Monthly Archives: May 2025
New Survivor Support Location Opening June 2 in Altadena for Eaton Fire Recovery
Starting Monday, June 2, 2025, a new Survivor Support Location (SSL) will open at the Altadena Community Center to provide continued in-person recovery assistance...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Athletes Inspire Future Tigers During “Ask a Tiger Athlete” Panel...
South Pasadena Middle School (SPMS) eighth graders welcomed a team of South Pasadena High School (SPHS) athletes who answered questions and provided encouragement for...
Vacation & Travel Planning: Ways to Minimize Stress & Maximize Safety While Traveling
Traveling for work or recreation can be a thrilling experience, offering opportunities for adventure and exploration. However, it can equally bring unforeseen challenges and...
Josh Nelson Brings Genre-Spanning Jazz Program to Boston Court on May 31
Renowned jazz pianist and composer Josh Nelson returns to Boston Court Pasadena on May 31 at 8 PM for a thrilling concert that blends...
L.A. Dance Project’s “Gatherings” Premieres at The Wallis This June
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and L.A. Dance Project (LADP) present Gatherings, a triple-bill dance event exploring interdisciplinary collaborations through innovative...
East West Players Revives Yankee Dawg You Die With Special Events This July
East West Players (EWP) invites audiences to the David Henry Hwang Theater this summer for the highly anticipated revival of Yankee Dawg You Die,...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Students Win National Honors in CLASS Chinese Poster Design Contest
Kudos to the following students for placing in the National Poster Awards Contest held by the Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools (CLASS).
Sadie...
Rajib Karmakar Brings Global Hindustani Sitar Performance to Sierra Madre Playhouse
Acclaimed classical sitarist Rajib Karmakar, also known as SITARRAJIB, will perform live on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. as part of Music...
Vecinos de South Pasadena to Honor Local STEM Scholars at 2025 Scholarship Awards
The Vecinos de South Pasadena community invites the public to its 2025 Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m., held at...
A Noise Within Ignites 2025–26 Season with Songs from the Volcano
A Noise Within (ANW), one of Southern California’s premier classical theatre companies, invites audiences to subscribe to its highly anticipated 2025–26 season, Songs from...
Father’s Day at The Theater | Celebrate the Wit of P.G. Wodehouse with Parson’s...
Parson’s Nose Theater invites audiences to a special Father’s Day celebration of one of the greatest comic writers of the 20th century, Sir Pelham...
VA Announces $52.5 Million in Suicide Prevention Grants for Veteran Support
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced $52.5 million in available grant funding for community-based organizations that provide suicide prevention and emergency...
Eaton Canyon Trails Remain Closed Through 2025 for Safety and Recovery
Trails in the Eaton Canyon Natural Area and surrounding regions impacted by the January 2025 Eaton Fire will remain closed through at least December...
San Diego Sector Border Patrol Seizes Over 66 Pounds of Cocaine in San Clemente...
U.S. Border Patrol agents from the San Diego Sector’s San Clemente Station seized more than 66 pounds of cocaine during a vehicle stop on...
Urgent: Altadena Businesses Impacted by Disaster Can Apply Now for LACDA Relief Loans Up...
Small businesses in Altadena impacted by the disaster leading to the January 7, 2025 Federal Declaration now have a vital lifeline. The Los Angeles...
Supervisor Kathryn Barger Advocates in D.C. for Altadena’s Post-Fire Recovery
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger spent the week in the nation’s capital to advocate for federal support to aid in Altadena’s ongoing recovery...
Stephen Rossi Honored in Los Angeles Business Journal “Top 100 Bankers”
Stephen Rossi, Senior Managing Director at Palm Tree LLC, has been named among the Los Angeles Business Journal’s inaugural “Top 100 Bankers” in its...
Weekly Crime Report | May 20 – 26, 2025 – South Pasadena Police Dept....
Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department
May 20 – 26, 2025
(Hundred block given in place of exact address)
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list...
Disney and Pixar’s Elio Premieres at El Capitan Theatre with Exclusive Screenings and Fan...
Disney and Pixar’s highly anticipated animated feature film Elio opens at the iconic El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood for a limited run from June...
LA County Launches Free Soil Lead Testing Program for Residents Near Eaton Fire Burn...
In a significant move to safeguard community health, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) has announced a new, free soil testing...
IMPORTANT | Wildfire Victims Urged to Update Mailing Address to Receive Tax Relief
Following the catastrophic wildfires that began earlier this year, the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office has issued a call to action for homeowners impacted...
Over $200,000 in 2025 Grant Awards | Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation Champions Community...
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation has proudly announced its 2025 grant awards, committing more than $200,000 to 21 deserving organizations across the San...
SPUSD Honors Dedicated Staff at 2025 Employee Recognition Ceremony
On Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the District Office, SPUSD recognized employees for their tireless dedication and commitment to students. The District awarded five school...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Honors 23 Seniors Continuing Athletic Careers in College
Way to go, Tigers! Congratulations to 23 amazing SPHS student athletes who will be continuing their athletic careers in college next fall. Surrounded by...
Hodis Learning & Music | Study Hacks: Why Taking Breaks Improves Focus and Memory
The value of dedicated, focused study sessions cannot be overstated. However, an often overlooked aspect of successful studying is taking breaks. Just as athletes...
Small Business Forum in Pasadena on May 28 | L.A. County Event
In celebration of Small Business Month, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) will launch the first of two 2025 LA Region...
SPARC South Pasadena: Stephen Kearin Headlines Fundraising Event
Acclaimed storyteller and actor Stephen Kearin will headline An Evening with Storyteller Stephen Kearin, a fundraising event to benefit the South Pasadena Arts Council...
26 Legged Creatures in Long Beach
By Elaine Lee
The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach is launching a new Stars of the Sea experience and the Our Living Coastline...
Hospital Concerts for Kids | A Playday Away from Worries
For Dave Kinnoin, it’s the simple joy, satisfaction and fun of sharing music with young children facing the most challenging times, making their day...
Left in the Ashes: Tenants Sue Pasadena & LA County Over Eaton Fire Aftermath...
Coverage and reporting by Audrey DeGroot & Elaine Lee from The South Pasadenan News in collaboration with LocalNewsPasadena.com
NOTE: The City of Pasadena had not...
