Monthly Archives: August 2025
Weekly Crime Report | August 12 – 18, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept. (SPPD)
Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department
August 12– 18, 2025
(Hundred block given in place of exact address)
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of...
Heatwave South Pasadena: Extreme Heat & Fire Weather to Impact South Pasadena and Surrounding...
Beginning Wednesday, August 20, and lasting through Sunday, August 24, 2025, South Pasadena and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley will be under the grip...
The Perfect Companion For Everything: AI for Your Kids & Courtrooms
In our bedrooms, classrooms, and workrooms, AI chatbots are slipping into roles once held by best friends, mentors, even therapists. For kids and teens,...
Get a Head Start on the New School Year with Hodis Learning & Music
Media Release | Hodis Learning & Music
School is officially back in session, and Hodis Learning & Music (HLM) wants to remind you that it’s...
Cal State LA Honors South Pasadena’s David Blekhman with President’s Distinguished Professor Award
Media Release | Cal State LA
David Blekhman, professor of technology in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology at Cal State LA, was...
Stabbing Near Kaldi’s South Pasadena | Suspect Arrested, Victim With Significant Multiple Wounds at...
Media Release | South Pasadena Police Department
On Saturday, August 16, 2025, at approximately 6:09 p.m., South Pasadena Police Officers were dispatched to the area...
SPHS Football Hosts Scrimmage Ahead of Season Opener – Thursday
South Pasadena High launched its 2025 season last Friday with a scrimmage against neighboring San Gabriel.
The Tigers, who are defending Rio Hondo League champions,...
California High-Speed Rail | Gavin’s Keynesian Hole
BY CHRIS BRAY | “Tell Me How This Ends” | on substack
A test of “let’s just go look at the thing itself.”
Start with a description: “In...
San Pascual Stables Riders Deliver Strong Results at 2025 USEF Pony Finals
Four junior riders from San Pascual Stables returned home from the 2025 USEF Pony Finals in Lexington, Kentucky, with ribbons, personal bests, and a lifetime of memories after...
South Pasadena Library: Heading Into Retirement – Maida Wong Embarks on a New Chapter
In a way, South Pasadena Public Library Director Cathy Billings may have said it best, accurately assessing one of Maida Wong’s greatest strengths over...
First Sneak Peek at 2026 Rose Parade Floats | Pasadena Tournament of Roses
Media Release | Pasadena Tournament of Roses
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is rolling out the first Sneak Peek of the floral magic headed your...
Gang Member Arrested for Felony Vandalism | South Pasadena Police
Media Release | South Pasadena Police Department
On Thursday, August 7, 2025, at approximately 12:22 p.m., South Pasadena police officers responded to reports of a...
South Pasadena Progress Decisions On-Deck | Landmark August 20 City Council Meeting Preview
The South Pasadena City Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, for what is shaping up to be one of the...
Saying Goodbye to South Pasadena School District | Andrea Fox Moves On To San...
After a decade of service in the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD), Andrea Fox, who held a variety of titles over the years,...
New “Tiger Den” – A Student Space for Connection, Collaboration, & Belonging
Media Release | South Pasadena Educational Foundation
The South Pasadena Educational Foundation (SPEF), in partnership with South Pasadena High School (SPHS) and the South Pasadena...
Felony Evading & DUI | South Pasadena Police Arrest
Media Release | South Pasadena Police Department
On Friday, August 8, 2025, at approximately 10:10 p.m., two South Pasadena police officers observed a vehicle speeding...
100-Day Plan | SPUSD Superintendent Announcement
Media Release | South Pasadena Unified School District
South Pasadena Unified School District’s (SPUSD) new Superintendent, Dr. Angela Baxter, has released a 100-day plan that...
Back to School South Pasadena! Start-of-Year Recap as Classes Start Wednesday
South Pasadena classrooms open Wednesday, August 13, 2025, with a full slate of new leadership, strong academic momentum, policy updates, and a few fresh...
High Recognition For Longtime South Pasadena Residents
A pair of South Pasadena luminaries will be in the limelight Monday, August 18, when the Senior Citizens Foundation of South Pasadena recognizes longtime...
“Breaking the Frame: Two Solo Shows on Art & Identity” from August 21–23
Media Release | Japanese National Museum (JANM)
The Daniel K. Inouye National Center for the Preservation of Democracy (Democracy Center) at the Japanese National Museum...
Doors Open California Returns for 2025, Unlocking the State’s Hidden Historic Treasures
This September, the California Preservation Foundation presents the 4th Annual Doors Open California, a statewide celebration offering exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to California’s most fascinating...
Weekly Crime Report | August 5 – 11, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept. (SPPD)
Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department
August 5– 11, 2025
(Hundred block given in place of exact address)
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of...
CBP’s San Diego Field Office ends July with more than $32 million in narcotics...
Media Release | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Safeguarding Neighborhoods: In the relentless pursuit to stop illegal drug trafficking, CBP officers from the San Diego...
Budget & Employee Retirement Planning | City of South Pasadena to Hold Joint Meeting...
The South Pasadena City Council and the Finance Commission will convene for a special joint meeting on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM...
San Marino Motor Classic 2025 Returns to Lacy Park with World-Class Cars, Gala, &...
Only four weeks remain until the 14th Annual San Marino Motor Classic returns to Lacy Park on August 23–24, 2025. End the summer in...
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! ‘Mary Poppins’ Pops-In at Fremont Center Theatre, YSTA Show Review
The enchanting tale of Mary Poppins has graced stages worldwide, and our local rendition brings this beloved story to life with charm and creativity.
Mary...
El Capitan Theatre | See “Hamilton” On the Big Screen!
Media Release | El Capitan Theatre
For the first time beginning September 5th guests can see “Hamilton” on the big screen! This special engagement of the...
South Pasadena High School Announces the Tiger Den Ribbon Cutting
Media Release | South Pasadena High School
Recently, South Pasadena High School (SPHS) has reimagined and remodeled part of its library space and named it...
Neighborhood Watch South Pasadena | Back-to-School Safety Tips, Cellphone Driving Laws & Counterfeit Check...
Media Release | South Pasadena Police Department
Back to School Safety
Schools will start soon and children will be excited to see classmates and new teachers....
SPHS Football Car Wash Fundraiser | Support South Pasadena Tigers
South Pasadena High School is inviting the community to come out and support the Tigers at their upcoming Football Car Wash fundraiser, happening on Saturday, August 9,...
