Monthly Archives: May 2026
Motorcycle Safety | South Pasadena Police Department Urges Road Awareness During National Safety Month
Media Release
The South Pasadena Police Department is reminding drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. With the arrival of warmer weather, more motorcycles are...
South Pasadena City Council | Goats, Grants & 4th of July Winners on...
The South Pasadena City Council will meet on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Amedee O. "Dick" Richards Jr. Council Chambers to discuss a...
A Romantic Triumph – BRIGADOON at Pasadena Playhouse
The Pasadena Playhouse continues its sterling commitment to celebrating the great American musical with a ravishing new production of Lerner & Loewe’s Brigadoon—and what...
DUI Checkpoint May 16 | South Pasadena Police
Media Release
The South Pasadena Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to...
Letter to the Editor: The Power of Showing Up at the 2026 Prayer Breakfast
Hard to believe it’s been more than 15 years since I resided in South Pasadena and 7 years since I worked there. Nevertheless, I...
Traffic Collision | Pedestrian Injured in Crosswalk at Monterey Road & Diamond Avenue
Media Release
On May 14, 2026, at approximately 7:54 a.m., the South Pasadena Police Department Communications Center received a report of an injury vehicle-versus-pedestrian traffic...
Click It or Ticket | Police Launch Seat Belt Safety Campaign Through Memorial Day
Media Release
The South Pasadena Police Department reminds travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the right car seats when visiting friends and...
The Data Center Gold Rush Hits the San Gabriel Valley — The Concern is...
First — What Is a "Data Center," Anyway?
Quick plain-English explainer, because this conversation falls apart if half the room isn't sure what we're talking...
Bike Safety Awareness | May is National Bicycle Safety Month
Media Release
From children riding to school to older adults staying active and healthy, bicycling is both a pastime and a mode of transportation for...
Healthy Aging Fair | South Pasadena Announces Healthy Aging Fair in Celebration of Older...
Media Release
The City of South Pasadena invites the community to celebrate Older Americans Month at the Annual Healthy Aging Fair, taking place on Wednesday,...
Crime Alert | Residential Burglary Suspect Apprehended by South Pasadena Police
Media Release
On May 2, 2026, at approximately 10:35 p.m., the South Pasadena Police Department Communications Center received a report of a residential burglary that...
4th of July Parade | Celebrate 250 Years of the American Spirit in South...
Media Release
The City of South Pasadena invites you to take part in its cherished 4th of July Parade! A community favorite since 1982, the...
SPHS Leadership Update | Assistant Principal Chad Bryant to Leave SPUSD This June
South Pasadena High School (SPHS) Assistant Principal Chad Bryant announced to staff on Friday, March 6, that he will officially leave the district on...
SPLL Opening Night 2026 | Celebrating Over 70 Years of Community Baseball
On Friday, March 6, 2026, the South Pasadena Little League (SPLL) hosted its annual Opening Night celebration from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at...
Taste of South Pasadena 2026 | Annual Restaurant Tour Returns Next Tuesday
The Rotary Club of South Pasadena is set to host the 12th Annual Taste of South Pasadena on Tuesday, May 19, from 5:00 PM...
Identity Theft – Scrub Your Life Offline: A Field Guide to Reclaiming Your Privacy...
Identity Theft Protection: An editorial by Steven Lawrence, Publisher, South Pasadenan News
Every week, this paper publishes the South Pasadena Police Department's crime report. I...
Trouble Ahead: SB 79 Comes for South Pasadena – What the New Statewide ‘Transit...
The 'Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act' (SB 79) takes effect July 1, 2026. Here is the picture for South Pasadena, Pasadena, and...
Arcadia Mayor to Plead Guilty as Chinese Foreign Agent — The South Pasadena Connection
Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang resigned Monday and agreed to plead guilty to a federal felony of acting as an illegal agent of the People's...
Budget & Infrastructure | South Pasadena City Hosts Community Meetings on Future Funding
Media Release
The City of South Pasadena is hosting a series of Community Meetings to discuss the state of the City’s infrastructure, budget outlook, and...
Summer Learning | Hodis Learning & Music Opens Summer Enrollment
While finals and the end of the school year may feel like the only thing worth focusing on right now, Hodis Learning & Music...
Pasadena Playhouse 2026-2027 Season | Exciting New Mainstage Lineup Revealed
On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the historic Pasadena Playhouse announced its thrilling new 2026-2027 Mainstage Season, promising local residents an unforgettable year of theater....
Barks & Books | Read to Sawyer the Therapy Dog at the Library
The South Pasadena Public Library hosts Barks & Books on Wednesday, May 13, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room. Children...
Freeway Closures | U.S. 101 Overnight Maintenance Near Downtown L.A.
U.S. 101 near First Street, in the Boyle Heights neighborhood near downtown Los Angeles, will have nightly full closures in one direction during the...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Student David Kim Earns Honorable Mention in Congressional Art Competition
SPUSD Media Release
Congratulations to SPHS junior David Kim, who earned Honorable Mention in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Congresswoman Judy Chu announced the winners...
Stitch Class | Create Cactus Pincushions at the Library
The South Pasadena Public Library invites the community to a hand sewing workshop on Saturday, May 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in...
May 6 City Council Recap: Block Party Formalities, Fremont Bike Lanes & Streamlined Permits
The South Pasadena City Council convened to discuss a packed agenda affecting everything from neighborhood gatherings to traffic safety and city fees. Here are...
Under the Sea | YSTA The Little Mermaid Jr. Extended Through May 17
Due to overwhelming demand and sold out performances this past weekend, Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) has officially extended its production of Disney’s The...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Jazz Ensemble Secures Top Honors at Mt. SAC
SPUSD Media Release
Congratulations to the SPHS Jazz Ensemble for finishing in first place in their division at the recent Jazz Festival held on May...
Twinkle Time | Bilingual Pop-Rock Fun at Sierra Madre Playhouse
Twinkle Time brings her high-energy, bilingual family concert to the Sierra Madre Playhouse on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
Described by the New...
Design Invitational 2026 | ArtCenter College of Design Showcases Iconic Italian Transportation
ArtCenter College of Design is pleased to announce the 2026 Design Invitational, the College’s annual exhibition of important and iconic vehicles ranging from timeless classics to...
