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South Pasadena’s Annual “Breakfast with Santa” Returns December 13
Media Release
The South Pasadena Community Services Department is spreading holiday cheer with its beloved annual Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, December 13, 2025,...
South Pasadena High School Students Shine in PTA Reflections Art Contest Exhibition
Creativity is taking center stage as 80 students from South Pasadena High School proudly present their submissions for this year’s PTA Reflections Art Contest....
700+ Adoptable Dogs and Cats Head to Rose Bowl Stadium for Best Friends Super...
Best Friends Super Adoption is back and bigger than ever in Los Angeles on November 1 and 2. Hosted by leading national animal welfare...
YSTA Theatre Winter Camp Production of Willy Wonka Kids! A Sweet Treat for the...
Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) is thrilled to announce its 2025 Winter Camp production of Willy Wonka Kids, a delightful musical adventure that’s sure...
“What to Do About Mom & Dad: Caring for Aging Parents” Workshop | City...
Media Release
The City of South Pasadena is pleased to announce the return of its popular community workshop, What to Do About Mom & Dad:...
SPUSD Snapshot | Classroom Turned Courtroom for SPMS 7th Graders
Students in Ashley Clark’s 7th-grade honors English class transformed into prosecutors, defense attorneys, jurors, witnesses, court reporters, a sketch artist, and a bailiff during...
The Music Center’s Innovation Social Returns | Speakeasy-Style Events Blending Art, Tech, & Community
WHAT:The Music Center’s Innovation Social brings free speakeasy-style gatherings designed to spark imagination to Angelenos with a range of reality-bending projects that showcase where...
WISPPA Annual Meeting Set for November 1 Featuring Mayor Pro Tem Sheila Rossi
Women Involved in South Pasadena Political Action (WISPPA) invites the community to its annual in-person meeting this Saturday, November 1, at 10:00 a.m. at...
Rose Queen 2026 Serena Guo | Pasadena Tournament of Roses
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® has named Serena Guo as the 107th Rose Queen® at the Announcement and Coronation ceremony presented by Citizens Business...
Utility Billing Message Sent in Error | City of South Pasadena Clarifies The Messege
Residents received an email around 10:00 a.m. this morning from the City of South Pasadena regarding the City’s utility provider, Munibilling.
The message advised residents...
SPHS Marching Band & Color Guard Earn Second Place at Competition
SPUSD Media Release
The South Pasadena High School (SPHS) Marching Band and Color Guard kicked off their season with an impressive performance, securing second place...
SPUSD Snapshot | Dodger Fever Spreads to Marengo Elementary
Holly Lang’s second-grade class at Marengo Elementary is a happy place to be every school day, but this Friday morning, with the first game...
Halloween Boo Bash at Orange Grove Park! Friday – You’re Invited!
The City of South Pasadena is thrilled to invite community members of all ages to the annual Boo Bash, a spirited Halloween celebration formerly...
Day of the Dead Celebrations | SPMS Spanish Students Learn Mexican Traditions
In Mrs. Leon’s Spanish 1-2 class, South Pasadena Middle School 8th graders recently learned about the Mexican traditions celebrating the Day of the Dead...
SPUSD Snapshot | Three SPHS SkillsUSA Students Earn National Statesman Award
Congratulations to Eliot Kwon, Pei-Chen Ng, and Colette Tam, who each earned a SkillsUSA National Statesman Award during the organization's Washington Leadership Training Institute...
Why Carsharing is the Savvy Traveler’s Secret Weapon
The world of travel continues to evolve dynamically, demanding eco-friendly methods and more cost-effective solutions. One of the most compelling innovations to have gripped...
How Local Arts Events in South Pasadena Are Shaping Cultural Narratives
Art doesn't just look pretty on walls—it actually shapes how we see ourselves as a community. Here in South Pasadena, our local arts scene...
Suspect Arrested for Felony Theft & Narcotics Offenses
SPPD Media Release:
On October 18, 2025, at about 8:25 p.m., South Pasadena Police Officers responded to the 2000 block of Meridian Avenue for a...
New Hollywood String Quartet to Perform Schubert, Mozart & Mendelssohn at South Pasadena Library
The Restoration Concerts season continues with the New Hollywood String Quartet, the Restoration Concerts' Quartet in Residence, on Sunday, November 2 at 4:00 p.m.
The...
Registration is Open for the Community Emergency Response Team
The community is invited to participate in the South Pasadena Fire Department’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program this fall!
The CERT Program educates residents...
Tiger Spirit Shines During SPHS Homecoming Week
SPHS students kicked off the 2025 Homecoming festivities with Spirit Week beginning on Monday, October 13. Students dressed up in a European summer vacation...
SPHS Football: Tigers Seek Fourth Straight Win
The Tigers are getting used to that sweet sound of being called champions.
South Pasadena High’s 30-22 win over rival San Marino last week clinched...
Boo Bash at Orange Grove Park
The South Pasadena Community Services Department will host Boo Bash (formerly known as Spooktacular) on Friday, October 24, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00...
Get Tutoring Help After Midterms | Hodis Learning & Music
Congratulations on making it through midterms!
You might be getting your grades back, and if you’re not seeing the score you’d like, there’s still hope....
South Pasadena Police Department Resumes ‘Coffee with a Cop’ on October 22
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...
South Pasadena to Host Prescription Drug Take Back Day at City Hall
The City of South Pasadena is inviting residents to participate in Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 a.m....
Join the Fun: Crunch Time Party & Auction to Support South Pasadena’s 2026 Rose...
Help support South Pasadena’s 2026 Rose Parade float!
Mark your calendars now and get ready for one of the most anticipated community events of the...
State & FEMA In-Person Support to End at Survivor Support Locations in Los Angeles...
As the demand for in-person services for the Eaton and Palisades fires has decreased over time, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal...
Free Pet Adoption Day on October 18 | Pasadena Humane Society
Pasadena Humane is thrilled to announce a special Free Adoption Day on Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For this one-day-only...
SPPD Media Release: Suspect Arrested for Possession of Stolen Vehicle, Felony Evading & Outstanding...
On October 15, 2025, at 1:45 a.m., the South Pasadena Police Department received an alert from the Department’s Automated License Plate Reader system of...
