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Santa Fe Crafts special event sale 'Piles of Pawn' showcasing guest purveyors and collector of Native American Indian works to behold

Friday & Saturday: ‘Piles of Pawn’ Returns to Santa Fe Crafts May 1–2 for...

One of South Pasadena’s most beloved specialty shopping events returns next month as 'Piles of Pawn' comes back to Santa Fe Crafts for a...
PHOTO: Mike Palma | South Pasadena News | (L-R) Ai Toyoshima, Brian Shimasaki Liebson, Grace Yoo, and Scott Keiji Takeda in RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S FLOWER DRUM SONG, produced by East West Players and the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center.

A Beautiful “Flower Drum Song” from East West Players and JACCC

Angelenos do not miss your golden opportunity to see the rarely produced Rodgers and Hammerstein's "FLOWER DRUM SONG" with a newly updated book by...
Promotional poster for Lerner & Loewe's Brigadoon at Pasadena Playhouse, showing a grid of cast headshots on a turquoise gradient with the title Brigadoon in a bordered box.

Full Cast Announced for BRIGADOON! | Pasadena Playhouse

Danny Feldman, Producing Artistic Director of Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California and recipient of the 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award, announces full...
PHOTO: Jeff Lorch | South Pasadena News | Nyasha Hatendi, Ben Beatty, and John Kani star in "Master Harold and The Boys" at Geffen Playhouse.

Master Harold and The Boys | Now Playing at Geffen Playhouse

“Master Harold”…and the Boys, written by six-time Tony Award nominee and recipient of the 2011 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, Athol...
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Weather South Pasadena: Warm & Sunny then Cooling Trend & Showers Forecast This Weekend

Thursday, April 9: Partly sunny and pleasant. High near 78°F. Low around 55°F Thursday night. South Pasadena Weekend Forecast: Light Showers Likely A weak weather system...
SPPF Dinner Tour Event 'A Moveable Feast' Fundraiser May3rd, 2026. South Pasadena Preservation Foundation.

“A Moveable Feast” – South Pasadena Preservation Foundation Presents A Revived Signature Event

The South Pasadena Preservation Foundation (SPPF) will revive one of its most beloved traditions on Sunday, May 3, with the return of its signature...

Author Randall Barnes | Meet the Author at ‘Open Book’ at The Paseo Saturday...

A free, fun Author Talk with Randall Barnes discussing his sci-fi murder mystery "MOME" will be presented at the Open Book bookstore in The...
PHOTO: Anna Fratto | The South Pasadenan News | SPUSD building on El Centro Street in South Pasadena.

SPUSD Cites Safety Policy Following Arroyo Vista Incident, but Specific Concerns Remain Unaddressed

Following a vehicle-versus-pedestrian incident involving a child in the school zone near Arroyo Vista Elementary on Monday of this week, the South Pasadena Unified...

Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival “THE STRENGTH WE CARRY” | March 26-29

The 33rd Annual Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival will take place next week March 26- March 29, 2026 at Theatre 68 Arts Complex with an...
The Land of Milk and Money Walking Tour. March 28, 2026 @ 3:30pm. Buena Vista Street tells a story of enterprise and affluence that helped shape South Pasadena at the turn of the twentieth century. Once home to the Raab Creamery in South Pasadena. "Let them eat cake - come see how the rich people live in South Pasadena on a walking tour"

“The Land of Milk and Money” Walking Tour on March 28 | SPPF Hosting...

The South Pasadena Preservation Foundation (SPPF) will host a guided historical walking tour, “The Land of Milk and Money,” on Saturday, March 28, 2026...

Weather South Pasadena: Breezy Midweek, Warmer Days Ahead

South Pasadena heads into the middle of the week with mild temperatures and increasing winds, followed by a stretch of warmer, sunny weather into...
PHOTO: Chris Bray | The South Pasadenan | Into the Desert

‘Into the Desert’ by Chris Bray

BY CHRIS BRAY | “Tell Me How This Ends” | on Substack I’ve been in the desert this weekend, without much in the way of wifi...
PHOTO: Craig Schwartz | South Pasadenan News | Ann Noble and Erika Soto in Richard III at A Noise Within

RICHARD III Manipulates, Marries and Murders a Path to the Top at A Noise...

Ambition knows no mercy. Guillermo Cienfuegos returns to A Noise Within to direct a streamlined, high-velocity, darkly entertaining take on William Shakespeare‘s Richard lll, re-set in 1970s Britain. Starring Ann...
FILE PHOTO: Steven Lawrence | The South Pasadenan News | Structure Fire at Arroyo Park on Marmion Way 1:30pm Sunday. South Pasadena Fire, Los Angeles Fire Departments on scene.

UPDATED: Dead Person Found on Park Bench | Arroyo Drive Above Golf & Soccer...

UPDATE: Additional Details in Arroyo Drive Death Investigation The South Pasadenan has confirmed new information following the discovery of a deceased man at the Arroyo...
PHOTO: Hotbox Vintage on Mission Street 'in the back warehouse' | South Pasadena News | ARTS CRAWL SATURDAY "How Bizarre, How Bazaar" Shopping event

How Bazaar! Arts Crawl Shopping Special ‘Bazaar’ at Hotbox Vintage on Mission Street

The winter South Pasadena Arts Crawl is Saturday, and local vintage hotspot Hotbox Vintage is celebrating with another fantastic market. How bizarre? How bazaar?...

