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Spare $80,000,000? South Pasadena City Council Street Bond Decision; Goat Grazing Contract Redux

What's a cool $80 million among friends and neighbors? Item 24 on the June 17 agenda calls for the Council to adopt Resolution No. 8016,...
PHOTO: Kevin O'Sullivan | The South Pasadenan | Teal Titans Claim Minors Softball Championship

South Pasadena Little League | Teal Titans Claim Minors Softball Championship

Weeks of teamwork culminated in an unforgettable victory for the Teal Titans. Their championship win perfectly captured the spirit of local youth sports, bringing...
PHOTO: Staff | The South Pasadenan News | South Pasadena City Hall on Mission Street

Inside the $86.7 Million Blueprint | South Pasadena City Council June 10 Agenda

As South Pasadena prepares for the future, city leaders and the Finance Commission will gather to map out a balanced financial path. The proposed...
PHOTO: SPPD | The South Pasadenan | Tesla Police Car

Life-Saving Naloxone Treatment at Local Park | South Pasadena Police Response

Media Release On June 6, 2026, at 9:52 a.m., officers were dispatched to the corner of Orange Grove Avenue and Mission Street to conduct a...

South Pasadena Summer Events Announced | Soccer Watch Party, 4th of July, Movies and...

The City of South Pasadena Community Services Department is excited to announce a full lineup of summer community events, including the International Soccer Watch...

SPUSD June Board of Education Meeting | Budget Decisions & Smartphone Limits

As students look toward the summer break, district leaders are charting the future of our local classrooms. The upcoming board meeting will tackle crucial...
Screencap: Special Joint Meeting June 10, 2026 | The South Pasadenan

Budget 2026-2027 Vital 911 Upgrades & Renewed Community Focus South Pasadena Special Joint Meeting

As South Pasadena prepares its next fiscal budget, newly appointed Police Chief Elmore promises closer community ties and vital modernizations to keep neighborhoods secure....
PHOTO: Tournament of Roses | The South Pasadenan | National Red Rose Day

National Red Rose Day | Pasadena Tournament of Roses Spreading Joy

Media Release Volunteer Members spread joy throughout Pasadena with hundreds of red roses. In celebration of National Red Rose Day, volunteer Members of the Tournament of...

4th of July South Pasadena | Fireworks Tickets for Historic 250th Anniversary...

The City of South Pasadena invites the community to celebrate Independence Day and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States during this year’s...

South Pasadena Soccer Watch Party | USA Takes on Paraguay Under the Trees at...

The City of South Pasadena Community Services Department invites the community to attend a family-friendly Soccer Watch Party on Friday, June 12, 2026, from...
Screencap: May 6 City Council Meeting | The South Pasadenan

South Pasadena June 3 Report | Council Approves Protected Bike Lanes & Roundabouts for...

City Council, June 3, 2026 — Report The South Pasadena City Council voted unanimously on June 3 to put a protected bike lane down the...
Graphic: SPTOR | The South Pasadenan | "Welcome to the Neighborhood" Design Unveiled for Upcoming Parade

South Pasadena Rose Float | “Welcome to the Neighborhood” Design Unveiled for Upcoming 2027...

The oldest community tradition in South Pasadena continues. The all-volunteer South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee has unveiled "Welcome to the Neighborhood," its design...
PHOTO: Samantha Shiroishi | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee and volunteers gather for a photo inside the South Pasadena City Council Chambers following the high recognition from the city.

South Pasadena Rose Float | From Rendering to Reality as $200,000 Fundraising Campaign Launches

The city's iconic hometown project hinges on local donations and banner sponsorships to turn raw steel and flowers into a Rose Parade reality. Long before...
PHOTO: Timothy Lee | The South Pasadenan | Left to right: SPHS teacher Rouzanna Berberian, SPHS student Alexis (Brylee) Woo, and SPUSD superintendent Angela Elizondo Baxter pause at the Life, Liberty, and Los Angeles exhibition at the Autry Museum. Not pictured: Brandon Park

SPUSD Snapshot | High School Artists Selected for Major Exhibition at the Autry Museum

SPUSD Media Release On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the Autry Museum opened a major exhibition titled Life, Liberty, and Los Angeles. One current SPHS student,...

South Pasadena Annual Golf Tournament | Hitting the Links to Keep a Community Tradition...

