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Weekly Crime Summary | July 23-Aug 5
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at YST
Stories become classics for a reason. They tell “a tale as old as time”, and Young Stars Theatre’s current production of “Beauty and the...
A Night of Art and Opera at the Library
The South Pasadena Public Library and the Friends of the South Pasadena Library are pleased to present a special evening of art and music...
INTO THE WOODS Opens Tonight at Hollywood Bowl
Another glorious evening of musical theatre premieres tonight at Hollywood Bowl with a fully staged production of Stephen Sondheim's "Into The Woods" and plays...
Shakespeare by the Sea Returns to South Pasadena
Shakespeare by the Sea (SBTS) will present its 23rd season this summer, featuring two Shakespearean plays delivered by its troupe of actors in 23 parks...
Norton Simon Film Series | The Female Gaze: Shining a Light on French Filmmakers
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition The Sweetness of Life: Three 18th-Century French Paintings from The Frick Collection, film critic Peter Rainer organizes a quartet...
Free Slurpees for Good Kids! | SPPD Operation Chill Beats the Heat
The South Pasadena Police Department will again be teaming up with 7-Eleven stores in participating in “Operation Chill.”
Through “Operation Chill,” officers can issue a...
4 Weeks Only! | Miss Saigon Dazzles at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre
The Hollywood Pantages Theatre is pleased to present the return of Miss Saigon, the legendary musical will play a limited 4 week engagement at...
Weekly Crime Summary | July 16-22
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
Cycling Through History | LA Explorer’s Club Hosts Film Location Tour
The Los Angeles Explorers Club will host their upcoming bicycle tour in the San Gabriel Valley this Sunday, July 28th, focusing the 14 mile...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS iKOMO Business Team Visits Intuit HQ
On May 16, 2019, the South Pasadena High School (SPHS) iKOMO Business Plan Team traveled to Intuit headquarters in Mountain View, California. Intuit’s education...
Rep. Chu Introduces Bipartisan Nutrition CARE Act For Seniors with Eating Disorders
On July 11 Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) and Jackie Walorski (IN-02) introduced the Nutrition Counseling Aiding Recovery for Eating Disorders (CARE) Act to provide greater...
Keeping Your Home Safe This Summer | Security Tips While You’re Away
Before heading out on your summer vacation, the South Pasadena Police Department has a few tips beyond the typical advice to lock all windows...
Pasadena TOR Foundation Elects New Leadership
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation announces 2019-2020 Board of Directors and new officers. Since its inception in 1983, the Pasadena Tournament of Foundation...
Auto Burglaries on the Rise | SPPD Advice for Protecting Belongings
The South Pasadena Police Department is warning residents that a large number of auto burglaries have occurred in the city in recent weeks.
Authorities say...
Monterey Hills Elementary Appoints New Assistant Principal Bryant Lopez
South Pasadena Unified School District has named Bryant Lopez as the new assistant principal for Monterey Hills Elementary School.
“We’re very excited to announce that...
2 SPMS Girls & Club Team Win USA Volleyball Junior National Championship
This article was written and produced by Laura J. Fawcett
SG Elite Roshambo swept through the 12 National ranks at the USA Volleyball Girls Junior...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Competitors Shine at SkillsUSA National Competition
Congratulations to all the SPHS SkillsUSA national competitors! The SPHS Occupational Health and Safety Team won the gold medal at the competition held in...
Filming in South Pasadena | July 1-19
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
7/1 – A commercial for Nissan was shot in the 500 block of...
Senator Portantino Hires New Representative | David Kim Joins Staff
Senator Anthony J. Portantino, whose 25th District represents South Pasadena, announced the addition of Minwoo “David” Kim to his district staff.
Kim will be responsible...
Summer Arts Crawl This Saturday!
Shops and boutiques will be open late with special exhibits, trunk shows, and there will be open houses and sales at this year’s Summer...
Senior Center Events | July 17 -19
The following will be offered:
Wednesday, July 17, 10 a.m. – Book Club – Contact the front desk for list of books the group is...
Wonderful Wednesdays | StemUp4Youth Returns to Library
The StemUp4Youth program returns for its third straight year to the South Pasadena Public Library on July 17 as part of the Library’s “Wonderful...
SPARC Gallery Presents: “Textiles Today – Exploring New Possibilities” | Opening July 20
The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) presents “Textiles Today: Exploring New Possibilities,” a new exhibition at the SPARC Chamber Gallery inside the South Pasadena...
Weekly Crime Summary | July 9-15
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
Short Film Wins Awards | South Pasadena Poet Laureate Ron Koertge’s Poem Inspired Animation
"NEGATIVE SPACE" is Directed by Max Porter & Ru Kuwahata, Based on a poem by Ron Koertge and Produced by Ikki Films & Manuel...
Summer Concert Series Continues Sunday | The Wiseguys Big Band Machine Heat it Up!
The third of five concerts in the park will feature the Wiseguys Big Band Machine on Sunday, July 14, in South Pasadena’s Garfield Park.
The free...
Weekly Crime Summary | July 2-8
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
SPPD Warns of Package Thefts | Trend Reemerges in South Pasadena
Parcel package thefts are on the rise, according to South Pasadena Police Department officials.
“Most package thefts are a crime of opportunity, while others may...
CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE next up at ANTAEUS
‘Art is not a mirror held up to reality, but a hammer with which to shape it’ — Bertolt Brecht
The city burns in the...
