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PHOTO: Restoration Concerts Committee | The South Pasadenan | New Hollywood String Quartet to Perform Schubert, Mozart & Mendelssohn at South Pasadena Library

New Hollywood String Quartet to Perform Schubert, Mozart & Mendelssohn at South Pasadena Library

The Restoration Concerts season continues with the New Hollywood String Quartet, the Restoration Concerts' Quartet in Residence, on Sunday, November 2 at 4:00 p.m. The...
PHOTO: SPFD | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena Fire Department Opens Registration for Fall 2025 CERT Program

Registration is Open for the Community Emergency Response Team

The community is invited to participate in the South Pasadena Fire Department’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program this fall! The CERT Program educates residents...
The 2025 SPHS Homecoming Court was honored on Friday, October 17 at the Homecoming Football Game. Left to right: Liam Painter (9th grade), Clare Vitt (11th Grade), Lizzie Chung (12th grade), Leila Wahbe (12th grade - Most Royal Tiger), Belle Huang (12th grade) and Kayla Yau (10th grade). (Photo Courtesy of Emiko Essmiller)

Tiger Spirit Shines During SPHS Homecoming Week

SPHS students kicked off the 2025 Homecoming festivities with Spirit Week beginning on Monday, October 13. Students dressed up in a European summer vacation...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadena News | South Pasadena High School Tigers Football win over La Cañada

SPHS Football: Tigers Seek Fourth Straight Win

The Tigers are getting used to that sweet sound of being called champions. South Pasadena High’s 30-22 win over rival San Marino last week clinched...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Boo Bash 2025

Boo Bash at Orange Grove Park

The South Pasadena Community Services Department will host Boo Bash (formerly known as Spooktacular) on Friday, October 24, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00...
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Get Tutoring Help After Midterms | Hodis Learning & Music

Congratulations on making it through midterms! You might be getting your grades back, and if you’re not seeing the score you’d like, there’s still hope....

South Pasadena Police Department Resumes ‘Coffee with a Cop’ on October 22

The South Pasadena Police Department is excited to announce the return of its popular community event, Coffee with a Cop! The event will take place...
PHOTO: SPPD | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena to Host Prescription Drug Take Back Day at City Hall

South Pasadena to Host Prescription Drug Take Back Day at City Hall

The City of South Pasadena is inviting residents to participate in Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 a.m....
PHOTO: SPTOR | The South Pasadenan | Crunch Time Party and Auction to Support South Pasadena’s 2026 Rose Parade Float

Join the Fun: Crunch Time Party & Auction to Support South Pasadena’s 2026 Rose...

Help support South Pasadena’s 2026 Rose Parade float! Mark your calendars now and get ready for one of the most anticipated community events of the...
FEMA California Fires, Altadena, Eaton Fire, Palisades, Southern California Help

State & FEMA In-Person Support to End at Survivor Support Locations in Los Angeles...

As the demand for in-person services for the Eaton and Palisades fires has decreased over time, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal...
PHOTO: Pasadena Humane | The South Pasadenan | Pasadena Humane Hosts Free Adoption Day Oct. 18

Free Pet Adoption Day on October 18 | Pasadena Humane Society

Pasadena Humane is thrilled to announce a special Free Adoption Day on Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For this one-day-only...
South Pasadena Police Department News Update

SPPD Media Release: Suspect Arrested for Possession of Stolen Vehicle, Felony Evading & Outstanding...

On October 15, 2025, at 1:45 a.m., the South Pasadena Police Department received an alert from the Department’s Automated License Plate Reader system of...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | SPMS Mandarin Classes Celebrate Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

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 —...
File Photo: Electrical System | The South Pasadenana

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...
FILE PHOTO: senate.ca.gov | California State Senator Sasha Perez in the State Capital | Senator Pérez Represents Senate District 25 encompass Los Angeles and San Bernardino County. Cities that are found in this district include Claremont, East Pasadena, Glendale, Monterey Park, Pasadena, San Gabriel, Sierra Madre, Temple City, Rancho Cucamonga, San Antonio Heights, Uplands, and other cities in found in San Bernardino County.

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...
PHOTO: Pasadena Tournament of Roses | The South Pasadenan | Pasadena Tournament of Roses Unveils Sneak Peek of 2026 Rose Parade Floats

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®...
PHOTO: YSTA | The South Pasadenan | Newsies Jr. Opens Tonight!

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...
PHOTO: Altadena Chamber of Commerce & Civic Association | The South Pasadenan

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...
PHOTO: In-N-Out | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena Library Launches “Cover to Cover Club” with In-N-Out for Young Readers

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...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | SPUSD 2025 CAASPP Scores

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...
PHOTO: Earthquake Country Alliance | The South Pasadenan | Great California ShakeOut Drill Coming on October 16

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...
From left to right: Julie Ryu (Beginning ELD Teacher), Amara Lee, Matias Garcia, Nicolas Condori Cordoba, Yudam Daniel Lee, Eason Jin, Tony Tao, and Jessica Kammer (Intermediate ELD Teacher) celebrate students’ English language proficiency. (Photo Courtesy of South Pasadena Middle School) | The South Pasadenan

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...
File Photo: Dr. Caligari | The South Pasadenan

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...
PHOTO: Autry Museum of the American West | The South Pasadenan | Toddler Tuesdays: Creative Movement Afternoons

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 Department News Update

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,...
PHOTO: Pilgrimages of Hope for Creation | The South Pasadenan | Catholic Students Lead “Hope for Creation” Pilgrimage to Eaton Fire Site, Calling for Climate Action & Community Support

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...
PHOTO: Keeping Up With Kathryn | The South Pasadenan | California Volunteers and Climate Action Corps Join Forces to Restore Eaton Canyon

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...
Photo: South Pasadena Fire Department | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena Fire Department, Local Girl Scouts to Host Emergency Preparedness and Public Safety Open House

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...
PHOTO: SouthPasadenan.com News | South Pasadena Police Department

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...
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