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PHOTO: Steven Lawrence | The South Pasadenan News | South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) Tesla Patrol Car

Click It or Ticket | Police Launch Seat Belt Safety Campaign Through Memorial Day

Media Release The South Pasadena Police Department reminds travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the right car seats when visiting friends and...
Rotary Club of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | The 12th Annual Taste of South Pasadena 2026

Taste of South Pasadena 2026 | Annual Restaurant Tour Returns Next Tuesday

The Rotary Club of South Pasadena is set to host the 12th Annual Taste of South Pasadena on Tuesday, May 19, from 5:00 PM...
Arroyo Seco Little League Baseball Field Park | The South Pasadenan

SPLL Opening Night 2026 | Celebrating Over 70 Years of Community Baseball

On Friday, March 6, 2026, the South Pasadena Little League (SPLL) hosted its annual Opening Night celebration from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at...

SPHS Leadership Update | Assistant Principal Chad Bryant to Leave SPUSD This June

South Pasadena High School (SPHS) Assistant Principal Chad Bryant announced to staff on Friday, March 6, that he will officially leave the district on...
PHOTO: Esteban Lopez | South Pasadenan News | 4th of July Parade 2025 'Festival of Balloons' “Unity in Community: One Nation, One Neighborhood”

4th of July Parade | Celebrate 250 Years of the American Spirit in South...

Media Release The City of South Pasadena invites you to take part in its cherished 4th of July Parade! A community favorite since 1982, the...
PHOTO: Steven Lawrence | The South Pasadenan News | South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) Tesla Patrol Car

Crime Alert | Residential Burglary Suspect Apprehended by South Pasadena Police

Media Release On May 2, 2026, at approximately 10:35 p.m., the South Pasadena Police Department Communications Center received a report of a residential burglary that...

Healthy Aging Fair | South Pasadena Announces Healthy Aging Fair in Celebration of Older...

Media Release The City of South Pasadena invites the community to celebrate Older Americans Month at the Annual Healthy Aging Fair, taking place on Wednesday,...

Bike Safety Awareness | May is National Bicycle Safety Month

Media Release From children riding to school to older adults staying active and healthy, bicycling is both a pastime and a mode of transportation for...

Budget & Infrastructure | South Pasadena City Hosts Community Meetings on Future Funding

Media Release The City of South Pasadena is hosting a series of Community Meetings to discuss the state of the City’s infrastructure, budget outlook, and...
Graphic: Pasadena Playhouse | The South Pasadena | Pasadena Playhouse Unveiled 2026/2027 Season

Pasadena Playhouse 2026-2027 Season | Exciting New Mainstage Lineup Revealed

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the historic Pasadena Playhouse announced its thrilling new 2026-2027 Mainstage Season, promising local residents an unforgettable year of theater....
Tutoring: Summer School Tutor Hodis Learning & Music is the best options for summer school in South Pasadena, San Marino, & Pasadena

Summer Learning | Hodis Learning & Music Opens Summer Enrollment

While finals and the end of the school year may feel like the only thing worth focusing on right now, Hodis Learning & Music...
PHOTO: South Pasadena Library | The South Pasadenan | “Barks & Books” Returns to South Pasadena Library With Sawyer the Therapy Dog

Barks & Books | Read to Sawyer the Therapy Dog at the Library

The South Pasadena Public Library hosts Barks & Books on Wednesday, May 13, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room. Children...
Graphic: Department of Transportation | The South Pasadenan | U.S. 101 Overnight Maintenance Near Downtown L.A.

Freeway Closures | U.S. 101 Overnight Maintenance Near Downtown L.A.

U.S. 101 near First Street, in the Boyle Heights neighborhood near downtown Los Angeles, will have nightly full closures in one direction during the...
PHOTO: Enrique Robles | The South Pasadenan | From left: SPHS Art Teacher Aimee Levie-Hultman, Jung Hae Lim, David Kim, Judy Chu, Dr. Angela Elizondo Baxter, and Dr. Patricia Martinez-Miller pause to celebrate at the 2026 Congressional Art Awards Ceremony.

SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Student David Kim Earns Honorable Mention in Congressional Art Competition

SPUSD Media Release Congratulations to SPHS junior David Kim, who earned Honorable Mention in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Congresswoman Judy Chu announced the winners...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Stitch Class

Stitch Class | Create Cactus Pincushions at the Library

The South Pasadena Public Library invites the community to a hand sewing workshop on Saturday, May 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in...
Screencap: May 6 City Council Meeting | The South Pasadenan

May 6 City Council Recap: Block Party Formalities, Fremont Bike Lanes & Streamlined Permits

The South Pasadena City Council convened to discuss a packed agenda affecting everything from neighborhood gatherings to traffic safety and city fees. Here are...
PHOTO: Tim Orindgreff | The South Pasadenan | Members of the SPHS Jazz Ensemble pause for a photo during the Mt. SAC Jazz Festival.

SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Jazz Ensemble Secures Top Honors at Mt. SAC

SPUSD Media Release Congratulations to the SPHS Jazz Ensemble for finishing in first place in their division at the recent Jazz Festival held on May...
Graphic: YSTA | The South Pasadenan | The Little Mermaid Jr. Extended through May 17

Under the Sea | YSTA The Little Mermaid Jr. Extended Through May 17

Due to overwhelming demand and sold out performances this past weekend, Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) has officially extended its production of Disney’s The...
PHOTO: ArtCenter College of Design | The South Pasadenan | ArtCenter's 2025 Design Invitational

Design Invitational 2026 | ArtCenter College of Design Showcases Iconic Italian Transportation

ArtCenter College of Design is pleased to announce the 2026 Design Invitational, the College’s annual exhibition of important and iconic vehicles ranging from timeless classics to...
PHOTO: Courtesy of Artist | The South Pasadenan | Bilingual Pop-Rock Fun at Sierra Madre Playhouse

Twinkle Time | Bilingual Pop-Rock Fun at Sierra Madre Playhouse

Twinkle Time brings her high-energy, bilingual family concert to the Sierra Madre Playhouse on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Described by the New...
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.

State Farm Enforcement | Senator Pérez Responds to Wildfire Claim Mishandling

Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) issued the following statement on today’s announcement of enforcement action against State Farm by the California Department of Insurance: “This administrative...
Graphic: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | SPUSD Honors Educators for Excellence and Dedication

Teacher Appreciation | SPUSD Honors Educators for Excellence & Dedication

SPUSD Media Release South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) teachers connect with and inspire students every day. This dedication is directly reflected in our students’...
Graphic: USPS | The South Pasadenan | Barbie To Be Celebrated With New Stamps

Barbie Stamps | USPS To Release Career-Themed Collection This Summer

The U.S. Postal Service announced a new release coming this summer: a set of Barbie stamps featuring Barbie dolls through the years, dressed for...
PHOTO: SPHS Music Boosters | The South Pasadenan | SPHS Winter Line Secures Second at Championships

SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Winter Line Secures Second at WGASC Championships

SPUSD Media Release Winter Line is an ensemble of students playing battery and pit instruments that make up the percussion section of the marching band....
PHOTO: California Science Center | The South Pasadenan | Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center

Korean Air Gallery Preview | California Science Center to Host Media Viewing of Aviation...

The California Science Center will host a media preview of the first artifacts installed in the new Korean Air Aviation Gallery on Tuesday, May...
SCREENCAP: South Pasadena City Council Meeting Feb. 18 2026 | The South Pasadenan

City Council Meetings | May 6 Agenda Highlights Block Parties & Traffic Improvements

The South Pasadena City Council is hosting a series of public meetings on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Amedee O. "Dick" Richards Jr....
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Pasadena Humane Hosts Veterinary Workshop for Youth

Careers with Compassion | Pasadena Humane Hosts Veterinary Workshop for Youth

Local youth ages 11 to 17 are invited to the South Pasadena Library Community Room on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, for a free presentation...

Mother’s Day Luncheon | South Pasadena Senior Center Hosts Celebration

The City of South Pasadena Senior Center will host a special Mother's Day Luncheon on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45...
PHOTO: South Pasadena Library | The South Pasadenan | Community Screening of Taste of Cherry on May 1

Janus Film Club | Community Screening of Taste of Cherry on May 1

The South Pasadena Public Library invites residents to join the Janus Film Club on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m....

City Infrastructure | Community Meetings on Budget & Street Conditions

Media Release The City of South Pasadena is hosting a series of Community Meetings to discuss the state of the City’s infrastructure, budget outlook, and...
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