News | The South Pasadenan
SPMS Mandarin Classes Celebrate Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
This week, during the middle school Mandarin classes taught by Mo Yang, students celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival —...
Southern California Edison to Upgrade Electrical Grid in South Pasadena
As part of Southern California Edison’s (SCE) long-term plan to modernize the energy grid and reduce wildfire risk, the company will be conducting electrical...
Governor Newsom Signs Into Law Senator Pérez’s Wildfire Legislation & More Laws
A collection of bills authored by Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) to aid in wildfire recovery and make California more resilient to future natural...
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Offers Sneak Peek of Four 2026 Rose Parade Floats
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is rolling out the second Sneak Peek of the floral magic headed your way in the 137th Rose Parade®...
Extra! Extra! YSTA’s “Newsies Jr.” Opens Tonight. A High-Energy Musical You Won’t Want...
Young Stars Theatre Academy proudly presents its latest production, Disney’s Newsies Jr., opening tonight, Friday, October 10, and running for three exciting weekends through...
Altadena Chamber of Commerce Donates $7,000 to Webster’s Pharmacy
The Altadena Chamber of Commerce & Civic Association announces a generous donation of $7,000 to Webster’s Pharmacy in support of the “Shop & Dine...
In-N-Out for Young Readers | South Pasadena Library Launches “Cover to Cover Club”
The South Pasadena Public Library is inviting young book lovers to join the In-N-Out Cover to Cover Club, a fun reading incentive program for...
Weekly Crime Report | September 30 – October 6, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept....
Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department
September 30 – October 6, 2025
(Hundred block given in place of exact address)
The Weekly Crime Summary is a...
SPUSD Students Post Strong Gains in 2025 CAASPP Scores
The California Department of Education released the 2024–2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) results for students in grades three through eight...
Earthquake Preparedness | “Great California ShakeOut” Coming on October 16
Great California ShakeOut is Coming
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, students from South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) schools will participate in the Great California...
SPUSD Snapshot | Middle School Students Achieve English Language Proficiency
On October 2, 2025, South Pasadena Middle School (SPMS) hosted an English Language Development (ELD) Night for more than 100 parents and family members...
Experience “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” (1920) with Live Piano at the South Pasadena...
Media Release | City of South Pasadena
Beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday, October 17 at the Library Community Room! The public is invited to join...
Dance, Play, & Express at Toddler Tuesdays Creative Movement Afternoons
The Autry Museum is introducing Toddler Tuesdays: Creative Movement Afternoons, starting Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 3–3:40 p.m.
Led by Susanna Hostetter of the California...
South Pasadena Police | Collaborative Traffic Enforcement Operation Leads to 99 Citations
Media Release | South Pasadena Police Department
On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, the South Pasadena Police Department collaborated with the Azusa, Baldwin Park, Burbank, Irwindale,...
Catholic Students Lead “Hope for Creation” Pilgrimage to Eaton Fire Site, Calling for Climate...
Amid new reporting indicating that neglect of neighborhood distribution lines contributed to last winter’s massive Altadena fires, Catholic high school students are taking action...
California Volunteers & Climate Action Corps Join Forces to Restore Eaton Canyon
Media Release | Keeping Up With Kathryn
Growth, restoration, and renewal take time — and teamwork. Last weekend, California Volunteers and the California Climate Action...
Emergency Preparedness Open House | South Pasadena Fire Department & Girl Scout Troop 2131...
The South Pasadena Fire Department is partnering with Girl Scout Troop 2131 to host a community-wide Emergency Preparedness/Public Safety Open House with fire safety...
Child Car Seat Safety Awareness | South Pasadena Police
The South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) is joining law enforcement agencies, public health departments, and other community organizations to raise awareness about the importance...
CBP Officers Seize Nearly 186 Pounds of Cocaine in Calexico Smuggling Attempt
Media Release | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Calexico East Port of Entry Commercial Facility intercepted a...
CBP Officers and San Diego Sheriff’s Office Seize 12 Firearms & Ammunition at San...
Media Release | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from the San Ysidro Port of Entry, including personnel from...
San Diego Border Patrol Seizes 52 Pounds of Meth Hidden in Spare Tire
Media Release | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
San Diego Sector agents thwarted a drug smuggling attempt, seizing over 52 pounds of methamphetamine concealed within...
South Pasadena Beautiful to Host Annual Meeting & Plant Swap on October 25
South Pasadena Beautiful will host its Annual Meeting and Plant Swap on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the...
Fire Technology Course at SPHS: Students Fire Protection and Related Fields
What started as a normal mid-week school day transitioned into a thrilling, hands-on training exercise with the South Pasadena Fire Department and local paramedics....
Tree Ordinance | City of South Pasadena’s Statement Regarding Amendment
Media Release | City of South Pasadena
During the weekend of September 26, signs were placed on trees in high-traffic areas of South Pasadena, including...
Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Announces 2026 Rose Court
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is thrilled to announce the seven members of the 2026 Rose Court presented by Citizens Business Bank. The anticipated...
Restoration Concert Brings World-Class Chamber Ensemble to South Pasadena Library
The Restoration Concert on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. will feature an ensemble consisting of flute, harp, and a trio of strings....
Mosquito & Black Fly Activity Update
Media Release | San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control
September 2025
This Short Bites Monthly e-blast shares insight into the past month’s activity. This ensures...
Community Comes Together to Support Eaton Fire Survivors at Special Pick-Up Event
Media Release | Rotary Club of South Pasadena
Families who lost homes and cherished belongings in the devastating Eaton Canyon Fire will receive much-needed support...
Sample Ballot Books Sent Ahead of November 2025 Special Election
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced that the mailing of Sample Ballot Books to all registered voters for the November...
Young Stars Theatre Academy Announces Holiday Production of Elf Jr! Auditions Now Open
Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) is spreading holiday cheer with the announcement of its seasonal production, Elf Jr. Auditions are currently underway and will...
