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Looking for a Few Good Ears and Eyes
I recently attended the annual Neighborhood Watch (NW) Block Captain meeting hosted by the South Pasadena Police Department. They’re looking to widen membership to...
The Hootenanny that is Wine & Song Wednesdays
Since 2009, singers, songwriters, musicians and their fans have been gathering at Wine & Song, the “midweek, spirit-lifting hootenanny.” The weekly event, produced and...
Kesha Returns
Kesha Rose Sebert, known by her stage name Ke$ha, released her new single, Praying, after a 4 year hiatus. This marks her first steps...
The Elliott Caine Quintet plays Vroman’s Bookstore
The Elliott Caine Quintet (EC-trumpet, Scott Gilman-tenor sax, Peter Smith-piano, Bill Markus-bass, Kenny Elliott-drums) performs at the courtyard of Vroman's Bookstore, 659 East Colorado...
Town Hall with Assembly Member Chris Holden Tonight
The South Pasadena Democratic Club will be holding a Town Hall meeting tonight with assembly member Chris Holden. The meeting will be at the...
ALERT: West Nile Virus Reported in Alhambra
A 36 year old male is reported to have contracted West Nile virus from a mosquito bite near his home in Alhambra.
Sources say the...
Upcoming SPEF Summer Camps to Keep Kids Active
Summer School is almost out and SPEF has some terrific camps lined up to keep our kids busy and active in the coming weeks....
South Pasadenans Gather at Library Park for Patriotic Concert by Colburn Adult Wind Symphony
Just days before our grand 4th of July celebration, Colburn Adult Wind Symphony gave a free concert at Library Park in celebration of Independence...
Fabulous Four Founders Honored at 35th Anniversary of Friends Bookstore
On a picture perfect day in South Pasadena, the ‘Fabulous Four’ Founders of the Friends of South Pasadena Public Library Bookstore were honored with...
South Pasadenan Handy Dandy Parade Lineup 2017
Hello fellow South Pasadenans! Here's a quick and easy guide for tomorrow's 4th of July Parade! Have a safe 4th everyone and see you...
Yosemite Trip – Life-Changing for SPHS Seniors
Seniors at South Pasadena High School have a marvelous opportunity to participate in a very special trip to Yosemite. Past participants have described the...
Seventy-Year Old 710 Freeway Extension Finally Retired by Metro
Citizens of South Pasadena have declared "7-4 Day" as a day of liberty finally displacing Metro's Toll Tunnel with a new plan to serve...
BREAKING NEWS: South Pasadena Boy Body Found
Aramazd Adressian Jr. "Piqui" body was found Friday near lake Cachuma. Our community is devastated.
Will release details as they become available.
PRESS RELEASE FROM Los...
Art in the Park with SPACE at the South Pasadena Public Library
The South Pasadena Arts Center (SPACE) will present Art in the Park on Wednesday, July 5th at 3:00 p.m. on the Oxley Street side...
Local Student Writer Amelia Anthony Selected to Participate in University of Iowa Creative Writing...
From July 1 to July 15, Amelia Anthony, student at South Pasadena High School, will take part in Between the Lines (BTL), a creative...
El Capitan Theatre Presents Disney’s “THE LION KING SING-ALONG”
The El Capitan Theatre General Manager Ed Collins said, “Disney created an instant classic with the original release of ‘The Lion King’ in 1994...
Arty Loon Magic Show at the South Pasadena Public Library
Children of all ages are invited to the “Arty Loon Magic Show” on Wednesday, July 12th at 3:00 p.m. in the Library Community Room,...
Sport Clips Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Ribbon Cutting
The entire team of Sport Clips, along with South Pasadena dignitaries, were out bright and early Wednesday morning to celebrate the company’s one year...
South Pasadena Women’s Business Initiative Mixer at Retreat
Retreat Lifestyle was abuzz with conversation and collaboration on Tuesday evening as women business owners gathered for their monthly mixer. This group of creative...
Meet Musician Irene Diaz
Local singer/songwriter Irene Diaz and her partner Carolyn Cardoza are in the midst of producing Irene's first full album after the success of her...
SPARC Gallery Exhibition Mary Beth Heffernan | The Quintessence of Dust
The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) is pleased to present the exhibition Mary Beth Heffernan – The Quintessence of Dust at SPARC Gallery, located...
Summer Games
Drown our issues in the backyard pool
Jump headfirst and I’ll follow suit
We’ll lay at the bottom with a faded stare
Then come up panting and...
A Very Special Author Night with NY Times Bestselling Novelist Lisa Wingate
“One of the year’s best books… It is impossible not to get swept up
in this near-perfect novel. It invades your heart from the very...
School Board Scheduled to Approve 2017-2018 Budget
During the June 13, 2017 Board of Education meeting, South Pasadena Unified School District administrators presented the 2017-2018 budget, which reflects a budget reality...
Free Concert in Library Park on June 29
On Thursday, June 30 at 6:30 p.m. the public celebration of the Independence Day will preliminarily kick off in South Pasadena when the Colburn...
Father of Missing South Pasadena Boy Arrested for Suspicion of Murder
South Pasadena Father of 5-Year-Old Boy Missing Since April Arrested on Suspicion of Murder
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The father of a Southern California 5-year-old...
South Pasadena Public Library Marches in the Festival of Balloons Parade
The Festival of Balloons Committee and the City of South Pasadena, are celebrating the 35th Annual Fourth of July Parade, which extends along Mission...
2017 Fourth of July Festival of Balloons
South Pasadena is celebrating its 36th annual Festival of Balloons!
Here is all you need to know to prepare to celebrate our nation’s Independence Day.
Be...
SPUSD : Measure SP Construction Update
Construction has begun for the Roofing and HVAC replacement at Marengo Elementary School. For the month of June, there were several milestones: Safe-off of...
South Pasadenans Enjoy the Magic of an Old School Puppet Show!
There was a large turnout on Wednesday afternoon for the delightful Puppets & Players old-timey wagon and their showcase of The Wizard of Oz....
