Monthly Archives: June 2026

PHOTO: LAFD | The EPA and LA County Health HazMat are currently on scene monitoring the perimeter of the building fire for air toxics.

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...
PHOTO: Staff | The South Pasadenan News | South Pasadena City Hall on Mission Street

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...
PHOTO: California gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton campaign website image from previous Townhall meeting.

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...
Graphic: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Juneteenth City Closure Notice

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...
PHOTO: Staff | The South Pasadenan News | South Pasadena City Hall on Mission Street

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...
Graphic: Caltrans | The South Pasadenan | State Route 110 and U.S. 101 Closures

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...
PHOTO: SGV | The South Pasadenan | SGV Habitat is here to support those impacted by the Eaton fire, offering assistance to repair and rebuild homes, restore stability, and help families recover.

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...
GRAPHIC: City of South Pasadena eighty million dollars streets repair bond plan. A plain-language guide to what the bond would fund, what it would cost you, the order the streets get fixed, and what's still unanswered — drawn from the city's answers and an interview with its finance chief

$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...
PHOTO: Wine and Song | The South Pasadenan | Jessica Gerhardt; Christina Apostolopoulos

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,...
Anthropic Fable 5 - government shutdown

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...
The most powerful AI ever made public lasted three days. What made it remarkable is exactly what got it pulled.

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...
PHOTO: Active Minds | The South Pasadenan | National Youth-led Mental Health Movement

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...
Graphic: South Pasadena Amateur Radio Club | The South Pasadenan | Local Amateur Radio Clubs to Host Field Day Event at ArtCenter College of Design

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...
PHOTO: Pasadena Tournament of Roses Instagram | The South Pasadenan | National Red Rose Day Celebration

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....
South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD)

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,...
PHOTO: Kevin O'Sullivan | The South Pasadenan | Teal Titans Claim Minors Softball Championship

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...
PHOTO: Staff | The South Pasadenan News | South Pasadena City Hall on Mission Street

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...
PHOTO: SPPD | The South Pasadenan | Tesla Police Car

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...
Screencap: Special Joint Meeting June 10, 2026 | The South Pasadenan

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....
PHOTO: Tournament of Roses | The South Pasadenan | National Red Rose Day

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...
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