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Join the Huntington-Fremont Corridor Project Meeting | City of South Pasadena

The City of South Pasadena invites the public to attend an upcoming community meeting to receive project updates on the Huntington Drive and Fremont...
Screencap: City Council Meeting | The South Pasadenan | July 15, 2026 Meeting

City Council August 19 Meeting | Crafting a Safer, Connected Future with a Unified...

On the evening of August 19, 2026, the South Pasadena City Council convened at 6:23 p.m. for a special study session to review a...
South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD)

August 11 SPUSD Board Meeting | Grassroots Parents Demand a Digital Detox as SPEF...

While local educational leaders celebrated an unprecedented million-dollar gift to our schools, a growing coalition of parents stepped up to the microphone with a...
PHOTO: Chris Bray | The South Pasadenan | Pacific Palisades Twenty Months Later: Rebuilding and Ruin

Pacific Palisades, Twenty Months Later by Chris Bray

Article originally published: "Tell Me How This Ends" by Chris Bray on substack If you missed this, Spencer Pratt just wrote that the rebuilding of Pacific Palisades...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena High School Ranked a Best High School by U.S. News

SPHS Named a 2026-2027 Best U.S. High School | South Pasadena High School Top...

SPUSD Snapshot: Congratulations to South Pasadena High School on being named a 2026-2027 Best High School in the United States by U.S. News &...
PHOTO: Hodis Learning and Music | The South Pasadenan | Hodis Learning & Music Donates $1,500 to SPEF

Hodis Learning & Music Donates $1,500 to South Pasadena Educational Foundation

Yesterday, Hodis Learning & Music (HLM) donated $1,500 to the South Pasadena Educational Foundation (SPEF) to kick off the 2026/27 school year. “I’m from South...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | Students gathered during lunch for the first meeting of the year for the SPHS Drama Club.

SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Drama Announces 2026 Fall Play & 2027 Spring Musical

With a packed house and student voices loud enough to raise the roof, SPHS drama teacher Nick Hoffa kicked off the school year with...
PHOTO: Restoration Concerts | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena Public Library Announces 30th Restoration Concert Season

South Pasadena Public Library Announces 30th Restoration Concert Season

The Restoration Concerts Committee of the Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library is pleased to announce its exciting 30th anniversary concert season, running...
PHOTO: Musical Theatre Guild | The South Pasadenan | Musical Theatre Guild Announces 30th Anniversary Concert: Here's to Us!

Musical Theatre Guild Announces 30th Anniversary Concert: Here’s to Us! by Kim Huber &...

The Musical Theatre Guild is pleased to present the cast and creative team for the 30th Anniversary Season concert, Here's to Us! - The...
PHOTO: Hotbox Vintage | The South Pasadenan | Backlot Vintage Market at South Pasadena Arts Crawl

Backlot Market at Hotbox Vintage! Check Out the ‘BACKLOT’ During the South Pasadena Arts...

Summer in South Pasadena is not complete without the annual Summer Arts Crawl, and this weekend brings vibrant energy to Mission Street. On Saturday,...

South Pasadena Public Library Closure Notice: Friday, August 28

The South Pasadena Public Library will be closed on Friday, August 28, for staff training. During this temporary closure, all physical library facilities and in-person...

August 31 Community Meeting: Huntington Drive & Fremont Ave Corridor Improvement Project

The City of South Pasadena invites residents to a community meeting to discuss the latest updates on the Huntington Drive and Fremont Ave Corridor...
PHOTO: Supervisor Kathryn Barger | The South Pasadenan | First West Altadena Home Rebuilt After Eaton Fire Receives Certificate of Occupancy

Rebuild Altadena, Pasadena Heritage & Altadena Heritage Join Forces for “Rebuilding in the Style...

Rebuild Altadena, Pasadena Heritage and Altadena Heritage have joined forces to present "Rebuilding in the Style of Altadena," a lecture series created to help...
PHOTO: fire.lacounty.gov | The South Pasadenan | LA County Fire Department Station 15

LACoFD USA-2 Team Deploys to Colombia After 7.4 Earthquake

The U.S. Department of State has activated a support team from the County Los Angeles Fire Department’s (LACoFD) international Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)...

