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SPPD Neighborhood Watch Newsletter | August 2025
Traffic Collisions
With the high volume of vehicles traveling through the city each day, traffic collisions often occur.
Most collisions that occur are non-injury, but many...
SPUSD Snapshot | South Pasadena High School Proudly Recognizes 2026 National Merit Semifinalists
Media Release | South Pasadena Unified School District
On September 10, 2025, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the semifinalists in the 71st annual National...
Burglary Suspect Arrested After Early Morning Incident
Media Release | South Pasadena Police Department
On Saturday, September 6, 2025, at approximately 6:03 a.m., a resident reported a burglary in progress in the...
Weekly Crime Report | September 2 – 8, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept. (SPPD)
Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department
September 2 - 8, 2025
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The Weekly Crime Summary is a list...
Ada Lovelace: The Woman Who Envisioned the First Computer | Hodis Learning & Music
Long before computers even existed, one brilliant woman imagined the possibilities of what they could become. Her name was Ada Lovelace, and her groundbreaking...
Tickets Now On Sale for Young Stars Theatre Academy’s Newsies Jr. October 10th through...
Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) announced today that tickets are officially on sale for its fall production of Disney’s Newsies Jr., running three weekends...
Free Blood & Soil Lead Testing Through December 2025 | Eaton Fire Recovery
Media Release | LA County Coordinated Joint Information Center
Residents who were near wildfires or burn areas are able to receive free blood lead testing through December 2025 by...
Street Improvement Projects Community Meeting | Sept. 8, 2025
Event Details:When: Monday, September 8, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMWhere: City Council Chambers, 1424 Mission Street
Residents are invited to a community meeting...
Altadena Town & Country Club Celebrates Grand Reopening After 115 Years of Community Legacy
The Altadena Town & Country Club, a cherished community landmark for more than 115 years, has officially celebrated its grand reopening. For generations, the...
South Pasadena School Board to Discuss Student Smartphone Ban, AI in Classrooms & New...
The South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) Board of Education will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The meeting will...
Equestrians Selected for 2026 Rose Parade
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is proud to announce 17 outstanding equestrian groups to ride in the 137th Rose Parade® presented by Honda, themed...
San Diego Border Patrol Arrests Minor Smuggling Nearly 27 Pounds of Methamphetamine
Media Release | U.S. Border Patrol San Diego Sector
As the U.S. Border Patrol’s San Diego Sector closes in on a new record for methamphetamine...
Weekly Crime Report | August 26 – September 1, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept....
Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department
August 26– September 1, 2025
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The Weekly Crime Summary is a list...
Seasonal Homeschool Learning: Fall | Hodis Learning & Music
As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, fall presents a unique opportunity for homeschool families to incorporate the season’s natural beauty...
South Pasadena Council to Vote on Housing Density, Noise Ordinance Following Special Legal Session
The South Pasadena City Council has a full agenda for Wednesday, September 3, 2025, that includes final votes on major housing and noise ordinances...
English Language Conversation Group Sessions Canceled Through October
The English Language Conversation Group, typically held on Wednesdays, has been canceled through October 2025. The program, which provides an opportunity for community members...
Hot Weather Continues in the San Gabriel Valley
The National Weather Service has extended a Heat Advisory through Wednesday, September 3, as hot conditions continue across the region.
Daytime highs are expected to reach...
L.A. Women’s Theatre Festival Brings From Best of the Fest to Victory Theatre Center,...
The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival (LAWTF) is set to light up Burbank this fall with From Best of the Fest, a dynamic evening...
Young Marines from Azusa Honor World War II Navajo Code Talkers in Arizona
The Southland Young Marines and adult volunteers from Azusa, California joined 76 fellow Young Marines youth members and adult volunteers from across the country...
West Coast Jazz Hour Quintet Brings Iconic 1950s & ‘60s Jazz to Sierra Madre...
The West Coast Jazz Hour Quintet, led by acclaimed drummer Kevin van den Elzen and pianist Josh Nelson, will bring the golden sounds of...
2026 Rose Court | Selection Process Begins! Pasadena Tournament of Roses
The selection process for the 2026 Rose Court, presented by Citizens Business Bank, will begin on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Tournament House in...
Public Urged to Take Precautions: LA County Reports Rising Flea-Borne Typhus Cases
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging people to take precautions following an increase of flea-borne typhus cases across the County....
South Pasadena Library’s All Abilities Club Offers Inclusive Monthly Programs for Adults
The South Pasadena Public Library invites the community to join its monthly All Abilities Club, a program designed for adults with developmental disabilities. Each...
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California: Childhood Cancer Awareness
Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Southern California (RMHCSC) is marking Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM) with a powerful lineup of events and partnerships across the region, highlighting...
Tesserae Baroque Ensemble Opens Restoration Concerts’ 30th Anniversary Season in South Pasadena
The Restoration Concerts Committee of The Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library will present the Tesserae Baroque Ensemble at the first concert of...
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts Launches 4th Music Program with LA Phil Resident...
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts has announced the addition of its 4th Music Program. With a 75-year mission of supporting music and arts...
Border Patrol Agents Rescue Siblings Stranded in Remote Wilderness Amid Heat Wave
Media Release | US Customs and Border Protection
On Aug. 6, at 4 p.m., San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Brownfield Border...
Los Angeles Children’s Chorus Celebrates 40th Season with New Programs and Performances
The Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) is launching its milestone 40th season this September, marking four decades of shaping young voices and inspiring audiences...
Weekly Crime Report | August 19 – 25, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept. (SPPD)
Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department
August 19– 25, 2025
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The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of...
People Who Can’t Understand a Biscuit by Chris Bray
BY CHRIS BRAY | “Tell Me How This Ends” | on Substack
The Cracker Barrel problem had solutions, and it’s interesting what they didn’t think to...
