Monthly Archives: April 2025
SPUSD Snapshot | 14 SPHS Students Jury Into 2025 Autry Student Visual Arts Exhibition
Congratulations to the fourteen students whose artwork was selected for the Autry Museum of the American West’s “Visions of the Future” student show. The...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPMS Drama Students Excel at DTASC Shakespeare Festival
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the South Pasadena Middle School Advanced Drama class participated in the annual DTASC Shakespeare Festival. Held at Santa Monica...
Insurance: State Farm’s Emergency Rate Hike – Lawmakers Urge Halt & Investigation
In response to mounting complaints from Los Angeles County wildfire survivors, Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) and several state legislators have called on the...
‘Open Screen’ Returns to The Lyric Hyperion on May 6
Open Screen, the popular monthly short film showcase, is set to return on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at The Lyric Hyperion in Los Angeles....
Public Hearing Tuesday | South Pasadena Planning Commission Holds Major Housing Density & Height...
The South Pasadena Planning Commission is holding a special public hearing tonight, April 29, 2025, at 6:30 PM to consider recommendations to the City...
South Pasadena City Calendar Civic Meetings & Fun Events for May | Keep This...
City of South Pasadena | The Big Calendar! | May 2025
South Pas Forward: Reimagine our Library Park Campus
Exciting news, South Pasadena! We’re thrilled to...
Smuggler Arrested | Border Patrol Seizes $105K in Methamphetamine at Indio Checkpoint
U.S. Border Patrol agents from the El Centro Sector arrested a 42-year-old undocumented Mexican woman suspected of smuggling nearly 120 pounds of methamphetamine through...
Altadena Crime Surges 250% After Fire by Looters
Crime in fire-ravaged Altadena has soared 250% following the Eaton Fire, with burglary rates increasing by a staggering 400%, according to the Los Angeles...
Hollywood String Quartet to Close Restoration Concert Series | South Pasadena Friends of the...
The acclaimed New Hollywood String Quartet will conclude the 2024–2025 Restoration Concert Series with a live performance on Sunday, May 4, at 4:00 p.m....
South Pasadena All-City Track Meet 2025 Highlights
Even rain did not deter hundreds of elementary school students from competing in the annual all-city track meet. The event, which brings all elementary...
Border Patrol Seizes 51 Pounds of Meth Hidden in Spare Tire in Jamul, California
U.S. Border Patrol agents from the San Diego Sector thwarted a drug smuggling attempt late Friday night, seizing 51 pounds of methamphetamine concealed inside...
14 Southern California Teens Win Big at The Music Center’s 37th Annual Spotlight Competition
The spotlight shines brighter than ever as 14 high school students from across Southern California take center stage as Grand Prize winners in The...
ArtCenter Grad Show Debuts “Resilience in the Ashes” Installation Honoring Community Healing
ArtCenter College of Design’s Spring 2025 Grad Show will feature a powerful and emotional installation titled Resilience in the Ashes, serving as a centerpiece...
LA County Celebrates Earth Day and Air Quality Awareness Week
Los Angeles County has officially proclaimed April 22, 2025, as Earth Day and April 28–May 4, 2025, as Air Quality Awareness Week—a time for...
Loma Alta Park to Reopen in May 17 After Volunteer-Led Restoration Effort
After weeks of hands-on work by dedicated community volunteers, Loma Alta Park is set to reopen on Saturday, May 17, 2025, welcoming back residents...
SPUSD Snapshot | Arroyo Vista Students and Families Work Together to Improve Campus Garden
Most people who have visited Arroyo Vista Elementary School are familiar with the lovely community garden on campus. Throughout the year, helpful volunteers and...
SEIU 721 Strike to Cause Countywide Closures & Service Disruptions in Los Angeles |...
Tens of thousands of Los Angeles County employees represented by SEIU Local 721 are set to go on strike starting Monday, April 28 at...
Kimono Presentation | South Pasadena Library Hosts Akane Mashimo
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the South Pasadena Public Library invites the community to a unique cultural presentation, The...
140 Fallen Firefighters To Be Honored Nationally | 44th National ‘Fallen Firefighters’ Event Memorial
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) will host the 44th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend on May 3–4, 2025, in Emmitsburg, Maryland. This solemn...
Eagle Scouts Brunch | Silver Jubilee – Featuring Andrew D. Bernstein Coming May 17,...
The twenty-fifth annual Silver Jubilee Women of Eagle Scouts Brunch, titled Wind Under Their Wings, will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at...
Free Coffee and School Spirit: AV PTA Hosts Morning Pop-Up on April 25
Need a morning pick-me-up? The AV PTA is hosting a special Parent Coffee and Spirit Wear Pop-Up Sale to start your Friday right. The...
Vintage Bouquet Bar Blooms at Eclectic Music Festival in South Pasadena
Spring has officially arrived in South Pasadena as the much-anticipated Eclectic Music Festival returns this Saturday with a celebration of local music, art, and...
Border Patrol Arrest in Pomona Updated: Father, Barber Shop Owner, Released After High-Profile Federal...
In a dramatic turn of events that is now drawing national attention, Martin Majin, a longtime Pomona business owner and father of seven, has...
Brooks Williams to Perform Live at Knox Presbyterian Church on May 31
Knox Presbyterian Church is set to host a special evening of acoustic music with a live solo performance by renowned guitarist, singer, and songwriter...
Weekly Crime Report | April 15 –21, 2025 – South Pasadena Police Dept. (SPPD)
Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department
April 15 – 21, 2025
(Hundred block given in place of exact address)
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list...
SPUSD Snapshot | Entrepreneurship is Not About Making Money — It’s About Taking Initiative...
Over 50 students attended the first-ever Entrepreneurship Launchpad workshop this past Saturday, receiving advice and mentorship from several successful entrepreneurs and startup founders. The...
SPHS DRAMA Presents SPAMALOT! – Apr. 25, 26, 27 Tickets On Sale Now
South Pasadena High School Drama is thrilled to present the Tony award-winning
SPAMALOT, an irreverent and hilarious musical based on the 1975 classic film 'Monty...
Identity Protection: How to Delete Your 23andMe Data
Article Produced and Published for EFF By Thorin Klosowski
This week, the genetic testing company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy, which means the genetic data the company...
Earth Day 2025 | Students & Families Invited to Celebrate Earth Day with Walk...
In honor of Earth Day, the Arroyo Vista Elementary PTA invites students and their families to participate in the Walk & Bike Bus event...
Mt. Lowe Chamber Players to Perform Free Family-Friendly Chamber Concert in Altadena
Local music lovers and families are invited to a free chamber music concert by the Mt. Lowe Chamber Players on Sunday, May 4, 2025,...
