Monthly Archives: January 2026
South Pasadena Senior Center to Celebrate Lunar New Year With Community Luncheon on February...
Media Release
The City of South Pasadena Senior Center, in partnership with the South Pasadena Chinese American Club, will host a luncheon in celebration of...
‘Richard III’ Manipulates, Marries And Murders A Path to the top Beginning Feb. 14...
Ambition takes center stage at A Noise Within this winter as director Guillermo Cienfuegos returns to the company with a fast-paced, darkly entertaining reimagining...
“Love Is in the Air” Brings Disney’s “Princess and the Frog” & “Lady and...
Two beloved romantic classics make their big screen returns to the El Capitan Theatre for limited engagements! Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog” runs...
SPUSD Snapshot | Elementary Schools Celebrate ‘Kindness Week’ Across South Pasadena
Every year, near the end of January, all three South Pasadena elementary schools – Arroyo Vista, Marengo, and Monterey Hills – celebrate Kindness Week...
The Little Mermaid Jr! Auditions February 8th and 9th: Young Stars Theatre Academy Spring...
Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) is thrilled to announce auditions for its Spring production of The Little Mermaid Jr., the beloved Disney classic filled...
Stolen Vehicle Recovered in South Pasadena, Four Juveniles Detained
Media Release
On January 25, 2026, at 12:53 a.m., the Flock automated license plate recognition system alerted officers to a stolen vehicle being driven in...
RESTORATION CONCERT | Pianist Rodolfo Leone to Perform Beethoven & Chopin, South Pasadena
Italian-born pianist Rodolfo Leone will be performing a solo recital of Beethoven and Chopin at the Restoration Concerts on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at...
Person Falls From Second Story Deck Into Ravine from Hanscom Dr. Home | South...
Media Release
At approximately 5:52 pm on January 24, 2026, the South Pasadena Fire Department, along with units from the Pasadena and Glendale Fire Departments,...
SPARC Gallery Open “The Best of Times” by Clifford Bailey & Emerging Artists 2026
Clifford Nolan Bailey (born Miami 1969), graduated from New York’s School of Visual Arts (SVA) in 1991 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree....
Storytimes Return to South Pasadena Library Through February
Public library story time is a fun-filled experience that promotes early literacy skills, engages young children in age-appropriate cognitive and physical developmental activities, and...
Academy Museum Screenings, Tours & Watch Party Through March 22
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announces Oscars® Season at the Academy Museum, running now through March 22. This season of public programming invites audiences...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Graphic Design Students Explore Industry in Long Beach
SPHS Graphic Design Students Immerse Themselves at Impressions Expo
On Friday, January 23, 19 SPHS Graphic Design and SkillsUSA students hopped aboard the Metro and...
LA Kubb Club Returns to Garfield Park | Season Begins in South Pasadena
Kubb season is officially underway in South Pasadena, and residents are invited to take part in one of Southern California’s most beloved lawn games...
South Pasadena Public Library Launches Janus Film Club in February
Media Release
The South Pasadena Public Library is pleased to introduce the Janus Film Club, beginning on February 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the...
Senator Sasha Renée Pérez Issues Statement on Hate Crime at Pasadena Jewish Temple &...
Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) has issued the following statement on the hate crime and vandalism reported at the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center:
“I am...
Claim Your Scholarship | Families Encouraged to Claim CalKIDS Scholarships in 2026
As the year comes to a close and families begin setting goals for the year ahead, California is reaffirming its commitment to young people...
USPS to Honor Bruce Lee With Dynamic Forever Stamp Celebrating Martial Arts Icon
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The U.S. Postal Service will honor Bruce Lee, the renowned Chinese American martial artist and actor, with a new Forever stamp. Lee captivated film...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPUSD Students Enjoy National Popcorn Day
SPUSD Food & Nutrition recognized National Popcorn Day on Friday, January 16, by offering a free bag of popcorn to students at all three...
Red Cross Blood Drive Set Jan. 30 at South Pasadena Public Library
The American Red Cross will host a community blood drive on Friday, January 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the South Pasadena...
Start Tutoring Today with Hodis Learning & Music
The new semester is here, and with it, a fresh opportunity to improve and succeed. Hodis Learning & Music (HLM) is here to help...
Restoration Concert | AlmaNova Duo to Perform Jan. 25 at South Pasadena Library
The Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library will present a Restoration Concert on Sunday, January 25, at 4:00 p.m., featuring the award-winning AlmaNova...
NEW LIBRARY DIRECTOR | Matthew Patsel Appointed as South Pasadena Public Library Director
Media Release
The City of South Pasadena is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Patsel as the new Library Director of the South Pasadena...
110 Freeway Off-Ramp Closure | Ave. 60 Long-Term Bridge Work Underway
CalTrans District 7 crews will close the northbound off-ramp at Avenue 60 on State Route 110 (Arroyo Seco Parkway) beginning at 11:59 p.m. Friday,...
State Legislation | Senator Pérez Bill Targeting Abandoned Powerlines Advances After Eaton Fire
Legislation authored by Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) to remove dangerous abandoned or decommissioned powerline like the one suspected of igniting the Eaton Fire passed...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Roadshow Inspire & Prepare Eighth Graders at SPMS
With the second semester underway, students are beginning to think about transitioning to the next school year. As part of an introduction to the...
Pasadena Tournament of Roses | Brian James Elected to Executive Committee, Named 2034 President
The Tournament of Roses announced the 2026-2027 leadership and organizational structure.
The Executive Committee elected Brian James to serve as the Association’s President in 2034....
Obituary: Joseph “Joe” Roger Edward Daigle – South Pasadena Business Owner, Veteran & Community...
Joseph “Joe” Roger Edward Daigle, a longtime South Pasadena resident, Air Force veteran, and co-owner of Ellen’s Silkscreening, passed away peacefully at home on...
ROSE PARADE 2027 | President Terry Madigan Announces 2027 Rose Parade Theme “Welcome”
Today, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Association’s newly installed President Terry Madigan, announced the 2027 theme, “Welcome.” The theme celebrates the simple joy of belonging—that feeling...
EMPTY HOUSE PARTY | Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts on January 23
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts cordially invites you to an Extraordinary Special Event!
Empty House Party
Friday, January 23, 2026 at 6:30pm$175 tickets
Clara Baldwin Stocker,...
ArtCenter College of Design Unveils Spring 2026 Graduate Art Lecture Series
ArtCenter College of Design is pleased to announce its Spring 2026 Graduate Art Seminar Lecture Series, running from Tuesday, January 20, through Tuesday, April 21, 2026....
