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SB 978 | Protect Communities From Rapidly Expanding Data Centers – Senator Pérez
Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) has introduced SB 978, the Data Center Community Accountability Act, to protect Californians and utility ratepayers as large data centers...
ALL CITY TRACK MEET 2026 | Register Now for April 24–25 South Pasadena Event
A cherished South Pasadena tradition since 1981, the All City Track Meet (ACTM) returns to South Pasadena High School on Friday and Saturday, April...
2027 Rose Parade Theme ‘Welcome’ Has South Pasadena Roots, President Terry Madigan
The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association was honored to learn that the 2027 Tournament of Roses Parade theme, “Welcome,” has a connection to...
‘Barks & Books’ Reading Program Feb. 11 at South Pasadena Library
The South Pasadena Public Library invites children ages 4 to 12 to participate in Barks & Books, a reading program that encourages young readers...
Lunar New Year Celebration | L.A. Chinatown Gears Up for 48th Annual Firecracker Run...
Celebrating 48 years, the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker is one of the largest and oldest running races in the U.S. with its upcoming Lunar New...
NEW POLICE CHIEF | Derek Elmore Named New Police Chief of South Pasadena
The City of South Pasadena is pleased to announce the selection of Derek Elmore as the new Police Chief of the South Pasadena Police...
Valentine’s Day Luncheon on February 11 | South Pasadena Senior Center
Media Release
The City of South Pasadena Senior Center will host a luncheon in celebration of Valentine's Day on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 11:45...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPUSD Celebrates National School Counseling Week, February 2–6, 2026
Thank you to the South Pasadena Unified School District school counselors for providing students of all ages with academic encouragement, social-emotional support, and college...
Carrying the Burdens of Others – Just a Thought by Rick Kraft
I carry the burdens of others. I don’t know if this is healthy or not, but I do what I do and it is...
South Pasadena Arts Crawl | Free Teen-Led Paper Arts Workshop & Gallery Exhibits on...
This weekend at the SPARC Centre Gallery, our high school interns will be providing a FREE arts workshop activity for every one in our...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Science Club Students Attend Caltech’s Junior Watson Program
The Watson lectures are a monthly series at Caltech in which a professor shares their current research with the community. The lectures have been...
‘Letters to Harriet Tubman,’ a Family-Friendly Theatrical Production on the Hero of the Underground...
Letters to Harriet Tubman, a living history theatrical performance from Paul Morse Productions that uses songs and stories of the Civil War era to...
South Pasadena Senior Center to Celebrate Lunar New Year With Community Luncheon on February...
Media Release
The City of South Pasadena Senior Center, in partnership with the South Pasadena Chinese American Club, will host a luncheon in celebration of...
‘Richard III’ Manipulates, Marries And Murders A Path to the top Beginning Feb. 14...
Ambition takes center stage at A Noise Within this winter as director Guillermo Cienfuegos returns to the company with a fast-paced, darkly entertaining reimagining...
“Love Is in the Air” Brings Disney’s “Princess and the Frog” & “Lady and...
Two beloved romantic classics make their big screen returns to the El Capitan Theatre for limited engagements! Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog” runs...
SPUSD Snapshot | Elementary Schools Celebrate ‘Kindness Week’ Across South Pasadena
Every year, near the end of January, all three South Pasadena elementary schools – Arroyo Vista, Marengo, and Monterey Hills – celebrate Kindness Week...
Stolen Vehicle Recovered in South Pasadena, Four Juveniles Detained
Media Release
On January 25, 2026, at 12:53 a.m., the Flock automated license plate recognition system alerted officers to a stolen vehicle being driven in...
RESTORATION CONCERT | Pianist Rodolfo Leone to Perform Beethoven & Chopin, South Pasadena
Italian-born pianist Rodolfo Leone will be performing a solo recital of Beethoven and Chopin at the Restoration Concerts on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at...
Person Falls From Second Story Deck Into Ravine from Hanscom Dr. Home | South...
Media Release
At approximately 5:52 pm on January 24, 2026, the South Pasadena Fire Department, along with units from the Pasadena and Glendale Fire Departments,...
SPARC Gallery Open “The Best of Times” by Clifford Bailey & Emerging Artists 2026
Clifford Nolan Bailey (born Miami 1969), graduated from New York’s School of Visual Arts (SVA) in 1991 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree....
Storytimes Return to South Pasadena Library Through February
Public library story time is a fun-filled experience that promotes early literacy skills, engages young children in age-appropriate cognitive and physical developmental activities, and...
Academy Museum Screenings, Tours & Watch Party Through March 22
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announces Oscars® Season at the Academy Museum, running now through March 22. This season of public programming invites audiences...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Graphic Design Students Explore Industry in Long Beach
SPHS Graphic Design Students Immerse Themselves at Impressions Expo
On Friday, January 23, 19 SPHS Graphic Design and SkillsUSA students hopped aboard the Metro and...
LA Kubb Club Returns to Garfield Park | Season Begins in South Pasadena
Kubb season is officially underway in South Pasadena, and residents are invited to take part in one of Southern California’s most beloved lawn games...
South Pasadena Public Library Launches Janus Film Club in February
Media Release
The South Pasadena Public Library is pleased to introduce the Janus Film Club, beginning on February 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the...
Senator Sasha Renée Pérez Issues Statement on Hate Crime at Pasadena Jewish Temple &...
Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) has issued the following statement on the hate crime and vandalism reported at the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center:
“I am...
Claim Your Scholarship | Families Encouraged to Claim CalKIDS Scholarships in 2026
As the year comes to a close and families begin setting goals for the year ahead, California is reaffirming its commitment to young people...
USPS to Honor Bruce Lee With Dynamic Forever Stamp Celebrating Martial Arts Icon
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The U.S. Postal Service will honor Bruce Lee, the renowned Chinese American martial artist and actor, with a new Forever stamp. Lee captivated film...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPUSD Students Enjoy National Popcorn Day
SPUSD Food & Nutrition recognized National Popcorn Day on Friday, January 16, by offering a free bag of popcorn to students at all three...
Red Cross Blood Drive Set Jan. 30 at South Pasadena Public Library
The American Red Cross will host a community blood drive on Friday, January 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the South Pasadena...
