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Center Theatre Group | “Happy Days” Are Here
The Yale Repertory Theatre production of Samuel Beckett’s classic “Happy Days” has begun performances at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum. Directed by James Bundy,...
Weekly Crime Summary | May 14-20
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
MADD Awards | Two Officers Recognized for Fight Against Drunk Driving
South Pasadena Police Officers Tyler Borrello and Tim Kim were honored Wednesday at the Los Angeles County Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Awards for...
SPHS DANCE Presents FOUR SEASONS | May 23-25
The SPHS Dance Department continues its tradition of excellence with the presentation of their Spring Dance Concert entitled “Four Seasons”. The always entertaining show...
Filming in South Pasadena | May 10-18
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
5/17– A commercial for “Amica” was filmed in the 1200 block of Milan...
New Athletic Director Selected at SPHS | Anthony Chan Chosen to Lead Program
South Pasadena Unified School District has hired Anthony Chan to serve as the new athletic director for South Pasadena High School (SPHS).
“We are thrilled...
City Council | Members to Address Annual Budget, Long-Range Financial Plan
The 2019-20 fiscal year City budget and long-term economic development strategies will get a first airing at the City Council meeting Wednesday, May 15.
The...
Weekly Crime Summary | May 7-13
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
National Merit Scholarship | Two South Pasadenans Declared Winners
Two South Pasadena students have been named 2019 National Merit Scholars.
Yilin Wu, a South Pasadena High student, who looks to a probable career in...
Math Field Day | Elementary Students Work Their Mental Muscles
“Divide and Conquer” was the theme for the day as South Pasadena’s finest young mathletes gathered at the 28th Annual Elementary Math Field Day,...
Filming in South Pasadena | April 26-May 9
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
4/26, 4/29-5/1–A TV Webisode, “The Baxter’s,” was shot in the 400 block of...
Safe Deal Zone | A Secure Spot for Transactions at Police Department
With the growing number of social media and e-commerce websites available, South Pasadena Crime Prevention Officer Richard Lee says residents, more than ever, are...
Bicycle Thefts Increase | Police Warn Residents
Bicycles are a hot item as South Pasadena Police Department officials report an increase in thefts in recent weeks.
Many bicycles, noted SPPD Crime Prevention...
A Noise Within & Noise Now | Ate9 Dance Company Performs “1 to 3”
A Noise Within (ANW) and Noise Now are proud to present Ate9 Dance Company in a new dance performance, “1 to 3,” on Monday,...
Parti Gras 2019 | Coming Saturday May 18th!
It’s the 40th anniversary of the South Pasadena Educational Foundation! Parti Gras celebrates this occasion by saluting the year SPEF was founded, 1979, and...
Nightfall | Geffen Playhouse & Audible Announce World Premiere
Nightfall is one of the first 25 commissions that make up Audible's Emerging Playwrights program, a dedicated $5M fund that enables the creation of original...
Weekly Crime Summary | April 30-May 6
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
Authors Awarded | Cheryl Leutjen & Dr. Davina Kotulski Win Silver Nautilus Book Award
Two local authors, Cheryl Leutjen of Eagle Rock, and her writing coach, Dr. Davina Kotulski of South Pasadena, were recently awarded a Silver Nautilus...
The Big Bang Theory | TV Show Finale in Pasadena
To celebrate the series finale of “The Big Bang Theory,” the Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau in association with the City of Pasadena and...
PCC Trustee Linda Wah Named President of Statewide Board
Linda S. Wah, a longtime Pasadena City College trustee representing South Pasadena among other cities, has been named president of the California Community College...
Disney’s Frozen | Casting Announced for Musical’s North American Tour
Disney Theatrical Productions is pleased to announce the women who will star in the Frozen North American tour as Elsa and Anna, the heroic...
Rotary Club | Former Police Chief Talks About Rotary’s Massive Effort
Dan Watson, with the local Rotary Club, described a project last week in which members of the organization from South Pasadena and San Marino,...
Operation Cookie 2019 | Cookie Collection Underway for Veterans
"Operation Cookie" for hospitalized, homeless, and special needs veterans is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, at the South Pasadena Woman’s Club.
Cookies will be distributed...
Renaissance Pleasure Faire | Where Revelry Reigns
The world’s oldest Renaissance Faire, located just ten minutes east of Pasadena, is also one of the most inclusive places on Earth. Modern-day cosplayers,...
Dodger Author Night | A Conversation With Jason Turbow
Jason Turbow will tell the rollicking tale of the Dodgers’ crazy 1981 season that’s colorfully documented in his “They Bled Blue: Fernandomania, Strike-Season Mayhem,...
Oneonta Scholarship Banquet | Teachers and Students Honored May 13
Three $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to South Pasadena High graduating seniors May 13 during the Oneonta Club’s monthly meeting at the War Memorial...
The Merchant of Venice Opens May 4 at Parson’s Nose Theater
Parson’s Nose Theater (PNT) rounds off its 2018/2019 season with an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s 16th Century controversial tale of justice versus mercy, The...
Lucha’s Shoes SIDEWALK SALE | Tradition Continued
Lucha's Comfort Footwear is having their Sidewalk Clearance Sale this weekend! Grab a pair of top brand shoes fit for any occasion this Saturday,...
Weekly Crime Summary | April 23-29
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
SPUSD Snapshot | Students Earn Top Honors in County Math Field Day
Congratulations to South Pasadena elementary and middle school students who excelled at the 34th Los Angeles County Math Field Day on April 27, 2019....
