BLACK DAHLIA MURDER | Retired LAPD detective reveals new evidence pointing to prime suspect...
Steve Hodel just wants to be believed.
For almost 20 years, the retired Los Angeles Police detective has worked the biggest case of his life, painstakingly piecing together details of the City of Angels’ most...
South Pasadena Shooting: Vanessa Marquez Draws Gun on Officers and was Killed
A welfare check by the South Pasadena Police Department Thursday turned fatal when the distraught and disabled woman officers were checking on allegedly pulled out a "BB-type" gun, causing an officer to open fire...
Trader Joe’s South Pasadena | The ‘Official Word’ Update on Locations
Nakia Rohde, who handles public relations for the popular Trader Joe's grocery store chain headquartered in nearby Monrovia, confirmed on Thursday that a second store, without providing details, will someday open in the city.
“We...
Rose Queen Crowned | 2024 Tournament of Roses Pasadena – Videos & Reactions
https://youtu.be/DxRCkUU4Wqk
Arcadia High School student, Naomi Stillitano, was crowned the 2024 Rose Queen moments ago in front of the iconic Tournament of Roses House in Pasadena.
https://youtu.be/UWhsCtFxJ2g
VIDEO: South Pasadena Princess Phoebe Ho Reacts & Congratulates New...
SPHS | Student with Weapons Arrested At South Pasadena High School
According to a SPPD Media Release, the South Pasadena Police Department received a report of a student in possession of weapons at South Pasadena High School on Tuesday, April 4th at 10:54 a.m. Upon...
FIRE IN THE ARROYO South Pasadena | Large Brush Fires Next to Baseball/Soccer...
A large brush fire erupted Saturday afternoon in South Pasadena's Arroyo Park with flames reaching over 100 feet into the air. Firefighters from multiple departments battled the blaze for nearly five hours.
The fires were...
Trent Tozer | Tragic Sudden Loss – Candlelight Memorial Wednesday
South Pasadena mourns the loss of one of its young members, Trent Tozer, who tragically passed away on Sunday, April 2nd. The loss of such a vibrant little leaguer, son, brother, and friend has...
LOCAL NEWS: FIRE AT DEBS PARK | LAFD WITH AIR SUPPORT RESPONSE
Smoke partially blocks the sky and ash is falling in South Pasadena and surrounding areas Saturday, Aug 14 about 3:00pm.
A major fire is in progress at Ernest E. Debs Regional Park "Debs Park" on...
Woman Found Dead at South Pasadena Metro Gold Line Station
South Pasadena Police Department Report:
On September 6, 2020, at approximately 6:00 P.M., officers from the South Pasadena Police Department responded to the Foothill Gold Line Station at 905 Meridian Avenue for a report of...
Actress Vanessa Marquez Killed in South Pasadena Officer-Involved Shooting
Actress Vanessa Marquez — most famous for her roles in the iconic film ‘Stand and Deliver’ and long-running TV medical drama ‘ER’ — was shot and killed Thursday afternoon by South Pasadena police, who...
Marine Corps Birthday 2023 | 248 Years of Fierce Dedication
On this notable day, we commemorate the 248th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, an institution steeped in valor, discipline, and unyielding commitment to the nation. Since its inception on November 10, 1775,...
Panda Express Co-Founders Make 2 Million Dollar Donation in Battle Against Coronavirus (COVID-19)
In a gesture of goodwill, Panda Express and its co-founders are helping to buy personal protective equipment for medical workers with a $2 million donation as the coronavirus pandemic continues to prompt worldwide concerns.
South...
Student Assaulted On Way to School in South Pasadena
UPDATE 10-10-22 from SPPD:
On October 7, 2022, at about 8:04 am, South Pasadena police officers responded to the 1800 Block of Oak Street for a report of an assault.
Officers arrived and detained the suspect,...
UPDATED: Killed in Rampage Shooting | South Pasadena Resident, Husband, & Father
South Pasadena resident Mingzhi Zhu, who was the sole financial provider for his wife, 8-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter, was shot to death early Tuesday morning while working as an Uber driver near downtown...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advisory | First South Pasadena Case Reported
2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advisory From the LA County Public Health Department News Release:
25 New Cases of Confirmed COVID-19 in Los Angeles County
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health...
