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SPUSD Board Meeting | New Textbooks & Student Recognitions on May 19 Agenda
The South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) Board of Education will hold its regular public meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 1100 El...
Fentanyl Awareness | Federal Border Seizures Hit 100 Million Doses in 2026
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Field Operations reached a critical milestone in the fight against fentanyl. This month, officers in the...
South Pasadena Prayer Breakfast Grants | Six Local Nonprofits Receive $1,000 Grants
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South Pasadena Prayer Breakfast awarded six local nonprofits last Thursday with $1000 grants in its largest main event distribution to date.
About 200 community...
Motorcycle Safety | South Pasadena Police Department Urges Road Awareness During National Safety Month
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The South Pasadena Police Department is reminding drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. With the arrival of warmer weather, more motorcycles are...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Students Earn Multiple Awards at New York Youth Business Summit
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From April 19-24, 2026, the SPHS Varsity Virtual Enterprise Team participated in the year's largest national competition, the Youth Business Summit in...
South Pasadena City Council | Goats, Grants & 4th of July Winners on...
The South Pasadena City Council will meet on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Amedee O. "Dick" Richards Jr. Council Chambers to discuss a...
DUI Checkpoint May 16 | South Pasadena Police
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The South Pasadena Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to...
Letter to the Editor: The Power of Showing Up at the 2026 Prayer Breakfast
Hard to believe it’s been more than 15 years since I resided in South Pasadena and 7 years since I worked there. Nevertheless, I...
Traffic Collision | Pedestrian Injured in Crosswalk at Monterey Road & Diamond Avenue
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On May 14, 2026, at approximately 7:54 a.m., the South Pasadena Police Department Communications Center received a report of an injury vehicle-versus-pedestrian traffic...
Click It or Ticket | Police Launch Seat Belt Safety Campaign Through Memorial Day
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The South Pasadena Police Department reminds travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the right car seats when visiting friends and...
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...
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...
4th of July Parade | Celebrate 250 Years of the American Spirit in South...
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The City of South Pasadena invites you to take part in its cherished 4th of July Parade! A community favorite since 1982, the...
Crime Alert | Residential Burglary Suspect Apprehended by South Pasadena Police
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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...
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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
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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
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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...
