Monthly Archives: June 2026
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....
SPUSD Board Meeting | Approving the 2026-2027 Budget & Enhancing Campus Safety Coming Up
Beyond the numbers of a new district budget, the upcoming school board meeting touches the very heart of our community. From funding vital student...
Spare $80,000,000? South Pasadena City Council Street Bond Decision; Goat Grazing Contract Redux
What's a cool $80 million among friends and neighbors?
Item 24 on the June 17 agenda calls for the Council to adopt Resolution No. 8016,...
South Pasadena Little League | Teal Titans Claim Minors Softball Championship
Weeks of teamwork culminated in an unforgettable victory for the Teal Titans. Their championship win perfectly captured the spirit of local youth sports, bringing...
Inside the $86.7 Million Blueprint | South Pasadena City Council June 10 Agenda
As South Pasadena prepares for the future, city leaders and the Finance Commission will gather to map out a balanced financial path. The proposed...
Life-Saving Naloxone Treatment at Local Park | South Pasadena Police Response
Media Release
On June 6, 2026, at 9:52 a.m., officers were dispatched to the corner of Orange Grove Avenue and Mission Street to conduct a...
South Pasadena Summer Events Announced | Soccer Watch Party, 4th of July, Movies and...
The City of South Pasadena Community Services Department is excited to announce a full lineup of summer community events, including the International Soccer Watch...
SPUSD June Board of Education Meeting | Budget Decisions & Smartphone Limits
As students look toward the summer break, district leaders are charting the future of our local classrooms. The upcoming board meeting will tackle crucial...
Budget 2026-2027 Vital 911 Upgrades & Renewed Community Focus South Pasadena Special Joint Meeting
As South Pasadena prepares its next fiscal budget, newly appointed Police Chief Elmore promises closer community ties and vital modernizations to keep neighborhoods secure....
National Red Rose Day | Pasadena Tournament of Roses Spreading Joy
Media Release
Volunteer Members spread joy throughout Pasadena with hundreds of red roses.
In celebration of National Red Rose Day, volunteer Members of the Tournament of...
