Yearly Archives: 2025
EDITORIAL: SB79 Says “Affordable Housing.” It’s Really About Cutting You—the Voter—Out of Your Own...
By any honest reading, Senate Bill 79 is not a conversation with communities; it’s a work-around.
Yes, its banner reads “abundant and affordable housing near...
Now Open Fridays! South Pasadena’s City Hall Returns to Friday Counter Services: Undoing a...
For the first time in about five years, South Pasadena City Hall will once again be open to the public on Fridays, restoring a...
Emergency Preparedness Open House | South Pasadena Fire Department & Girl Scout Troop 2131...
The South Pasadena Fire Department is partnering with Girl Scout Troop 2131 to host a community-wide Emergency Preparedness/Public Safety Open House with fire safety...
Child Car Seat Safety Awareness | South Pasadena Police
The South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) is joining law enforcement agencies, public health departments, and other community organizations to raise awareness about the importance...
CBP Officers and San Diego Sheriff’s Office Seize 12 Firearms & Ammunition at San...
Media Release | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from the San Ysidro Port of Entry, including personnel from...
CBP Officers Seize Nearly 186 Pounds of Cocaine in Calexico Smuggling Attempt
Media Release | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Calexico East Port of Entry Commercial Facility intercepted a...
San Diego Border Patrol Seizes 52 Pounds of Meth Hidden in Spare Tire
Media Release | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
San Diego Sector agents thwarted a drug smuggling attempt, seizing over 52 pounds of methamphetamine concealed within...
South Pasadena Beautiful to Host Annual Meeting & Plant Swap on October 25
South Pasadena Beautiful will host its Annual Meeting and Plant Swap on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the...
Fire Technology Course at SPHS: Students Fire Protection and Related Fields
What started as a normal mid-week school day transitioned into a thrilling, hands-on training exercise with the South Pasadena Fire Department and local paramedics....
SPHS FOOTBALL: Tigers Prepare for League Opener
South Pasadena High’s road to a second straight Rio Hondo League title won’t be easy as an unbeaten team with the same intent stands...
Tree Ordinance | City of South Pasadena’s Statement Regarding Amendment
Media Release | City of South Pasadena
During the weekend of September 26, signs were placed on trees in high-traffic areas of South Pasadena, including...
Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Announces 2026 Rose Court
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is thrilled to announce the seven members of the 2026 Rose Court presented by Citizens Business Bank. The anticipated...
Restoration Concert Brings World-Class Chamber Ensemble to South Pasadena Library
The Restoration Concert on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. will feature an ensemble consisting of flute, harp, and a trio of strings....
Mosquito & Black Fly Activity Update
Media Release | San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control
September 2025
This Short Bites Monthly e-blast shares insight into the past month’s activity. This ensures...
Community Comes Together to Support Eaton Fire Survivors at Special Pick-Up Event
Media Release | Rotary Club of South Pasadena
Families who lost homes and cherished belongings in the devastating Eaton Canyon Fire will receive much-needed support...
Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival’s 12th Annual EMPOWERMENT WEEKEND Sept. 27 & 28
Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival presents its 12th Annual Empowerment Weekend of workshops and panels tailored to empower and enhance the careers of solo...
Eaton Fire Response Report Published: Confirms & Defines Gaps in Evacuation Alerts, Resource Limitations...
Note from the Publisher
When we talk about “first responders,” it’s not a phrase made generically. On the night of January 7th, 2025, against winds...
Sample Ballot Books Sent Ahead of November 2025 Special Election
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced that the mailing of Sample Ballot Books to all registered voters for the November...
SPHS Football: Tigers Lose for Fourth Time
Just when they caught some momentum, thinking their season was back on the upswing, South Pasadena High suddenly took a step backward, losing for...
Young Stars Theatre Academy Announces Holiday Production of Elf Jr! Auditions Now Open
Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) is spreading holiday cheer with the announcement of its seasonal production, Elf Jr. Auditions are currently underway and will...
Barks & Boos: Howl-o-ween at the LA Arboretum – Costumes, Craft Brews & Canine...
Imagine you and your canine buddy dressed in your Halloween best on a leisurely Saturday walk October 4 in the 127-acre Los Angeles County...
South Pasadena Police Join Marengo & Arroyo Vista ‘Bike Bus’ – Join Us! Walk...
WHAT: Marengo and Arroyo Vista Elementary Schools in South Pasadena will be joining schools from across the country to celebrate National Walk and Roll...
South Pasadena Arts Council Presents: X Borders II — New Works by Francisco Mora
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 4–7 PMVenue: SPARC Gallery @ South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce1121 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA
The South Pasadena...
Annual Gala To Raise $150K To Help Local Families In Need | The Salvation...
The Salvation Army Pasadena to Host Annual Fundraising Gala: A Night of Hope
The Salvation Army Pasadena will host its Annual Fundraising Gala, A Night of Hope,...
San Diego Border Patrol Seizes Nearly 10,000 Pounds of Narcotics Worth $24M
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection San Diego Field Office has released its monthly recap for August 2025, highlighting CBP’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding...
Weekly Crime Report | September 16 – 22, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept. (SPPD)
Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department
September 16 – 22, 2025
(Hundred block given in place of exact address)
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list...
Boo Bash at Orange Grove Park | South Pasadena Invites You!
Media Release | City of South Pasadena
The City of South Pasadena is thrilled to invite community members of all ages to the annual Boo...
Finalists Selected for the Pasadena Tournament Of Roses 2026 Rose Court
Before the final round of interviews, the 28 finalists for the 2026 Rose Court presented by Citizens Business Bank took a group photo on...
AT&T-Backed Bill to Phase Out Landline Service Moves Forward in California Legislature
California lawmakers are advancing a controversial proposal that could mark the beginning of the end for most traditional landline phone service in the state.
Assembly...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Students Host Voter Registration Drive
South Pasadena High School (SPHS) held its fifth annual Student Voter Registration Drive from September 22–26, 2025. In California, eligible students ages 16–17 may...
