Yearly Archives: 2025
Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested | Suspect Brandished Dagger During Theft on Garfield Avenue
SPPD Media Release
On Monday, March 17, 2025, at approximately 08:46 P.M., South Pasadena Police officers responded to a report of an armed robbery in...
Home Entered by ‘Burglary Suspect’ | South Pasadena Police Located & Arrested Darrel...
SPPD Media Release
On Saturday, March 15, 2025, at approximately 4:48 P.M., officers responded to the 800 block of Monterey Road regarding a hot prowl...
Plant Swap & Garden Tour on March 29 | South Pasadena to Host Annual...
A South Pasadena Beautiful Tradition: Join the City Sponsored Event that Promotes Eco-Friendly Living & Conservation
The City of South Pasadena’s Public Works Sustainability Division,...
Weapons Seized In South Pasadena | Suspected Arrested After A High-Speed Chase
Suspect Evades Police, Later Found Hiding in Vehicle
On Saturday, March 15, 2025, at approximately 10:42 P.M., South Pasadena Police officers observed a 2021 gray...
South Pasadena’s Float 2026 | City Float a Year-round Project: Update on Rose Parade
It’s hardly that feeling of closing in on the finish – the exhilarating, mad dash pace to meet the deadline, commonly known as “Crunch...
![PHOTO: PasadenaNOW.com | Cell phone images of the first moments after the Eaton Fire ignited on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, on the mountainside opposite Midwick Drive’s terminus at N. Altadena Drive in Altadena. [Jennifer Errico]](https://media.southpasadenan.com/wp-content/uploads/South-Pasadena-News-1-9-2025-PADADENA-NOW-NEWS-Start-of-Eaton-Canyon-Fire-Photo-01-218x150.jpg "Eaton Fire Investigation | SCE Investigates Power Line as Possible Cause of Deadly Eaton Fire")
Eaton Fire Investigation | SCE Investigates Power Line as Possible Cause of Deadly Eaton...
Southern California Edison (SCE) is now investigating one of its "zombie" power lines as the possible cause of the Eaton Fire, which killed 17...
Air Pollution Study: L.A.’s Trees Are ‘Kicking Ass’ Against Air Pollution —And South Pasadena’s...
Surprise! L.A. Trees Are Absorbing 60% of Daytime CO₂ Emissions
Scientists at USC’s Dornsife College installed a network of air sensors across central L.A., tracking...
LA County CJCC | Updates on Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Outreach, Key Deadlines, and More
News, Information, and Resources for the Public
Today's Updates | March 18, 2025
The deadline to apply for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance due to the recent...
Recovery Workshop: Wildfire Recovery for LA County Residents
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Office of Access and Functional Need in collaboration with FEMA is hosting a virtual recovery workshop, Wildfire...
Seniors Book Club | South Pasadena Senior Center Invites Members to Check it Out
Engaging Book Talks for Older Adults
The South Pasadena Senior Book Club is welcoming new and returning members for monthly book discussions designed for older...
SPUSD New Superintendent Search | Transparency: Leadership Profile Report Released, Next Steps Coming Up
The South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) has released its Superintendent Leadership Profile Report, summarizing insights from community engagement efforts conducted by Education Support...
Weekly Crime Report | March 11 – March 17, 2025 – South Pasadena Police...
Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department
March 11 – March 17, 2025
(Hundred block given in place of exact address)
The Weekly Crime Summary is a...
FEMA Disaster Assistance | Myths vs. Facts
During disasters, myths about FEMA can spread, which ultimately can discourage survivors from accessing the assistance they may need. The best way to correct...
Multi-Agency Resource Center Opens to Aid Palisades Fire Victims
Assistance Available for Affected Residents from March 18-22
The Salvation Army, in collaboration with other relief organizations, will provide direct financial assistance and essential resources...
Water Conservation | South Pasadena Free Event During ‘Fix a Leak Week’
he City of South Pasadena is raising awareness for Fix a Leak Week, an initiative dedicated to water conservation by encouraging residents to inspect...
Eaton Wildfire Lawsuits Growing | Targeting Utilities After Catastrophic Eaton & Palisades Fires
Southern California Edison (SCE) and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) are facing a wave of litigation in the aftermath of...
South Pasadena Community Services Commission Tackles Skate Park Repairs, Fourth of July Plans, &...
The South Pasadena Community Services Commission met on Monday to discuss a range of community concerns, from much-needed maintenance at the city’s skate park...
City Council Meeting Recap: March 5 Agenda Covered Infrastructure, Public Safety, & Rent Control
Residents Demand Action as Council Faces Scrutiny Over Housing, Safety, and Infrastructure
The March 5, 2025, South Pasadena City Council meeting was filled with directly...
Autry Museum Events | SoCal Museums Free-For-All 2025
The highly anticipated SoCal Museums Free-For-All is back at the Autry Museum of the American West, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore over...
Adanza: A Groundbreaking Musical Circus Premieres in Los Angeles
A Fusion of Music, Dance, and Circus Arts
Los Angeles is set to host the world premiere of Adanza, an innovative musical that blends aerial...
Essay Competition | Pasadena Journalism Nonprofit Announces “Sí Se Puede” Cesar Chavez Essay Competition
Pasadena Media Foundation, in collaboration with the Formative Youth Journalism Initiative (FYJI), today announced their "Sí Se Puede" Annual Youth Essay Contest, a competition...
South Pasadena Library Board of Trustees Meeting | Events, Community, & More
On March 13, 2025, The South Pasadena Library Board of Trustees convened its latest meeting to address several key agenda items, with a focus on...
Great Willow and Leeann Skoda Perform Live This Wednesday in South Pasadena
A Night of Americana and Folk at The Daily
Music lovers are in for a treat this Wednesday as Great Willow and Leeann Skoda take...
In Which I Helpfully Simplify a Mediocre New Federal Plan That Has Some Merit...
BY CHRIS BRAY | "Tell Me How This Ends" | on substack
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development...
Shooting on Marmion Way Saturday Evening | Crime Scene Established South Pasadena / LA
A shooting erupted Saturday evening on the border of South Pasadena and Los Angeles, rattling residents with multiple rapid-fire gunshots. The incident occurred on...
Renters Facing Crisis: LA County’s ‘Wildfire Protections’ In Place, But Major Gaps Exist
Longstanding, good tenants (renters) in South Pasadena Aftermath are Now Experiencing Eviction - Due to Fully Saturated Housing Market Demand
The Eaton Fire and the...
FEMA Hiring Local Residents to Support Wildfires Recovery
FEMA has launched a hiring process to continue its support of California’s recovery from the Eaton and Palisades wildfires in Los Angeles County.
California residents...
Pasadena: New Record Label 370 Group Launches at LACM’s Inaugural Music Industry Summit
The Los Angeles College of Music (LACM) successfully hosted its first-ever Music Industry Summit, a landmark event showcasing the institution’s dedication to nurturing emerging...
City Council Meeting Preview: Key South Pasadena Issues on the Agenda
The South Pasadena City Council is set to convene for its regular meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 7:00 PM at City Hall.
South...
South Pasadena | 9th Annual West Coast Kubb Championships Set for April 27
The Los Angeles Kubb Club, based here in South Pasadena, will host its 9th Annual West Coast Kubb Championships on Sunday, April 27th, in...
