Yearly Archives: 2023
SPMS Advanced Choir Wins Scholarship | SPUSD Snapshot
News provided by SPUSD
On April 22, 2023, the South Pasadena Middle School (SPMS) Advanced Choir competed at the Verdugo Hills Scholarship Festival, taking home...
Successful Fundraiser for Bubbles Dog Rescue
News provided by Bubbles Dog Rescue
A fundraiser for Bubbles Dog Rescue held in South Pasadena at Golden Oaks Apartments April 15 raised more than...
South Pasadena Library | 2023 Bookmark Contest Winners
News provided by South Pasadena Library
130 children and teens participated in the South Pasadena Public Library’s Bookmark Contest this year. The theme for the...
Hotbox Vintage South Pasadena | ‘Valley Girl Mall Market’ @ THE ECLECTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL...
Eclectic Music Fest & Arts Crawl—Saturday, April 29th 3:00-9:00PM
The South Pasadena Eclectic Music Festival & Arts Crawl is one of the best times of...
Mail Theft Suspect Arrested | South Pasadena Police Department
On April 18, 2023, at 1:30 a.m., a South Pasadena Police Officer on routine patrol observed a suspect, later identified as 26-year-old Jorge Escobar...
The Radical Compassion of “Freaky Friday”
Is it ever possible to truly have empathy and understanding of what it’s like to be in someone else’s shoes? Especially if those shoes...
Exploring Different Art Mediums: Sculpture
Exploring Different Art Mediums: Sculpture
Sculpture is a fascinating art medium that has been used for centuries to depict people, animals, and objects in three-dimensional...
Exploring Different Art Mediums: Ceramics
Exploring Different Art Mediums: Ceramics
Ceramics is a fascinating and ancient art medium that has been used for thousands of years to create both functional...
Exploring Different Art Mediums: Illustration
Exploring Different Art Mediums: Illustration
Illustration is a unique and versatile art medium that has been used for centuries to tell stories, convey information, and...
Exploring Different Art Mediums: Photography
Exploring Different Art Mediums: Photography
Photography is an art medium that has revolutionized the way we capture and document the world around us. From portraits...
Exploring Different Art Mediums: Painting
Exploring Different Art Mediums: Painting
Painting is one of the most popular and widely practiced art forms in the world. Artists throughout history have used...
Op-Ed: Suicide & Teens | The Conversation Hits Home
South Pasadena is home. It has been my home for 26 years. Even as I pursue my doctorate in Clinical Psychology in New York,...
Elizabeth McGovern Lights Up The Stage as Ava Gardner
Imagine being a fly on the wall as an aging, boozy and forever glamorous Ava Gardner regales her ghost writer with stories, thoughts and...
Special Native American Jewelry Sale | Piles of Pawn Spring Edition at Santa Fe...
Embark on a journey through history, culture, and beauty at the Piles of Pawn Spring Edition, taking place on Friday and Saturday, April 21st...
SPHS Drama Ready to Open FREAKY FRIDAY
This is not your typical “Disney” musical. Is it fun? Are there big, splashy musical numbers? Is there a loopy, suspend your disbelief premise?...
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day | Bring Unused & Expired Drugs to SPPD
A prescription drug take-back day is scheduled for Saturday, April 22, at the South Pasadena City Hall courtyard.
Residents are encouraged to drop off unwanted...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | April 11 – 17, 2023
(Hundred block given in place of exact address)
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring...
South Pasadena Library | Restoration Concert on April 23
The Restoration Concerts Committee of the Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library will be presenting a Restoration Concert on Sunday, April 23, 2023,...
Nonprofit Organization Hosting Benefit for Casa Treatment Center
San Marino Junior Alliance invites the community to attend their benefit “Spirit of Ohana” on Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at a...
SPHS Students Win Awards in 2023 Congressional Art Competition | SPUSD Snapshot
Congratulations to SPHS junior, Hanniel Park, who earned second place, and freshman Amelia Tran, who earned honorable mention, in the 2023 Congressional Art Competition....
Knowing Your Kids Talents & Challenges: Unraveling the World of Pediatric Neuropsychology
Of the many advantages to parents and children growing-up in today's learning environment; there is one area of expertise here in South Pasadena that...
Farmer’s Market Delivery! South Pasadena’s New Delivery Service is Ready to Go
Farmer's Market South Pasadena: We are in for a treat as a new delivery service, FarmShoppr.com, launches to bring the freshest local produce right...
Create Your Own Arts and Crafts at the Jackalope Art Fair!
Join Us at the Jackalope Arts Festival!
Join us at the Jackalope Art Fair in Pasadena on Saturday April 29th from 10am-3pm! Hodis Learning &...
LACHSA Dance Students RISE
LACHSA dance students RISE to the moment and present their passion, their talent and their joy in Dance. The LACHSA Dance Department presents "RISE",...
Mental Health | Congresswoman Judy Chu Presents Check to Regional Program
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...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | April 4 – 10, 2023
(Hundred block given in place of exact address)
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring...
South Pasadena Unified School District Unveils Plans to Install Solar Panels
During the April 11, 2023 school board meeting, South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) unveiled plans to install solar panels at all five district...
South Pasadena Tournament of Roses | New President Selected
Community leader Ed Donnelly will serve as this year’s president of the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses, according to the City of South Pasadena’s...
Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban | City Continues Education
Winding his way through neighborhoods in South Pasadena last week, City Councilmember Michael Cacciotti was on a mission to seek out gardeners working around...
Fine Art And Mental Health: Boost Your Well-Being
Fine Art And Mental Health: Boost Your Well-Being
Fine art has always been a part of human culture and has been used for centuries to...
