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The Art of Community: South Pasadena Celebrates ‘Italian Wannabe’ Premiere & SPARC Fall Events
South Pasadena’s vibrant arts and culinary culture takes center stage this November as the South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) presents the premiere of Italian...
South Pasadena Boo Bash 2026: Family Halloween Fun
The City of South Pasadena Community Services Department invites residents and visitors of all ages to celebrate Halloween at the City’s annual Boo Bash on Friday, October...
October18 Restoration Concert | Catch Robert Thies & Roger Wilke Live in South Pasadena
Pianist Robert Thies and violinist Roger Wilke will be featured at the second concert of the Restoration Concerts 30th season on Sunday, October 18...
City of South Pasadena Partners with Huntington Health for Free Flu Vaccine Clinic
The City of South Pasadena Community Services Department, in partnership with Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai, will host a free seasonal Flu Vaccine...
SPHS Color Day 2026: Tigers Show Pride in Orange & Black
The annual, spirited SPHS Color Day took place on Friday, October 2, 2026. The entire community, including students, faculty, staff, and administrators, came to...
$80 Million Streets & Infrastructure Bond Info Sessions: Join WISPPA Zoom & City Forum...
South Pasadena residents will have two upcoming opportunities to learn more about Measure SOS, the local Street/Road/Pothole Repair and 9-1-1 Safety Measure appearing on...
2027 Rose Parade Equestrian Lineup & Equestfest Details
The horses are ready and they’re headed for Colorado Boulevard! The Pasadena Tournament of Roses is proud to announce 17 outstanding equestrian units selected...
Rabid Bat Detections in LA County: Public Health Warning – Highest Detections Ever
Media Release
Los Angeles County is experiencing its highest number of rabid bats ever recorded, prompting the Department of Public Health to urge local communities...
UPDATE: Mission-Pasadena-Arroyo Intersection Improvement Project: Join the Oct. 5 Community Meeting
UPDATE: COMMUNITY MEETING TIME CHANGED
Please note that the time of the community meeting has changed. The meeting will now take place at 5:00 p.m....
Open Screen Los Angeles Returns to The Lyric Hyperion on October 6
Los Angeles filmmakers, video artists, and cinema enthusiasts have a home for grassroots storytelling as Open Screen Los Angeles returns for its next monthly...
DUDES 4th Annual Pickleball Tournament Raising Funds for Girls’ Sports
Every October, something a little unusual happens on the pickleball courts at South Pasadena Middle School: eighty neighbors show up, paddles in hand, all...
South Pasadena Woman’s Club Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Night
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Woman’s Club of South Pasadena will welcome Dr. Maria Nelson, a breast surgical oncologist, on October...
2027 Rose Court Announced | Pasadena Tournament of Roses
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is thrilled to announce the seven members of the 2027 Rose Court presented by Visit Newport Beach. The anticipated...
2027 Rose Parade Unveils Sneak Peek of Six New Floats
As the countdown to New Year’s Day continues, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is excited to unveil another Sneak Peek of the 138th Rose...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Students Host Sixth Annual Voter Registration Drive
South Pasadena High School (SPHS) is holding its sixth annual Student Voter Registration drive from September 21-25, 2026. In California, eligible students who are...
Hotbox Vintage’s New Arrivals | Welcome to LA Autumn Part 1: The Era of...
Hello, pumpkin spices! September is here, and it loves to remind Southern California that summer still has a few drops left in the tank....
A Fork, a Prayer, & 70 Crockpots: Volunteers Bring Care to Eaton Fire Survivors’...
Linda Wolf was washing dishes at her kitchen sink when she held up a fork and began to cry. Thinking of neighbors who had...
SPUSD’s Teacher of the Year Jennifer Velez Simon Named Top 16 Teacher in LA
Congratulations to South Pasadena Unified School District’s (SPUSD) 2026 Teacher of the Year, Jennifer Velez Simon, who was named one of the top 16...
Mission-Pasadena-Arroyo Intersection Improvement Project: Join the Oct. 5 Community Meeting
The City of South Pasadena invites the public to a community meeting regarding proposed safety improvements to the intersections at Mission Street/Pasadena Avenue and...
28 Finalists Selected for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® 2027 Rose Court
Before the final round of interviews, the 28 finalists for the 2027 Rose Court took a group photo on the front steps of Tournament...
Altadena Residents: Free Sandbags Available for Ahead of Storm Season
The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works and partner agencies recently distributed more than 4,000 sandbags to residents of Altadena as the...
South Pasadena Middle School Teacher Andrew Adanto Named 2026 Outstanding Educator | SPUSD Snapshot
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, California Assemblymember Mike Fong presented the fourth annual Outstanding Educator Awards to local teachers, including one from South Pasadena...
Sep. 22 City Council Meeting | Library Celebrates 120 Years as City Takes Helm...
During the September 22, 2026, City Council meeting, municipal leaders and local librarians unveiled a robust slate of fall and winter activities. These include...
Ronald McDonald House® Pasadena Hosts SHINE Gala: Through the Garden Gate
Enjoy an inspiring evening celebrating community and care in full bloom! On Saturday, October 17, 2026, supporters of Ronald McDonald House Pasadena will gather...
Free Genealogy Fair at South Pasadena Public Library
The South Pasadena Public Library will host a Genealogy Fair on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Library...
Sept. 22 City Council Meeting Agenda | Balancing Neighborhood Peace With 2026 Holiday Cheer
Mayor Sheila Rossi and the South Pasadena City Council will convene for two crucial public meetings on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, inside the Amedee...
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Announces 2027 Float Awards Judges
Media Release
A panel of extraordinary creative minds has been selected to bring their creative and horticultural expertise to the Rose Parade® presented by Honda....
Cancelled: City Council Meeting South Pasadena September 16, 2026
The South Pasadena City Council has announced a schedule change for its upcoming sessions. The Special Study Session and Regular Meeting, originally scheduled for...
September 16 City Council Agenda | Shaping Quiet Neighborhoods, Library Rules & Holiday Cheer
On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, local leadership will gather to address core civic issues. Mayor Sheila Rossi and the South Pasadena City Council will...
Protecting Pedestrians: California Urges Drivers to Stay Alert This September
September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California. The South Pasadena Police Department would like to remind drivers to slow down and be alert for...
