Monthly Archives: March 2025

PHOTO: Ever After Events & Bailey’s Place Open Door Foundation | The South Pasadenan | Together We Rebuild: Eaton Fire Recovery

‘Together We Rebuild’: Eaton Fire Recovery | Resource Event to be Held in Pasadena

Individuals and families impacted by the Eaton Fire are invited to attend the Eaton Fire Recovery Resource Event on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from...
PHOTO: Steven Lawrence | South Pasadena News | Library Community Room on El Centro | Trees in South Pasadena are protected - to an extent. 'Tree City USA' in the middle of Los Angeles Metropolis.

Craft Supply Swap Coming Up | South Pasadena Public Library to Host Popular Event

The South Pasadena Public Library invites local crafters and DIY enthusiasts to participate in a Craft Supply Swap. This event offers a chance to...
Sierra Madre Playhouse Cover Photo

Sierra Madre Playhouse to Present Silent Film Double Feature with Retroformat Silent Films

The historic Sierra Madre Playhouse will transport audiences back to the golden age of silent cinema with a special double feature in partnership with...
Rick Kraft, a South Pasadena High School graduate, is a syndicated columnist for 24 years, a motivational speaker, a published author, and an attorney.

Just A Thought | Are You Talking About Your Ethics Or Mine? by Rick...

Several years back when I was President of the New Mexico State Bar, I was speaking to a group of a few hundred lawyers...
Holly Lacey | The South Pasadenan | The Music Center Spotlight winner for classical instrumental 2024, Holly Lacey.

Holly Lacey to Perform on NPR’s ‘From The Top’ for Earth Day Celebration

Holly Lacey, an 18-year-old violinist from South Pasadena, will be featured on NPR’s nationally broadcasted program From The Top next month in honor of...
Juanita West-Tillman helped win a reprieve last week in a lawsuit filed to prevent the Trump Administration’s draconian effort to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

A Win For Fire Victims: Eaton Fire Victim Helps in Battle to Halt Consumer...

Testimony from an 82-year-old Altadena resident whose home burned down in the Eaton wildfire helped win a reprieve last week in a lawsuit filed...
PHOTO: USC Department of Earth Sciences and Public Exchange | The South Pasadenan | Soil collection

Eaton Fires Recovery | Get Free Soil Lead Testing

About CLEAN Contaminant Level Evaluation and Analysis for Neighborhoods (CLEAN) is a rapid response soil testing program from the USC Department of Earth Sciences and Public Exchange. This...
PHOTO: southpasadenaca.gov | The South Pasadenan | Teen Poetry Workshop

Teen Poetry Workshop at The South Pasadena Public Library

The South Pasadena Public Library will host a Teen Poetry Workshop led by Poet Laureate Ron Koertge on April 22, from 6:30 p.m. to...
PHOTO: South Pasadena Public Library | The South Pasadenan | Repair Cafe

Free Repairs for Everyone | South Pasadena Public Library to Host Repair Café

The South Pasadena Public Library will host a Repair Café on Saturday, April 19, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Library Community Room,...
PHOTO: Young Stars Theatre Academy | The South Pasadenan | Young Stars Theater Academy Presents "The Wizard of Oz"

‘The Wizard of Oz’ at Fremont Centre Theatre | Young Stars Theatre Academy

Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) invites audiences on a magical journey “Over the Rainbow” with their production of The Wizard of Oz. The beloved...
FILE PHOTO: Steven Lawrence | The South Pasadenan News | Structure Fire at Arroyo Park on Marmion Way 1:30pm Sunday. South Pasadena Fire, Los Angeles Fire Departments on scene.

Arrest of Armed Suspect on Orange Grove | South Pasadena Police Get Reports of...

On March 25, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) officers responded to a welfare check in the 1000 block of...
PHOTO: www.southpasadenaca.gov | The South Pasadenan | South Pas Forward: Reimagine our Library Park Campus

Big Changes Coming: City of South Pasadena Announces Comprehensive Site Plan

The City of South Pasadena is pleased to announce the initiation of its comprehensive site plan project, South Pas Forward, designed to strategically shape...
Screencap: South Pasadena City Council Meeting March 19, 2025 | SP Police Chief Solinsky presenting parking enforcement plan. Fire displaced situations have options

Parking Tickets South Pasadena | Police to Resume Enforcement, With Help for Fire Displaced

PARKING TICKETS COMING BACK: The City of South Pasadena will resume enforcement of overnight parking restrictions and 72-hour parking violations starting April 7, 2025....
PHOTO: SouthPasadenan.com News | South Pasadena Police Department

Mail Theft Suspect Arrested on Fremont Ave. South Pasadena

A suspect was arrested early Tuesday morning for mail theft after a South Pasadena police officer discovered stolen mail and a fishing device at...
South Pasadena City Finance. Giulioni. Jon Primuth accuses Sheila Rossi of making flase statement, later proven Jon was wrong.

