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UPDATED: Storm Los Angeles Region — South Pasadena, Pasadena & Foothills on Alert
UPDATED WEATHER REPORT SOUTH PASADENA:
As of: 10:10 AM PDT, Tuesday, October 14, 2025
• Temperature: approximately 56 °F (13 °C)
• Humidity: around 95%
• Wind: very...
Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival’s 12th Annual EMPOWERMENT WEEKEND Sept. 27 & 28
Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival presents its 12th Annual Empowerment Weekend of workshops and panels tailored to empower and enhance the careers of solo...
‘Too Hot To Be Poor’: Hotbox Vintage Transforms Into a Night Market of Art,...
South Pasadena’s creative community came alive Saturday night as Hotbox Vintage hosted “Too Hot To Be Poor”—an immersive art show and market curated by...
BREAKING UPDATED: Driver Killed, Police Chase Backed-Off – Car Crashes Into South Pasadena Home
A high-speed chase that began in Pasadena ended in tragedy in South Pasadena early Friday, when a stolen Dodge Charger overturned and crashed into...
Holy Family Church Renovations Near Completion: Parish Prepares for Thanksgiving Celebration & Worship
After months of scaffolding, hard hats, and temporary worship in Connolly Parish Hall, parishioners at Holy Family Church are beginning to glimpse the finish...
LA County Tax Notices: What South Pasadena homeowners need to know — and who...
Los Angeles County’s Treasurer and Tax Collector (TTC) has begun mailing Statements of Prior Year Taxes with a Special Notice to property owners who...
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! ‘Mary Poppins’ Pops-In at Fremont Center Theatre, YSTA Show Review
The enchanting tale of Mary Poppins has graced stages worldwide, and our local rendition brings this beloved story to life with charm and creativity.
Mary...
Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival invites you to Wine Down Sunday at Malibu Wines
Come join LAWTF for "WINE DOWN SUNDAY"! We will gather to celebrate another summer season among us. Continuing the long tradition of our community mixers,...
HOT OFF THE PRESS – New works from LAWTF
Hot Off the Press is a program of new solo writings presented by talented scribes in staged readings presented by the Los Angeles Women's Theatre...
ICE Agents in Pasadena Wednesday Morning Detain Six People On The Street Witnesses Say
Originally Reported by PasadenaNOW.com News
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained six individuals Wednesday morning outside a Winchell’s Donut House at the corner of...
Left in the Ashes: Tenants Sue Pasadena & LA County Over Eaton Fire Aftermath...
Coverage and reporting by Audrey DeGroot & Elaine Lee from The South Pasadenan News in collaboration with LocalNewsPasadena.com
NOTE: The City of Pasadena had not...
Finals Are Coming Up Quick: A ‘Test Prep’ Tutor Makes a Huge Difference –...
After a year of unprecedented disruption—school closures, poor air quality days, power outages, and the emotional toll of the Eaton Fire disaster—many local families...
Altadena Crime Surges 250% After Fire by Looters
Crime in fire-ravaged Altadena has soared 250% following the Eaton Fire, with burglary rates increasing by a staggering 400%, according to the Los Angeles...
Border Patrol Arrest in Pomona Updated: Father, Barber Shop Owner, Released After High-Profile Federal...
In a dramatic turn of events that is now drawing national attention, Martin Majin, a longtime Pomona business owner and father of seven, has...
SPHS DRAMA Presents SPAMALOT! – Apr. 25, 26, 27 Tickets On Sale Now
South Pasadena High School Drama is thrilled to present the Tony award-winning
SPAMALOT, an irreverent and hilarious musical based on the 1975 classic film 'Monty...
Protect Your Privacy! Annual Community FREE Shredding Event | Saturday
Join Mike Chou Real Estate and The Chou Team for their Annual Community Shredding Event on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9 am to...
MEETING TONIGHT: “No on Measure SP” Voters Justified: City Admits RHNA Numbers Were Wrong...
Editorial: The South Pasadena Welcomes Feedback [email protected]
In a stunning turn of events, tonight’s Special Joint Meeting of the South Pasadena City Council and Planning...
Shooting on Marmion Way Saturday Evening | Crime Scene Established South Pasadena / LA
A shooting erupted Saturday evening on the border of South Pasadena and Los Angeles, rattling residents with multiple rapid-fire gunshots. The incident occurred on...
Renters Facing Crisis: LA County’s ‘Wildfire Protections’ In Place, But Major Gaps Exist
Longstanding, good tenants (renters) in South Pasadena Aftermath are Now Experiencing Eviction - Due to Fully Saturated Housing Market Demand
The Eaton Fire and the...
South Pasadena Trees: A Recap on The Current Decree of The Trees
South Pasadena’s lush tree canopy is more than just a beautiful backdrop; it plays a crucial role in the city’s environmental health, urban charm,...
Earthquake Sunday Night | 3.9 Near North Hollywood – South Pasadena Rattled
Residents in South Pasadena felt a moderate jolt about 10:13pm Sunday night.
According to the USGS, the quake was measured at 3.9 on the richter...
South Pasadena Man Sentenced to 26 Years to Life for Death of Newborn Son
Christopher Richmond, a 32-year-old South Pasadena man, has been sentenced to 26 years to life in prison for the death of his seven-week-old son,...
Death on Stoney Drive Thursday | South Pasadena Police Investigate
Authorities are investigating the death of a man found unresponsive in a residential area of South Pasadena on Thursday morning.
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on...
South Pasadena / Pasadena Area Tutor is Growing | Offering ‘Intro Sessions’
Exceptional Tutors for Every Skill Level
Hodis Learning & Music is Top Rated in SoCal, & Local to Pasadena/South Pasadena
Expert Tutoring • Music & Art...
South Pasadena Live Performance – Go See: The Sound of Music at Fremont Center...
FINAL SHOWS TODAY AND SUNDAY: CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
A truly magical production of The Sound of Music is lighting up the stage at Fremont...
Man Arrested at South Pasadena School District Office, Placed on Psychiatric Hold
A man was arrested Wednesday morning after attempting to enter the South Pasadena School District office while carrying what appeared to be a sword,...
FEMA Altadena | Altadena Disaster Recovery Center Opening Jan 27, 2025
News Release
FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Altadena to assist Californians who experienced damage to their primary home, personal property loss...
Navigating Insurance After the Los Angeles Fires: What Homeowners, Renters, & Business Owners Need...
The recent Los Angeles area fires, including the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires, have left many homeowners, renters, and business owners facing significant challenges....
Metropolitan Adjustment Bureau: Trusted Advocate for Southern California Residents in the Wake of Fires
The devastation caused by the Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire has left thousands of residents and business owners in ruins. From Altadena to Pacific...
Classwork Focus: It’s Okay to Get A Tutor – Don’t Stay In Struggletown
As our communities search for recovery from the devastating impact of the Eaton Fire and ongoing SoCal wildfires, educators and parents are noticing an...
