Yearly Archives: 2025

Weekly Crime Report | June 3 – 9, 2025 – South Pasadena Police Dept....

Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department June 3 – 9, 2025 (Hundred block given in place of exact address) The Weekly Crime Summary is a list...
Screenshot of video provided by Lexis-Olivier Ray | A TV news crew from Univision runs from an advancing line of federal officers shooting pepper balls at protestors and press

FAC Leads Coalition Condemning Police Violence Against Journalists at L.A. ICE Protest

Journalists covering protests in Los Angeles against ICE raids between June 6 and 8 faced violence from federal agents and local police, according to...

CBP Issues Public Warning About Ongoing Phone Scam Targeting Citizens

HOUSTON – June 10, 2025 – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is urging the public to remain vigilant as phone scammers continue to...
FILE PHOTO: senate.ca.gov | California State Senator Sasha Perez in the State Capital | Senator Pérez Represents Senate District 25 encompass Los Angeles and San Bernardino County. Cities that are found in this district include Claremont, East Pasadena, Glendale, Monterey Park, Pasadena, San Gabriel, Sierra Madre, Temple City, Rancho Cucamonga, San Antonio Heights, Uplands, and other cities in found in San Bernardino County.

Senator Pérez issues statement on the release of SEIU President from federal custody

Media Release | Office of Senator Sasha Renée Pérez SACRAMENTO – Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) issued the following statement on the release of SEIU President David Huerta...
PHOTO: YSTA | The South Pasadenan | Young Stars Theatre Academy Kicks Off Summer Camps and Opens Ticket Sales for Matilda Jr.

Young Stars Theatre Academy Kicks Off Summer Camps and Opens Ticket Sales for Matilda...

Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) has launched its highly anticipated summer programming at the Fremont Centre Theatre, with the first session of Matilda Jr....
PHOTO: SouthPasadenan.com News | South Pasadena Police Department

South Pasadena Police Reaffirm Support for Peaceful Protests and Community Safety

Media Release | South Pasadena Police Department South Pasadena - The City of South Pasadena and its Police Department fully recognize and support the rights...
PHOTO: Today's Wild West | The South Pasadenan | TV Host Mark Bedor to Speak at South Pasadena Public Library on July 12

TV Host Mark Bedor to Speak at South Pasadena Public Library on July 12

The South Pasadena Public Library welcomes acclaimed television host, director, and writer Mark Bedor for a special lecture on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from...
PHOTO: Knocking Bird Photography | The South Pasadenan | TAIKOPROJECT

TAIKOPROJECT Announces 25th Anniversary Concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall

Acclaimed Japanese American drumming ensemble TAIKOPROJECT will commemorate a quarter-century of groundbreaking performances with a special one-night-only 25th Anniversary Celebration. The event is set...
Wine & Song | Wed. Jun 11 - Tall Men Group

Wine & Song Road Show Comes to Arroyo Grande June 8 | Tall Men...

Community concerts feature acclaimed singer-songwriters in Arroyo Grande and South Pasadena A spirited edition of the Wine & Song Road Show is coming to Arroyo...
PHOTO Credit: SPTOR | The South Pasadenan | 2026 Rose Parade Float Design

2026 Rose Parade® Float Design South Pasadena | Celebrating “The Magic in Teamwork”

Media Release | South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Commitee SOUTH PASADENA, CA — The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee is thrilled to unveil the design...
PHOTO: Summer of Angels | The South Pasadenan | Summer of Angels Chamber Music Festival Returns to The Huntington

Jean-Yves Thibaudet and Leonard Slatkin Headline Summer of Angels Chamber Music Festival

The New Hollywood String Quartet (NHSQ) returns with its Summer of Angels Chamber Music Festival, taking place July 10–13, 2025, at The Huntington’s Rothenberg...
PHOTO Credit: SPHSAA | The South Pasadenan | The 2025 SPHSAA Scholarship recipients include Evan An (listed alphabetically), Saidbh Byrne, William Chang, Nadio Cho, Sienna Drake, Belle De Berry, Leo Fiss, India Garcia-Robb, Ethan Kang, Holly Lacey, Kenneth Mogel, Aidan Oh, Melania Owens, Emma Preston, Benjamin Regan, Natasha Rey, Lulu Salvaterra, Elsie Shin Huang, Gabriel Vogel, Maggie Vyas, Brandon Woo and Sabrina Yancey. Not pictured: Abigail Errington, Ava Conti, Camille Barbara, DeShawn Garcia, Harper Miller, Lana Encinas, Leo Castillo, Meryl Timmerman, Nathan Olivarez, Owen Pettersson and Theo Hilger

SPHS Alumni Association Awards $62,500 in Scholarships to 2024 Grads

Media Release | South Pasadena High School Alumni Association The South Pasadena High School Alumni Association announced at Senior Night last week that it has...