August 19 Agenda | South Pasadena City Council Navigating License Plate Readers, Street Safety...

On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Mayor Sheila Rossi, Mayor Pro Tem Omari Ferguson, and the City Council will convene at the Amedee O. "Dick"...

Congressional Leadership Awards 2026 | Rep. Judy Chu to Host

On Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. PT, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) will host the Congressional Leadership of the Year Awards Ceremony to...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | Pasadena Tournament of Roses President Terry Madigan welcomes SPUSD faculty and staff to the new school year.

Tournament of Roses President Terry Madigan Welcomes SPUSD Employees to the New School Year

On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, all staff within the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) gathered in Anderson Auditorium to kick off the 2026-2027...
Screencap: City Council Meeting | The South Pasadenan | July 15, 2026 Meeting

Pickle-Ball in a Pickle: Tennis Grant Fails, Parking Rules Tighten, SB 79 Hearing Continued

South Pasadena City Council Meeting | August 5, 2026 | Report A tennis court grant died on a rare tie vote, overnight parking enforcement got...

Building, Planning & Public Works: South Pasadena Unveils New Online Portal

The City of South Pasadena Community Development and Public Works Departments are proud to announce the introduction of a new and improved online building,...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | SPUSD kicked off the 2026-2027 school year with the annual New Teacher Orientation on Monday, August 10, 2026. Not pictured: William Mendez and Joseph Song

SPUSD Welcomes New Teachers for the 2026-2027 School Year

On Monday, August 10, 2026, South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) welcomed 10 new certificated staff members during a New Teacher Orientation held at...
Graphic: South Pasadena Library | The South Pasadenan | Join the Panda Reading Club Challenge

Join the Panda Reading Club Challenge at the South Pasadena Public Library!

Encourage a love for reading with the upcoming Panda Reading Club Challenge. Children ages 4 to 12 have the chance to earn a free...
PHOTO: Visionarium Live Italian | The South Pasadenan

SPARC Presents “Italian Wannabe” to Honor Fiore Market Café Founder Bill Disselhorst

The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) proudly presents The Art of Community the Los Angeles premiere of “Italian Wannabe”, an independent documentary film celebrating...
Graphic: Caltrans | The South Pasadenan | Overnight Closures for Bridge Work on U.S. 101 at Santa Monica Boulevard and State Route 110 at Avenue 60

Closures Update for Bridge Work on The 101 at Santa Monica Boulevard & The...

Caltrans announces overnight lane and ramp closures the week of Aug. 10 for bridge work on two locations on the 101 through LA and...

SPUSD Board Meeting August 11 Agenda | Safety Plans, Bond Funds, & the 2027...

On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, the South Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education convenes for its regular meeting. Kicking off at 6:30 p.m....
Graphic: SPARC | The South Pasadenan | Opening reception of Brian Zick

Pioneering West Coast Art: Brian Zick’s Solo Exhibition Opens at SPARC Centre Gallery

The SPARC Centre Gallery is hosting a solo exhibition for illustrator, painter, designer, and animator Brian Zick. Recognized as a pioneer in the West...
Graphic: SPARC | The South Pasadenan | STILL HERE by Sarah Esmi

Exploring Identity & Resilience: Sarah Esmi’s “STILL HERE” Solo Exhibition at SPARC Gallery

The South Pasadena Arts Council is proud to present "STILL HERE," a solo exhibition by Sarah Esmi (she/her). Esmi is an Iranian-American mother, writer,...
Graphic: SPARC | The South Pasadenan | Make and Take: Summer Fish

Dive Into Creativity: Experience the South Pasadena Crawl Summer Fish Make & Take Event

Families and community members of all ages are invited to participate in a free "make and take" adventure with SPARC during the South Pasadena...

‘Coffee with a Cop’ You’re Invited South Pasadena: Meet Your Police Over Coffee

The South Pasadena Police Department is excited to announce the return of its popular community event, Coffee with a Cop! The event will take place...
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As families prepare for a new school year, all of us at Hodis Learning & Music (HLM) encourage parents to think about academic support...

South Pasadena City Council August 5 Meeting Agenda | Shaping Safe Streets, New Parking...

Wednesday's City Council gathering promises decisions that will directly impact how we drive, park, and participate in local governance. For families walking their children to...
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