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Claim Your CalKIDS Scholarship: California Supports 5 Million+ Kids During National Scholarship Month
As National Scholarship Month shines a spotlight on the power of educational opportunity, California is celebrating the growing impact of the CalKIDS Scholarship Program,...
Donate Ornaments for the 2025 Holiday Tree | Drop-Off Runs Nov. 20–Dec. 1
South Pasadena residents and businesses are invited to take part in one of the city’s cherished holiday traditions by contributing an ornament to this...
Eddie Izzard Brings Solo Hamlet to The Montalbán for Seven-Show Run in Los Angeles
After two extended Off-Broadway engagements in New York, along with acclaimed runs in Chicago and London, Tony Award–nominated performer Eddie Izzard is bringing her...
Center Theatre Group Brings ‘Here Lies Love’ to Mark Taper Forum, Feb. 11–Mar. 22
Center Theatre Group (CTG) will present the groundbreaking musical Here Lies Love at the Mark Taper Forum from February 11 through March 22, 2026,...
SUFFS Marches Into Los Angeles: Tony-Winning Musical Opens Nov. 18 at the Pantages
Broadway in Hollywood announced that SUFFS, the acclaimed Tony Award–winning musical about the American women who fought for the right to vote, will make...
South Pasadena Daisy Troop 4266 Brightens Senior Center With Handmade Thanksgiving Floral Gifts
Daisy Troop 4266 from Holy Family is spreading holiday cheer in a big way. The troop of 13 first-grade girls designed and delivered festive...
Pasadena Playhouse Unveils Full Cast for ‘Amadeus’ Starring Jefferson Mays, Sam Clemmett & Lauren...
Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California and recipient of the 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award, has announced the complete cast and creative team...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPMS Students Collect 2,639 Items in Annual Food Drive
For more than 20 years, South Pasadena Middle School students and their families have participated in the school's canned food drive benefiting the St....
SPUSD Snapshot | Marengo Elementary 5th Graders Heritage Project Celebration
One of the defining moments in fifth grade at Marengo Elementary School is completing the Heritage Project, an opportunity for students to celebrate their...
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
(Hundred block given in place of exact address)
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
(Hundred block given in place of exact address)
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...
