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Arroyo Vista Teacher Emily Smith Honored Among L.A. County Teachers of the Year Awards
Sixteen outstanding educators were celebrated as the 2025‑26 Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year, and among them is Emily Smith, a first‑grade teacher at...
Sneak Peek of Five 2026 Rose Parade Floats | Tournament of Roses Pasadena
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is unveiling another round of floral wonder with its fifth Sneak Peek of the 2026 Rose Parade® presented by...
South Pasadena Police Chief Announces Retirement After 32 Years of Service
Media Release
The City of South Pasadena proudly announces the retirement of Police Chief Brian Solinsky who will conclude an extraordinary 32-year career in law...
Los Angeles Master Chorale Celebrates the Season with Signature Holiday Programs
This December, the Los Angeles Master Chorale brings its beloved holiday programs to Walt Disney Concert Hall and The Music Center’s Jerry Moss Plaza, including Festival...
Weekly Crime Report | November 11 – November 17, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept....
Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department
November 11 – November 17, 2025
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The Weekly Crime Summary is a...
South Pasadena Float Build Needs You! – ‘Playful Picnic Heist’ Crunch Time Party Tickets...
The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses (SPTOR) committee is well on its way to bringing “The Great Picnic Heist” to life. While the construction...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPMS 7th Graders Take Learning Outdoors
From November 7-9, 2025, 157 South Pasadena Middle School (SPMS) 7th graders attended the Pali Institute’s outdoor education program, located near Lake Arrowhead in...
Exploring South Pasadena: A Model for Community-Driven Business Growth
Just minutes from downtown Los Angeles, South Pasadena offers a refreshing contrast to the city’s intensity. It’s proof that economic growth doesn’t have to...
YWCA Glendale & Pasadena Launches Holiday Maker’s Market and Wellness Fair to Support Local...
YWCA Glendale & Pasadena is excited to announce its first annual YWCA Holiday Maker’s Market & Community Wellness Fair, taking place on Saturday, December...
Senator Pérez Calls On CPUC To Reject Proposals That Would Increase Electricity Bills
Media Release
Senator Sasha Renée Pérez is urging the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to reject the Return on Equity (ROE) proposals by the state’s investor-owned utilities that...
South Pasadena to Host Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon for Seniors on November 19
The City of South Pasadena is inviting local seniors to a special Thanksgiving Luncheon on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45...
South Pasadena Senior Center to Offer Monthly Health Screenings & Counseling
The South Pasadena Senior Center has announced its ongoing partnership with Huntington Health to offer free monthly health screenings and counseling sessions. The service...
SPPD Neighborhood Watch Newsletter | November 2025
Parcel Package Thefts
Many residents will soon be taking advantage of online holiday sales. While great deals can be found, many thieves choose to go...
Senator Sasha Renee Perez Meet & Greet – November 14, 2025
Meet-and-Greet with Senator Sasha Renee Perez
FRIDAY, November 14, 2025 at 1510 Mission Street / Dinosaur Farm 10:00 – 11:00 am
RSVP Required
Weekly Crime Report | November 4 – November 10, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept....
Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department
November 4 – November 10, 2025
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The Weekly Crime Summary is a...
It’s All About The Trash: New Barrel Deployment Begins November 10 in South Pasadena
South Pasadena is refreshing the way we recycle, compost, and sort our waste. The City and Athens are here to make sure residents have...
Build, Imagine, and Play! Join LEGO® Free Play at the South Pasadena Library on...
Get ready for an afternoon of creativity and fun! Join us for LEGO® Free Play on Thursday, November 14, from 3:00–5:00 PM in the...
Dial-A-Ride: Free Transportation Service for South Pasadena Seniors & Residents with Disabilities
Dial-A-Ride is a transportation service for South Pasadena residents who are 55 years of age or older, and/or residents with a disability.
Transportation is provided...
South Pasadena Launches New Bulky Item Collection Program with 4 Free Pickups per Year
Out with the old! South Pasadena residents can now enjoy a new and improved bulky item collection program — now with 4 free curbside...
Save Water & Money: Earn Up to $1,200 with South Pasadena’s Turf Replacement Rebate
Make the Most of Your Turf Replacement This Year
Get rewarded for going green! South Pasadena residents can earn up to $1,200 back when replacing...
USPS Now Hiring: Job Opportunities Available in Los Angeles
The Postal Service requires skilled automotive technicians to keep the largest fleet of vehicles among federal agencies, on the road. If you know your...
South Pasadena City & Library Closed on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025
Media Release
In honor of the Veterans Day holiday, all City facilities and the Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Normal operations...
Community Comes Together for “Shop & Dine Altadena for the Holidays” Campaign
Media Release
As the first holiday season after the Eaton Fire approaches, Meredith Miller, co-owner of 99 year-old Webster’s Community Pharmacy in Altadena, felt like...
Join Fall Storytime at the South Pasadena Library — Fun Learning for Kids!
Public library storytime is a fun-filled experience that promotes early literacy skills, engages young children in age-appropriate cognitive and physical developmental activities, and provides...
Barks & Books at the South Pasadena Library | Boost Reading Confidence
The South Pasadena Public Library invites children ages 4–12 to join Barks & Books, a fun and supportive program that helps young readers build...
$13M In Heroin Seized At San Ysidro Port Of Entry | California Border Patrol...
Media Release
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a Mexican citizen who is a U.S. lawful permanent resident on Oct. 22, 2025. Officers discovered...
Annual Holiday Book & Gift Sale, December 5–7 | Friends of the South Pasadena...
The annual Holiday Sale of the Friends of the South Pasadena Library will take place December 5–7, 2025, in the Library Community Room, 1115...
Weekly Crime Report | October 28 – November 3, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept....
Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department
October 28 - November 3, 2025
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The Weekly Crime Summary is a...
SPHS French Students Attend the West Coast Premier of a Tribute to New Wave...
On October 30, 2025, SPHS advanced French students attended the 2025 American French Film Festival at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles.
With...
U.S. Department of State Activates LACOFD International Urban Search & Rescue Team for JAMAICA
Media Release
The County of Los Angeles Fire Department’s (LACoFD) international urban search and rescue (USAR) team, known as USA-2, has been activated by the...
