PHOTO: James Jontz | South Pasadena High School | SPHS Tigers Football win over Temple City clinches Rio Hondo League Championship

SPHS Football: South Pasadena Tigers Deliver Another Memorable Season

In his ideal world, Jeff Chi, wishing the situation were far different, would like nothing more this week than to be preparing his football...
PHOTO: CalKIDS | The South Pasadenan | California Marks National Scholarship Month, Supporting 5 Million+ Kids with CalKIDS Savings Program

Claim Your CalKIDS Scholarship: California Supports 5 Million+ Kids During National Scholarship Month

As National Scholarship Month shines a spotlight on the power of educational opportunity, California is celebrating the growing impact of the CalKIDS Scholarship Program,...

Donate Ornaments for the 2025 Holiday Tree | Drop-Off Runs Nov. 20–Dec. 1

South Pasadena residents and businesses are invited to take part in one of the city’s cherished holiday traditions by contributing an ornament to this...
PHOTO: Kelly Kepner | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena Daisy Troop 4266 Brightens Senior Center

South Pasadena Daisy Troop 4266 Brightens Senior Center With Handmade Thanksgiving Floral Gifts

Daisy Troop 4266 from Holy Family is spreading holiday cheer in a big way. The troop of 13 first-grade girls designed and delivered festive...
PHOTO: James Jontz | SPHS | The South Pasadenan | Tigers Fall Short in CIF Semifinal

SPHS Football: South Pasadena Tigers Fall Short in CIF Semifinal Overtime

And so, the wait continues. South Pasadena High’s postseason hopes came to an end Friday night. Looking to finally put years of CIF-Southern Section semifinal football...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | SPMS Students Lead Annual Food Drive for St. James Community Food Locker

SPUSD Snapshot | SPMS Students Collect 2,639 Items in Annual Food Drive

For more than 20 years, South Pasadena Middle School students and their families have participated in the school's canned food drive benefiting the St....
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | Marengo Fifth Graders Tell Their Stories

SPUSD Snapshot | Marengo Elementary 5th Graders Heritage Project Celebration

One of the defining moments in fifth grade at Marengo Elementary School is completing the Heritage Project, an opportunity for students to celebrate their...
PHOTO: LA County | The South Pasadenan | The 16 Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year for 2025–26, including South Pasadena’s Emily Smith, gathered at the Universal Hilton awards banquet

Arroyo Vista Teacher Emily Smith Honored Among L.A. County Teachers of the Year Awards

Sixteen outstanding educators were celebrated as the 2025‑26 Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year, and among them is Emily Smith, a first‑grade teacher at...
PHOTO: Pasadena Tournament of Roses | The South Pasadenan | City of Hope – “Overcoming Cancer and Diabetes Together”

Sneak Peek of Five 2026 Rose Parade Floats | Tournament of Roses Pasadena

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is unveiling another round of floral wonder with its fifth Sneak Peek of the 2026 Rose Parade® presented by...

South Pasadena Police Chief Announces Retirement After 32 Years of Service

Media Release The City of South Pasadena proudly announces the retirement of Police Chief Brian Solinsky who will conclude an extraordinary 32-year career in law...
PHOTO: LA Master Chorale | The South Pasadenan | Los Angeles Master Chorale Celebrates the Season with Signature Holiday Programs

Los Angeles Master Chorale Celebrates the Season with Signature Holiday Programs

This December, the Los Angeles Master Chorale brings its beloved holiday programs to Walt Disney Concert Hall and The Music Center’s Jerry Moss Plaza, including Festival...

Weekly Crime Report | November 11 – November 17, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept....

Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department November 11 – November 17, 2025 (Hundred block given in place of exact address) The Weekly Crime Summary is a...
PHOTO: SPTOR | The South Pasadenan | Community Support Needed to Bring South Pasadena's Playful Picnic Heist to Life

South Pasadena Float Build Needs You! – ‘Playful Picnic Heist’ Crunch Time Party Tickets...

The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses (SPTOR) committee is well on its way to bringing “The Great Picnic Heist” to life. While the construction...
PHOTO: SPUSD Snapshot | The South Pasadenan | SPMS 7th Graders Take Learning Outdoors

SPUSD Snapshot | SPMS 7th Graders Take Learning Outdoors

From November 7-9, 2025, 157 South Pasadena Middle School (SPMS) 7th graders attended the Pali Institute’s outdoor education program, located near Lake Arrowhead in...
The South Pasadenan | Exploring South Pasadena: A Model for Community-Driven Business Growth

Exploring South Pasadena: A Model for Community-Driven Business Growth

Just minutes from downtown Los Angeles, South Pasadena offers a refreshing contrast to the city’s intensity. It’s proof that economic growth doesn’t have to...
PHOTO: YWCA | The South Pasadenan | Holiday Maker’s Market and Wellness Fair

YWCA Glendale & Pasadena Launches Holiday Maker’s Market and Wellness Fair to Support Local...

