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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
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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
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The City of South Pasadena is hosting a series of Community Meetings to discuss the state of the City’s infrastructure, budget outlook, and...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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’...
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...
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....
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...
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....
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...
Narcotics Interception | CBP Seizes $2.8 Million in Fentanyl & Meth at San Ysidro...
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In an impressive one, two punch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly $2.8 million in fentanyl and methamphetamine in two separate...
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...
Sustainability Fair | Plant Swap & Garden Tour at Nature Park
The City of South Pasadena invites the community to the Sustainability Fair on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at...
Cinco de Mayo Luncheon | Festive Celebration at the Senior Center
The City of South Pasadena Senior Center invites the community to a special Cinco de Mayo luncheon on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 11:45...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Sports Medicine Supports Spring Athletes
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During the week of April 20, 2026, the SPHS Sports Medicine Club hosted its final Athletic Recovery Week of the year, a work-based...
Altadena Fire Relief | LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger Meets With President Trump to...
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to meet with President Trump and federal officials to secure critical aid...
City & SPUSD Ad Hoc Meeting | Traffic, Enrollment, and Crosswalks on the April...
The City of South Pasadena and the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) Ad Hoc Committee will hold a regular, in-person meeting today, Tuesday,...
