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Fathers Follies at SPMS on Friday!
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! Step right up for South Pasadena's annual FATHERS FOLLIES! A long standing tradition at South Pasadena Middle School,...
School Board Thanks Community for Measure S
After an intense 30-day campaign in which many residents and businesses proudly displayed lawn signs urging a “Yes on S,” the community stepped up...
BREAKING NEWS: Transformer Blown
At 10:30 pm after sudden intense rainfall a transformer pole caught on fire. The fire occurred at 1952 Huntington Drive in South Pasadena between...
YST’s Seussical Jr. Opens Friday on Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
As schoolchildren across the country celebrate the legacy of Dr. Seuss in March, Young Stars Theatre celebrates by presenting the engaging musical Seussical Jr....
Into The Woods Jr. AUDITIONS!
UPDATE! Next Audition Day Monday March 12 5pm-7pm. See how to sign up below.
Young Stars Theatre, the resident youth company at Fremont Centre Theatre,...
Letter to the Editor in Support of Measure S
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
As a parent and teacher in the South Pasadena community, I have seen first hand the impact that Measure S funding...
Winter ARTS CRAWL Saturday February 24
Hear Ye Hear Ye South Pasadenans, old and young, the time for Winter Arts Crawl has arrived! Don't miss out on all the fun...
Theatre Americana Auditions!
Theatre Americana is excited to announce that the original musical, Mary of the Avenue, will be showing at the Fremont Center Theatre on the...
WISPAA News Letter February 21.
Next WISPPA Meeting: Saturday, March 3 at 9:00 . WISPPA will be presenting a panel “Addressing Homelessness in South Pasadena and Surrounding Communities." Judy...
Music and a Meal: Annual Spaghetti Dinner
South Pasadena High’s Instrumental Department is hosting its annual spaghetti dinner on Friday, Feb. 23, in the school’s gymnasium.
The dinner from 5:30 to 8:30...
Weekly Crime Summary February 14 – 20, 2018
ROBBERY/RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY
•2-20-18, 5:30 p.m., 500 block of Arroyo. Victim (female, 80 years) is home when suspects smash a rear bedroom sliding glass door to...
2018 National Merit Honorees
On February 14, the SPHS Associated Student Body hosted a congratulatory breakfast for the 2018 National Merit honorees. This year, SPHS recognizes three Semifinalists...
Katie Hill to Speak at Burke Triolo
Indivisible South Pasadena and Feminists in Action are excited to be hosting a local event featuring Katie Hill, a Democratic candidate challenging Steve Knight’s...
Vinyl Listening Party at Kidds Jewelry Heist for Arts Crawl
In keeping with the theme of the winter arts crawl which is kicking off Women’s History Month in March, by celebrating the theme “Bad Girls,”...
SPARC Spoken Word Event at Arts Crawl
The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) is pleased to present an evening of spoken word performances and readings as part of its participation in...
Forum on Teen Depression and Risk Factors for Suicide
A parent forum called “Teen Depression and Risk Factors for Suicide” will be held at South Pasadena High School on Monday, February 26 from...
Great Tiger Team Work!
On Saturday, February 10, 2018, the SPHS Virtual Enterprise Varsity team led business workshops for SPMS students. Fifty-three middle school students participated in the...
Weekly Crime Summary – February 6th – 13th
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
Jane Soudah’s Nutella Pots de Creme for Your Valentine
Pots de Creme are a rich, baked custard that make a decadent Valentine’s Day dessert. They can be prepared a day in advance and...
WISPAA Weekly Newsletter and Events, February 13
Next WISPPA Meeting: Saturday, March 3. . WISPPA will be presenting a panel on homelessness. Come at 8:30 a.m. for refreshments & social time....
City Celebrates Nelbert Chouinard Day
South Pasadena Mayor Dr. Richard Schneider, on behalf of the City Council, presented Nancy Armitage, representing the Nelbert Chouinard Arts Institute, with a proclamation...
Embracing and Breaking Stereotypes – TEDx Event
After another successful event, the SPHS Mediators have announced the next TEDx Salon, themed “Embracing & Breaking Stereotypes.”
If you missed out on the last...
A South Pasadena Valentine’s Day Date to Make Your Mate Swoon
I have often described South Pasadena as one of the most romantic cities in Southern California. We enjoy quiet evening strolls under light filled...
Favorite Things – Valentine’s Edition
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and South Pasadena’s streets are lined with great shopping for this holiday!
Here are just a few favorite...
SPUSD Counselors Honored
Sponsored by Association of California School Administrators (ASCA), National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students
As part...
Pocket Park Meeting Saturday Feb.10th
In May 2017, the City of South Pasadena acquired two parcels from Caltrans at 1107 Grevelia Street and 2006 Berkshire Avenue, to build future...
MHS’ 1st Annual Lunar New Year Festival
Monterey Hills Elementary is hosting their 1st Annual Lunar New Year Festival Friday February 9 from 1:30-3:30pm.
Everyone's favorite D.U.D.E.S will be making Year of...
A South Pasadena Woman of Distinction
Assemblymember Chris Holden is seeking nominations for his 41st District’s 2018 Women of Distinction.
The district’s Woman of the Year will be invited to the...
WISPAA Newsletter and Events!
Next WISPPA Meeting: Saturday, March 3. . WISPPA will be presenting a panel on homelessness. Come at 8:30 a.m. for refreshments & social time....
Rate Changes for Water and Sewer
City of South Pasadena residents did an exceptional job in meeting the water conservation requirements mandated by the State of California. However, the prolonged...













