YWCA Glendale & Pasadena is excited to announce its first annual YWCA Holiday Maker’s Market & Community Wellness Fair, taking place on Saturday, December...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | Tigers Edge Panthers

SPHS Football: Tigers on the Hunt for Valley View Eagles – CIF Semifinals Match...

It might be time for the California Interscholastic Federation, better known as CIF to most, to hang a “Welcome Back” sign for South Pasadena...
South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD)

Department of Education | Reorganization at the Federal Level Does Not Abandon Students

The Federal Agency's Press Release Headline is Plain and Unsettling: U.S. Department of Education Announces Six New Agency Partnerships to Break Up Federal Bureaucracy New Agreements Signed...
PHOTO: Tuesday Morning: A collision involving the Westbound Metro‐Rail 'A-Line' and what was initially reported to be two passenger cars has shut down the intersection of Monterey Road and Pasadena Avenue this morning.

Metro Rail Accident South Pasadena ‘A-Line’ | Monterey & Pasadena Ave – Intersection is...

A collision involving the Westbound Metro‐Rail 'A-Line' and what was initially reported to be two passenger cars has shut down the intersection of Monterey...
FILE PHOTO: senate.ca.gov | California State Senator Sasha Perez in the State Capital | Senator Pérez Represents Senate District 25 encompass Los Angeles and San Bernardino County. Cities that are found in this district include Claremont, East Pasadena, Glendale, Monterey Park, Pasadena, San Gabriel, Sierra Madre, Temple City, Rancho Cucamonga, San Antonio Heights, Uplands, and other cities in found in San Bernardino County.

Senator Pérez Calls On CPUC To Reject Proposals That Would Increase Electricity Bills

Media Release Senator Sasha Renée Pérez is urging the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to reject the Return on Equity (ROE) proposals by the state’s investor-owned utilities that...
NOAA Weather Radar Updated Monday November 17

UPDATED WEATHER REPORT | Late Monday Night Edition

Post-Storm Weather Forecast for South Pasadena, Pasadena & the SGV As of late Monday night, the weekend storm system has fully moved east, leaving behind...
PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | Thanksgiving celebration for seniors at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena.

South Pasadena to Host Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon for Seniors on November 19

The City of South Pasadena is inviting local seniors to a special Thanksgiving Luncheon on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45...

South Pasadena Senior Center to Offer Monthly Health Screenings & Counseling

The South Pasadena Senior Center has announced its ongoing partnership with Huntington Health to offer free monthly health screenings and counseling sessions. The service...
PHOTO: SouthPasadenan.com News | South Pasadena Police Department

SPPD Neighborhood Watch Newsletter | November 2025

Parcel Package Thefts Many residents will soon be taking advantage of online holiday sales. While great deals can be found, many thieves choose to go...
PHOTO: SPHS | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena Advances to CIF Semifinals with 41-7 win over Palmdale

SPHS Football: Another CIF WIN – On The Road in The Rain in Palmdale

South Pasadena High’s road to a long-awaited CIF-Southern Section football championship just got smoother as the Tigers moved one step closer Friday night with...
Weather Report Updated Nov 13, 2025

Updated Weather Report: Multi-Day Storm to Impact South Pasadena, Pasadena & Los Angeles

A significant Pacific storm is now on approach, but the forecast has shifted since our earlier report. What was previously expected to be a Thursday-focused...
Photo: Office of Senator Sasha Renée Pérez | The South Pasadenan | Senator Pérez and Altadena Residents secure investigation into State Farm claims

Senator Sasha Renee Perez Meet & Greet – November 14, 2025

Meet-and-Greet with Senator Sasha Renee Perez FRIDAY, November 14, 2025 at 1510 Mission Street / Dinosaur Farm 10:00 – 11:00 am RSVP Required
EVACUATION WARNING: Los Angeles officials have issued Evacuation Warnings for multiple burn-scar zones across Los Angeles County ahead of the anticipated rain event spanning Thursday, November 13 through Sunday, November 16. (LA County Emergency Services Map 11-12-2025)

Rainstorm Update: Evacuation Warning for Altadena Areas

County of Los Angeles officials have issued Evacuation Warnings for multiple burn-scar zones across Los Angeles County ahead of the anticipated rain event spanning...

Weekly Crime Report | November 4 – November 10, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept....

Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department November 4 – November 10, 2025 (Hundred block given in place of exact address) The Weekly Crime Summary is a...
PHOTO: James Jontz | South Pasadena High School | SPHS Tigers Rio Hondo League Champs. Now on to CIF

SPHS Football: Tigers On The Road to Palmdale for CIF Quarterfinals Match Friday

South Pasadena and Palmdale high schools know firsthand the long road to the CIF-Southern Section quarterfinals has not been easy. In fact, it’s been downright...
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