Monthly Archives: March 2025
The Wizard of Oz at Fremont Centre Theatre | Young Stars Theater Academy –...
Young Stars Theater Academy (YSTA) invites audiences on a magical journey “Over the Rainbow” with their production of The Wizard of Oz. This beloved...
Senator Pérez Legislation to Rebuild Fire-Devastated Communities & Protect Housing
Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) has introduced two legislative measures, SB 782 and SB 658, aimed at protecting fire-affected communities from predatory investors and...
Empowering Tomorrow, Today: Youth Leadership Summit | Rose Bowl Institute & Pasadena Tournament of...
The Rose Bowl Institute and the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® are partnering to present the “Empowering Tomorrow, Today: Youth Leadership Summit” on April 30,...
Bead & Design Show Returns to Pasadena March 28-30
The highly anticipated Pasadena Bead & Design Show is set to return to the Pasadena Convention Center from March 28-30, offering a dynamic platform...
Earth Day Celebration | Kids Beach Cleanup at Dockweiler Beach Set for April 12
In honor of Earth Day, Heal the Bay is hosting a Kids Beach Cleanup event at Dockweiler Beach on Saturday, April 12, from 9...
Wine & Song Welcomes Petty Chavez and Paul Givant on March 26
Wine & Song returns to The Daily on Wednesday, March 26, at 7 PM, with an exciting lineup featuring Petty Chavez and Paul Givant....
South Pasadena Saturday! Sustainability Fair: Plant Swap, Garden Tour, & More!
South Pasadena is hosting its annual Sustainability Fair on Saturday, March 29, from 1 PM to 4 PM at Arroyo Seco Woodland & Wildlife...
Greg Porée Returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse for an Evening of Jazz, Funk, and...
Legendary jazz guitarist Greg Porée is set to take the stage at Sierra Madre Playhouse on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 7:30 PM, bringing...
CalFire Updates: Wildfire Hazard Maps – What South Pasadena Residents Need to Know
California fire officials have released new Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps for local areas – the first update in over a decade. These...
Pregame Report: South Pasadena City Council Special Meeting – March 26, 2025
This South Pasadena City Council agenda includes key items affecting the city’s infrastructure and public facilities, including appointments to a newly restructured commission, approval...
LA County CJCC Updates | Submit Right of Entry Form before March 31, Mental...
News, Information, and Resources for the Public
Submit Right of Entry Form Before March 31 Deadline
If you have not yet submitted your Right of Entry...
Submit Debris Removal Right of Entry Forms by March 31
In order to have debris removed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), a Right of Entry form (ROE) must be submitted to...
West Coast Premiere of FEAST. Brings a Bold Reimagining of Beowulf to Los Angeles
Los Angeles audiences can experience a thought-provoking retelling of the epic poem Beowulf as FEAST. makes its West Coast premiere. Presented by Leonix Movement...
LA County Probation Department Seizes Dangerous Drugs in Santa Clarita Operation
The Los Angeles County Probation Department continues its efforts to enhance public safety, successfully seizing a large quantity of illegal drugs during a recent...
Toddler Tuesdays – Musical Mornings at The Autry | Interactive Music Sessions for Young...
Interactive Music Sessions for Young Children
Families with young children can enjoy a fun and educational experience at Toddler Tuesdays – Musical Mornings at The...
Weather Report South Pasadena: Hot Monday – Spring Kicks Off with Foggy Nights, Sunny...
A classic spring pattern is settling over South Pasadena this week, with warm sunshine giving way to cooler nights and a return of that...
Have You Been Hacked? Cybercrime & Identity Theft in South Pasadena is Serious
Cybercrime 2025 is far more sophisticated than just two years ago. From phishing scams and ransomware to AI-powered identity theft, cybercriminals are targeting individuals,...
City Council Meeting Report: South Pasadena Makes Efficiencies with Planning, Updates to Public Safety,...
The South Pasadena City Council meeting on March 19, 2025, was busy with important adjustments, changes, and long needed city operation fixes. While kept...
Hotbox Vintage Hosts $1, $3, $5 Spring Sale in South Pasadena
Hotbox Vintage is bringing back its highly anticipated $1, $3, $5 Spring Sale, offering unbeatable deals on vintage and new clothing, accessories, and home...
California Science Center | Superhuman Body 3D Premieres at IMAX Theater
Narrated by Matthew McConaughey, the Film Explores Breakthroughs in Medical Science
The California Science Center IMAX Theater will host the West Coast premiere of Superhuman...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Students Sweep Best In Show Awards at Photographic Art Competition
Congratulations to SPHS students Taidi Yue, Dashiel Buettner Heller, Saidbh Byrne, Christine Xu, and Kai Gallo on winning scholarships for excellence in photographic art...
UPDATE – Murder Suspect Identified: LASD Homicide Detectives Identify Suspect in Arcadia Murder on...
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Investigators have identified Zehao Lu, a 41-year-old Chinese national, as the suspect in the murder of a 61-year-old...
Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested | Suspect Brandished Dagger During Theft on Garfield Avenue
SPPD Media Release
On Monday, March 17, 2025, at approximately 08:46 P.M., South Pasadena Police officers responded to a report of an armed robbery in...
Home Entered by ‘Burglary Suspect’ | South Pasadena Police Located & Arrested Darrel...
SPPD Media Release
On Saturday, March 15, 2025, at approximately 4:48 P.M., officers responded to the 800 block of Monterey Road regarding a hot prowl...
Plant Swap & Garden Tour on March 29 | South Pasadena to Host Annual...
A South Pasadena Beautiful Tradition: Join the City Sponsored Event that Promotes Eco-Friendly Living & Conservation
The City of South Pasadena’s Public Works Sustainability Division,...
Weapons Seized In South Pasadena | Suspected Arrested After A High-Speed Chase
Suspect Evades Police, Later Found Hiding in Vehicle
On Saturday, March 15, 2025, at approximately 10:42 P.M., South Pasadena Police officers observed a 2021 gray...
South Pasadena’s Float 2026 | City Float a Year-round Project: Update on Rose Parade
It’s hardly that feeling of closing in on the finish – the exhilarating, mad dash pace to meet the deadline, commonly known as “Crunch...
![PHOTO: PasadenaNOW.com | Cell phone images of the first moments after the Eaton Fire ignited on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, on the mountainside opposite Midwick Drive’s terminus at N. Altadena Drive in Altadena. [Jennifer Errico]](https://media.southpasadenan.com/wp-content/uploads/South-Pasadena-News-1-9-2025-PADADENA-NOW-NEWS-Start-of-Eaton-Canyon-Fire-Photo-01-218x150.jpg "Eaton Fire Investigation | SCE Investigates Power Line as Possible Cause of Deadly Eaton Fire")
Eaton Fire Investigation | SCE Investigates Power Line as Possible Cause of Deadly Eaton...
Southern California Edison (SCE) is now investigating one of its "zombie" power lines as the possible cause of the Eaton Fire, which killed 17...
Air Pollution Study: L.A.’s Trees Are ‘Kicking Ass’ Against Air Pollution —And South Pasadena’s...
Surprise! L.A. Trees Are Absorbing 60% of Daytime CO₂ Emissions
Scientists at USC’s Dornsife College installed a network of air sensors across central L.A., tracking...
LA County CJCC | Updates on Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Outreach, Key Deadlines, and More
News, Information, and Resources for the Public
Today's Updates | March 18, 2025
The deadline to apply for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance due to the recent...
