California’s Favorite Christmas Dishes vs Modern Holiday Cooking: Taylor Farms Survey Suggests Healthier Habits...
A new national survey from Taylor Farms highlights the Christmas dishes Americans remember most from childhood and points to a growing appetite for healthier,...
South Pasadena Library Winter Holiday Hours & Closures
The South Pasadena Public Library will have adjusted hours and closures for the winter holidays.
The library will open later at 2:00 p.m. on...
South Pasadena Unified School District Winter Break December 22 ~ January 2
Winter break for South Pasadena Unified School District students will begin Monday, December 22, and continue through Friday, January 2, according to the district’s...
‘Young Marines’ Honor Pearl Harbor’s 84th Anniversary in Hawaii
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Four Young Marines units from the Los Angeles were among 24 Young Marines units throughout the United States who traveled to Hawaii this...
NEW POCKET PARKS South Pasadena | ‘Grevelia’ & ‘Dr. Beatriz Solis’ Parks Ribbon Cutting...
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The City of South Pasadena is proud to announce the completion of two new pocket parks, made possible through significant grant funding supporting...
Hanukkah Celebration South Pasadena | Music, Crafts & Menorah Lighting
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This Hanukkah, South Pasadena is seeing a surge in public celebrations and holiday displays, with families and individuals planning to light menorahs in...
“A Night at Baldwin Oaks” | Empty House Party Returns Jan. 23
Guests are invited to take a step back in time as the 2026 Empty House Party returns on Friday, January 23, 2026, celebrating the...
USPS Prepares for Its Busiest Week of 2025 as Holiday Deadlines Near
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Next week is the last week to get holiday gifts and greetings in the mail by the recommended deadlines. Customer traffic at all...
“Operation Polar Wind” | Santa Teams Up with Pasadena Police for a High-Flying Holiday...
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Call this a joyful Christmas lift: patients at Huntington Health, a Cedars-Sinai affiliate, welcomed the Pasadena Police Air Operations Section and the Foothill...
Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker at Royce Hall & Dolby Theatre
The holiday season in Los Angeles kicks off with one of the city’s most beloved traditions: Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker. This weekend, audiences...
“Mississippi: Where Creativity Blooms” | Charlie Worsham to Perform on 2026 Rose Parade® Mid-Parade...
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Few days ago, the Tournament of Roses announced the 2026 Mid-Parade Performance presented by Visit Mississippi. The float, “Mississippi: Where Creativity Blooms,” is...
“Amadeus” at Pasadena Playhouse Feb. 11–Mar. 8 | Tony Winner Jefferson Mays & Broadway’s...
Pasadena Playhouse, the official State Theater of California and 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award recipient, will present a lavish revival of Peter Shaffer’s “Amadeus”...
‘Here Lies Love’ Returns with All-New Production at the Mark Taper Forum
Center Theatre Group is bringing a bold, reimagined production of Here Lies Love to the Mark Taper Forum, running February 11 to March 22,...
600 Years of French Holiday Music | Jouyssance Annual ‘Joyeux Noël’ Concerts
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Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble will present French carols and motets dating from the 11th through 16th centuries at its upcoming annual Twelfth Night...
SPUSD Snapshot | Marengo Elementary Students Explore Storytelling with ‘Charlotte’s Web’
This week, Marengo Elementary students in grades 2-5 entered the world of adaptation and creativity, thanks to an assembly presented by Luke Matheny, a...
Weekly Crime Report | December 2 – December 8, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept....
Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department
December 2 - December 8, 2025
(Hundred block given in place of exact address)
The Weekly Crime Summary is a...
Obituary: Virginia Morgan Goodrich – Beloved South Pasadena Teacher, Musician & Devoted to History
Virginia Morgan Goodrich, a longtime educator who taught fifth grade at Arroyo Vista Elementary in the South Pasadena Unified School District, passed away on...
Tiger Run 2025 South Pasadena: Hundreds Turn Out & Run in Support of SPHS
If it’s the first Saturday in December, it must mean the return of the much-anticipated, long-standing Tiger Run through the streets of South Pasadena.
Hosted...
Pasadena Bead & Design Show | Pasadena Convention Center January 16–18
The Pasadena Bead & Design Show returns to the Pasadena Convention Center January 16–18, welcoming the public to a vibrant, curated marketplace of beads,...
‘Richard III’ Brings a Ruthless, High-Velocity Take on Shakespeare to ‘A Noise Within’
Ambition takes center stage at A Noise Within this winter as director Guillermo Cienfuegos returns to the company with a fast-paced, darkly entertaining reimagining...
Barks & Books: Kids Read Aloud with Sawyer the Therapy Dog on December 10
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Next date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 04:30 PM to 05:30 PM
Join us for Barks & Books at the South Pasadena Public Library! Children...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPMS & SPHS Students Selected for 2026 California All-State Ensembles
Bravo to students Abigail Keum (SPMS, violin), Aiden Lee (SPHS, viola), Justin Kim (SPHS, clarinet), and Wilson Jaroch (SPHS, horn) as they qualified for...
Pet Rescues | Pasadena Humane Waives Adoption Fees for Large Dogs & Adult Cats
Animal lovers looking to brighten their holidays have the perfect opportunity with Home for the Holidays, a festive adoption promotion at Pasadena Humane running...
Tournament of Roses: Work on South Pasadena Float in Full Swing
With little time to spare, volunteers continue to toil long hours as January 1, 2026, looms – the day South Pasadena’s float will roll...
Native American Jewelry: “Piles of Pawn” Today & Saturday! Santa Fe Crafts Hosts Very...
Santa Fe Crafts Native American Gallery — a very special South Pasadena gem for 16 years — is holding its “Piles of Pawn” holiday...
SPPD Neighborhood Watch Newsletter | December 2025
Holiday Safety
The holidays will soon be here, and many residents will be looking to buy that perfect gift.Burglars are also out shopping but not...
South Pasadena Westside Reservoir Improvement Plan: Community Meeting Dec. 11
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Upcoming Changes to the Westside Reservoir: Improving South Pasadena's Water Infrastructure
Residents are invited to learn more about the proposed changes to the Westside...
Festive DIY Card Ideas for the Whole Family | Hodis Learning & Music
Get creative this holiday season with DIY holiday cards!
This activity offers you a chance to craft a unique and memorable gift, and spend time...
Local Author Ann Suk Wang Book Reading & Writing Workshop | South Pasadena Library...
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South Pasadena resident Ann Suk Wang, author of the acclaimed picture book The House Before Falling Into the Sea, will be at the South...
‘The Raymond’ South Pasadena: The Largest New Residential Development in a Century
Part 1: Years in the Making - The South Pasadenan News has been following this project since the purchase of the 625 Fair Oaks...
