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Photos by City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Local, county, state, and federal representatives attend the ribbon cutting at Dr. Beatriz Solis Memorial Park. Left to right: Gigi Lee, representing Congressmember Judy Chu; Stephanie Campbell, Angeles District/California State Parks; Norma Edith García-González, Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District/County Department of Parks and Recreation; Assemblymember Mike Fong; Los Angeles County Chair Hilda Solis; South Pasadena Mayor (now City Councilmember) Janet Braun; Mohammad Pasebani; Avrin Pasebani; South Pasadena Mayor Pro Tem (now Mayor) Sheila Rossi; South Pasadena City Councilmember Michael Cacciotti; Savannah Moore, representing Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger; and South Pasadena City Councilmember (now Mayor Pro Tem) Omari Ferguson.

NEW POCKET PARKS NOW OPEN | Grevelia & Dr. Beatriz Solis Celebrated at Dec....

South Pasadena marked an important milestone in local park development on Wednesday, December 17, with the completion and official ribbon cutting of two new...

Weekly Crime Report | December 9 – December 15, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept....

Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department December 9 – December 15, 2025 (Hundred block given in place of exact address) The Weekly Crime Summary is a...
PHOTO: Steven Lawrence | South Pasadena News | Library Community Room on El Centro | Trees in South Pasadena are protected - to an extent. 'Tree City USA' in the middle of Los Angeles Metropolis.

South Pasadena Library Winter Holiday Hours & Closures

The South Pasadena Public Library will have adjusted hours and closures for the winter holidays. The library will open later at 2:00 p.m. on...

South Pasadena Unified School District Winter Break December 22 ~ January 2

Winter break for South Pasadena Unified School District students will begin Monday, December 22, and continue through Friday, January 2, according to the district’s...
PHOTO: Young Marines | The South Pasadenan | Hundreds of Young Marines from across the country lead the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Parade in Honolulu on December 7th, 84th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack.

‘Young Marines’ Honor Pearl Harbor’s 84th Anniversary in Hawaii

Media Release Four Young Marines units from the Los Angeles were among 24 Young Marines units throughout the United States who traveled to Hawaii this...
Pocket Park South Pasadena Graphic Map: City of South Pasadena | South Pasadenan News | Berkshire & Grevelia Pocket Parks projects moving forward.

NEW POCKET PARKS South Pasadena | ‘Grevelia’ & ‘Dr. Beatriz Solis’ Parks Ribbon Cutting...

Media Release The City of South Pasadena is proud to announce the completion of two new pocket parks, made possible through significant grant funding supporting...
PHOTO: Chabad Jewish Center of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Chabad Jewish Center of South Pasadena Celebrates Hanukkah with Public Menorah Lighting, Festive Music, Crafts & Activities, and Delicious Holiday Treats

Hanukkah Celebration South Pasadena | Music, Crafts & Menorah Lighting

Media Release This Hanukkah, South Pasadena is seeing a surge in public celebrations and holiday displays, with families and individuals planning to light menorahs in...
PHOTO: Pasadena Showcase House of Design | The South Pasadenan | “A Night at Baldwin Oaks” | Empty House Party Returns Jan. 23 with a Tribute to Clara Baldwin Stocker

“A Night at Baldwin Oaks” | Empty House Party Returns Jan. 23

Guests are invited to take a step back in time as the 2026 Empty House Party returns on Friday, January 23, 2026, celebrating the...
PHOTO: https://www.usps.com/ | The South Pasadenan

USPS Prepares for Its Busiest Week of 2025 as Holiday Deadlines Near

Media Release Next week is the last week to get holiday gifts and greetings in the mail by the recommended deadlines. Customer traffic at all...
Photos by Huntington Health | The South Pasadenan | Operation Polar Wind

“Operation Polar Wind” | Santa Teams Up with Pasadena Police for a High-Flying Holiday...

Media Release Call this a joyful Christmas lift: patients at Huntington Health, a Cedars-Sinai affiliate, welcomed the Pasadena Police Air Operations Section and the Foothill...
PHOTO: Los Angeles Ballet | The South Pasadenan | L.A.’s Holiday Favorite Returns: Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker at Royce Hall and Dolby Theatre

Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker at Royce Hall & Dolby Theatre

The holiday season in Los Angeles kicks off with one of the city’s most beloved traditions: Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker. This weekend, audiences...
Photos by Pasadena Tournament of Roses | The South Pasadenan | Visit Mississippi Float

“Mississippi: Where Creativity Blooms” | Charlie Worsham to Perform on 2026 Rose Parade® Mid-Parade...

Media Release Few days ago, the Tournament of Roses announced the 2026 Mid-Parade Performance presented by Visit Mississippi. The float, “Mississippi: Where Creativity Blooms,” is...
Photo by Jeff Lorch | The South Pasadenan | Tony Winner Jefferson Mays and Broadway’s Sam Clemmett Bring “Amadeus” to Pasadena Playhouse

“Amadeus” at Pasadena Playhouse Feb. 11–Mar. 8 | Tony Winner Jefferson Mays & Broadway’s...

