Monthly Archives: June 2026
South Pasadena Library | Billy Bonkers Brings Laughter & Magic to Oxley Street
A chorus of giggles and wide-eyed gasps will soon echo off the library walls as a fan-favorite performer returns to engage our youngest residents....
South Pasadena Concert in the Park | Garfield Park Welcomes OC Groove Band on...
The City of South Pasadena invites is proud to announce the return of its summer event series at Garfield Park, featuring a full season...
South Pasadena Library | Building Lifelong Readers Through Saturday Storytime
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...
Homeowner Rebuild Tour | Survivors of the Eaton Fires Open Their Doors to Share...
The path to recovery is paved with more than just concrete and permits; it is built on the strength of neighbors determined to return...
UPDATE: Overnight Closures for Bridge Work on U.S. 101 at Santa Monica Boulevard &...
Caltrans announces overnight lane and ramp closures the week of June 22 for bridge work at U.S. 101 and State Route 2/Santa Monica Boulevard...
Rep. Judy Chu Commends Vital FEMA Extension of Financial and Housing Assistance for Eaton...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the State of California’s request to extend financial assistance under the Individuals and Households Program (IHP) for...
Venezuela Earthquakes Response: LA County Elite International Urban Search & Rescue Team Deployed
The County of Los Angeles Fire Department’s (LACoFD) international urban search and rescue (USAR) team, known as USA-2, has been activated by the U.S....
Done & Dusted: City Council Meetings Report – 2026-27 Budget Approved, $80 Million Streets...
Two June meetings of the South Pasadena City Council bookended the same question that has shadowed City Hall for decades: how to pay to...
Landscape & Gardening Workshop | Learning to Protect Our Homes from Seasonal Wildfire Risks
As fire season approaches, our neighbors are gathering to learn how thoughtful plant choices can turn our yards into a vital line of defense....
AIR QUALITY ADVISORY: UPDATED – Smoke From Massive Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Warning
Latest Update: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Nearly a week after it began, the Boyle Heights warehouse fire appears to be nearing its end,...
South Pasadena Civic Gathering | WISPPA Evening Highlights City Vision & Local Music
The highlight of the evening features an address by South Pasadena City Manager Todd Hileman, who'll serve as the night's guest speaker.
Hileman is slated...
South Pasadena Library Event | Wild Wonders Brings Live Wildlife Ambassadors to the Community...
The interactive educational program features two distinct afternoon showcases, scheduled for 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
Designed to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards,...
Wine & Song June 24 | WISPPA Honors Supervisor Kathryn Barger Ahead of Wine...
The first half of the evening focuses directly on municipal collaboration and regional leadership.
WISPPA members and local organizers will gather at 5:30 PM for...
South Pasadena Municipal Calendar | Engaging with City Council & Commission Meetings this Summer
The civic calendar kicks off immediately with joint efforts focused on local youth and broader town governance.
The City of South Pasadena and SPUSD Ad...
South Pasadena Literary Arts | Classics Book Club Explores the Lost Lyricism of Sappho
The focus of this month’s exploration is the deeply influential Poems of Sappho, using the celebrated translation by J. M. Edmonds.
Sappho’s fragments, which have...
LA AREA EMERGENCY Declared as Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Burns Into a Fourth Day;...
Fire Situation Updated 10:30 p.m., Saturday, June 20, 2026
The warehouse fire that has been pushing smoke across South Pasadena, San Marino, Highland Park and...
Cal. Gov. Candidate Steve Hilton Brings ‘Califordable’ Town Hall to South Pasadena
The Republican Running for Governor Will Take Audience Questions at 3 p.m. at a Fair Oaks Avenue Building With a Storied Place in California...
South Pasadena Juneteenth | City Hall & Municipal Facilities to Close for Day of...
In observance of Juneteenth, all City facilities will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Public safety remains a continuous priority for local officials throughout...
Cancelled: City Council Meeting South Pasadena July 1, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for July 1, 2026, at 7:00 P.M., has been cancelled.
The next City Council...
Heads Up: 110 & U.S. 101 Closures | Bridge Upgrades Ahead for South Pasadena...
Caltrans announces overnight lane and ramp closures the week of June 22 for bridge work at U.S. 101 and State Route 2/Santa Monica Boulevard...
First Responders Unite to ReBuild Altadena: Firefighters & Deputies Partner with San Gabriel Valley...
In a powerful show of service beyond the front lines, Sheriff Los Angeles County, Robert Luna and first responders from the Los Angeles County...
$80 Million Streets Bond Explained: What It Would Fund, What It Would Cost &...
The South Pasadena City Council will decide Wednesday night whether to ask voters for $80 million to rebuild the city's deteriorating streets and aging...
REMINDER: South Pasadena Annual Golf Tournament Packs the Course This Saturday
A cherished local masterpiece depends on the collective spirit of our neighborhood, calling on golfers and local advocates to secure their final spots on...
Wine & Song June 17 | Celebrated Songwriters Bring Intimate Folk and Rock to...
Two distinct musical journeys converge in the heart of our community, offering residents a night of deep storytelling, faith-inclusive indie rock, and master-level guitar...
South Pasadena Library to Close for Juneteenth
The South Pasadena Public Library (1115 El Centro Street) will be closed on Friday, June 19 to observe Juneteenth.
While the physical building is closed,...
The Claude ‘Fable 5’ Jailbreak | How a Handful of People Made a $965...
UPDATED: Sunday 6/14 7:30pm
How a small group rattled a nearly trillion-dollar company and the U.S. government badly enough to dark the most powerful AI...
Washington Pulls the Plug on the Most Powerful AI Ever Released to the Public:...
AI shutdown by Government. Not the first time tech has been throttled by bureaucrats - including South Pasadena 1900's era City Council banning electricity...
Active Minds Launches National Youth-Led Mental Health Movement to Equip 100,000 High School Student
Active Minds, the nation’s leading nonprofit mobilizing youth and young adults to change the culture around mental health so that it is valued and...
Field Day Event at ArtCenter College of Design | Amateur Radio Clubs to Host...
On Saturday, June 27, amateur radio operators from across the San Gabriel Valley will gather at ArtCenter College of Design’s Hillside Campus for ARRL...
National Red Rose Day: White-Suited Volunteers Surprised People with Longstemmed Red Roses
Today, in celebration of National Red Rose Day, volunteer Members of the Tournament of Roses Association surprised hundreds of people with longstemmed red roses....