The Little Mermaid Jr! Auditions February 8th and 9th: Young Stars Theatre Academy Spring...

Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) is thrilled to announce auditions for its Spring production of The Little Mermaid Jr., the beloved Disney classic filled...
PHOTO: Roger Mastroianni | South Pasadena News | Chloë Cheers (Younger Allie) and Kyle Mangold (Younger Noah).

THE NOTEBOOK | Hollywood Pantages Theatre

Producers Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch, along with Broadway in Hollywood, present THE NOTEBOOK, a new musical based on the best-selling novel that inspired...
Taylor Farms Holiday Cooking

California’s Favorite Christmas Dishes vs Modern Holiday Cooking: Taylor Farms Survey Suggests Healthier Habits...

A new national survey from Taylor Farms highlights the Christmas dishes Americans remember most from childhood and points to a growing appetite for healthier,...
Santa Fe Crafts Native American Gallery — a South Pasadena institution since 1984 — is holding its annual “Piles of Pawn” sale this Friday and Saturday, December 5 & 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at 1123 Mission Street.

Native American Jewelry: “Piles of Pawn” Today & Saturday! Santa Fe Crafts Hosts Very...

Santa Fe Crafts Native American Gallery — a very special South Pasadena gem for 16 years — is holding its “Piles of Pawn” holiday...
PHOTO: Craig Schwartz | The South Pasadenan | The cast of A Christmas Carol at A Noise Within.

A Noise Within’s beloved “A Christmas Carol” might just be the best holiday party...

A Noise Within’s enchanting production of A Christmas Carol — a stage adaptation by Geoff Elliott that is uniquely faithful to the original novel by Charles Dickens —...
NOAA Weather Radar Updated Monday November 17

UPDATED WEATHER REPORT | Late Monday Night Edition

Post-Storm Weather Forecast for South Pasadena, Pasadena & the SGV As of late Monday night, the weekend storm system has fully moved east, leaving behind...
Weather Report Updated Nov 13, 2025

Updated Weather Report: Multi-Day Storm to Impact South Pasadena, Pasadena & Los Angeles

A significant Pacific storm is now on approach, but the forecast has shifted since our earlier report. What was previously expected to be a Thursday-focused...
EVACUATION WARNING: Los Angeles officials have issued Evacuation Warnings for multiple burn-scar zones across Los Angeles County ahead of the anticipated rain event spanning Thursday, November 13 through Sunday, November 16. (LA County Emergency Services Map 11-12-2025)

Rainstorm Update: Evacuation Warning for Altadena Areas

County of Los Angeles officials have issued Evacuation Warnings for multiple burn-scar zones across Los Angeles County ahead of the anticipated rain event spanning...
PHOTO: Staff | The South Pasadenan News | South Pasadena City Hall on Mission Street

Oops, Sorry About That: South Pasadena Emergency Test Message Accidentally Sent to All of...

At approximately 5:52 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, phones across Los Angeles County began receiving a wireless emergency alert test...
weather report Pasadena. Rain in the forecast. South Pasadena News is the best news source

Rain Storm Week: Heat Fades, Strong Pacific System To Bring Wind & Rain

Hot weather changing quickly to rain - for a day or two. The National Weather Service (Los Angeles/Oxnard office) flags a cooling trend beginning Tuesday...

A Dazzling Double Bill: South Pasadena High’s “Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go...

Having tackled Shakespeare, Greek mythology, and plays both whimsical and profound, South Pasadena High School Drama’s latest production takes audiences on an exhilarating new...

SPHS DRAMA | ‘Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind’ & ‘Gone Missing’

The South Pasadena High School Drama Department is proud to present a thrilling evening of two distinct one-act plays that push the boundaries of...

‘Prop 50’ Passes | Tuesday’s Results Provide Clarity & Opportunity

California voters have decisively approved Proposition 50, clearing the way for a rare mid-decade redraw of the state’s congressional map and handing Gov. Gavin...
Arts Crawl Pumpkin Decorating at Hotbox Vintage in the back-lot 1127 Mission Street! 3~9 While supplies last!

Arts Crawl Halloween Pumpkin Decorating at Hotbox Vintage! Today 3~9

The Halloween tradition continues at Hotbox Vintage.... Saturday, October 18 · 3:00 – 9:00 PM · Back Lot, 1127 Mission Street, South Pasadena Hotbox Vintage invites...
Joanne Nuckols 1943 ~ 2025 South Pasadena No on 710, South Pasadena Preservation Foundation (SPPF)

Obituary: Joanne Nuckols – Wife, Mother, Friend, Guardian of South Pasadena

Joanne Nuckols, 1943 ~ 2025 South Pasadena mourns the loss of Joanne Nuckols—preservationist, civic leader, mentor, neighbor, and friend —who died peacefully on Tuesday...
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