Monthly Archives: October 2024

PHOTO: provided by SPTOR | The South Pasadenan | SPTOR Construction Crew T1 Left to Right Back Row: Brandon Carlson, Rob Benjamin Left to Right Front Row: Steve Fillingham, Pat O'Neal, Bill Hodson, Josh Aguilera, Tom Peitzman, Jeremy Bruce, Andrew Hunter, and James Jontz.

South Pasadena Rose Float Passes First Tech Inspection

South Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses Committee is on track! The float passed its first technical inspection on Saturday, October 19th and the float successfully...

Face Painting at Hodis Learning & Music during Fall Arts Crawl on Saturday

Hodis Learning & Music is hosting festive face painting at their studio during the South Pasadena Arts Crawl on Saturday October 19. All ages...

HOTBOX Vintage | Pumpkin Painting Party at Fall Arts Crawl

20% OFF the shop + Pumpkin Painting THIS Saturday During the South Pasadena Arts Crawl As part of the city-wide Fall South Pasadena Arts Crawl, we are joining in on...

Both SPARC Galleries Open for Arts Crawl

Both SPARC galleries will be open for Saturday's Arts Crawl from 3-6pm. At the SPARC Centre Gallery at the Fremont Centre Theatre building will...

S7CAG | Ceramic Exposition and Art Exhibition at Jones Coffee

The Ceramic Exposition and Art Exhibition: Art + Culture will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Jones Coffee Roasters (1006 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA...

The Hive hosting Monster Mash-Up Day for Fall Arts Crawl

The Hive is hosting a monster mash-up day on Saturday for the South Pasadena Fall Arts Crawl. The Hive is helping the DUDES raise money...
PHOTO: Joseph Ruiz | The South Pasadenan News | South Pasadena High remained unbeaten in Rio Hondo League play Thursday night after coming away with a 36-27 win over Monrovia.

FOOTBALL | South Pasadena Tigers Win Over Monrovia 36-27

South Pasadena High’s road to a league title just got smoother, as the Tigers no longer have Monrovia, a perennial favorite, standing in their...

Fall Arts Crawl Saturday October 19

You’re invited to a FREE and FAMILY FRIENDLY Neighborhood-Night-on-the-Town with Art, Music, Shopping, Food and Friends! Artists, musicians, and merchants will celebrate the fall season...
PHOTO: Monterey Hills fifth graders participate in the Level Up Village Global Connections Program. (Photo Courtesy of Sarah Howard)

Monterey Hills Fifth Graders Connect with Students in Argentina

Students in Sarah Howard’s fifth-grade Spanish dual immersion class at Monterey Hills are participating in Global Connections, a program offered by Level Up Village...
PHOTO: Ryan Long | South Pasadenan | SPHS student Mateo Salas identifies the invasive Tree of Heaven plant in a South Pasadena yard.

Students Challenged to Dig in the Dirt and Learn Something New

SPHS Biomedical Sciences teacher Ryan Long wasn’t sure how the students would feel about the hands-on assignment he presented as part of the Ecology...
PHOTO: Dan Rider | South Pasadenan | South Pasadena High plays perhaps its toughest opponent when Monrovia pays a 7 p.m. visit on Thursday in a key Rio Hondo League matchup. The Tigers are 5-2, 2-0 in league, while the Wildcats are 6-1, 2-0.

Big Test Ahead for Tigers Football

Over the next three weeks, South Pasadena High will wind down the Rio Hondo League season facing its toughest stretch – all teams with...
PHOTO: provided by SPHS | The South Pasadenan | Students participate in a costume contest as part of the annual SPHS Color Day.

SPHS Color Day 2024

The annual longstanding tradition of SPHS Color Day took place on Friday, October 4, 2024. The entire community, including students, faculty, staff, and administrators,...

Wine & Song at The Daily | Bliss Bowen and John Zipperer

The Daily was packed last Wednesday for Wine & Song's 15-year celebration. Here's to Brad Colerick, founder and curator of Wine & Song and...
PHOTO: Dan Rider | The South Pasadenan News | Tigers Roll Past San Marino in Football. South Pasadena High snapped a two game losing streak to rival San Marino, handing the Titans a 24-17 loss on the road in the 70th meeting between the two schools

SPHS FOOTBALL WIN | San Marino Handed a 24-17 Loss on The Road

Suddenly, South Pasadena High’s football team appears to be unstoppable. The Tigers strung together their third straight victory, displaying some big offensive plays and plenty...

South Pasadena Man Convicted in the Death of His Seven-Week-Old Son, Faces 26 Years...

MEDIA RELEASE  LADA's Office Media Relations Division Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that Christopher Lashun Richmond was convicted by a jury on...
PHOTO: Jeff Lorch | The South Pasadenan | Daniel Durant (center) and the cast of American Idiot at the Mark Taper Forum.

