Yearly Archives: 2024

PHOTO: Emiko Esmiller | South Pasadenan News | The cast of Midsummer Night's Dream at South Pasadena High School.

An Enchanting Midsummer Night’s Dream Awaits You

“It's been around for 500 years for a reason,” says director Nick Hoffa about Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream. “The plot is incredibly intricate and...
CIF-Southern Section Playoffs: The Tigers win, beating Jurupa Valley of San Bernardino County 35-28 in first round CIF-Southern Section Division 10 football action at home Friday night. Round two is coming up next week as South Pasadena sets its sights on a CIF title.

WIN – CIF Playoffs Game 1: South Pasadena Tigers Football Outmatches Patriot High...

Step one of four in its quest to reach its ultimate goal was made by South Pasadena High Friday night. Showing why it was the...
PHOTO: Omari Ferguson (LFT) and Sheila Rossi (RT) with Omari's family (middle) during the 2024 City Council Election Campaign.

Elections South Pasadena | Fresh Leadership For City Council: Omari Ferguson & Sheila Rossi...

Next month, the South Pasadena City Council will swear in two new council members—the winners of this weeks elections. Both Sheila Rossi and Omari...
PHOTO: Steven Lawrence | The South Pasadenan News | Fatality accident: person hit by car on Marmion Way Thursday night.

Fatality Accident Thursday Night | Woman Struck by Car on Marmion Way

According to authorities, a fatal pedestrian accident occurred on Marmion Way on the Los Angeles side of the South Pasadena/Los Angeles border at approximately...

A Wild, Romantic, Fun-Filled Dream! Midsummer Comes to SPHS November 8-17

It is one of the most famous and adored plays in history - one that has inspired three operas, four musicals, at least eight...
PHOTO: USMC Cpl. Kyle Chan. HMLA-367 supports helicopter rope suspension training.

Marine Corps Birthday 2024 | Celebrating 249 Years of Honor, Valor, & Enduring Strength

On November 10, 2024, the United States Marine Corps celebrates its 249th birthday—a day that resonates not just with the few who have earned...
PHOTO: Shelee Luna | South Pasadenan News | SPHS French students and their teacher Erin Kanner pause outside of the Director’s Guild of America during a field trip.

West Coast Premier of Classic French Film Enthralls SPHS French Students

On Halloween day, SPHS French students ventured off campus and attended the 2024 American French Film Festival at the Director's Guild of America in...
PHOTO: Bill Glazier | South Pasadenan News | Patriot High School in Jurupa Valley will take on South Pasadena Friday night in a first round CIF football game. The Tigers are coming off a 28-10 victory over La Cañada last Friday to win their first Rio Hondo League championship in five decades.

SPHS FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS | South Pasadena Tigers Face Patriot High School Friday Nov 8

South Pasadena High, coming off a 28-10 victory over La Cañada to claim its first Rio Hondo League football championship in nearly 50 years,...
PHOTO: provided by SPARC | South Pasadenan News | The Collected Works of Photographer William Ericson runs through January 11, 2025.

SPARC Gallery South Pasadena | Collected Works of Photographer William Ericson

The Collected Works of Photographer William Ericson features black-and-white and color landscapes, commercial work, portraits, and abstract works by late photographer William Ericson. A long-time...
PHOTO: Pasadena Playhouse | South Pasadena News | The cast of La Cage Aux Folles at Pasadena Playhouse.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Pasadena Playhouse opens November 17

Danny Feldman, Producing Artistic Director of Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California and recipient of the 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award, announces full...
Caltrans homes South Pasadena

CalTrans Homes South Pasadena Report: Historic – First Batch of Home Purchase Offers on...

In a major historical milestone, the South Pasadena City Council during a closed session  Wednesday night is set to consider offers for five historic...
PHOTO: Omari Ferguson South Pasadena District 1 candidate: | Currently, he serves as the Chair of the South Pasadena Public Works Commission, demonstrating his commitment to civic engagement and community development - and most of all: results.

Omari Ferguson Asks For Your Vote | South Pasadena City Council Candidate Dist. 1

Omari Ferguson, a dedicated community advocate and experienced engineer, is running for the District 1 seat on the South Pasadena City Council in the...

Evelyn Zneimer: A Committed Leader with a Vision for South Pasadena’s Future

As the current Mayor and District 1 Councilmember, Evelyn Zneimer stands as a dedicated and seasoned advocate for the South Pasadena community. With a...
PHOTO: Katrina Perez | South Pasadenan News | LA Dodgers Victory Parade November 1, 2024: An estimated 2-million fans showed up for a long-awaited parade in downtown Los Angeles, and 40,000-plus came out to Dodger Stadium for the rally. Omari Ferguson: https://www.voteferguson.org

Dodgers Celebrate with 2-Million Fans at The Victory Parade & Rally in Los Angeles...

World Series Champions Los Angeles Dodgers Reaching the mountaintop, savoring a monumental season, and knowing no team is better, the Dodgers celebrated winning their eighth...
PHOTO: Sally Kilby | South Pasadenan News | Steve Fillingham and Janet Benjamin welcome customers to the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses’ yard sale at the War Memorial Building last August. The next sale will be Nov. 8-9. Community members can donate used items for the sale on Nov. 5-7. All proceeds go toward building and decorating the city’s self-built float that will ride down Colorado Boulevard Jan. 1 as part of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade

YARD SALE! South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Yard Sale November 8 & 9

Bargain hunters, thrifters, collectors, holiday shoppers and vintage enthusiasts will find a wide variety of valuable treasures at a yard sale Nov. 8-9 organized...
PHOTO: J.Ruiz | The South Pasadenan | It took South Pasadena High nearly 50 years to celebrate its first outright Rio Hondo League football championship Friday night, as the Tigers turned away La Cañada 28-10 on the road.

FOOTBALL SOUTH PASADENA | WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS: SPHS TIGERS WIN RIO HONDO LEAGUE...

At long last, history has been made, glory restored, the Tigers have finally won it all! Forty-eight years had passed since the last time South...
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...
PHOTO CREDIT: © LA DODGERS | MLB WORLD SERIES PRESS RELEASE | LA Dodgers 2024 World Series Champions

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...
Charley Lu South Pasadena

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,...
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