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AMGEN Tour Cancelled | Looks to Relaunch in 2021
AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, announced on Tuesday they will put the Amgen Tour of California race on hiatus for...
Senior Center Events | Nov 1-8
The following will be offered from November 1-8 at the South Pasadena Senior Center.
Friday, Nov 1 10:30 a.m. – Carmichael & Mercer Music Program...
A Spooktacular Success | Families Enjoy Halloween-Themed Night at Orange Grove Park
It was an evening of spooky fun and frolic last Friday night as the City of South Pasadena held its annual Halloween Spooktacular.
The event...
Happy Halloween – Be Safe! | Trick-or-Treating Tips for Families
Happy Halloween!
While it will be a night for trick-or-treating, parents should not fear ghosts and witches, but traffic and child safety instead, noted South...
‘Vaping: What You Need to Know’ | Forum Educates Parents at PTSA Meeting
Reports of sudden, severe lung illness and deaths associated with e-cigarettes have been reported across 33 states and 1 U.S. territory, according to the...
Filming in South Pasadena | Oct 16-23
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
10/16-17 – A TV show, “Delilah,” was taped in the 1300 block of...
Weekly Crime Summary | Oct 22-28
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
Mike Birbiglia’s “THE NEW ONE” at the AHMANSON THEATRE
Following its Drama Desk Award-winning Broadway debut, “The New One” will play the Ahmanson through November 24.
Written by Mike Birbiglia, with additional writing by...
SUNDAY HOUSE TOUR Nov 3 | Pasadena Heritage Presents: Craftsman Weekend
The Sunday Craftsman House Tour is Craftsman Weekend’s signature event, featuring fine examples of the beautiful Craftsman architecture that makes Pasadena the destination for...
SPHS Tiger Band’s Successful Competition Run | The Firebird Takes Flight for the Fall
By Jason Liu
The South Pasadena High School Tiger Marching Band and Color Guard kicked off its 2019 competition season October 12, at the Western...
Prescription Drug Take Back Day | Bring Unused & Expired Drugs to SPPD
A prescription drug take-back day is scheduled for Saturday, October 26, at the South Pasadena Police Department.
Residents are encouraged to drop off unwanted or...
Weekly Crime Summary | Oct 15-21
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
Todd Brown’s Legacy | Remembering an Exceptional Family Man
By Tracy Macrum
Todd’s loved ones, wife Jennifer and kids Kristoff and Noel, wish most for everyone to remember Mr. Brown and how he lived,...
Filming in South Pasadena | Oct 10-16
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
10/10–A commercial for “McDonalds” was shot in the 1500 block of Mission St.
...
SPUSD Snapshot | High School Students Participate in Rose Bowl Bunk Build
On Tuesday, October 8, 2019, 32 students from South Pasadena High School – including SkillsUSA club members and woodworking students – spent the day...
SPUSD Students’ High Marks | CAASPP Scores Show Exemplary Results
Known for its high performance, the South Pasadena Unified School District likes the latest numbers as the California Department of Education has released the...
South Pasadena Wins Statewide Award | Helen Putnam Excellence Program
The League of California Cities selected the City of South Pasadena as a 2019 Helen Putnam Award winner.
The 2019 award winners were honored on...
SPMS Book Fair! | Grab Some Literature, Support the School Library
Looking for some great books for the kids in your life?
Check out Maryann Nelson's Book Fair at South Pasadena Middle School from Monday, October...
BREAKING NEWS: ROSE QUEEN CROWNED in PASADENA
Pasadena's Camille Kennedy of La Salle College Prep will reign as the Rose Parade Queen in 2020.
The Tournament of Roses President, Laura Farber from...
Constitutional Observance Day | South Pasadena Masonic Lodge Honors Students
On Monday, October 2, 2019 South Pasadena Masonic Lodge held its annual Constitutional Observance Day Awards Ceremony. FOUR South Pasadena Middle School students were...
Measure C Forum | Crossroads South Pasadena Hosts Discussion at Mamma’s
An informal organization, Crossroads South Pasadena, is hosting a Measure C forum on Tuesday, October 22, at Mamma’s Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta, 1007...
Halloween Spooktacular Comes to Orange Grove Park October 25
An evening of fun and frolic, maybe even a mild scare or two, is almost here as the City of South Pasadena is preparing...
South Pasadena Preservation Foundation | Meet Author Chip Jacobs at the Garfield House NOV...
Have you ever been to the legendary Garfield House –
a gem of Greene and Greene in South Pasadena?
You have a rare chance to spend...
Fall Arts Crawl | Hot Music at HotBox Vintage
"Live music keeps the town jumping, " says musical director Tim Baker, who is producing the show with help of a dedicated volunteer staff....
Fall Arts Crawl | Photo Corner to Feature Wacky, Wild ; Original Hats
The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) is rolling out some interactive fun for all ages during Saturday’s Fall Arts Crawl.
SPARC will feature a photo...
West Nile Virus Detected in San Gabriel Valley Mosquitoes
Mosquito activity in South Pasadena is on the rise, warn city officials, and there’s confirmation of the insects carrying West Nile Virus in the...
SPARC at the Fall Arts Crawl | New Exhibits, Fun for Kids, and Funky...
The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) will present interactive fun for all ages in the City Hall Courtyard and open its latest art exhibition...
Weekly Crime Summary | Oct 8-15
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
Artists for Aveni Foundation GALA: TICKETS ON SALE NOW | Fundraiser for Cancer Research...
Artists for Aveni, an organization in support of the Aveni Cancer Foundation, is pleased to present a ballet performance featuring American Ballet Theatre luminaries...
UPDATE: Late Start School Bill Signed into Law | Senator Portantino’s Push Successful
UPDATE:
SPUSD Superintendent, Geoff Yantz, speaks about the recently approved late start law:
“South Pasadena Unified will begin logistical preparations for moving to a later start...
