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UPDATED WEATHER REPORT | Late Monday Night Edition
Post-Storm Weather Forecast for South Pasadena, Pasadena & the SGV
As of late Monday night, the weekend storm system has fully moved east, leaving behind...
Updated Weather Report: Multi-Day Storm to Impact South Pasadena, Pasadena & Los Angeles
A significant Pacific storm is now on approach, but the forecast has shifted since our earlier report.
What was previously expected to be a Thursday-focused...
Rainstorm Update: Evacuation Warning for Altadena Areas
County of Los Angeles officials have issued Evacuation Warnings for multiple burn-scar zones across Los Angeles County ahead of the anticipated rain event spanning...
Oops, Sorry About That: South Pasadena Emergency Test Message Accidentally Sent to All of...
At approximately 5:52 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, phones across Los Angeles County began receiving a wireless emergency alert test...
Rain Storm Week: Heat Fades, Strong Pacific System To Bring Wind & Rain
Hot weather changing quickly to rain - for a day or two.
The National Weather Service (Los Angeles/Oxnard office) flags a cooling trend beginning Tuesday...
A Dazzling Double Bill: South Pasadena High’s “Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go...
Having tackled Shakespeare, Greek mythology, and plays both whimsical and profound, South Pasadena High School Drama’s latest production takes audiences on an exhilarating new...
SPHS DRAMA | ‘Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind’ & ‘Gone Missing’
The South Pasadena High School Drama Department is proud to present a thrilling evening of two distinct one-act plays that push the boundaries of...
‘Prop 50’ Passes | Tuesday’s Results Provide Clarity & Opportunity
California voters have decisively approved Proposition 50, clearing the way for a rare mid-decade redraw of the state’s congressional map and handing Gov. Gavin...
Arts Crawl Halloween Pumpkin Decorating at Hotbox Vintage! Today 3~9
The Halloween tradition continues at Hotbox Vintage....
Saturday, October 18 · 3:00 – 9:00 PM · Back Lot, 1127 Mission Street, South Pasadena
Hotbox Vintage invites...
Obituary: Joanne Nuckols – Wife, Mother, Friend, Guardian of South Pasadena
Joanne Nuckols, 1943 ~ 2025
South Pasadena mourns the loss of Joanne Nuckols—preservationist, civic leader, mentor, neighbor, and friend —who died peacefully on Tuesday...
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,...
