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The Arts Matter in Our Schools – Vote Yes on Measure S
Artist Pablo Picasso made the important assertion, “Every child is born an artist, the problem is how to remain one once we grow up.” As SPUSD’s Visual Arts Teacher at the elementary level, I...
Community Connection Forum.
A community meeting, hosted by Women Involved in South Pasadena Political Action (WISPPA), is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 3, at Calvary Presbyterian Church.
The 4th annual Community Connections Forum will focus on city departments and...
Weekly WISPPA Newsletter | Week of January 24, 2018
Next WISPPA Meeting: Saturday, February 3 WISPPA will be presenting our 4th annual Community Connections Forum. Our focus this year will be on city departments and the school district. We are pleased to announce...
Dodger gifts to Library.
by Steve Fjeldsted, Library Director
A 'Baseball Night' showcasing the photographic art of Jon SooHoo, official photographer for the Los Angeles Dodgers, was presented last August in the Library Community Room. Mr. SooHoo, the Dodgers'...
All Electric Shuttle!
The City of South Pasadena recently purchased its first ever electric vehicle, the ZEUS 305 from Phoenix Motorcars L.LC. The bus debuted in the City’s annual Fourth of July Parade and is consistently used...
Green Brooms $20 Lesson Day for SPEF Feb. 4
Green Brooms Music Academy is holding their bi-annual $20 Lesson Day in South Pasadena on Sunday, February 4th from 10am - 4pm. Thirty minute private music lessons are only $20 each and all proceeds will benefit...
High Honor for South Pasadenan
South Pasadena resident Terry Madigan, a volunteer member since 1993, was elected to the Executive Committee and will serve as the Tournament of Roses President in 2026. He will provide leadership for the 137th...
SPHS Girls Water Polo Team 8-4 Overall
South Pasadena High’s girls’ water polo team is now 2-2 in Rio Hondo League play.
Overall, the Tigers are 8-4 on the 2017-18 season and look to improve on that mark when they travel to...
SPHS Boys Basketball to Play Monrovia
South Pasadena High’s boys’ basketball team dropped to 2-3 in Rio Hondo League Wednesday night following a 65-61 loss to Blair on the road.
Overall, going into tonight’s game at Monrovia, the Tigers are 10-12...
Remembering Dorothy Cohen
Dorothy Mahoney Cohen, a former South Pasadena mayor and 55-year-resident of South Pasadena, passed away January 20, 2018.
Cohen, 92, served nine years on the City Council from 1994 to 2003.
Cohen was active in many...
Weekly Crime Summary January 17 – 23rd
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An alert and well-informed citizen makes you less of a target...
Library Closed Friday January 26th.
The South Pasadena Public Library will be closed Friday, January 26, for an all-staff training session.
Regular library hours: Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 10...
GUNS SEIZED: Child Abuse Investigation Uncovers Large Cache of Illegal Firearms
While investigating a child abuse case, South Pasadena Police Department officers uncovered a large amount of firearms on Wednesday inside a residence in the 1100 block of Huntington Drive.
Officers were meeting with the father...
Boosters Host E-Waste and Gadget Drive
The South Pasadena Middle School Booster Club is hosting their annual E-Waste Collections Drive on February 3 at SPMS, 1500 Fair Oaks Avenue, from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
People are asked to drop off...
At The Huntington | Demystifying Dim Sum
Gain a new understanding of a quintessential part of Chinese food culture in a lively cooking demonstration with chefs Susan Feniger and Kajsa Alger of Blue Window. Guests will learn about the history of...
Senior Center Activities January 26 – February 9, 2018
The South Pasadena Senior Center invites the public to take advantage of the following programs and services geared to enhance ones quality of life. The Center is open Monday through Friday 8 am to...
SPUSD Delivers $2,865,542 in Additional Savings to Local Taxpayers
Under the leadership of the School Board, South Pasadena Unified School District took advantage of historically low interest rates to refinance some of its old Measure M general obligation bonds without extending the term...
South Pasadenans at the Women’s March 2018
A platform at the South Pasadena Gold Line Station was filled to capacity Saturday morning as thousands headed to the second Women’s March in downtown Los Angeles exactly one year after millions marched across...
For The Love of Chocolate! Dinner Fundraiser Feb. 3
For the Love of Chocolate, a festive dinner and delicious fundraising event will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, February 3rd at the Woman’s Club of South Pasadena, 1424 Fremont Avenue. ...
SPHS Girls Soccer Shutout La Canada 3-0
South Pasadena High School girls soccer team defeated their rival La Canada High School Spartans by a score of 3-0.
The match, played on the Tigers home turf, was dominated by the Tigers from the...
Construction Update | SPUSD Progress
SPHS STEM Building
Construction on the SPHS STEM Building is well underway. Existing easements created challenging obstacles, but despite that, the next phase of construction will resume as scheduled in February.
Looking forward, building foundations will...
Reflection from Student School Board Member, Jae Jin Lee
Jae Jin Lee is the student board member for the South Pasadena Board of Education, a role he says he is honored to have. "It's important for the students to have a voice and...
Weekly Crime Summary January 10-16, 2018.
THEFT
• 10-26-17, 5:40 a.m. to 1-8-18, 5:40 a.m., 1700 block of Fremont. Suspect(s) gains entry into victim’s vehicle by unknown means and takes loss. Loss: Laptop.
• 12-28-17, 12 a.m. to 1-1-18, 4:20 p.m., 1100...
Renowned Astronomer To Speak.
An Author Night with Dr. Bonnie J. Buratti will be presented in the Library Community Room on Thursday, January 25, at 7 p.m. in the South Pasadena Library Community Room.
Dr. Buratti, a leading astronomer,...
Speaker on Alzheimer’s Visits the Rotary Club.
Dr. Joyce Shaffer was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of South Pasadena on January 16 at Oneonta Congregational Church.
Shaffer spoke on brain health and specifically about Alzheimer's and the most recent research...
Library Closed on January 26, 2018.
The Library apologizes in advance for any inconveniences caused by its being closed to the public for its Annual Staff Training Day on Friday, January 26, 2018. Staff Training Day is the one day...
$205,000 For Emergency Operation Center Equipment.
During the past four budget cycles, disaster preparedness has been identified as a top priority for the City of South Pasadena. In response, the council has appropriated $100,000 each of those years to an...
House Fire Blazes in Pasadena!
South Pasadena Fire Department officials responded to a house fire in Pasadena just before 3 p.m. on Saturday.
The fire ignited at California Terrace and Norwood Drive, just beyond the South Pasadena City limits.
Smoke from...
$200 First Prize!
The Rotary Club of South Pasadena is pleased to announce the Annual Rotary 4-Way Speech Competition.
9-12th grade Students either residing in, or attending South Pasadena schools are invited to compete. The 2017-2018 Theme, Making...
Snow Day in South Pasadena
Purchase your wristband here.
Let it snow! The Community Services Department will host the 3rd annual "Snow Day" event on
Saturday, January 20, 2018 from
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Garfield Park. We will have...
