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Furlough's Paradise

“Furlough’s Paradise” Stuns Audiences in West Coast Premiere at Geffen Playhouse

The West Coast premiere of Furlough’s Paradise is earning glowing reviews following its debut at the Geffen Playhouse. Written by a.k. payne and directed...
PHOTO: Autry Museum of the American West | The South Pasadenan | 10th Annual Great Big Family Play Day presented by Volvo

Great Big Family Play Day 2025 Returns with Music, Fun, and Family Entertainment

The 10th Annual Great Big Family Play Day, presented by Volvo, returns to Los Angeles on May 3–4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4...
US Border Patrol San Diego Sector | The South Pasadenan

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Reminds Travelers of Flower Import Rules Ahead of Mother’s...

As Mother’s Day approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at the San Diego Field Office are reminding travelers about the strict...
LA County Fire Help Los Angeles County Assistance Eaton Fire, Altadena, Pasadena

LA County Fire Recovery | Debris Removal Deadlines, Virtual Workshop on Rebuilding, Community Calendar...

Deadlines Soon: Debris Removal is Vital to Recovery from Wildfire Private property owners who have opted out of the government-sponsored debris removal program, or did...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | Meet Dr. Angela Elizondo Baxter, SPUSD's New Superintendent

SPUSD New Superintendent | Dr. Angela Elizondo Baxter Hired

he South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) Board of Education has selected Dr. Angela Elizondo Baxter as the district’s next superintendent. Her appointment, set...
PHOTO: A Noise Within | The South Pasadenan | Experience the power of theater, love, and friendship in A Man of No Importance at A Noise Within, running May 10 - June 1

A Noise Within Launches A Man of No Importance With Previews This Weekend

A Man of No Importance, the moving and humorous musical from the creators of Ragtime, begins previews this weekend at A Noise Within in...
The 11th Annual Taste of South Pasadena returns on Tuesday, May 13th from 5–8 PM

Get Your Tickets! ‘Taste of South Pasadena’ Returns May 13 with a Cause

The 11th Annual Taste of South Pasadena is set for Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 5–8 PM, offering an evening of mouthwatering bites, drinks,...
Timothy Bailey Jr., (Ariana Grande, Tyrese, Frank Ocean) world-class bassist, musical director, and LACM graduate, returns to his alma mater to lead In Tune: The Art of Musical Excellence — an all-day, hands-on workshop that puts you face-to-face with the pros shaping today’s biggest sounds in pop, R&B, soul, gospel, and jazz

Free Music Industry Workshop Set for May 17 at LA College of Music

Aspiring musicians will have a rare opportunity to receive expert career advice and industry training during In Tune: The Art of Musical Excellence, a...
'Little Women Ballet' Spring Immersive Site-Specific Experience returns to Heritage Square Museum

Little Women Ballet Brings Immersive Spring Experience to Heritage Square Museum

Little Women Ballet returns to Heritage Square Museum for an immersive, site-specific performance May 23–25, 2025, celebrating sisterhood, resilience, and Victorian elegance through ballet....
PHOTO: Courtesy of Artists | The South Pasadenan | Steven Atwater and Thomas Ford, interdisciplinary dancers and choreographers

Sierra Madre Playhouse Hosts World Premiere of In Search of an Exit by Atwater...

On May 17 and 18 at 7:30 PM, Sierra Madre Playhouse will present the world premiere of In Search of an Exit, a groundbreaking...
LA County Close-Up | Latest News

LA County Close-Up: Workshops, Parcel Tax Exemption for Seniors, Photo Finish, & More

New on the County Channel | Information Published by the LA County Communications Chief Executive Office https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=&v=_s4n57v38Ok Officials from the Department of Public Health joined Parks...
The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee invites the community to a two-day yard sale fundraiser on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena.

YARD SALE! South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Yard Sale May 9 and May 10

The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee will host a two-day community yard sale on Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10, from 8...
Navigating Insurance After the Los Angeles Fires: What Homeowners, Renters, & Business Owners Need to Know

Insurance Power Grab? California AB-597 Proposes A Major Shift in Protections

A legislative battle is brewing in California over Assembly Bill 597 (AB-597), legislation sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara that critics argue could significantly...
PHOTO: SouthPasadenan.com News | South Pasadena Police Department

Arson Suspect Arrested | South Pasadena Police

On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at approximately 11:26 p.m., the South Pasadena Police Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a possible tree fire in...
LAB is creating stunning new costumes that bring the Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter months to life, and the result will be pure stage magic

