Yearly Archives: 2023
Future Cheerleaders Take to the Field at SPHS
Youngsters from local elementary schools and the middle school were invited to experience the exhileration of the big leagues by joining the high school...
Serving The Crowd | Mayor Jon Primuth in Service to SPHS Football Fans
A familiar face at the SPHS snack bar during football games is none other than Mayor Jonathan Primuth. He joins numerous parents and volunteers...
Wine & Song at Lost Parrot Cafe | Wednesday September 20
This Wednesday, September 20, the Wine & Song "Lost Tour" sets sail with stops at Lost Parrot Cafe in South Pas, Lost Chord Guitars...
TIGER FOOTBALL | Bring on San Marino
Ending their non-conference season on a high note, South Pasadena High School varsity football routed neighboring Alhambra 46-7. It was the final tuneup before...
Your Wish is Granted! Disney’s ALADDIN is Back at Hollywood Pantages
Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, and Broadway in Hollywood are pleased to announce Disney’s Aladdin, the hit Broadway musical comedy,...
The “No Gas South Pas” Effort Continues | AGZA & Electric Leaf Blowers
The South Pasadena ban on gas-powered leaf blowers is in full effect and enforcement efforts are underway.
City staff continues to provide education and outreach...
EVERY BRILLIANT THING opens at Geffen Playhouse
UPDATE! NOW EXTENDED THROUGH OCTOBER 29!
Every Brilliant Thing, written by Olivier Award–nominated playwright Duncan Macmillan (Lungs; People, Places, and Things) with Drama Desk Award,...
Obituary | Susan Alderson Hoffmann
Susan Alderson Hoffmann was born April 8th, 1952 in Lawrence, Kansas to Betty (née Whitney) and Donald K. Alderson, and passed away August 29th,...
Tarell Alvin McCraney Named Artistic Director for Geffen Playhouse
Academy Award (Moonlight) and Peabody Award (David Makes Man) winner and Tony Award (Choir Boy) nominee Tarell Alvin McCraney has been named artistic director...
Old School at the Museum: A Century of Memories Through “Copa de Oro”
As the vibrant young minds of South Pasadena venture into the new academic year, we invite them and the community to take a nostalgic...
Nutrition and Brain Health
Nutrition and Brain Health
Smart study habits aren’t the only way to ensure you do well in school. Proper nutrition can have a positive impact...
EVICTION: You Can Help Shape Policy in South Pasadena | An Important Survey for...
At the direction of the South Pasadena City Council, the City Hall is developing a 'Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance'. The ordinance is intended...
TWOHEY’S to Celebrate 80th Anniversary as a Family-Owned Local Landmark
Twohey’s Restaurant, a staple of the San Gabriel Valley dining scene, is celebrating its 80th anniversary as a family-owned local landmark. Since its founding...
The Sound Inside | A Twisty Ride at Pasadena Playhouse
Pasadena Playhouse has opened their new season with a spellbinding new production of Adam Rapp’s “The Sound Inside”. With beautifully crafted prose and intricately...
USC Trojan Affiliates Hosts Local Author Janet Webb
USC Trojan Affiliates, a philanthropic and social women’s group, of the University of Southern California invites alumni, parents, and friends to attend their upcoming...
Get Organized | THE NEAT FREAK LA
Friends have been calling Mike Mawhinney a neat freak for years. “I would walk into a friend’s place and go, “okay, what’s up with...
Wine & Song | September 13 Eric Ramsey and Summer Woods
Wine & Song continues their residency at Lost Parrot Cafe this Wednesday, September 13, with the music stylings of Eric Ramsey and Summer Woods....
This is not ‘homeless’, This is Something Else: We Need New Language & Immediate...
Immediately on the border of South Pasadena there is an 'RV encampment' that locals say "needs to be removed and the once vibrant park...
First West Nile Virus Death Reported in LA County
MEDIA RELEASE
September 7, 2023
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed the first death due to West Nile virus (WNV)...
TIGER BOOSTERS are Back in Action at SPHS
The Tiger Boosters kicked off the 2023/24 school year with their new board on August 22nd. This marks the 53rd year of Tiger Boosters...
Science Tutoring
Science Tutoring
From the unique terminology to the challenging ideas and equations, there are plenty of reasons why you might consider science tutoring. Learn more...
COMEDY at Lost Parrot Cafe
LIVE at Lost Parrot Cafe offers a night of refreshing laughter and drinks at South Pasadena’s favorite hidden gem and neighborhood cafe! Hosted by...
Pave Paradise and Put up A Parking Lot ♩♬… Really? | South Pasadena Residents...
Dear South Pasadena Residents,
I find myself compelled to address a pressing concern that stands to redefine the very fabric of our beloved town.
What little...
The Academy Announces New Date for 14th Governors Awards
MEDIA RELEASE
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced the 14th Governors Awards will be held on Tuesday,...
WINE & SONG | Lost Parrothead Night – Wear Your Hawaiian Shirt – August...
It's Lost Parrothead Night at Wine & Song at Lost Parrot Cafe in honor of Jimmy Buffet. Wear your Hawaiian shirt and join the...
PASADENA PLAYHOUSE Announces New Board Leadership Team
Media Release
September 5, 2023, Pasadena, CA | Pasadena Playhouse is thrilled to announce a new slate of Board officers: Erin Baker (Chair), Julie Gutierrez...
Arroyo Project 3-Par Asks Citizens to Make Voices Heard Regarding Golf Course
Citizens representing Arroyo Project 3-Par are inviting golfers and concerned citizens to make their voices heard at the upcoming City Council Meeting on September...
Letter to the Editor | Save Our 18 Hole Arroyo Golf Course
Dear City Council and Community Members,
I have lived in South Pasadena for more than 35 years now. My children grew up and graduated from...
THE BLUEST EYE at A Noise Within
Of all the theatre companies who made pledges to diversify what is presented on their stages in the wake of the racial reckoning of...
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM is funny, impactful and moving at A Noise Within
Funny, impactful and moving, A Noise Within’s delightful yet deeply resonant production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare is set to open...
