Steven Lawrence
Steven Lawrence is the Principal & Technical Developer at SouthPasadenan.com. His internet & new media content creation company is nexusplex, the backbone of The SouthPasadenan.com News. To know more visit: nexusplex.com. The South Pasadenan is owned and published by The South Pasadena Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
USMC BIRTHDAY: United States Marine Corps – 250 Years of Relentless Duty
On 10 November 2025, the Marine Corps marks a milestone—its 250th birthday.
According to the Corps’ own history, it traces its roots to the resolution...
VOTE TODAY: ‘Prop 50’, Mail-In Ballots & Why Today’s “One-Question” Election is Anything But...
By any normal standard, today’s November 4 statewide special election looks deceptively simple: one statewide question, Proposition 50, on whether to redraw California’s congressional...
SPHS Football: South Pasadena Tigers Breeze Past Temple City 48-6 Friday Night League Win
South Pasadena Tigers were on fire Friday night, unleashing a rolling offensive and solid defensive performance to dominate the Temple City Rams, 48–6, in...
“Disney’s NEWSIES JR.” Theatre Review – Charm, Wit, Drama & Dance at YSTA’s...
The Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) once again delivers pure magic with their latest production, Disney’s Newsies Jr. — now entering its final weekend...
PEDALPALOOZA 2025 South Pasadena Rides Again – Join The Fun!
What began as a handful of parents and kids on bicycles has grown into a fun South Pasadena neighborhood tradition — and now it’s...
SB79 Is Live: Will You Lose Trees To Developers in South Pasadena? – No...
Voting citizens and families who are strongly outspoken about protecting South Pasadena's neighborhoods may be barking up the wrong tree. City Council may make...
EDITORIAL: SB79 Says “Affordable Housing.” It’s Really About Cutting You—the Voter—Out of Your Own...
By any honest reading, Senate Bill 79 is not a conversation with communities; it’s a work-around.
Yes, its banner reads “abundant and affordable housing near...
Now Open Fridays! South Pasadena’s City Hall Returns to Friday Counter Services: Undoing a...
For the first time in about five years, South Pasadena City Hall will once again be open to the public on Fridays, restoring a...
Eaton Fire Response Report Published: Confirms & Defines Gaps in Evacuation Alerts, Resource Limitations...
Note from the Publisher
When we talk about “first responders,” it’s not a phrase made generically. On the night of January 7th, 2025, against winds...
“Yes, We Have No Bananas” – Was SB 771 Designed to Fail? It’s on...
California’s Senate Bill 771 (SB 771), authored by Senator Henry Stern (D-27), has been rushed through the Legislature with strong committee and floor votes....
UPDATED: SB79 Not Ready for Primetime: Assembly Vote Looms — Major Changes for Pasadena...
UPDATED THURS 9/11 7:30PM SB79 PASSED THE ASSEMBLY AND IS ON IT'S WAY TO THE CA SENATE.
Assembly staff informed The South Pasadenan SB 79...
‘Professional Drain Service’ – Local Plumber Keeps South Pasadena & Pasadena-Area Pipes Flowing
Plumbing problems always seem to happen at the worst time - holidays, middle of the night right before a big day, when out of...
BIG Yard Sale – Sept. 12 & 13 | South Pasadena Tournament of Roses...
The building of the South Pasadena Rose Parade Float is one of the city’s oldest and proudest community traditions. Each year, hundreds of volunteers...
The Passing of Joanne Nuckols | South Pasadena Community Mourns a Best Friend &...
With profound sorrow, the South Pasadena community is coming to terms with the passing of Joanne Nuckols, a preservationist, historian, civic leader, family member,...
The Perfect Companion For Everything: AI for Your Kids & Courtrooms
In our bedrooms, classrooms, and workrooms, AI chatbots are slipping into roles once held by best friends, mentors, even therapists. For kids and teens,...
South Pasadena Progress Decisions On-Deck | Landmark August 20 City Council Meeting Preview
The South Pasadena City Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, for what is shaping up to be one of the...
Back to School South Pasadena! Start-of-Year Recap as Classes Start Wednesday
South Pasadena classrooms open Wednesday, August 13, 2025, with a full slate of new leadership, strong academic momentum, policy updates, and a few fresh...
Heat Wave South Pasadena | Summertime Temps Forecast to Hit 90°~100° for the Week...
South Pasadena is entering a stretch of summer heat this week, with daytime temperatures forecast to climb well into the 90s—and reaching a peak...
Massive 8.7 Earthquake Strikes Near Kamchatka Russia – Hawaii Tsunami Warnings, SoCal Coastlines under...
UPDATE: Tsunami Advisory has been issued, replacing the Tsunami Watch for LA Area & Orange County Coastlines. The tsunami should arrive near 1AM tonight....
4th of July Parade South Pasadena | Heads high, Feet steady, & Hearts Committed...
Special Dispatch – The South Pasadenan NewsJuly 4, 2025 – SOUTH PASADENA, CALIF.
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With flags flying and the sun shining over Mission Street, the proud...
ICE Agents Tactics | Federal Immigration Sweeps in Pasadena Deepen Community Divide
In a striking sequence of events this Wednesday, federal immigration enforcement operations rippled across Southern California — and Pasadena found itself at the center...
ICE Raids in Los Angeles Detain Dozens, Spark Rage, Protests & Clashes
Federal immigration agents carried out coordinated raids at multiple locations in Los Angeles on Friday, detaining dozens of people and prompting large protests that...
Dumpster Day Returns to South Pasadena: “The Purge” Home Edition
Once a year, South Pasadenans get the green light to do what they’ve secretly wanted to do for months: shove that broken IKEA bookcase,...
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REPORT: Critical Fire Risk Re-Zoning & Civic Facility Overhaul
The Monday Apr. 14, 2025 Public Safety Commission meeting brought urgent discussions on wildfire preparedness, civic infrastructure, and public health at the center of...
CalFire Updates: Wildfire Hazard Maps – What South Pasadena Residents Need to Know
California fire officials have released new Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps for local areas – the first update in over a decade. These...
Pregame Report: South Pasadena City Council Special Meeting – March 26, 2025
This South Pasadena City Council agenda includes key items affecting the city’s infrastructure and public facilities, including appointments to a newly restructured commission, approval...
Tornado Confirmed | Pico Rivera: NOAA SoCal Officials Confirm a ‘small’ Tornado Ripped Through...
In a startling and rare event for Southern California, NOAA officials on the ground in Pico Rivera have confirmed that a tornado touched down...
Tenant Rights & Lease Protections When a Property is Sold in South Pasadena &...
Selling a rental property in California comes with strict tenant protections under state and local laws. Property owners and buyers must follow regulations on...
South Pasadena’s Power Lines: Long-Term Plan Needed for Critical Infrastructure
South Pasadena’s electrical infrastructure, much of it mounted on decades-old wooden power poles, is in need of a clear long-term modernization plan. While burying...
Weather Forecast South Pasadena | Rain is Expected, Three Systems Moving Through
Residents of Pasadena, South Pasadena, and Altadena should prepare for a series of weather events in the upcoming week, as multiple storm systems are...