Los Angeles Ballet Brings the Seasons to Life in Liang’s Enchanted Cinderella

The Los Angeles Ballet (LAB) casts a spell this season with Edwaard Liang’s reimagined Cinderella, premiering in June at the Dolby Theatre. LAB introduces...
PHOTO: fire.lacounty.gov | The South Pasadenan | LA County Fire Department Station 15

LACoFD to Honor Fallen Firefighters at 2025 Memorial Service

The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) will host its annual Firefighters’ Memorial Service on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at its...
Hodis Learning & Music | How Practicing Gratitude Can Improve Academic Performance

Education: How Practicing Gratitude Can Improve Academic Performance

On their academic journeys, students often focus on mastering subjects, honing study skills, and managing their time effectively. While these are crucial, there’s an...
Pied Piper: A Musical Reimagines a Classic Tale for Modern Audiences

Parson’s Nose Theater Revives Family Theater Series With “Pied Piper: A Musical!”

Parson’s Nose Theater (PNT) is reintroducing its popular Family Theater Series this spring with “Pied Piper: A Musical!”, a witty, musical adaptation of the...
PHOTO: Sierra Madre Playhouse | The South Pasadenan | Flashes of Light

Sierra Madre Playhouse Debuts Flashes of Light, a Mythic Musical About Nikola Tesla

Sierra Madre Playhouse will unveil the world premiere of Flashes of Light, a new musical exploring the electrifying life of inventor Nikola Tesla and...
PHOTO: LA Master Chorale | The South Pasadenan | Los Angeles Master Chorale Announces 2025-26 Season

Los Angeles Master Chorale Announces Dynamic 2025-26 Season

The Los Angeles Master Chorale, under the leadership of Kiki & David Gindler Artistic Director Grant Gershon, today unveiled its 2025-26 season lineup at...
PHOTO: Pasadena Tournament of Roses | The South Pasadenan | The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Association will open its doors to the public for guided tours at no cost

Free Public Tours of Pasadena’s Historic Tournament House

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Association will open the doors of the Tournament House to the public for free guided tours beginning Thursday, May...

Weekly Crime Report | April 22 –28, 2025 – South Pasadena Police Dept. (SPPD)

Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department April 22 – 28, 2025 (Hundred block given in place of exact address) The Weekly Crime Summary is a list...
FILE 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.

Arrested for Attempted Murder | South Pasadena Police Report

On Sunday, April 27, 2025, at approximately 1:39 p.m., South Pasadena Police officers responded to the 1300 block of Huntington Drive after multiple reports...
South Pasadena Gears Up for Parti Gras 2025: A Superhero Celebration for a Cause

Parti Gras 2025! ‘A Superhero Celebration’ SPEF – Get Your Tickets for May...

SPEF Parti Gras 2025 Tickets CLICK HERE Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PMLocation: Arroyo Seco Golf Course, South Pasadena Community Comes Together...
YSTA Hosts Interactive Murder Mystery on May 3 at 6 PM

Prom Scream! Delivers a Killer 90s Night at Young Stars Theatre Academy

Dust off your butterfly clips, fire up your CD player, and head to Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) on May 3 at 6 PM...
PHOTO: SPHS | The South Pasadenan | SPHS students, Art Teacher Aimee Levie-Hultman (left) and Photography Teacher Rouzanna Berberian (right) participate in the Autry Student Visual Arts Exhibition

SPUSD Snapshot | 14 SPHS Students Jury Into 2025 Autry Student Visual Arts Exhibition

Congratulations to the fourteen students whose artwork was selected for the Autry Museum of the American West’s “Visions of the Future” student show. The...
PHOTO: South Pasadena Middle School | The South Pasadenan | SPMS Advanced Drama students participate in the annual DTASC Shakespeare Festival

SPUSD Snapshot | SPMS Drama Students Excel at DTASC Shakespeare Festival 

On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the South Pasadena Middle School Advanced Drama class participated in the annual DTASC Shakespeare Festival. Held at Santa Monica...
News from Senator Sasha Renée Pérez | The South Pasadenan

Insurance: State Farm’s Emergency Rate Hike – Lawmakers Urge Halt & Investigation

In response to mounting complaints from Los Angeles County wildfire survivors, Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) and several state legislators have called on the...
PHOTO: Open Screen LA | The South Pasadenan | Open Screen Night Returns to The Lyric Hyperion

‘Open Screen’ Returns to The Lyric Hyperion on May 6

Open Screen, the popular monthly short film showcase, is set to return on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at The Lyric Hyperion in Los Angeles....

Public Hearing Tuesday | South Pasadena Planning Commission Holds Major Housing Density & Height...

The South Pasadena Planning Commission is holding a special public hearing tonight, April 29, 2025, at 6:30 PM to consider recommendations to the City...
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