Monthly Archives: August 2025
Young Marines from Azusa Honor World War II Navajo Code Talkers in Arizona
The Southland Young Marines and adult volunteers from Azusa, California joined 76 fellow Young Marines youth members and adult volunteers from across the country...
SPHS FOOTBALL | South Pasadena High Picks Up First Win
For a week, South Pasadena High’s football team had the uneasy feeling that last year’s magic might have faded.
The Tigers were coming off a...
The Passing of Joanne Nuckols | South Pasadena Community Mourns a Best Friend &...
With profound sorrow, the South Pasadena community is coming to terms with the passing of Joanne Nuckols, a preservationist, historian, civic leader, family member,...
FOOTBALL FRIDAY | South Pasadena Seeks First Win of the Season
South Pasadena High will be looking to regroup Friday night when it travels to Arcadia for a non-league matchup between two teams in search...
West Coast Jazz Hour Quintet Brings Iconic 1950s & ‘60s Jazz to Sierra Madre...
The West Coast Jazz Hour Quintet, led by acclaimed drummer Kevin van den Elzen and pianist Josh Nelson, will bring the golden sounds of...
2026 Rose Court | Selection Process Begins! Pasadena Tournament of Roses
The selection process for the 2026 Rose Court, presented by Citizens Business Bank, will begin on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Tournament House in...
Public Urged to Take Precautions: LA County Reports Rising Flea-Borne Typhus Cases
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging people to take precautions following an increase of flea-borne typhus cases across the County....
South Pasadena Library’s All Abilities Club Offers Inclusive Monthly Programs for Adults
The South Pasadena Public Library invites the community to join its monthly All Abilities Club, a program designed for adults with developmental disabilities. Each...
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California: Childhood Cancer Awareness
Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Southern California (RMHCSC) is marking Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM) with a powerful lineup of events and partnerships across the region, highlighting...
Border Patrol Agents Rescue Siblings Stranded in Remote Wilderness Amid Heat Wave
Media Release | US Customs and Border Protection
On Aug. 6, at 4 p.m., San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Brownfield Border...
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts Launches 4th Music Program with LA Phil Resident...
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts has announced the addition of its 4th Music Program. With a 75-year mission of supporting music and arts...
Tesserae Baroque Ensemble Opens Restoration Concerts’ 30th Anniversary Season in South Pasadena
The Restoration Concerts Committee of The Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library will present the Tesserae Baroque Ensemble at the first concert of...
Full Cast Announced for World Premiere of “littleboy/littleman” at Geffen Playhouse
Geffen Playhouse today announced the full cast for its world premiere production of littleboy/littleman, written by Rudi Goblen (FITO: A Concert Play, Green Suga...
People Who Can’t Understand a Biscuit by Chris Bray
BY CHRIS BRAY | “Tell Me How This Ends” | on Substack
The Cracker Barrel problem had solutions, and it’s interesting what they didn’t think to...
Open Screen Returns September 2 at The Lyric Hyperion
Open Screen is back next week, kicking off another round of creative screenings on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at The Lyric Hyperion in Los...
Weekly Crime Report | August 19 – 25, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept. (SPPD)
Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department
August 19– 25, 2025
(Hundred block given in place of exact address)
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of...
Los Angeles Children’s Chorus Celebrates 40th Season with New Programs and Performances
The Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) is launching its milestone 40th season this September, marking four decades of shaping young voices and inspiring audiences...
San Diego Border Patrol Uncovers Rising Trend of Drug Smuggling in Car Batteries
Media Release | US Customs and Border Protection
The U.S. Border Patrol’s San Diego Sector has uncovered a concerning pattern: smugglers hiding dangerous narcotics inside...
South Pasadena Library to Host Red Cross Blood Drive on August 29
The American Red Cross will hold a community blood drive at the South Pasadena Public Library on Friday, August 29, 2025, from 10:30 a.m....
Las Vegas! Travel & Getaways | Must-See Landmarks & Iconic Spots in Las Vegas
Neon lights, world-famous attractions, 24/7 casinos, breathtaking entertainment, it can only be Las Vegas! One of the world’s most exciting and memorable destinations, Vegas...
LA County Tax Notices: What South Pasadena homeowners need to know — and who...
Los Angeles County’s Treasurer and Tax Collector (TTC) has begun mailing Statements of Prior Year Taxes with a Special Notice to property owners who...
Hodis Learning & Music Donates $1,500 to Pasadena Educational Foundation
This week, Hodis Learning & Music (HLM) donated $1,500 to the Pasadena Education Foundation as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting public...
Hodis Learning & Music Donates $1,500 to South Pasadena Educational Foundation
This week, Hodis Learning & Music (HLM) donated $1,500 to the South Pasadena Educational Foundation (SPEF) to kick off the 2025-2026 school year.
“I’m from...
South Pasadena Secures Over $740K in Grants for New Pocket Parks
The City of South Pasadena is pleased to announce the award of two competitive grants in support of local park development. The City has...
Hotbox Vintage to Host ‘Oldies but Goodies’ Karaoke at South Pasadena Arts Crawl
Hotbox Vintage is keeping the summer spirit alive with fresh arrivals of true vintage clothing and a lively “Oldies but Goodies” karaoke event during...
Tigers Falls in Football Season Opener | South Pasadena High School
It wasn’t the start they were looking for, especially after so much success last season.
South Pasadena High kept it close in the first half,...
Starting a New Elective | Hodis Learning & Music
When a new school year begins, one of the most exciting parts for many students is choosing their electives. Unlike core classes, which are...
2026 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl: Tickets On Sale August 22
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® announced today that tickets for the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential will go...
Auditions for Newsies Jr. at Fremont Center Theatre Re-Opened! | Young Stars Theatre Academy
Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) has officially reopened auditions for its upcoming production of Newsies Jr. and is calling for young performers to join...
Longtime Residents Celebrated for Lasting Contributions | South Pasadena Honor Ellen Torres and Sam...
If you want something done, look no further than Ellen Torres and Sam Hernandez to accomplish a task.
Together, they are among those unrivaled working...
