Monthly Archives: October 2024

Earthquake South Pasadena Update

EARTHQUAKE TODAY | Magnitude 2.9 Shakes South Pasadena

Southern California Earthquake Data Center reports the quake occurred about 4pm Thursday October 31, adjacent to the South Pasadena border in the Elephant Hills...
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LA DODGERS WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS | Game 5 Comeback First Time Ever

“Oh my World Series Champions!” exclaimed Dodger Manager Dave Roberts. In dramatic comeback fashion, the Dodgers won it for the eighth time in club history,...

Football Title on the Line | SPHS Football Will Be Tested

One win away. That’s where South Pasadena High finds itself, on the doorstep of its first outright Rio Hondo League football championship since 1976. A season...
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Shelia Rossi Makes a Big Splash in the City Council Race: Know Why She’s...

With the upcoming election for South Pasadena City Council on November 5, 2024, local resident and long-time community leader Sheila Rossi has made a...
PHOTO: Kaitlyn Lee | South Pasadenan News | L-R: Reese Buckley (senior), Samuel Whitman (senior), Isabella Castro (senior) and the Most Royal Tiger, Jordan Zumba (freshman), Radine Simpson (junior), and Kelsey West (sophomore) make up the Tiger Royal Court at South Pasadena High School's Homecoming 2024.

Most Royal Tiger Crowned at SPHS Homecoming 2024

It was a royal affair at the halftime show during South Pasadena High School's Homecoming game where the Tigers beat Temple City 48-6 that...

Obituary | Ellen Daigle

Ellen Daigle, well-known and beloved South Pasadenan, passed away peacefully at home on September 12th, 2024 as a result of a Gliobastoma. A successful...

PACIFIC OVERTURES | 25 Years Later, Sondheim’s Tony-Award Winning Musical Returns to David Henry...

East West Players (EWP), the nation’s premier Asian American theater, proudly presents the highly anticipated return of Pacific Overtures, directed by former EWP Artistic...

Lineage Dance Company presents Matter of Time at Gamble House

Who: The Lineage Dance Company What: Matter of Time staged at the Gamble House Where: 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena CA 91103 When: October 21, 2024 - November...
PHOTO: 'Hodis Learning' staff tutors bring some popular creative magic to this year's 'Spooktacular' hosted by the City of South Pasadena at Orange Grove Park, Friday October 25, 2024.

Spooktacular South Pasadena! Hodis Learning & Music Tutoring Adds Extra Magic to Halloween...

The annual Halloween Spooktacular event hosted by the South Pasadena Community Services Department brought a delightful evening of costumes, candy, and community spirit to...
PHOTO: Joseph Ruiz | The South Pasadenan | After game celebrations at the SPHS vs. Temple City Homecoming game at SPHS.

FOOTBALL | SPHS Tigers 48-6 victory over Temple City at Homecoming

Just one more win. That will be the mantra coming from South Pasadena High football coach Jeff Chi and his staff this week as the...
PHOTO Matt Beard | The South Pasadenan | The cast of Cirque du Soleil's KOOZA

KOOZA! Cirque du Soleil Makes Triumphant Return to Santa Monica Pier

The roar from the crowd was thunderous as Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA premiered at Santa Monica Pier Thursday night. The audience was filled with...

FABULOUS! THE REVIEWS ARE IN: THE REBECCA CREWS FASHION LINE DELIVERS

Gala-goers and fashion insiders gathered on October 11th to celebrate the launch of the REBECCA CREWS flagship boutique, nestled stylishly within Bokaos Salon at...
Measure SP South Pasadena. Yes on SP. No on SP

Op-Ed: NO on Measure SP – Keep Your Right to Vote on Development in...

This is a call to action in response to a crucial situation many may not fully see yet. South Pasadena voters are being led...

Adult Softball League | D.U.D.E.S. Make It Happen

Hi Dudes Baseball/Softball Fans, Are you ready to play some coed softball? We are very excited to introduce The South Pasadena Dudes Softball League! Details: Regular Season: November 17th,...

Mental Health Week | South Pasadena Middle School

  Join us this week during lunch in the SPMS Quad for a variety of activities selected to encourage mental health awareness and provide real...

Join Charley Lu for “Coffee with Charley” – South Pasadena City Council Candidate Hosts...

