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Waste Collection Rates Increase in South Pasadena
Homeowners will see an increase in trash collection rates in South Pasadena starting July 1.
Athens Services will change its residential service from $41.87 to $43.28 per billing cycle.
Athens Services is a family-owned waste collection...
SPHS Alumni Spotlight | Claire Kieffer-Wright: An Exceptional Athlete
Her athletic achievements were remarkable as Claire Kieffer-Wright looks back with fond memories growing up in South Pasadena, attending Monterey Hills and Marengo elementary schools, and South Pasadena Middle School before graduating from South...
SPPD Citizen’s Academy | 10-Week Course Wraps Up
Members of the community recently completed the South Pasadena Police Department’s 10-week Citizen’s Academy.
Following the ceremony participants echoed their appreciation for the course, which provided them with an in-depth look at the local police...
Filming in South Pasadena | June 7-25
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
6/10 – A commercial for Farmers Insurance took place in the 1900 block of Fletcher.
6/10 – A commercial for Walmart was filmed...
Fremont Centre Theatre | Free Staged Reading of ‘Vintage View’
The play, "Vintage View", will be presented at the Fremont Centre Theatre. It is a free staged reading of a new play by local playwright, Jill Remez. It is open to the public and...
Aims to Prevent Gun Violence | Senator Portantino Successfully Passes Bills
Senate Bill 61, SB 172 and SB 620 all authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge) passed the Assembly Public Safety Committee on Wednesday.
SB 61 and SB 172 further establish Senator Portantino’s...
New Varsity Basketball Coach | Ernest Baskerville to Lead SPHS Boys’ Team
South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) has selected Ernest Baskerville as the high school’s new boys’ varsity basketball coach.
“We interviewed a very strong and experienced group of candidates for the position and were impressed...
New Rotary Club President | Rede Beebe Takes Up the Mantle
A gathering of about 35 South Pasadena Rotarians and their spouses were in attendance Tuesday night at the service organization’s annual Demotion Party signaling the end of the reign of Charles Wiggington as club...
SPACE Art Workshop a Hit | Wonderful Wednesdays at Library Bring the Fun
Artists from the South Pasadena Arts Center (SPACE), a community arts organization worked with children who made a variety of creations during the second "Wonderful Wednesday" event of the summer in the South Pasadena...
‘Good Boys’ at Pasadena Playhouse | ‘Breaking Bad”s Betsy Brandt Stars
Pasadena Playhouse presents the Los Angeles premiere of Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa’s Good Boys starring Betsy Brandt (CBS’ Life in Pieces, and AMC’s Breaking Bad) as Elizabeth Hardy, and directed by Carolyn Cantor on the mainstage...
Parade Lineup South Pasadena | 4th of July ‘Festival of Balloons’ 2019
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2019 Festival of Balloons Parade
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Fly Over by Foothill Air Support Team (FAST) 11:00 a.m.
South Pasadena Police Department
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Boy Scout Troop 139 - Color Guard
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Minuteman Band Directed by Howard Crawford
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UNCLE SAM
Michael Sanford
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GRAND MARSHALS Jessica Samuels and...
Op-Ed | How South Pasadena City Government Kept Minimum Wage to a Minimum
This op-ed was written by John Srebalus
“The Chamber’s not gonna like that,” Councilmember Michael Cacciotti told me outside Rite Aid this past winter when I asked him if he’d heard about our proposal. We...
Weekly Crime Summary | June 18-24
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...
Senior Center Events | June 28-July 5
The following will be offered at the South Pasadena Senior Center
Friday, June 28, 10 a.m. – Lung Health Workshop - lung health begins where we live, work and play. Air pollution, smoking, chemicals in...
Rotary Club Speaker: Tanaya Wallace | Talking About Employee Motivation
Tanaya Wallace was the program speaker June 11 at the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of South Pasadena.
Wallace made a presentation on "Purpose Matters," which helps employers train their employees on the "why"...
COMEDY NIGHT at the Library | Going Out With a Laugh!
The South Pasadena Public Library and the Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library will present the “End of the Beginning” comedy show in the Community Room on Thursday, June 27 at 7 p.m....
Wonderful Wednesdays at Library | SPACE Children’s Art Workshop
Artists from SPACE - South Pasadena Arts Center, a community arts organization, will help children make their own creations during the second in the summer’s "Wonderful Wednesday" series on June 26 at the South...
GRAND MARSHALS: Jessica Samuels & Mark Swain from NASA’s JPL Space Program
In recognition of this year’s parade theme, “To the Moon and Beyond: 50 Years of Exploring America’s Freedom,” the 2019 Festival of Balloons Committee announces the selection of space explorers and Co-Grand Marshals Jessica...
Keep Your Pets Safe on 4th of July
The 4th of July, according to the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA, is generally the busiest day of the year for animal shelters around the country. PHS officials say the loud booms and bursts...
Be in the 4th of July Parade! | Register TODAY!
The Festival of Balloons Committee, City of South Pasadena, would like to extend an invitation to to participate in our annual Fourth of July Parade.
Our theme this year is “To the Moon and Beyond;...
Garden Soiree Event | Celebrate with South Pasadena Preservation
The Force Continues!
South Pas Preservation’s Millenium Falcons
Celebrate 70 Year Victory Over Empire 710
Saturday, June 22 ⬥ 3pm ⬥ 318 Fairview Av
Join with us on Saturday afternoon in Odom Stamps’ enticing garden.
Honor the...
City Council to Vote on Nov 5 Special Election
A proposal to place a ¾-cent sales tax increase on a special election ballot Nov. 5 will be considered by the City Council at its June 19 meeting. The proposed tax increase would raise...
Weekly Crime Summary | June 11-17
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...
Wonderful Wednesdays at the Library | Fantastick Patrick Kicks Off Series
The South Pasadena Public Library’s Wonderful Wednesdays series kicks off with an energetic start on June 19 with a performance by international variety entertainer Fantastick Patrick.
The Wonderful Wednesdays series will be held with a...
South Pasadena Senior Center Events | June 21 – June 28
The following will be offered:
Friday, June 21, 1 p.m. – Friday Cinema featuring “The Mule” a 2018 film, Drama/Mystery, lasting 1 hour and 55 minutes. All seniors are welcome.
Monday, June 24, 10:30 a.m. –...
Filming in South Pasadena | June 7-13
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
6/10 – A commercial for Farmers Insurance took place in the 1900 block of Fletcher.
6/10 – A commercial for Walmart was filmed...
“Sanctuary II” | Special Art Exhibit at Library June 13-15
More than 500 visitors experienced the “Sanctuary” Art Exhibit during its highly successful run in the South Pasadena Public Library during the last week of March 2018. Since then, the exhibit after debuting in...
SPPD Crime Bulletin | Suspects Wanted for Grand Theft Auto
On 6-7-19, at about 1:57 AM, Suspect 1 enters the apartment complex in the 400 block of Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena and takes the elevator down to access the gated parking garage. Suspect 1...
Memorial for Officer Sandoval | June 14 at Garfield Park
The South Pasadena Police Department will gather at Garfield Park on June 14 at 3:30 p.m. to memorialize the loss of Officer Kevin Sandoval.
Members of the Sandoval family will be joining police officials at...
Santa Anita Racetrack | Rep. Judy Chu Reiterates Call for Moratorium
Over the weekend, two more horses died at Santa Anita Racetrack making these the 28th and 29th horses to die since the start of the meet in December 2018. The 29th horse died after the owners of...
