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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...
South Pasadena City & Library Closed on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025
Media Release
In honor of the Veterans Day holiday, all City facilities and the Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Normal operations...
Community Comes Together for “Shop & Dine Altadena for the Holidays” Campaign
Media Release
As the first holiday season after the Eaton Fire approaches, Meredith Miller, co-owner of 99 year-old Webster’s Community Pharmacy in Altadena, felt like...
Join Fall Storytime at the South Pasadena Library — Fun Learning for Kids!
Public library storytime is a fun-filled experience that promotes early literacy skills, engages young children in age-appropriate cognitive and physical developmental activities, and provides...
Barks & Books at the South Pasadena Library | Boost Reading Confidence
The South Pasadena Public Library invites children ages 4–12 to join Barks & Books, a fun and supportive program that helps young readers build...
$13M In Heroin Seized At San Ysidro Port Of Entry | California Border Patrol...
Media Release
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a Mexican citizen who is a U.S. lawful permanent resident on Oct. 22, 2025. Officers discovered...
Annual Holiday Book & Gift Sale, December 5–7 | Friends of the South Pasadena...
The annual Holiday Sale of the Friends of the South Pasadena Library will take place December 5–7, 2025, in the Library Community Room, 1115...
Weekly Crime Report | October 28 – November 3, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept....
Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department
October 28 - November 3, 2025
(Hundred block given in place of exact address)
The Weekly Crime Summary is a...
SPHS French Students Attend the West Coast Premier of a Tribute to New Wave...
On October 30, 2025, SPHS advanced French students attended the 2025 American French Film Festival at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles.
With...
U.S. Department of State Activates LACOFD International Urban Search & Rescue Team for JAMAICA
Media Release
The County of Los Angeles Fire Department’s (LACoFD) international urban search and rescue (USAR) team, known as USA-2, has been activated by the...
South Pasadena’s Annual “Breakfast with Santa” Returns December 13
Media Release
The South Pasadena Community Services Department is spreading holiday cheer with its beloved annual Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, December 13, 2025,...
South Pasadena High School Students Shine in PTA Reflections Art Contest Exhibition
Creativity is taking center stage as 80 students from South Pasadena High School proudly present their submissions for this year’s PTA Reflections Art Contest....
700+ Adoptable Dogs and Cats Head to Rose Bowl Stadium for Best Friends Super...
Best Friends Super Adoption is back and bigger than ever in Los Angeles on November 1 and 2. Hosted by leading national animal welfare...
YSTA Theatre Winter Camp Production of Willy Wonka Kids! A Sweet Treat for the...
Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) is thrilled to announce its 2025 Winter Camp production of Willy Wonka Kids, a delightful musical adventure that’s sure...
“What to Do About Mom & Dad: Caring for Aging Parents” Workshop | City...
Media Release
The City of South Pasadena is pleased to announce the return of its popular community workshop, What to Do About Mom & Dad:...
SPUSD Snapshot | Classroom Turned Courtroom for SPMS 7th Graders
Students in Ashley Clark’s 7th-grade honors English class transformed into prosecutors, defense attorneys, jurors, witnesses, court reporters, a sketch artist, and a bailiff during...
The Music Center’s Innovation Social Returns | Speakeasy-Style Events Blending Art, Tech, & Community
WHAT:The Music Center’s Innovation Social brings free speakeasy-style gatherings designed to spark imagination to Angelenos with a range of reality-bending projects that showcase where...
WISPPA Annual Meeting Set for November 1 Featuring Mayor Pro Tem Sheila Rossi
Women Involved in South Pasadena Political Action (WISPPA) invites the community to its annual in-person meeting this Saturday, November 1, at 10:00 a.m. at...
Rose Queen 2026 Serena Guo | Pasadena Tournament of Roses
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® has named Serena Guo as the 107th Rose Queen® at the Announcement and Coronation ceremony presented by Citizens Business...
Utility Billing Message Sent in Error | City of South Pasadena Clarifies The Messege
Residents received an email around 10:00 a.m. this morning from the City of South Pasadena regarding the City’s utility provider, Munibilling.
The message advised residents...
SPHS Marching Band & Color Guard Earn Second Place at Competition
SPUSD Media Release
The South Pasadena High School (SPHS) Marching Band and Color Guard kicked off their season with an impressive performance, securing second place...
SPUSD Snapshot | Dodger Fever Spreads to Marengo Elementary
Holly Lang’s second-grade class at Marengo Elementary is a happy place to be every school day, but this Friday morning, with the first game...
Halloween Boo Bash at Orange Grove Park! Friday – You’re Invited!
The City of South Pasadena is thrilled to invite community members of all ages to the annual Boo Bash, a spirited Halloween celebration formerly...
Day of the Dead Celebrations | SPMS Spanish Students Learn Mexican Traditions
In Mrs. Leon’s Spanish 1-2 class, South Pasadena Middle School 8th graders recently learned about the Mexican traditions celebrating the Day of the Dead...
SPUSD Snapshot | Three SPHS SkillsUSA Students Earn National Statesman Award
Congratulations to Eliot Kwon, Pei-Chen Ng, and Colette Tam, who each earned a SkillsUSA National Statesman Award during the organization's Washington Leadership Training Institute...
Why Carsharing is the Savvy Traveler’s Secret Weapon
The world of travel continues to evolve dynamically, demanding eco-friendly methods and more cost-effective solutions. One of the most compelling innovations to have gripped...
How Local Arts Events in South Pasadena Are Shaping Cultural Narratives
Art doesn't just look pretty on walls—it actually shapes how we see ourselves as a community. Here in South Pasadena, our local arts scene...
Suspect Arrested for Felony Theft & Narcotics Offenses
SPPD Media Release:
On October 18, 2025, at about 8:25 p.m., South Pasadena Police Officers responded to the 2000 block of Meridian Avenue for a...
