Monthly Archives: March 2026
Public Safety Funding | Rep. Judy Chu Secures $1M for South Pasadena Police Radio...
Representative Judy Chu (CA-28) will join South Pasadena city officials today, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall to present a...
Safety Measures | City Enhances Traffic Measures Around Arroyo Vista Elementary School
Media Release
Since the start of the 2025-26 school year, the City has been working proactively with residents and South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD)...
Poetry Workshop | Explore Sijo with South Pasadena Poet Laureate
South Pasadena Poet Laureate Ron Koertge will host a playful, hands-on poetry workshop on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM...
Library Closed | Holiday Schedule for South Pasadena Public Library
The South Pasadena Public Library will be closed all day on Sunday, April 5, 2026, in observance of the holiday.
While the physical building at...
Wine & Song | Holly Bernt and Jake Manzi Live at The Hive
Musicians Holly Bernt and Jake Manzi, featuring Caleb Rosazza, will perform live at The Hive in South Pasadena on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Located at...
Death of a Salesman | Iconic American Tragedy Comes to A Noise Within
A Noise Within presents a visceral new production of Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, Death of a Salesman, running from March 28 through April...
Primary Trust | 2024 Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play Comes to the Mark Taper Forum
Center Theatre Group will present the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play Primary Trust by Eboni Booth at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles from...
Author Randall Barnes | Meet the Author at ‘Open Book’ at The Paseo Saturday...
A free, fun Author Talk with Randall Barnes discussing his sci-fi murder mystery "MOME" will be presented at the Open Book bookstore in The...
CALTRANS AUDIT PASSES: State Audit of 710 Homes Mismanagement Approved
SACRAMENTO / SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. EARLY BREAKING NEWS TUES 3/27/2026 — In a major turning point for the long-running 710 Freeway Fight, California lawmakers...
Garden Tour, Plant Swap & Sustainability Fair | Community Invited to the Nature Park
The City of South Pasadena, in partnership with South Pasadena Beautiful and Friends of South Pasadena Nature Park, invites residents and visitors to attend...
Masonic Lodge Chili Cook-Off | Free Fundraiser for Eaton Fire Victims on March 28
The South Pasadena Masonic Lodge is hosting a free Chili Cook-Off fundraiser to support victims of the Eaton Fires on Saturday, March 28, 2026,...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Students Sweep Awards in Regional Photo Contest
Congratulations to SPHS students Alexander Pobereyko (1st Place), Ian Howard (3rd Place), Nico Watford-Edelson (Abstracts), Emiko Essmiller (Places), and Naiomi Gary (Things) on winning...
SPUSD Cites Safety Policy Following Arroyo Vista Incident, but Specific Concerns Remain Unaddressed
Following a vehicle-versus-pedestrian incident involving a child in the school zone near Arroyo Vista Elementary on Monday of this week, the South Pasadena Unified...
Child-Involved Collision | Documented School-Zone Crossing Warnings Go Unanswered – Parent’s Demands Intensify
A child was involved in a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision Monday afternoon in a designated school zone near Arroyo Vista Elementary, reigniting longstanding concerns from parents...
Child Involved in Non-Injury Incident Near El Centro Street | Vehicle – Pedestrian Collision
Media Release
On March 23, 2026, at approximately 2:43 p.m., the South Pasadena Police Department Communications Center received a report of a non-injury vehicle-versus-pedestrian traffic...
SPUSD Snapshot | Dr. Michele Kipke Honored for Decades of SPUSD Service
South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) is proud to announce Dr. Michele Kipke as the recipient of the Association of California School Administrators’ Golden...
Cancelled: City Council Meeting South Pasadena March 24, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council Special Closed Session Meeting scheduled for March 24, 2026, at 5:30 P.M., has been cancelled.
The next...
Cancelled: City Council Meeting South Pasadena April 1, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for April 1, 2026, at 7:00 P.M., has been cancelled.
The next City Council...
‘Kitty Takes a $114 Million Walk Into Your Yard’ by Chris Bray
You may have been seeing stories this week about California’s $114 million “cougar bridge,” a newly controversial overpass across the 101 freeway in the...
Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival “THE STRENGTH WE CARRY” | March 26-29
The 33rd Annual Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival will take place next week March 26-
March 29, 2026 at Theatre 68 Arts Complex with an...
Streets Planning & Upgrades | City to Host Third Community Meeting for Huntington &...
The City of South Pasadena will hold a third community meeting to seek public feedback on the Huntington Drive and Fremont Avenue Corridor Improvements...
Senator Pérez Audit Call – State Leaders Demand Oversight of CalTrans 710 Homes
Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena), Assemblymember Mike Fong (D-Alhambra), and South Pasadena Mayor Sheila Rossi will join community leaders on Friday, March 20, 2026,...
Editorial: The Livability & Lifestyle of South Pasadena Is Not Guaranteed—It’s Decided
It's no secret that South Pasadena did not become what it is by accident. But how and when do you jump-in and carry the...
Methamphetamine Seizure | 900 Pounds Seized by CBP Officers in Tractor-Trailer Fuel Tank
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Otay Mesa Cargo Facility seized over 900 pounds of liquid methamphetamine concealed in the fuel tank...
Taste of South Pasadena May 2026! | Annual Restaurant Tour Returns This May
The Rotary Club of South Pasadena will host the 12th Annual Taste of South Pasadena on Tuesday, May 19 from 5–8 PM, inviting guests to sip, stroll,...
“The Land of Milk and Money” Walking Tour on March 28 | SPPF Hosting...
The South Pasadena Preservation Foundation (SPPF) will host a guided historical walking tour, “The Land of Milk and Money,” on Saturday, March 28, 2026...
Film Festival Returns | 13th Annual Pasadena International Film Festival Set for April 9-16
The thirteenth edition of the Pasadena International Film Festival (PIFF) returns to the NoHo Arts District April 9-16, 2026, presenting more than 160 films from over...
PARKING RULES | City Reminds Residents of Overnight Enforcement
The City of South Pasadena would like to remind residents that overnight parking permits are required for vehicles parked on the street for more...
NEW LEADERSHIP | Melissa Snyder Named New Community Services Director
The City of South Pasadena is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Snyder as the new Community Services Director. With more than a...
Insurance Reform: Local Residents Urged to Fight for FAIR Coverage
South Pasadena homeowners and allies are being called to mobilize immediately as the insurance industry organizes to block a critical reform package in the...
