018
South Pasadena’s Annual Firework Show Returning for Fourth of July
After a day of celebration around the city, South Pasadena residents will turn their attention to Roosevelt Field on Fourth of July for this...
Congresswoman Judy Chu Slams the Morality of Trump’s Muslim Ban
Washington, DC — Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) released the following statement on today’s 5-4 Supreme Court decision in Trump v. Hawaii, upholding President Trump’s Muslim ban:
“Trump’s...
Keep Pets Safe on Fourth of July
The 4th of July, according to the Pasadena Humane Society, is generally the busiest day of the year for animal shelters around the country....
Arroyo Seco Weekend: Music In the Sun
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The excitement was palpable this weekend at Arroyo Seco Festival. People from all over flocked to Pasadena to see a great collection of popular...
Teachers Selected as Grand Marshals for Parade
South Pasadena’s five public schools, along with Holy Family, a premiere private institution in the city, have all earned plenty of honors over the...
The Humans | The Ahmanson
Stephen Kazam’s Tony award winning play The Humans, opened Thursday evening at The Ahamanson with most of the original Broadway cast. The Humans is...
Nine Ten Thirty debuts at Fremont Centre Theatre
Normal Rockwell town? Check. Parrots? Check. Love lost and found? Check. Athens garbage truck?! Check! So much of what makes South Pasadena unique is...
PREVIEW: Arroyo Seco Weekend | Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders
Check out the action from our coverage this weekend at the Rose Bowl Brookside Park.
Teaser: The Pretenders rock the Arroyo
Homelessness Plan Approved
He wears a badge for the South Pasadena Police Department, but what he does for those in need goes far beyond a job in...
Walking Path Becomes Safer
A new paved trail in South Pasadena’s Arroyo Park is about to get a whole lot safer.
The official opening for the Arroyo Seco Pedestrian...
Movies at Garfield Park This Summer
WHERE: Garfield Park | 1000 Park Avenue
WHEN: Movies begin 8:15pm (dusk)
The South Pasadena Community Services Department is screening two movies at
Garfield Park this summer:
June...
Magic Show Coming to South Pasadena Public Library
The second Wonderful Wednesday presentation at the South Pasadena Public Library features a magic show by Wayne Kawamoto, a.k.a. MagicWayne, on June 27th at...
Classic Cars Ready to Roll Down Mission on 4th of July
It has become a tradition that adds significantly to the Festival of Balloons’ 4th of July Parade each year.
All those Model A Fords that...
Woman’s Club Installs new Officers with 1926 gavel
The newly elected Board members are: Mavis Hansen, President, Diana Romano, 1st VP, Elizabeth Calvert, 2nd VP and Membership Chair, Sally Ehrheart, 3rd VP...
A New Chapter Begins for South Pasadena | WISPPA Annual Party
A city with a long and distinguished history is about to turn the page and begin a new chapter, as outlined by South Pasadena...
‘Safe and Sane’ Fireworks Banned
Many cities in the Southland ban consumer fireworks, including South Pasadena.
Sorry South Pasadenans! BUT we have the BEST fireworks show around!
While some cities, including...
4th of July Festivities Approaching! Get Your Tickets Early
Schedule of 4th of July Events in South Pasadena
Fourth of July – Festival of Balloon – is quickly approaching and here is all you...
It’s Officially Summer!
Now that it’s officially summer, which began on Thursday, residents will be looking for cool spots to seek relief from the hot sun.
A popular...
Filming in South Pasadena June 6-15
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
•6/7-8 – A feature film, “Untitled Miranda July Project,” was shot in the 1500...
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held for SPMS Field Project
Using Measure SP funds from a $98 million bond measure approved by South Pasadena voters, local schools continue to receive major upgrades.
The latest example...
Chorus Artistic Director Anne Tomlinson Set to Make Her Final Los Angeles Children’s Chorus...
Beloved Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) Artistic Director Anne Tomlinson, who steps down on July 31 following an extraordinary 22-year tenure, makes her final...
Charismatic Comedy Bill Bellamy Performs
Using his experiences growing up in Newark, BILL BELLAMY started doing stand-up while he was a student at Rutgers University. Bellamy quickly discovered how much he...
Rep. Chu: Goodlatte Bill Attempts to “Make America White Again”
“I rise today in strong opposition to this cruel anti-immigrant bill. This bill is so bad they even want to destroy legal immigration to...
Wonderful Wednesday Series Starts!
She goes simply as “Nathalia” and her upbeat sounds came to South Pasadena on June 20 to kickoff the city’s Wonderful Wednesdays series.
Natalia performed...
Car Overturned on 110 Fwy.
A overturned vehicle slowed northbound lanes on the 110 Freeway Wednesday afternoon as South Pasadena Fire Department officials responded to the major accident during...
Throwback Thursday | The South Pasadenan
In 1893, George W. Glover founded South Pasadena’s first successful newspaper, South Pasadenan.
He ran the paper for 15 years during the fledgling municipality’s formative years....
Make a Blind Date with a Book at the South Pasadena Public Library
Don’t judge a book by its cover! Visit the Blind Date with a Book display in the Library and make a date with your...
Dive Warriors’ Kyle Schneider Named 41st Assembly District’s “Veteran of the Year”
Schneider began serving as a Veteran Advocate after his time of service in the Navy. Schneider serves as Executive Vice President and is a...
Rep. Chu Opioid Alternative Bill Passed Unanimously
The bill would direct the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to study barriers to accessing non-drug alternatives to opioids to manage chronic...
Senior Center Events June 22 – 29
The following will be offered:
Friday, June 22, 11:45 a.m. - luncheon menu Meatloaf – reservations needed, followed by 1 p.m. Friday Cinema featuring...
