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Assemblymember Chris Holden Welcomes New Addition to District Staff
Pasadena, CA – Assemblymember Chris Holden welcomes Ann Marie Hickambottom to join his district office staff. Ann Marie Hickambottom brings a wealth of knowledge of...
Council Meeting to Address Water, Budget, Survey Results
Residents are invited to hear updates on water, the municipal budget, and the results of a community survey on Wednesday, May 16, at the...
New Trees in South Pasadena Thanks to Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of South Pasadena purchased 17 trees to be planted throughout the city as part of the South Pasadena Beautiful tree-planting program.
The...
Pet of the Week | Paloma the Cat
Paloma (A451821) is a 2-year-old playful cat who knows how to fetch! Yes, you read that right; if you throw toys for her she...
Rep. Chu: By Pulling Out of JCPOA, Trump Takes Ownership of Iran’s Nuclear Program
“American leadership and global security have been dealt terrible blows today by the President’s decision to resume sanctions on Iran, violating the deal that...
Where We’re Going We Won’t Need Roads
MOSAIC will be hosting the next movie night at The Rialto on Friday, May 18th at 7:30pm. We will be showing Back to the Future....
Program Change: Grant Gershon To Conduct in LACO’s 50th Season Conclusion
Concertmaster Margaret Batjer Leads from First Chair
Mozart Symphony No. 39 and
Vivaldi’s Concerto Grosso In D Minor,
First Work Ever Performed When LACO Launched 50 Years...
Rep. Chu Condemns DOJ Decision to Separate Immigrant Parents and Children
Washington, DC —On Monday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced his new plan to separate immigrant children from parents when apprehended at the border. Rep. Judy...
NOT ON OUR WATCH: 72 hr. Vigil Brings Honor and Hope to Veterans
This event, created by veterans and for veterans sends a symbolic message that “we (our community) have their backs” and that we will “leave...
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: Senior Center offers a bevy of Information.
Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia. We have all heard or read about these illnesses, know people who have lived with them, and we may be caring...
Poetry Doubleheader in Library Community Room Tonight
A ‘Poetic Doubleheader’ with nationally acclaimed authors Dana Gioia and Ron Koertge will be presented on Friday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the South Pasadena Public Library Community Room. The free event will...
Filming in South Pasadena In April as well as May 2018
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
5/7 - A PSA on “Anti-Smoking” was shot int the 200 block of Los...
UPDATED: South Pasadena High School Dress Code Does Not Trump Good Judgment
UPDATED: May 11, 2018 | South Pasadena Unified School District Statement
Student Incident on May 2, 2018
On May 2, 2018, a student walked around the South...
Cookies & Volunteers Needed for “Operation Cookie”
Cookies are needed for hospitalized, homeless and special needs veterans as part of the annual “Operation Cookie” project to be held on Wednesday, May 23rd at the Woman’s...
Senior Center May 14 – May 18
The following will be offered the week of May 14 to May 18:
Monday, May 14: 1:30 p.m. – Foreign film day showing “Departures” a...
Dangerous Weapon Charge
A 25-year-old man from Los Angeles was arrested Tuesday afternoon for possessing brass knuckles, considered a dangerous weapon, after he exited Orchard Supply Hardware...
Vehicle Part Thefts
It’s not only what’s inside a car that thieves want but also what can be taken from the outside, explained Richard Lee, the crime...
Stolen Cars on the Rise
Despite the modern anti-vehicle theft devices incorporated into todays cars, South Pasadena Police Department officials say there has been a rise in vehicle thefts...
SPARC Night @ The Blue Guitar with Jaz Sawyer
Join South Pasadena Arts Council for a special night of music at the Blue Guitar located at Arroyo Seco Golf Course on Thursday May...
Rep. Chu Congratulates Local NEA Grant Winners
On Wednesday, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced its second major round of grant funding for the fiscal year 2018. The grants,...
Reps. Chu and Walorski Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Opioid Alternatives
Today, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-27) and Jackie Walorski (IN-02) introduced H.R. 5722, the Dr. Todd Graham Pain Management Improvement Act. The bill, named for...
Auto Burglaries Increase
South Pasadena Police Department officials report a sudden rise in auto burglaries and are asking for the public’s support in reporting any suspicious activity...
Weekly WISPPA Newsletter | Week of May 9, 2018
Next WISPPA Meeting: Saturday, June 2 Be sure to join us for our social half hour from 8:30 to 9AM.
Last WISPPA Meeting: "South Pasadena's Hispanic Heritage and Its...
Weekly Crime Summary May 2 – 8, 2018
AUTO BURGLARY
5-4-18, 10 p.m. to 5-5-18, 8 a.m., 600 block of Fremont. Audi Q5. Suspect(s) smashes the window of victim’s vehicle and...
Rep. Chu Statement on Trump Decision to End TPS For 60,000 Hondurans
Washington, DC — On Friday, the Trump Administration announced they would be ending temporary protected status for Hondurans who were displaced by a hurricane...
Travis Barker’s Musink Festival Brings Music, Tattoos, and Rad Custom Cars to the L.A....
ARTICLE BY: Abbey Hogge
Travis Barker did it again during the 11th annual Musink Festival at the Orange County Fairgrounds with performances by Good Charlotte,...
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Caps 50th Anniversary Season With Guest Conductor Sameer Patel
Saturday, May 19, 2018, 8 pm, Glendale’s Alex Theatre Sunday, May 20, 2018, 7 pm, Royce Hall
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s (LACO) 50th Anniversary season concludes...
Rep. Chu Recognizes Muslim Contributions to America in New Resolution
Washington, DC — Yesterday, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) introduced H.Res. 869 to recognize the history and contributions of American Muslims to our country. The resolution, introduced days...
Pasadena Showcase House of Design – Final Two Weeks
Update: Final two weeks to see "The Overlook". Pasadena Showcase House is a big supporter of SPEF, SPHS Dance and many other local organizations.
This...
Groundbreaking “Native Son” at Antaeus
Antaeus Theatre Company continues its captivating season with the premiere of a visceral, groundbreaking stage adaption of Richard Wright’s racially charged novel, Native Son....








































