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No to New Taxes | Supervisor Kathryn Barger Opposes County Proposal
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced this week that she voted “no” on a proposed countywide half-cent sales tax increase, citing concerns over...
El Capitan Theatre to Screen 6 Disney Classics in 6-Day Flashback Film Series
Six beloved classics make their big screen returns to the El Capitan Theatre for limited engagements! Disney’s “Muppet Treasure Island,” “The Aristocats,” “Dumbo,” “The...
REGISTER NOW | 11th Annual South Pasadena Main Event Poker Tournament Set for March...
The 11th Annual South Pasadena Main Event Poker Tournament returns Saturday, March 14, at the South Pasadena War Memorial Building, 435 Fair Oaks Ave.
Doors...
SPUSD Snapshot | Monterey Hills Students Meet Justice Sotomayor
On Monday, February 9, 2026, 94 fifth graders from Monterey Hills Elementary School attended an event featuring Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of...
Cedars-Sinai, Caltech Launch Partnership to Boost L.A. Healthcare Innovation
Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University and Caltech have launched a new partnership to drive innovative collaborations and foster scientific breakthroughs beyond what either organization could...
Senator Sasha Renée Pérez Urges LA28 Olympics Chairman to Resign
Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) has issued the following statement calling for the resignation of Casey Wasserman, chairman of the LA28 Olympics organizing committee:
“Casey Wasserman...
City Sewer Inspections Underway in South Pasadena
Media Release
The City of South Pasadena Public Works Department is conducting a city-wide project to inspect and clean the sewer system.
From February through June...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Science Olympiad Teams Take 1st, 4th at Regionals; Advance to...
On Saturday, February 7, 2026, 30 SPHS students, divided into two teams, competed at the Pasadena City College Regional Science Olympiad Tournament. Among the...
Presidential Citation for Landmark FEMA Breakthrough | SGV Mosquito Director Tristan Hallum
Tristan Hallum, Director of Scientific Programs at the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District (SGV Mosquito/District), was honored with the Presidential Citation Award at...
UNISON: LA Fires Recovery Concert Brings World Premiere Works to The Wende Museum
Synchromy presents UNISON: An LA Fires Recovery Concert on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at The Wende Museum, bringing together music, reflection,...
Cancelled: City Council Meeting South Pasadena February 11, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council Meeting scheduled for February 11, 2026, at 7:00 P.M., has been cancelled.
The next City Council Regular Meeting...
Passion + Mystery | LACO Valentine’s Weekend with Pianist Fazıl Say Feb 14-15
The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) celebrates Valentine’s weekend with Passion + Mystery: Martín + Say + Beethoven, an evening of expressive music featuring...
Legendary Bingo Night Returns March 6 to Support South Pasadena’s Rose Parade Float
Legendary Bingo returns to the War Memorial Building on Friday, March 6, 2026. A lively event open to community members 18 and over, Legendary...
Why Parents Choose Hodis Learning & Music Over Kumon, Mathnasium, & Varsity Tutors
We know that when it comes to tutoring you have a lot of options. So what makes Hodis Learning & Music (HLM) any different...
Accordion Bookbinding Craft Set for February 14 at South Pasadena Library
When: Saturday, February 14, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.Where: Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Accordion books, also known as...
Heart Health Month: Dr. Xiushi Suzy Liu Leads Special Women’s Heart Health Presentation
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 7:00 PMThe South Pasadena Clubhouse, 1424 Fremont Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
In honor of Heart Health Month this February, The...
SB 995 | Sen. Pérez Introduces Bill to Strengthen Oversight On Jails & Prisons
Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) has introduced SB 995, the Masuma Khan Justice Act, designed to strengthen state oversight, institute fines and revoke licenses of private...
TICKETS ON SALE | 61st Pasadena Showcase House in Arcadia
Tickets are now on sale for the 61st Pasadena Showcase House of Design, set inside the historic Baldwin Oaks Estate in Arcadia from April...
Huntington Library Begins Major Library/Art Building Transformation: A Once-in-a-Century Project
The Huntington is embarking on a once-in-a-century project to create the Library of the future through the new Library/Art Building (LAB). The ambitious effort...
Winter Arts Crawl: Guided Library Art Tours Set for February 7
When: Saturday, February 7, from 4:00 to 4:45 p.m.Where: South Pasadena Public Library, 1100 Oxley Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Community members are invited to...
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...
