Yearly Archives: 2025

Ghost Gun Discovered During South Pasadena Traffic Stop, Suspect Arrested

A routine early-morning traffic stop in South Pasadena led to the arrest of a suspect in possession of a loaded, unserialized firearm, commonly known...
PHOTO: Courtesy of artist | The South Pasadenan | Baba the Storyteller

Baba the Storyteller Brings “Road of Ash & Dust” to Sierra Madre Playhouse

On Saturday, April 26 at 11 a.m., Sierra Madre Playhouse welcomes acclaimed folklorist Baba the Storyteller to perform his heartfelt program Road of Ash...
The Huntington’s new brand on display at the entrance. The Huntington, San Marino, California. Photo by David Esquivel.

The Huntington Launches Bold Rebrand and Digital Initiatives to Enhance Visitor Experience

The Huntington—formerly known as The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens—has launched a sweeping rebranding effort, the first in its century-long history. The...
PHOTO: SouthPasadenan.com News | South Pasadena Police Department

Police Chase Ends in Eagle Rock After Multi-Vehicle Crash on 134 Freeway

A police pursuit came to a dramatic end Thursday afternoon when multiple suspects fled on foot after a multi-vehicle crash on the eastbound 134...
PHOTO: Center Theatre Group | The South Pasadenan | HAMLET By William Shakespeare New Adaptation from Director Robert O’Hara

Center Theatre Group Reimagines Hamlet with Hitchcockian Noir at the Mark Taper Forum

A ghostly presence, a trail of blood, and a prince on a mission. Hamlet, one of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedies, gets a gripping noir...
LA County Board of Supervisors | Board Meeting

Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day | L.A. County April 24

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion officially recognizing April 24 as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, honoring the victims...
PHOTO: County of Los Angeles Public Health | The South Pasadenan | New Interactive Dashboard Tracks Environmental and Health Monitoring Following January Wildfires

‘Wildfire Dashboard’ is Live: L.A. County Tracking Environmental & Health Impacts

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched a new interactive online dashboard to provide residents with access to environmental and health...
PHOTO: Hodis Learning & Music | The South Pasadenan | The Impact of Sleep on Academic Performance

The Impact of Sleep on Academic Performance | Hodis Learning & Music

Sleep is an important part of academic performance and student well-being. Read on to discover how sleep impacts your academics and find tips for...
Bill Buckley (center) and South Pasadena Unified School District representatives celebrated Buckley receiving the Golden Apple Award for Volunteerism. (Photo Courtesy of South Pasadena Unified School District)

SPUSD Snapshot | Bill Buckley Earns 2025 Golden Apple Award for Volunteerism

South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) is proud to announce Bill Buckley as the recipient of the Association of California School Administrators’ Golden Apple...
PHOTO: Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library | The South Pasadenan | Restoration Concerts | Los Angeles Wind and Piano Sextet

Restoration Concerts | Los Angeles Wind and Piano Sextet to Perform in South Pasadena

The Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library will present the Los Angeles Wind and Piano Sextet in a special Restoration Concert on Sunday,...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | 2025 SPHS Career Fair

SPUSD Snapshot | Careers On Display During Third Annual SPHS Career Fair

This week, SPHS students have the opportunity to explore various careers during the third annual Career Fair, a special event co-hosted by the SPHS...
Wine & Song | Wed. APR 16 - Please Ask for Paul; Stucky Leigh; Jeff Berkley

Brad Colerick Returns for Wine & Song Concert Ahead of Eclectic Music Festival Appearance

South Pasadena singer-songwriter Brad Colerick returns to host a special Wine & Song performance on Wednesday, April 16 at The Daily (1119 Fair Oaks...
South Pasadena Library & Community Center Comprehensive Site Plan

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REPORT: Critical Fire Risk Re-Zoning & Civic Facility Overhaul

The Monday Apr. 14, 2025 Public Safety Commission meeting brought urgent discussions on wildfire preparedness, civic infrastructure, and public health at the center of...

Weekly Crime Report | April 8 –14, 2025 – South Pasadena Police Dept. (SPPD)

Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department April 8 – 14, 2025 (Hundred block given in place of exact address) The Weekly Crime Summary is a list...
PHOTO: LemonTree Studios | The South Pasadenan | Located in the historic 5717 N Figueroa St. building, LemonTree Studios places you in the heart of the LA area creative community.

LemonTree Studios Highland Park, LA | Rare Studio Space Available to Musicians

Creatives in Los Angeles now have a rare opportunity to join one of the city’s most sought-after music spaces. Starting June 1, 2025, LemonTree...
PHOTO: SouthPasadenan.com News | South Pasadena Police Department

Neighborhood Watch South Pasadena | Police Advise About Bikes & Cars

Bicycle Thefts Bicycles and now electric bicycles (e-bikes) are a popular item that is stolen. Many of the bicycles were left unlocked making it easy...
Autry After Hours | Rosy Nolan

Rosy Nolan Headlines Autry After Hours with Live Country Music and Cocktails

The Autry Museum invites music lovers and museumgoers alike to kick off their weekend with Autry After Hours: Live Music with Rosy Nolan on...