The annual grassroots fundraiser returns to the Arroyo Seco, uniting golfers of all skill levels to fund the city's historic, self-built floral masterpiece. Every year,...
Graphic: SPARC | The South Pasadenan | "The Aart Show" by Daniel Peacock

South Pasadena Arts Council | June Exhibitions Highlight Whimsical Characters & Young Patriots

From meditative, mixed-media character studies to vibrant patriotic posters crafted by local fifth-graders, SPARC's June gallery offerings bridge generations of hometown creatives. These two...

South Pasadena High School Graduation | The Class of 2026 Prepares to Walk the...

As the academic year concludes, a resilient senior class steps into a bright future. Our community prepares to honor the dedication and achievements of...

South Pasadena Library Park | Welcoming the Summer Reading Program with a Free Community...

As the school year winds down, families and young readers are invited to gather under the shade of Library Park to celebrate the magic...

South Pasadena | Merging Literature & Morning Exercise at the Walk ‘n’ Talk Club

It is a gentle reminder that a good book does not require sitting still in a quiet room. Local readers are finding community and...

South Pasadena Library Park | Captain Tall Tale Kicks Off a Season of Wonderful...

As the summer evenings stretch longer, local families have a new reason to gather under the old trees of our civic center. The library's...
Tutoring: Summer School Tutor Hodis Learning & Music is the best options for summer school in South Pasadena, San Marino, & Pasadena

Hodis Learning & Music | Beating the ‘Summer Slide’ With Targeted Local Learning

When summer break begins, many students are excited to relax after a long school year. And while rest is important, taking a complete break...
PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | SPARC Gallery located at 1000 Fremont Avenue in South Pasadena.

4th of July South Pasadena | Young Artists Capture 250 Years of the American...

In celebration of creativity, community, and patriotic spirit, the City of South Pasadena, in collaboration with the South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC), is proud...
PHOTO: CB Richards | The South Pasadenan | SPHS Distance Runner Michael Scarince Sprints to Second Place Finish at State Championship

SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Distance Runner Michael Scarince Sprints to State Silver in Clovis

SPUSD Media Release Huge Tiger cheers for SPHS junior Michael Scarince on his outstanding second-place finish at the 2026 CIF State Track & Field Championships...
PHOTO: Wine and Song | The South Pasadenan | June 3 Wine and Song - Cindy Kalmenson; Nigel Wearne

Wine & Song | The Daily Welcomes Acclaimed Storytellers this Wednesday

The air at The Daily on Fair Oaks Avenue always carries a distinct, communal energy, but this Wednesday evening promises something uniquely transportive. As...
Graphic: Lotus Rising LA | The South Pasadenan | Altadena Community Marks Recovery Milestone With Inaugural Golden Poppy Community Celebration & Bike Ride

Golden Poppy Bike Ride Altadena | Community Resilience Celebration & Mural Debut Event

On Sunday, May 31, the Altadena community will gather at Altadena Triangle Park for a morning of civic joy, public engagement, and a community-driven vision...
PHOTO: Staff | The South Pasadenan News | South Pasadena City Hall on Mission Street

City Council Meetings Set for June 3 | Huntington Drive Project & Transit Plans...

On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the South Pasadena City Council will convene at the Council Chambers at 1424 Mission Street for three key meetings....
Graphic: Arts and Culture Coalition of Altadena | The South Pasadenan | Creative Workers Rising ~ A Resource Fair for Fire-Impacted Artists

Creative Workers Rising | Resource Fair for Fire-Impacted Artists

The Arts & Culture Coalition of Altadena (ACCA) and the Eaton Fire Collaborative announce Creative Workers Rising, a resource fair dedicated to supporting artists...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | SPHS students shared their capstone projects in the Engineering Design and Development Class.

SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Students Present Innovative Capstone Designs

SPUSD Media Release On Friday, May 22, 2026, SPHS students in the Project Lead the Way Honors Engineering Design and Development class shared the projects...
PHOTO: Julia Johnson | The South Pasadenan | Julia Johnson will become the principal of Monterey Hills Elementary School on July 1, 2026.

SPUSD Leadership Update | Julia Johnson Named Principal of Monterey Hills Elementary

SPUSD Media Release South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) has hired Julia Johnson to serve as the principal of Monterey Hills Elementary School. Johnson comes to...
Martin Carlassare 1939 ~ 2026

Obituary: Martin P. Carlassare | Beloved South Pasadena Resident & Civil Engineer Passes Away

Martin Peter Carlassare, age 86, passed away peacefully and comfortably on Saturday, May 2, 2026. A resident of the South Pasadena, California area since...
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