Yearly Archives: 2025

PHOTO: CalKIDS | The South Pasadenan | California Marks National Scholarship Month, Supporting 5 Million+ Kids with CalKIDS Savings Program

Claim Your CalKIDS Scholarship: California Supports 5 Million+ Kids During National Scholarship Month

As National Scholarship Month shines a spotlight on the power of educational opportunity, California is celebrating the growing impact of the CalKIDS Scholarship Program,...

Donate Ornaments for the 2025 Holiday Tree | Drop-Off Runs Nov. 20–Dec. 1

South Pasadena residents and businesses are invited to take part in one of the city’s cherished holiday traditions by contributing an ornament to this...
PHOTO: Carol Rosegg | The South Pasadenan | Eddie Izzard Brings Acclaimed Solo Hamlet to The Montalbán

Eddie Izzard Brings Solo Hamlet to The Montalbán for Seven-Show Run in Los Angeles

After two extended Off-Broadway engagements in New York, along with acclaimed runs in Chicago and London, Tony Award–nominated performer Eddie Izzard is bringing her...
PHOTO: herelieslovebroadway.com | The South Pasadenan | Center Theatre Group Brings ‘Here Lies Love’ to Mark Taper Forum, Feb. 11–Mar. 22

Center Theatre Group Brings ‘Here Lies Love’ to Mark Taper Forum, Feb. 11–Mar. 22

Center Theatre Group (CTG) will present the groundbreaking musical Here Lies Love at the Mark Taper Forum from February 11 through March 22, 2026,...
PHOTO: Craig Schwartz | The South Pasadenan | The cast of A Christmas Carol at A Noise Within.

A Noise Within’s beloved “A Christmas Carol” might just be the best holiday party...

A Noise Within’s enchanting production of A Christmas Carol — a stage adaptation by Geoff Elliott that is uniquely faithful to the original novel by Charles Dickens —...
PHOTO: Joan Marcus | The South Pasadenan | ​​​​​​Marya Grandy (Carrie Chapman Catt) and company in the First National Touring Company of SUFFS

SUFFS Marches Into Los Angeles: Tony-Winning Musical Opens Nov. 18 at the Pantages

Broadway in Hollywood announced that SUFFS, the acclaimed Tony Award–winning musical about the American women who fought for the right to vote, will make...
PHOTO: Kelly Kepner | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena Daisy Troop 4266 Brightens Senior Center

South Pasadena Daisy Troop 4266 Brightens Senior Center With Handmade Thanksgiving Floral Gifts

Daisy Troop 4266 from Holy Family is spreading holiday cheer in a big way. The troop of 13 first-grade girls designed and delivered festive...
PHOTO: Pasadena Playhouse | The South Pasadenan | Pasadena Playhouse Unveils Full Cast for ‘Amadeus’

Pasadena Playhouse Unveils Full Cast for ‘Amadeus’ Starring Jefferson Mays, Sam Clemmett & Lauren...

Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California and recipient of the 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award, has announced the complete cast and creative team...
PHOTO: James Jontz | SPHS | The South Pasadenan | Tigers Fall Short in CIF Semifinal

SPHS Football: South Pasadena Tigers Fall Short in CIF Semifinal Overtime

And so, the wait continues. South Pasadena High’s postseason hopes came to an end Friday night. Looking to finally put years of CIF-Southern Section semifinal football...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | SPMS Students Lead Annual Food Drive for St. James Community Food Locker

SPUSD Snapshot | SPMS Students Collect 2,639 Items in Annual Food Drive

For more than 20 years, South Pasadena Middle School students and their families have participated in the school's canned food drive benefiting the St....
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | Marengo Fifth Graders Tell Their Stories

SPUSD Snapshot | Marengo Elementary 5th Graders Heritage Project Celebration

One of the defining moments in fifth grade at Marengo Elementary School is completing the Heritage Project, an opportunity for students to celebrate their...
PHOTO: LA County | The South Pasadenan | The 16 Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year for 2025–26, including South Pasadena’s Emily Smith, gathered at the Universal Hilton awards banquet

Arroyo Vista Teacher Emily Smith Honored Among L.A. County Teachers of the Year Awards

Sixteen outstanding educators were celebrated as the 2025‑26 Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year, and among them is Emily Smith, a first‑grade teacher at...
PHOTO: Pasadena Tournament of Roses | The South Pasadenan | City of Hope – “Overcoming Cancer and Diabetes Together”

Sneak Peek of Five 2026 Rose Parade Floats | Tournament of Roses Pasadena

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is unveiling another round of floral wonder with its fifth Sneak Peek of the 2026 Rose Parade® presented by...