Candlelight Memorial for Trent Tozer | South Pasadena Families Come Together
Mourners gathered at South Pasadena’s Little League fields Wednesday night, remembering 13-year-old Trent Tozer, who was tragically struck and killed by a Metro Gold Line Metro train last Sunday, leaving his family, friends and...
WINNER: South Pasadena Rose Parade Float Wins the ‘Founder Award’ (updated)
It never gets old – South Pasadena garnering awards for its float entries in the annual Rose Parade.
On Monday, the city grabbed it’s third straight, earning the prestigious Founder Award ahead of the 135th...
TWOHEY’S to Celebrate 80th Anniversary as a Family-Owned Local Landmark
Twohey’s Restaurant, a staple of the San Gabriel Valley dining scene, is celebrating its 80th anniversary as a family-owned local landmark. Since its founding in 1943, Twoheys has proudly been serving the community with...
MJ The Musical is a Thriller
Michael Jackson fans rejoice and gather – there is a show in town that you simply can’t miss – the national tour of the Broadway show MJ The Musical, playing the Pantages through January...
WINNER | South Pasadena’s Rose Parade Float Wins Founder Award
South Pasadena won the Rose Parade's 'Founder Award' for the most outstanding float built and decorated by volunteers from a community or organization.
It’s a tall order every year, but those who build it always...
UPDATED: Gunshot Fired in Garfield Park Friday Morning | South Pasadena
Update Below...
911 calls came into the South Pasadena Police Department about 11:10AM Friday morning with reports of gunfire in Garfield park.
Residents reported hearing a single gunshot near the Mission end of the park. There...
Final Judgment | The South Pasadena Rose Parade Float 2024
Ed Donnelly seemingly gave Tournament of Roses officials some bad news Sunday morning upon their arrival at South Pasadena’s float site behind the War Memorial Building in the 400 block of Fair Oaks Avenue...
Indelible Loss | Remembering Cathy Erskine
A deep loss is being felt at the South Pasadena Unified School District this week following the announcement that employee Cathy Erskine has passed away.
Recognized for her kindness, SPUSD Geoff Yantz remembers Erskine as...
Nicole’s Founder Passes Away | Au Revoir to a French Gourmet Master
The founder and owner of the beloved Nicole’s Market & Café, Nicole Grandjean, has passed away this week. Grandjean and her son Steven have been in the restaurant supply industry since 1989 and in...
NEW INFORMATION: Witnesses, Police Provide Details into the Shooting Death of Actress Vanessa Marquez
New details in the officer-involved shooting death of actress Vanessa Marquez reveal a heartbreaking chain of events that escalated into a rapid series of shots fired inside the home in the heart of South...
Major Development Will Be a Boon for South Pasadena
Surrounded by an abundance of unique flooring and window coverings, a relaxed John Vandercook looked at ease, talking about the town that soon will be expanding around him.
Seated behind a large table inside his...
Seattle Construction Crane Collapse | South Pasadena Girl Died
A South Pasadena resident was among the casualties Saturday afternoon after a construction crane fell from a building onto Google’s new Seattle campus during a fierce storm, crashing down on a busy street below...
Clouds Darken for DeWolfe | South Pasadena City Manager Development
With barely a day’s notice Saturday, the City of South Pasadena announced there will be a closed special session of the City Council Sunday, Sept. 13 at 4:00 pm during which the only agenda...
Arroyo Seco Golf Course Closed Indefinitely Due to Damage
Workers continue to repair damaged areas at Arroyo Seco Golf Course in South Pasadena after high winds recently wreaked havoc at the facility.
The city’s mayor, Michael Cacciotti, said the 18-hole course, driving range and...
2022 Pasadena Showcase House of Design | Returning to South Pasadena
Following a year-long hiatus due to the global pandemic, Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts announced today the highly-anticipated return of the Pasadena Showcase House of Design, one of the nation’s oldest, largest, and...