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.
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...
Final Day: Santa Fe Crafts’ First-Ever Valentine’s Weekend Sale – 20% Off Today Only!
Love is in the air, and so are unbeatable deals! Today marks the last chance to take advantage of Santa Fe Crafts’ first-ever Valentine’s...
New City Manager Hired | South Pasadena To Welcome Todd Hileman
South Pasadena’s City Council has officially selected L. Todd Hileman as the new City Manager, marking what many hope will be a turning point...
AV STEM Night Brings Hands-On Science and Exploration to Young Students at Arroyo Vista
Students, parents, and educators gathered at Arroyo Vista Elementary School on Thursday, January 30, 2025, for the annual AV STEM Night, an evening of...
Rainy Weather On The Way: Forecasts Warn Of A Wet Week Ahead with Back-to-Back...
South Pasadena and the greater Los Angeles area are in for an active weather pattern this week, with multiple storm systems bringing rain to...
Burglary Suspect Arrested | Arroyo Dr. & Hermosa – Yard Worker’s Called Police
A suspicious vehicle call led to a police stop near Arroyo Drive and Hermosa Street on Tuesday after local gardeners reported a black truck...
Breaking News: South Pasadena City Hall Phone System Down Due to Nationwide RingCentral Outage
South Pasadena City Hall's phone system has been offline since approximately 10:00 AM this morning, as part of a nationwide outage affecting RingCentral services....
Arson Suspect Arrested South Pasadena | Suspect in Custody for Pasadena Ave. Fire Amid...
As Southern California continues to recover from a series of devastating fires, including the Eaton Fire in Altadena & Pasadena, The South Pasadena Police...
LA Fires Report Update | The Rundown On The Situation – Fires Continue to...
In the last 8 days, starting January 7, 2025, over 43,000 acres (67 Square Miles) of Los Angeles County has burned, with multiple wildfires...
Water South Pasadena | Deemed Safe to Drink
South Pasadena does not fall within the scope of the 'Pasadena Water Usage Alert', and is 'safe to drink' as deemed by South Pasadena...
LA County Windstorm and Wildfires Update
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Los Angeles County and City officials will host a One Voice Press Conference to present the latest updates on impacts from the windstorm event...
