Yearly Archives: 2018

Pet of the Week: Max The Chihuahua

Max (A460360) is a friendly, 4-year-old Chihuahua who’d love a new home. Max enjoys going for walks in the park and hanging out with...

South Pasadena Joins Regional Vector Control District

South Pasadena will join the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District (SGVMVCD) beginning July 1. Residents can expect a higher level of service...

Movies Under the Stars at Garfield Park: What You Missed and What’s to Come

They settled in by laying down blankets, pulling out food and beverages, and laughing and smiling in anticipation to what was about to be...

Norton Simon Garden Party

Garden Party Sat, June 30, 5:00–7:30 p.m. Celebrate the start of summer with the Museum’s annual Garden Party. Spend an evening exploring the sights and sounds...

4th of July Parade Line-Up 2018!

ENTRY 2017 PARADE 1. Fly Over by Foothill Air Support Team (FAST) 11:00 a.m. South Pasadena Police Department 2. Boy Scout Troop 139 - Color Guard 3....

Congresswoman Judy Chu Addresses Fifth Anniversary of Shelby County v. Holder

Washington, DC — Today marks the fifth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Shelby County v. Holder decision, which gutted key provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965....

Avoid a DUI on the Fourth of July

One of the most anticipated summertime holidays is here, and many may have begun planning their celebrations with friends and loved ones. Alongside the fun...

What UUT is and How It Will Effect You

Ed Donnelly, who knows all about successful political measures in town, is back at it urging South Pasadena voters to maintain the utility users’...

Pro-Choice Leaders: SCOTUS Decision on Crisis Centers Will Hurt Women

“Today, the Supreme Court sided with anti-choice extremists over women. Its decision will directly harm women and undermine their rights to make their own...

The Festival of Balloons Committee

Meeting behind-the-scenes throughout the year are community members working long hours to ensure the Fourth of July is a festive occasion for South Pasadenans. Coordinating...

Two DUI Arrests in South Pasadena

An unusual number of police officers were patrolling South Pasadena streets late Friday night and early Saturday morning looking for drunk drivers. They caught two,...

Movie Under the Stars

They settled in by laying down blankets, pulling out food and beverages, and laughing and smiling in anticipation to what was about to be...

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

SATURDAY 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...
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