Monthly Archives: June 2026

PHOTO: South Pasadena News | Mac Shropshire | Graduated seniors throw their caps in the air to signify the end of their high school journey.

GRADUATION SPHS 2026 | Congratulations to Our Outstanding Students & Community

There is a certain powerful-vibe of excitement that settles over South Pasadena in the first week of June every year. On Wednesday, June 3,...

4th of July South Pasadena | Fireworks Tickets for Historic 250th Anniversary...

The City of South Pasadena invites the community to celebrate Independence Day and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States during this year’s...

South Pasadena Soccer Watch Party | USA Takes on Paraguay Under the Trees at...

The City of South Pasadena Community Services Department invites the community to attend a family-friendly Soccer Watch Party on Friday, June 12, 2026, from...
Screencap: May 6 City Council Meeting | The South Pasadenan

South Pasadena June 3 Report | Council Approves Protected Bike Lanes & Roundabouts for...

City Council, June 3, 2026 — Report The South Pasadena City Council voted unanimously on June 3 to put a protected bike lane down the...
Graphic: SPTOR | The South Pasadenan | "Welcome to the Neighborhood" Design Unveiled for Upcoming Parade

South Pasadena Rose Float | “Welcome to the Neighborhood” Design Unveiled for Upcoming 2027...

The oldest community tradition in South Pasadena continues. The all-volunteer South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee has unveiled "Welcome to the Neighborhood," its design...
PHOTO: Samantha Shiroishi | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee and volunteers gather for a photo inside the South Pasadena City Council Chambers following the high recognition from the city.

South Pasadena Rose Float | From Rendering to Reality as $200,000 Fundraising Campaign Launches

The city's iconic hometown project hinges on local donations and banner sponsorships to turn raw steel and flowers into a Rose Parade reality. Long before...
PHOTO: Timothy Lee | The South Pasadenan | Left to right: SPHS teacher Rouzanna Berberian, SPHS student Alexis (Brylee) Woo, and SPUSD superintendent Angela Elizondo Baxter pause at the Life, Liberty, and Los Angeles exhibition at the Autry Museum. Not pictured: Brandon Park

SPUSD Snapshot | High School Artists Selected for Major Exhibition at the Autry Museum

SPUSD Media Release On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the Autry Museum opened a major exhibition titled Life, Liberty, and Los Angeles. One current SPHS student,...

South Pasadena Annual Golf Tournament | Hitting the Links to Keep a Community Tradition...

The annual grassroots fundraiser returns to the Arroyo Seco, uniting golfers of all skill levels to fund the city's historic, self-built floral masterpiece. Every year,...
Graphic: SPARC | The South Pasadenan | "The Aart Show" by Daniel Peacock

South Pasadena Arts Council | June Exhibitions Highlight Whimsical Characters & Young Patriots

From meditative, mixed-media character studies to vibrant patriotic posters crafted by local fifth-graders, SPARC's June gallery offerings bridge generations of hometown creatives. These two...

Changed Election Rules Days Before the Primary: What SB 73 Actually Does — and...

It is Wednesday afternoon, June 3. The polls closed last night. And as of this writing, the votes from Tuesday's primary have yet to...

South Pasadena High School Graduation | The Class of 2026 Prepares to Walk the...

As the academic year concludes, a resilient senior class steps into a bright future. Our community prepares to honor the dedication and achievements of...

South Pasadena | Merging Literature & Morning Exercise at the Walk ‘n’ Talk Club

It is a gentle reminder that a good book does not require sitting still in a quiet room. Local readers are finding community and...

South Pasadena Library Park | Welcoming the Summer Reading Program with a Free Community...

As the school year winds down, families and young readers are invited to gather under the shade of Library Park to celebrate the magic...

South Pasadena Library Park | Captain Tall Tale Kicks Off a Season of Wonderful...

As the summer evenings stretch longer, local families have a new reason to gather under the old trees of our civic center. The library's...
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Hodis Learning & Music | Beating the ‘Summer Slide’ With Targeted Local Learning

When summer break begins, many students are excited to relax after a long school year. And while rest is important, taking a complete break...
PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | SPARC Gallery located at 1000 Fremont Avenue in South Pasadena.

4th of July South Pasadena | Young Artists Capture 250 Years of the American...

In celebration of creativity, community, and patriotic spirit, the City of South Pasadena, in collaboration with the South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC), is proud...
PHOTO: CB Richards | The South Pasadenan | SPHS Distance Runner Michael Scarince Sprints to Second Place Finish at State Championship

SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Distance Runner Michael Scarince Sprints to State Silver in Clovis

SPUSD Media Release Huge Tiger cheers for SPHS junior Michael Scarince on his outstanding second-place finish at the 2026 CIF State Track & Field Championships...
PHOTO: Wine and Song | The South Pasadenan | June 3 Wine and Song - Cindy Kalmenson; Nigel Wearne

Wine & Song | The Daily Welcomes Acclaimed Storytellers this Wednesday

The air at The Daily on Fair Oaks Avenue always carries a distinct, communal energy, but this Wednesday evening promises something uniquely transportive. As...
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