Budget Input Survey South Pasadena | Community Finance Feedback Opportunity

The City of South Pasadena invites residents to participate in shaping the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. Your input is crucial in prioritizing fiscal goals...
The Beautiful Lie by Deborah van der Zaag

SPARC Gallery Hosts Captivating Art Exhibitions and Event Rentals in South Pasadena

The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) presents two must-see art exhibitions at its gallery spaces, showcasing the work of talented artists Deborah van der...
PHOTO: www.sptor.org | The South Pasadenan | Legendary Bingo Night Fundraiser

Play BINGO! Friday Night: ‘Legendary Bingo Night’ Fundraiser to Support South Pasadena’s Award-Winning Float

The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses invites the community to a night of fun and fundraising with Legendary Bingo Night on March 28, 2025....
PHOTO: A Noise Within | The South Pasadenan | A Noise Within's transformative theatre training camp Summer With Shakespeare

Now Enrolling! Summer With Shakespeare: Transformative Theatre Camp for Kids & Teens

Looking for an enriching and fun-filled summer camp for your child? A Noise Within’s Summer With Shakespeare Theatre Camp is set to return from...
2028 Olympics at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena: PHOTO: RoseBowlStadium.com | "The Rose Bowl is an American outdoor athletic stadium, located in Pasadena, California, a northeast suburb of Los Angeles. Opened in October 1922, the stadium is recognized as a National Historic Landmark and a California Historic Civil Engineering landmark."

Summer Olympics | Rose Bowl Stadium to Host 2028 Olympic Soccer

The City of Pasadena has signed a historic agreement with the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games (LA28) organizers, securing the Rose Bowl Stadium as...
Arts Datathon: Intelligence – Explore AI in the Arts on April 29 in Los Angeles

Arts Datathon: Intelligence | Explore AI in the Arts on April 29 in Los...

The annual Arts Datathon: Intelligence is set to take place on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 9 AM to 4 PM PDT at Inner-City...
Books Online California Library: Every Californian with an email address and an internet connection can now visit California’s Bookshelf and access more than 300,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks.

Whoa! California’s Bookshelf: Free Access to Over 300,000 eBooks & eAudiobooks

Every Californian with an email and internet connection can now explore California’s Bookshelf, a digital library offering over 300,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks—completely free. Unlike...
Angels for Sight | The South Pasadenan

Angels for Sight Opens State-of-the-Art Vision Clinic in Long Beach to Serve Underserved Communities

Thousands of children, families, seniors, veterans, and unhoused individuals in Los Angeles County will soon have access to free vision care, thanks to the...
PHOTO: A Noise Within | The South Pasadenan | Theatre lovers are invited to an engaging pre-show discussion on Jane Eyre at A Noise Within

Insiders Discussion: A Deep Dive into Jane Eyre at A Noise Within

Theatre lovers are invited to an engaging pre-show discussion on Jane Eyre at A Noise Within. The INsiders Discussion, a unique salon for patrons,...
FEMA California Fires, Altadena, Eaton Fire, Palisades, Southern California Help

Wildfire Aid | Over $2 Billion in Federal Aid Available for LA Wildfire Survivors...

As of March 25, just over two months since the Los Angeles County wildfires were declared a major disaster by the president, FEMA and...
PHOTO: EFFector.org | The South Pasadenan | Rayhunter, A New Tool to Detect Cellular Spying

EFF News | A New Tool To Detect Cellular Spying, Congress Prompted To Pass...

Top Features Meet Rayhunter: A New Open Source Tool from EFF to Detect Cellular Spying Cell-site simulators (also known as Stingrays or IMSI catchers) are devices...
South Pasadena Possible Rendering: Mission Street with 8 and 10 story buildings. Can the water, schools, and traffic handle this kind of development?

MEETING TONIGHT: “No on Measure SP” Voters Justified: City Admits RHNA Numbers Were Wrong...

Editorial: The South Pasadena Welcomes Feedback [email protected] In a stunning turn of events, tonight’s Special Joint Meeting of the South Pasadena City Council and Planning...
El Centro Sector is located in Southern California in the Imperial Valley. El Centro's area of operation has diverse terrain - principally desert with some mountain ranges and wide areas of agricultural lands. The desert poses a danger for agents and potential border crossers as the summer heat can exceed 120 degrees. El Centro Sector has four Border Patrol stations. They are located in the cities of El Centro, Calexico, Indio, and Riverside. The El Centro Sector is responsible for 70 miles of international border.

Drug Smuggler Arrested | California Border Patrol Seizes $96K of Meth at Checkpoint

El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents seized 114.5 pounds of methamphetamine, valued at approximately $96,942, during a vehicle inspection at the Highway 86 immigration...
PHOTO: Open Screen LA | The South Pasadenan | Open Screen Night Returns to The Lyric Hyperion

LA Film Night | ‘Open Screen Night’ Returns to The Lyric Hyperion with Exciting...

Open Screen Night at The Lyric Hyperion is back with new features and an updated schedule for 2025. This popular monthly event offers a...

Weekly Crime Report | March 18 – 24, 2025 – South Pasadena Police Dept....

Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department March 18 – March 24, 2025 (Hundred block given in place of exact address) The Weekly Crime Summary is a...
PHOTO: Bill Glazier | The South Pasadenan | Dan Mabe(left), Michael Cacciotti(center), and Steven Boddeker(right) | Featured speakers at a climate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters.

Michael Cacciotti Speaks at League of Women Voters | His Fight for Cleaner Air...

It’s a pursuit that’s never ending, on his mind daily, ever mindful around the clock that Southern California has suffered some of the worst...
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