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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...
Media Release
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
Media Release
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,...
Repair Café | Giving Household Goods a Second Life this May
The South Pasadena Repair Café will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Library Community Room...
Wine & Song | Brian Whelan and Jennings & Keller Live this April 29
At Mamma's Brick Oven, 1007 Fair Oaks Ave in South Pas. 6:00 doors; 7:00 music. Tickets $23 advance, $26 at the door ($25 cash).
Brian...
Open Screen LA | Early Start for May 5 Filmmaker Showcase
The popular monthly film open mic, Open Screen LA, returns on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, featuring an adjusted early schedule at The Lyric Hyperion...
Disaster Tax Relief | Rep. Chu Applauds Federal Support for Fire Survivors
On April 27, 2026, the House passed H.R. 5366, the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act. This bill would ensure that survivors...
Restoration Concert | Mother’s Day Season Finale at the Library on May 10
Pianist Robert Thies and violinist Roger Wilke will be featured at the final concert of the season by the Restoration Concerts on Mother's day,...
Hodis Learning & Music | How to Tell If a College Is the Right...
Choosing a college is about more than rankings, reputation, or even a specific major. The right college is the place where a student feels...
Community Prayer Breakfast | 11th Annual Gathering at Oneonta Church
South Pasadena Prayer Breakfast invites the community for free coffee and pastries at its 11th annual event on Thursday, May 7, at Oneonta Congregational...
Major Drug Seizure | CBP Intercepts 3,000 Pounds of Meth at Border
Media Release
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility seized over 3,000 pounds of methamphetamine with an estimated street value...
Water Shortage Tools For Residents | South Pasadena Conservation Free Kits
With South Pasadena currently operating under a Stage 2 Serious Water Supply Shortage this April 2026, the City is urging residents to follow mandatory...
SPUSD Snapshot | 27 SPHS Artists Juried into Autry Museum Exhibition
Media Release
Congratulations to the whopping 27 students whose artwork was selected for the Autry Museum of the American West’s “Visions of Humanity” student show. The...