The Mark Taper is Back with an Explosive “American Idiot”

A palpable energy was in the air as the Mark Taper Forum came roaring back Wednesday night with the explosive premiere of Green Day’s...
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South Pasadena Unified 2024 CAASPP Scores Reveal Consistent Gains

Recently, the California Department of Education released the 2023-2024 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) results for students in grades three through...
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Meet Sheila Rossi in Person | City Council Candidate Hosting Mission Street Event

Join the South Pasadena District 2 community for an exciting opportunity to meet Sheila Rossi, candidate for South Pasadena City Council, at a special...
PHOTO: provided by Friends of the Library | The South Pasadenan | Violinist Roger Wilkie

Restoration Concert to feature Strings and Winds October 20

The Restoration Concert on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. will feature a unique mix of string and winds of 7 musicians.  Roger...
PHOTO: Dan Rider | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena High returned to action turning away visiting Pasadena Poly 55-7 in the Rio Hondo League football season opener for both teams.

SPHS Football Faces San Marino in 70th Rivalry Game

It’s a conversation starter. No game on the schedule is bigger. The memories of it last a lifetime. South Pasadena High and San Marino square...
REBECCA CREWS New Store Opening on Friday, October 11th 2024 at 10 AM | VISIT: 52 HUGUS ALLEY PASADENA, CA 91103

REBECCA CREWS | Flagship Location Opening in Pasadena FRIDAY Oct. 11

Actor, singer, designer, mother, and longtime Pasadena resident Rebecca King Crews will open her flagship location featuring her collection of women’s tuxedos, suits, shoes,...
PHOTO: provided by South Pasadena High School | The South Pasadenan | SPHS students (left to right) Felix McFerrin, Sebastian Thompson, and Nathan Friezer share their enthusiasm about registering to vote.

SPHS Students Host Voter Registration Drive

South Pasadena High School (SPHS) held its fourth annual Student Voter Registration drive from September 23-27, 2024. In California, eligible students who are 16-17...
PHOTO: Jeff Lorch | The South Pasadenan | The cast of Green Day's "American Idiot" at the Mark Taper Forum. Produced by Center Theatre Group in collaboration with Deaf West Theatre.

AMERICAN IDIOT Set to Open at Mark Taper Forum

Center Theatre Group is joining Deaf West Theatre to launch a new production of global rock superstars Green Day’s legendary rock opera, American Idiot,...
PHOTO: Kathy Schuh | The South Pasadenan | 2025 Rose Parade Grand Marshall Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King named 2025 Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® proudly announces that Billie Jean King, sports icon and champion for equality, will serve as the Grand Marshal of...
PHOTO: Miranda Miller | The South Pasadenan | The cast of YSTA's Seussical Jr. on stage now at Fremont Centre Theatre.

It’s a Joyful SEUSSICAL Jr. at Young Stars Theatre Academy

A joyful noise is not only emanating from a small speck of dust, but also from Fremont Centre Theatre as Young Stars Theatre Academy...
PHOTO: provided by Mark Langill | The South Pasadenan | Longtime South Pasadena resident Dodger Team Historian Mark Langill shows his 2020 World Series ring and hat he’s had since the age of 7 He was among the club’s front office staff receiving their coveted piece of jewelry during a ceremony in the outfield at Dodger Stadium.

Mark Langill | It’s Time for Dodger Baseball

Fans asked for it and got it. That’s how Mark Langill, the go-to person when it comes to Dodgers’ baseball knowledge, sees it. The club’s historian...
PHOTO: Dan Rider | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena High returned to action turning away visiting Pasadena Poly 55-7 in the Rio Hondo League football season opener for both teams.

SPHS Football | Tigers Take First Step to Title

His message has been clear from the start, South Pasadena High has what it takes to defend its Rio Hondo League football championship this...
'cool girl pizza' South Pasadena | Make your own pizza, with the ease of these homemade pizza kits! We use the freshest seasonal ingredients, our own homemade dough and sauce, plus $5 from each pizza kit goes to the LA Food Bank. Delicious and purposeful!

Pizza! South Pasadena | Cool Girl Pizza Delivers Flavor & Purpose

Looking for the perfect combination of fun, flavor, and community spirit? Cool Girl Pizza is here to serve up just that! With their creative, delicious, and...
PHOTO: Bill Glazier | The South Pasadenan | The A’s played their final game in Oakland last Thursday and among those on hand for the sellout was South Pasadenan staff member Bill Glazier, who grew up in the city attending many games over the years. On Sunday, the team ended the season in Seattle.

Oakland A’s | Saying Goodbye Not Easy

It’s over. With the 162nd game in the books, the Oakland A’s are no more. The franchise finished off its 57th year in the City...
PHOTO: Provided by SPMS | SPMS Students Achieve English Language Proficiency

SPMS Students Achieve English Language Proficiency

On October 3, 2024, South Pasadena Middle School (SPMS) hosted an English Language Development (ELD) Night for parents and families of English learners. During the...
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