SPUSD Board to Review Budget, LCAP, and Key Policies at June 10 Meeting

The South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) Board of Education will hold its Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, to review the...
US Border Patrol San Diego Sector | The South Pasadenan

San Diego Border Patrol Seizes 104 Pounds of Cocaine in SUV Roof Compartment on...

U.S. Border Patrol agents from the San Diego Sector intercepted a major cocaine smuggling attempt on June 4, discovering 104 pounds of cocaine hidden...
PHOTO: CBP San Diego | The South Pasadenan | In one event, CBP officers closely examined the air tanks of a tractor-trailer to discover 245 pounds of concealed cocaine

$17 Million in Narcotics Seized During May Operations | CBP San Diego

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from the San Diego Field Office concluded May with a major blow to narcotics trafficking, seizing 7,854...
PHOTO: VIDEO - NBC4 LA NEWS | Federal agents storm local business in the fashion district with military-style tactics.

ICE Raids in Los Angeles Detain Dozens, Spark Rage, Protests & Clashes

Federal immigration agents carried out coordinated raids at multiple locations in Los Angeles on Friday, detaining dozens of people and prompting large protests that...
KCAL AIR NEWS REPORT PHOTO: SEIU President David Huerta SEIU-SWW President arrested during immigration operation in Los Angeles

ICE ARREST: SEIU President – Senator Sasha Pérez Statement

Media Release | From the Office of Sasha Renée Pérez Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) issued the following statement on the arrest of SEIU’s President at...
PUBLIC INPUT: 1931 Hanscom Avenue June 10, 2025, at 6:30 Planning Meeting at South Pasadena City Hall

South Pasadena Planning Commission to Review Hanscom Dr. Project & Housing Amendments on June...

The South Pasadena Planning Commission will convene on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. to address a proposed hillside residential project and review...

Felony Theft Suspect Arrested in South Pasadena After ALPR Alert

On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at approximately 1:20 p.m., South Pasadena Police officers arrested a felony theft suspect following an alert from the department’s...

Fireworks Tickets for South Pasadena’s 4th of July ‘Festival of Balloons’ On Sale Now!

The City of South Pasadena invites the community to end Independence Day with a bang at the Festival of Balloons Fireworks Show on Friday,...
PHOTO: Hodis Learning & Music | The South Pasadenan | The Role of Tutors Beyond Academic Support

Hodis Learning & Music | The Role of Tutors Beyond Academic Support

Tutoring is often viewed as a means to improve academic performance. But the impact of tutoring goes far beyond grades. A great tutor can...
South Pasadena City Hall Phones Down

South Pasadena’s June Lineup: Meetings, Events & More

Monthly Public Meeting Schedule Now Live! New Design Review Process The new Design Review Process is now in effect. The new process includes delegating design review...

South Pasadena Announces 2025 Summer Events at Garfield Park

The City of South Pasadena is proud to announce the return of its 2025 summer event series at Garfield Park, offering a full season...
PHOTO: Hodis Learning and Music | The South Pasadenan | Why Music is One of the Most Powerful Forms of Self-Expression

Hodis Learning & Music | Why Music is One of the Most Powerful Forms...

Music is often described as a universal language, capable of conveying emotions and experiences that words alone can’t fully express. Whether through melody, rhythm,...
PHOTO Credit: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena High Celebrates Class of 2025 with Scholarships, Awards, and Sports Honors

South Pasadena High Celebrates Class of 2025 with Scholarships, Awards, and Sports Honors

Members of the senior class of 2025 at South Pasadena High School were feted at an awards night assembly held in the school auditorium....

Parents Push for Third Crossing Guard at Arroyo Vista Elementary: Safety Concerns Persist

SOUTH PASADENA, CA — May 30, 2025 | A growing chorus of parents at Arroyo Vista Elementary School is demanding action from city and school...
PHOTO: U.S. Border Patrol | The South Pasadenan | The firearms and ammunition were transported to a nearby Border Patrol station for processing.

San Diego Border Patrol Agents Halt Human Smuggling Attempt, Seize Ghost Gun and Firearms

CAMPO, Calif. — May 30, 2025 — U.S. Border Patrol agents from the San Diego Sector intercepted a human smuggling attempt and seized multiple...
Local Business and Girl Scouts Present $1,000 to Pasadena Humane Society Following Eaton Canyon Fires

Local Business and Girl Scouts Present $1,000 to Pasadena Humane Society Following Eaton Canyon...

Pasadena Humane | Media Release A powerful act of local compassion has emerged in the wake of the recent Eaton Canyon fires, thanks to the...
PHOTO: SouthPasadenan.com News | South Pasadena Police Department

South Pasadena Woman Arrested After Brief Police Chase in Stolen Vehicle

SOUTH PASADENA, CA - June 2, 2025 | A 31-year-old South Pasadena woman was arrested Monday night after allegedly leading police on a brief...

Weekly Crime Report | May 27 – June 2, 2025 – South Pasadena Police...

Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department May 27 – June 2, 2025 (Hundred block given in place of exact address) The Weekly Crime Summary is a...
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