Monthly Archives: September 2026
A South Pasadena Family Earning $160,000 Pays $45,000 A Year In Taxes. Here Is...
Starting October 1, the sales tax in South Pasadena is 11%. There is no place in the United States where this family's paycheck and...
Rabid Bat Detections in LA County: Public Health Warning – Highest Detections Ever
Media Release
Los Angeles County is experiencing its highest number of rabid bats ever recorded, prompting the Department of Public Health to urge local communities...
UPDATE: Mission-Pasadena-Arroyo Intersection Improvement Project: Join the Oct. 5 Community Meeting
UPDATE: COMMUNITY MEETING TIME CHANGED
Please note that the time of the community meeting has changed. The meeting will now take place at 5:00 p.m....
Open Screen Los Angeles Returns to The Lyric Hyperion on October 6
Los Angeles filmmakers, video artists, and cinema enthusiasts have a home for grassroots storytelling as Open Screen Los Angeles returns for its next monthly...
DUDES 4th Annual Pickleball Tournament Raising Funds for Girls’ Sports
Every October, something a little unusual happens on the pickleball courts at South Pasadena Middle School: eighty neighbors show up, paddles in hand, all...
South Pasadena Woman’s Club Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Night
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Woman’s Club of South Pasadena will welcome Dr. Maria Nelson, a breast surgical oncologist, on October...
2027 Rose Court Announced | Pasadena Tournament of Roses
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is thrilled to announce the seven members of the 2027 Rose Court presented by Visit Newport Beach. The anticipated...
2027 Rose Parade Unveils Sneak Peek of Six New Floats
As the countdown to New Year’s Day continues, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is excited to unveil another Sneak Peek of the 138th Rose...
SPUSD’s Teacher of the Year Jennifer Velez Simon Named Top 16 Teacher in LA
Congratulations to South Pasadena Unified School District’s (SPUSD) 2026 Teacher of the Year, Jennifer Velez Simon, who was named one of the top 16...
A Fork, a Prayer, & 70 Crockpots: Volunteers Bring Care to Eaton Fire Survivors’...
Linda Wolf was washing dishes at her kitchen sink when she held up a fork and began to cry. Thinking of neighbors who had...
Hotbox Vintage’s New Arrivals | Welcome to LA Autumn Part 1: The Era of...
Hello, pumpkin spices! September is here, and it loves to remind Southern California that summer still has a few drops left in the tank....
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Students Host Sixth Annual Voter Registration Drive
South Pasadena High School (SPHS) is holding its sixth annual Student Voter Registration drive from September 21-25, 2026. In California, eligible students who are...
Mission-Pasadena-Arroyo Intersection Improvement Project: Join the Oct. 5 Community Meeting
The City of South Pasadena invites the public to a community meeting regarding proposed safety improvements to the intersections at Mission Street/Pasadena Avenue and...
28 Finalists Selected for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® 2027 Rose Court
Before the final round of interviews, the 28 finalists for the 2027 Rose Court took a group photo on the front steps of Tournament...
Altadena Residents: Free Sandbags Available for Ahead of Storm Season
The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works and partner agencies recently distributed more than 4,000 sandbags to residents of Altadena as the...
South Pasadena Middle School Teacher Andrew Adanto Named 2026 Outstanding Educator | SPUSD Snapshot
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, California Assemblymember Mike Fong presented the fourth annual Outstanding Educator Awards to local teachers, including one from South Pasadena...
Sep. 22 City Council Meeting | Library Celebrates 120 Years as City Takes Helm...
During the September 22, 2026, City Council meeting, municipal leaders and local librarians unveiled a robust slate of fall and winter activities. These include...
Ronald McDonald House® Pasadena Hosts SHINE Gala: Through the Garden Gate
Enjoy an inspiring evening celebrating community and care in full bloom! On Saturday, October 17, 2026, supporters of Ronald McDonald House Pasadena will gather...
Free Genealogy Fair at South Pasadena Public Library
The South Pasadena Public Library will host a Genealogy Fair on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Library...
Local Elections Nov. 2026: Nevin Stanton-Trehan Wants Michael Cacciotti’s Seat. Revealing Interview Peeks...
For 25 years, running against Michael Cacciotti in South Pasadena has been something people talk about but rarely do.
This fall, Nevin Stanton-Trehan is in...
Sept. 22 City Council Meeting Agenda | Balancing Neighborhood Peace With 2026 Holiday Cheer
Mayor Sheila Rossi and the South Pasadena City Council will convene for two crucial public meetings on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, inside the Amedee...
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Announces 2027 Float Awards Judges
Media Release
A panel of extraordinary creative minds has been selected to bring their creative and horticultural expertise to the Rose Parade® presented by Honda....
Cancelled: City Council Meeting South Pasadena September 16, 2026
The South Pasadena City Council has announced a schedule change for its upcoming sessions. The Special Study Session and Regular Meeting, originally scheduled for...
Protecting Pedestrians: California Urges Drivers to Stay Alert This September
September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California. The South Pasadena Police Department would like to remind drivers to slow down and be alert for...
September 16 City Council Agenda | Shaping Quiet Neighborhoods, Library Rules & Holiday Cheer
On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, local leadership will gather to address core civic issues. Mayor Sheila Rossi and the South Pasadena City Council will...
SPHS Football Honors Local First Responders on 9/11 | SPUSD Snapshot
On Friday night before the South Pasadena High School (SPHS) varsity football game, the teams and fans paused in remembrance of those who lost...
L.A. Fire Survivor Insurance Survey: Hold Insurers Accountable
Media Release
Every Fire Survivor's Network (EFSN), in partnership with a UCLA research team, has launched the L.A. Fire Survivor Insurance Survey, a first-of-its-kind effort...
Secure Your Child’s Safety: California Car Seat Laws & Guidelines
During Child Passenger Safety Week, the South Pasadena Police Department encourages all parents and caregivers to make sure their children are riding safely by...
Rising From the Ashes: LA Wildfire VR Doc Wins Big in Venice!
Out of the Ashes, an immersive documentary co-directed by Los Angeles–based creators Rory Mitchell and Nonny de la Peña that places audiences within the aftermath...
9/11 Tragic Anniversary – ‘Never Forget’ Twenty-Five Years Later, South Pasadena Still Says Their...
Never forget.
At City Hall is the plaque that honors three members of one South Pasadena family: Sue Kim Hanson, her husband Peter, and their...