Marengo Lion Loop Weekly – April 14, 2025

LION LOOP WEEKLY | The Scoop from Marengo | April 14, 2025 Marengo News Throw, Run and Ball Like a Girl!  Yes, We Will!! This past March, in...
Tiger Invite 2025

TRACK EVENT | Tiger Invite Finishes with Another Great Run

With the stands filled with track fans from all over California, top high school track athletes from over 220 schools worldwide did not disappoint...
PHOTO: Arroyo Vista PTA | The South Pasadenan

Arroyo Vista Elementary Gives Back: Community Replants School Garden Damaged by Eaton Fire

The AV community is coming together for AV Gives Back on Saturday, April 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a mission to...
PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | Cars parked in the Calibrate lot awaiting auto detailing.

Eyes Forward, Hands on the Wheel: Focused Driving Saves Lives | Distracted Driving Awareness...

In observance of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the South Pasadena Police Department is reminding drivers to stay focused, with their eyes on the road...
US Border Patrol San Diego Sector | The South Pasadenan

Border Patrol Seizes 761 Pounds of Liquid Meth in California’s Largest Meth Bust in...

U.S Border Patrol |MURRIETA, Calif. | 04/11/2025 U.S. Border Patrol agents in the San Diego Sector made a record-breaking methamphetamine seizure Tuesday evening, uncovering 761...
Front Row (Left to Right); Tehilah Favour Ofumbi, 2025 ROSE Scholar; Alyssa Yepez, 2025 ROSE Scholar; Keilah Yu, 2025 ROSE Scholar; Leila Nafarret, 2025 ROSE Scholar. Second Row: (Left to Right): Jennifer Hall Lee, PUSD Board Member; Dr. Julianne Reynoso, Ed.D. PUSD Assistant Superintendent, Student Wellness and Support Services; Daniel Limon, Citizens Business Bank Executive Vice President and Banking Division Manager; Lori Touloumian, Principal of Marshall Fundamental Secondary School. Back Row: Mark Leavens, Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association President; Jameel Franco, 2025 ROSE Scholar; Fletcher Paddock, 2025 ROSE Scholar; Andrew Pimentel, 2025 ROSE Scholar; David Brager, Citizens Business Bank President and CEO. (Not Pictured: Gael Lemus, 2025 Rose Scholar)

Pasadena Tournament of Roses Names Eight 2025 Rose Scholars, Awards $20,000 in Scholarships

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Association has announced the eight high school seniors selected as the 2025 ROSE Scholars. A total of $20,000 in...
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Operation FREE 3.0

| Friday, April 11, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C.  - U.S. Customs and Border Protection is committed to supporting its partners in the launch of Operation FREE...

Elevated Lead Levels Found in Soil Downwind from Eaton Fire, Public Health Reports

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has released preliminary results from soil testing in and around the Eaton and Palisades fire areas,...

Future of Library Park? City of South Pasadena Invites Community Input

The City of South Pasadena is calling on community members to help shape the future of the Library Park Campus, which includes Library Park,...
Mike Chou Real Estate and The Chou Team for their Annual Community Shredding Event on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9 am to 12 pm. This popular community event will be held at KW Executive – The Chou Team office, located at 388 E Valley Blvd, Unit 106, Alhambra, CA 91801.

Protect Your Privacy! Annual Community FREE Shredding Event | Saturday

Join Mike Chou Real Estate and The Chou Team for their Annual Community Shredding Event on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9 am to...
LA County Regional Park and Open Space

$4.25 Million RESTORE Program Launches to Rebuild LA County Parks and Trails After Wildfires

In response to the destruction caused by the January 2025 wildfires, the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) has launched...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | A group of SPHS 10th graders perform a puppet show for Marengo 2nd graders

SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Students Entertain Marengo Second Graders with Playful Puppet Shows

In a unique approach to learning about the trickster archetype in folklore and literature, SPHS 10th grade students from Ms. Katie Jaroch’s honors World...
El Centro Sector is located in Southern California in the Imperial Valley. El Centro's area of operation has diverse terrain - principally desert with some mountain ranges and wide areas of agricultural lands. The desert poses a danger for agents and potential border crossers as the summer heat can exceed 120 degrees. El Centro Sector has four Border Patrol stations. They are located in the cities of El Centro, Calexico, Indio, and Riverside. The El Centro Sector is responsible for 70 miles of international border.

Child Smugglers Arrested | U.S. Border Patrol Agents Arrest Two U.S. Citizens for Smuggling...

Media Release: US Customs & Border Patrol | Indo, California U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested two United States citizens...
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