Pasadena Playhouse, the official State Theater of California and 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award recipient, will present a lavish revival of Peter Shaffer’s “Amadeus”...
PHOTO: Center Theatre Group | The South Pasadenan | Here Lies Love Cast

‘Here Lies Love’ Returns with All-New Production at the Mark Taper Forum

Center Theatre Group is bringing a bold, reimagined production of Here Lies Love to the Mark Taper Forum, running February 11 to March 22,...
PHOTO: Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble | The South Pasadenan | Adoration of Magi Gentile da Fabriano

600 Years of French Holiday Music | Jouyssance Annual ‘Joyeux Noël’ Concerts

Media Release Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble will present French carols and motets dating from the 11th through 16th centuries at its upcoming annual Twelfth Night...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | Luke Matheny presented to fourth graders during an assembly at Marengo Elementary School.

SPUSD Snapshot | Marengo Elementary Students Explore Storytelling with ‘Charlotte’s Web’

This week, Marengo Elementary students in grades 2-5 entered the world of adaptation and creativity, thanks to an assembly presented by Luke Matheny, a...

Weekly Crime Report | December 2 – December 8, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept....

Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department December 2 - December 8, 2025 (Hundred block given in place of exact address) The Weekly Crime Summary is a...
Virginia Goodrich 1954 ~ 2025

Obituary: Virginia Morgan Goodrich – Beloved South Pasadena Teacher, Musician & Devoted to History

Virginia Morgan Goodrich, a longtime educator who taught fifth grade at Arroyo Vista Elementary in the South Pasadena Unified School District, passed away on...
PHOTO: Bead & Design | The South Pasadenan | The Bead & Design Show at the Pasadena Convention Center last March 2025

Pasadena Bead & Design Show | Pasadena Convention Center January 16–18

The Pasadena Bead & Design Show returns to the Pasadena Convention Center January 16–18, welcoming the public to a vibrant, curated marketplace of beads,...
PHOTOS by Daniel Reichert | A Noise Within | The South Pasadenan | Ann Noble as Richard III

‘Richard III’ Brings a Ruthless, High-Velocity Take on Shakespeare to ‘A Noise Within’

Ambition takes center stage at A Noise Within this winter as director Guillermo Cienfuegos returns to the company with a fast-paced, darkly entertaining reimagining...
PHOTO: South Pasadena Public Library | The South Pasadenan | Boost Reading Confidence with Barks & Books at the South Pasadena Public Library

Barks & Books: Kids Read Aloud with Sawyer the Therapy Dog on December 10

Media Release Next date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 04:30 PM to 05:30 PM Join us for Barks & Books at the South Pasadena Public Library! Children...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | Pictured left to right: Aiden Lee, Abigail Keum, Justin Kim, and Wilson Jaroch prepare for their performances during the Winter Choir Concert.

SPUSD Snapshot | SPMS & SPHS Students Selected for 2026 California All-State Ensembles

Bravo to students Abigail Keum (SPMS, violin), Aiden Lee (SPHS, viola), Justin Kim (SPHS, clarinet), and Wilson Jaroch (SPHS, horn) as they qualified for...
PHOTO: Pasadena Humane | The South Pasadenan | Pasadena Humane Waives Adoption Fees for Large Dogs & Adult Cats, Dec. 14–31

Pet Rescues | Pasadena Humane Waives Adoption Fees for Large Dogs & Adult Cats

Animal lovers looking to brighten their holidays have the perfect opportunity with Home for the Holidays, a festive adoption promotion at Pasadena Humane running...
PHOTO: Steven Lawrence | The South Pasadenan News | Structure Fire at Arroyo Park on Marmion Way 1:30pm Sunday. South Pasadena Fire, Los Angeles Fire Departments on scene.

SPPD Neighborhood Watch Newsletter | December 2025

Holiday Safety The holidays will soon be here, and many residents will be looking to buy that perfect gift.Burglars are also out shopping but not...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Westside Reservoir

South Pasadena Westside Reservoir Improvement Plan: Community Meeting Dec. 11

Media Release Upcoming Changes to the Westside Reservoir: Improving South Pasadena's Water Infrastructure Residents are invited to learn more about the proposed changes to the Westside...
PHOTO: Hodis Learning & Music | The South Pasadenan | Crafting Holiday Joy: Festive DIY Card Ideas for the Whole Family

Festive DIY Card Ideas for the Whole Family | Hodis Learning & Music

Get creative this holiday season with DIY holiday cards! This activity offers you a chance to craft a unique and memorable gift, and spend time...
PHOTO: https://annsukwang.com | The South Pasadenan | Ann Suk Wang

Local Author Ann Suk Wang Book Reading & Writing Workshop | South Pasadena Library...

Media Release South Pasadena resident Ann Suk Wang, author of the acclaimed picture book The House Before Falling Into the Sea, will be at the South...

State of the City Address December 3 Council Meeting: Mayor Braun Spotlights the Years...

Media Release South Pasadena will host its annual State of the City on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in the Amedee O. “Dick” Richards, Jr., Council...

Weekly Crime Report | November 25 – December 1, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept....

Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department November 25 – December 1, 2025 (Hundred block given in place of exact address) The Weekly Crime Summary is a...
PHOTO: YSTA | The South Pasadenan | Young Stars Theatre Academy Opens Auditions for Beetlejuice JR! — December 10, 2025

Young Stars Theatre Academy Opens Auditions for Beetlejuice JR!

Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) is thrilled to announce auditions for its high-energy Winter 2026 production of Beetlejuice Jr., taking place Wednesday, December 10th...
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