South Pasadena Police Chief Announces Retirement After 32 Years of Service

Media Release The City of South Pasadena proudly announces the retirement of Police Chief Brian Solinsky who will conclude an extraordinary 32-year career in law...
PHOTO: LA Master Chorale | The South Pasadenan | Los Angeles Master Chorale Celebrates the Season with Signature Holiday Programs

Los Angeles Master Chorale Celebrates the Season with Signature Holiday Programs

This December, the Los Angeles Master Chorale brings its beloved holiday programs to Walt Disney Concert Hall and The Music Center’s Jerry Moss Plaza, including Festival...

Weather Update Thursday – More Rain, But Less of It

As of Thursday Morning, 9:00 a.m. The lingering Pacific system is still hanging over South Pasadena, keeping Thursday and Friday cool and unsettled, with the...

Weekly Crime Report | November 11 – November 17, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept....

Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department November 11 – November 17, 2025 (Hundred block given in place of exact address) The Weekly Crime Summary is a...
PHOTO: SPTOR | The South Pasadenan | Community Support Needed to Bring South Pasadena's Playful Picnic Heist to Life

South Pasadena Float Build Needs You! – ‘Playful Picnic Heist’ Crunch Time Party Tickets...

The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses (SPTOR) committee is well on its way to bringing “The Great Picnic Heist” to life. While the construction...
PHOTO: SPUSD Snapshot | The South Pasadenan | SPMS 7th Graders Take Learning Outdoors

SPUSD Snapshot | SPMS 7th Graders Take Learning Outdoors

From November 7-9, 2025, 157 South Pasadena Middle School (SPMS) 7th graders attended the Pali Institute’s outdoor education program, located near Lake Arrowhead in...
The South Pasadenan | Exploring South Pasadena: A Model for Community-Driven Business Growth

Exploring South Pasadena: A Model for Community-Driven Business Growth

Just minutes from downtown Los Angeles, South Pasadena offers a refreshing contrast to the city’s intensity. It’s proof that economic growth doesn’t have to...
PHOTO: YWCA | The South Pasadenan | Holiday Maker’s Market and Wellness Fair

YWCA Glendale & Pasadena Launches Holiday Maker’s Market and Wellness Fair to Support Local...

YWCA Glendale & Pasadena is excited to announce its first annual YWCA Holiday Maker’s Market & Community Wellness Fair, taking place on Saturday, December...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | Tigers Edge Panthers

SPHS Football: Tigers on the Hunt for Valley View Eagles – CIF Semifinals Match...

It might be time for the California Interscholastic Federation, better known as CIF to most, to hang a “Welcome Back” sign for South Pasadena...
South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD)

Department of Education | Reorganization at the Federal Level Does Not Abandon Students

The Federal Agency's Press Release Headline is Plain and Unsettling: U.S. Department of Education Announces Six New Agency Partnerships to Break Up Federal Bureaucracy New Agreements Signed...
PHOTO: Tuesday Morning: A collision involving the Westbound Metro‐Rail 'A-Line' and what was initially reported to be two passenger cars has shut down the intersection of Monterey Road and Pasadena Avenue this morning.

Metro Rail Accident South Pasadena ‘A-Line’ | Monterey & Pasadena Ave – Intersection is...

A collision involving the Westbound Metro‐Rail 'A-Line' and what was initially reported to be two passenger cars has shut down the intersection of Monterey...
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 Calls On CPUC To Reject Proposals That Would Increase Electricity Bills

Media Release Senator Sasha Renée Pérez is urging the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to reject the Return on Equity (ROE) proposals by the state’s investor-owned utilities that...
NOAA Weather Radar Updated Monday November 17

UPDATED WEATHER REPORT | Late Monday Night Edition

Post-Storm Weather Forecast for South Pasadena, Pasadena & the SGV As of late Monday night, the weekend storm system has fully moved east, leaving behind...

South Pasadena Senior Center to Offer Monthly Health Screenings & Counseling

The South Pasadena Senior Center has announced its ongoing partnership with Huntington Health to offer free monthly health screenings and counseling sessions. The service...
PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | Thanksgiving celebration for seniors at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena.

South Pasadena to Host Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon for Seniors on November 19

The City of South Pasadena is inviting local seniors to a special Thanksgiving Luncheon on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45...
PHOTO: SouthPasadenan.com News | South Pasadena Police Department

SPPD Neighborhood Watch Newsletter | November 2025

Parcel Package Thefts Many residents will soon be taking advantage of online holiday sales. While great deals can be found, many thieves choose to go...
PHOTO: SPHS | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena Advances to CIF Semifinals with 41-7 win over Palmdale

SPHS Football: Another CIF WIN – On The Road in The Rain in Palmdale

South Pasadena High’s road to a long-awaited CIF-Southern Section football championship just got smoother as the Tigers moved one step closer Friday night with...
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