Yearly Archives: 2024

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...
Hodis Learning & Music Tutoring for South Pasadena, San Marino, Pasadena, Alhambra, La Canada & Santa Anita

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...
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...
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