Come meet South Pasadena City Council candidate Charley Lu for a casual conversation over coffee at Heirloom Bakery (807 Meridian Ave.) on Friday October...
PHOTO: Provided by Mark Langill/Los Angeles Dodgers | Fernando Valenzuela’s uniform number 34 was retired by the Dodgers in 2023

LA Dodgers Royalty Fernando Valenzuela Remembered by Historian Mark Langill

Fernando Valenzuela’s impact went far beyond Southern California and his native Mexico. The former National League Cy Young Award winner, a rookie of the year...
PHOTO: Dan Rider | The South Pasadenan News | SPHS/South Pasadena Football Homecoming Win over La Canada Oct. 20, 2023.

FOOTBALL | SPHS Tigers Two Wins Away from Football Title

Two wins and they’re in is the message this week from South Pasadena High football coach Jeff Chi as his team looks to claim...

Kids Klub | After-School Mandarin Dual Language Academy beginning November 4th

Kids Klub Child Development Centers, renowned for their dedication to providing top-quality child care and education services, is thrilled to announce an upcoming Information...
PHOTO: SouthPasadenan.com News | South Pasadena Police Department

SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | October 15 – 21, 2024

The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An alert...
PHOTO: More than 25 SPHS students visited Blue Robotics in Torrance, Calif. (Photo Courtesy of South Pasadena High School)

SPHS Engineering & SkillsUSA Students Explore Manufacturing Process at Blue Robotics

On a recent sunny Friday morning, more than 25 SPHS students and two teachers set off for Torrance, Calif. where they dove into the...
PHOTO: provided by Troop 7 | The South Pasadenan | Troop 7 fundraising by selling holiday greenery in South Pasadena.

Holiday Greenery Sales Support local Boy Scouts

The Boy Scout greenery sale has been a tradition in South Pasadena for over 70 years. Last year Troop 342 invited Troop 7 to...
PHOTO: provided by Tournament of Roses | The South Pasadenan | 2025 Rose Court - left to right: (#299) Lisette Parker, Maranatha High School; (#313) Saniyah Brunston, John Muir High School; (#311) Lara Georgian, Mayfield Senior School; (#260) Natalia Pradhan, Flintridge Preparatory School; (#077) Simone Ball, Arcadia High School; (#273) Lindsay Charles, Westridge School; (#060) Kate Kelly, La Cañada High School.

2025 Rose Queen to be Announced October 29

The 2025 Tournament of Roses will hold the Rose Queen and Rose Court coronation and presentation on Tuesday October 29 at 2:30 p.m. on...

Pedestrian Safety Starts with You | Stay Alert to Protect People Walking

Pedestrian Safety Starts with You: Stay Alert to Protect People Walking October is National Pedestrian Safety Month City of South Pasadena: October is National Pedestrian Safety Month....

City of South Pasadena | Be Safe This Halloween

Be Safe, Not Spooky This Halloween: Drivers Be Alert for Little Ghosts and Goblins on the Go South Pasadena (Calif.) – As Halloween approaches, ghosts and...
South Pasadenan News | Mina Mannal (left: Photo: Shari Correll) and Dashiell Roll (Photo: Mieke Kramer) were named as finalists in A Noise Within’s annual monologue festival.

SPHS Drama Students Selected as Finalists at ANW Monologue Festival

SPHS senior Dashiell Roll and junior Mina Mannal were selected as finalists for A Noise Within's annual monologue festival. More than 150 students in grades...
PHOTO: Mike Kwok | The South Pasadenan | Vintage cars displayed at the anniversary event were sponsored by Trompers of Eagle Rock Car Club.

City of South Pasadena | National Teen Driver Safety Week

Parents Are Key to Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel! South Pasadena (Calif.) – National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 20-26. During this week, the...
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Tutoring Tips | Overcoming Stage Fright and Performance Nerves

Performing music can be a thrilling experience, but for many, it also comes with a dose of anxiety. Stage fright and nerves can affect...
Measure SP Vote: What is Measure SP in South Pasadena?

Measure SP: South Pasadena is at a Crossroads – Residents, City Council, & Way...

As South Pasadena prepares for the upcoming November 5 election, residents are set to vote on Measure SP, a significant local ballot measure that...
News Trader Joe's Open South Pasadena Vanita Khilnani | The South Pasadenan | Trader Joe's market on Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena.

TRADER JOE’S SOUTH PASADENA | NEW STORE GRAND OPENING MONDAY!

In a highly anticipated event, Trader Joe’s will open its second South Pasadena store on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 9 a.m., marking a...
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