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Oops, Sorry About That: South Pasadena Emergency Test Message Accidentally Sent to All of...

At approximately 5:52 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, phones across Los Angeles County began receiving a wireless emergency alert test...
US MARINE CORPS 250TH BIRTHDAY

USMC BIRTHDAY: United States Marine Corps – 250 Years of Relentless Duty

On 10 November 2025, the Marine Corps marks a milestone—its 250th birthday. According to the Corps’ own history, it traces its roots to the resolution...
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Rain Storm Week: Heat Fades, Strong Pacific System To Bring Wind & Rain

Hot weather changing quickly to rain - for a day or two. The National Weather Service (Los Angeles/Oxnard office) flags a cooling trend beginning Tuesday...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | New Barrel Deployment Begins November 10 in South Pasadena

It’s All About The Trash: New Barrel Deployment Begins November 10 in South Pasadena

South Pasadena is refreshing the way we recycle, compost, and sort our waste. The City and Athens are here to make sure residents have...
PHOTO: South Pasadena Library | The South Pasadenan | Join LEGO® Free Play at the South Pasadena Library on November 14

Build, Imagine, and Play! Join LEGO® Free Play at the South Pasadena Library on...

Get ready for an afternoon of creativity and fun! Join us for LEGO® Free Play on Thursday, November 14, from 3:00–5:00 PM in the...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | ree Transportation Service for South Pasadena Seniors and Residents with Disabilities

Dial-A-Ride: Free Transportation Service for South Pasadena Seniors & Residents with Disabilities

Dial-A-Ride is a transportation service for South Pasadena residents who are 55 years of age or older, and/or residents with a disability. Transportation is provided...

A Dazzling Double Bill: South Pasadena High’s “Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go...

Having tackled Shakespeare, Greek mythology, and plays both whimsical and profound, South Pasadena High School Drama’s latest production takes audiences on an exhilarating new...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena Launches New Bulky Item Collection Program with 4 Free Pickups per Year

South Pasadena Launches New Bulky Item Collection Program with 4 Free Pickups per Year

Out with the old! South Pasadena residents can now enjoy a new and improved bulky item collection program — now with 4 free curbside...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Earn Up to $1,200 with South Pasadena’s Turf Replacement Rebate

Save Water & Money: Earn Up to $1,200 with South Pasadena’s Turf Replacement Rebate

Make the Most of Your Turf Replacement This Year Get rewarded for going green! South Pasadena residents can earn up to $1,200 back when replacing...
PHOTO: USPS | The South Pasadenan | USPS Now Hiring: Job Opportunities Available in Los Angeles

USPS Now Hiring: Job Opportunities Available in Los Angeles

The Postal Service requires skilled automotive technicians to keep the largest fleet of vehicles among federal agencies, on the road. If you know your...
PHOTO: James Jontz | SPHS Tigers Football | Homecoming Win Over San Marino High School

SPHS Football: CIF Playoffs – First Round Win for The South Pasadena Tigers

One down, three to go! South Pasadena High opened postseason play Friday night in hopes it will be the first of four consecutive wins leading...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Veteran's Day

South Pasadena City & Library Closed on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025

Media Release In honor of the Veterans Day holiday, all City facilities and the Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Normal operations...
PHOTO: Altadena Community | The South Pasadenan | Altadena Community Comes Together for “Shop & Dine Altadena for the Holidays” Campaign

Community Comes Together for “Shop & Dine Altadena for the Holidays” Campaign

Media Release As the first holiday season after the Eaton Fire approaches, Meredith Miller, co-owner of 99 year-old Webster’s Community Pharmacy in Altadena, felt like...
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Join Fall Storytime at the South Pasadena Library — Fun Learning for Kids!

Public library storytime is a fun-filled experience that promotes early literacy skills, engages young children in age-appropriate cognitive and physical developmental activities, and provides...
PHOTO: South Pasadena Public Library | The South Pasadenan | Boost Reading Confidence with Barks & Books at the South Pasadena Public Library

Barks & Books at the South Pasadena Library | Boost Reading Confidence

The South Pasadena Public Library invites children ages 4–12 to join Barks & Books, a fun and supportive program that helps young readers build...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a Mexican citizen who is a U.S. lawful permanent resident on Oct. 22, 2025. Officers discovered a record-breaking nearly 290 pounds of heroin, with an estimated street value of more than $13 million, concealed within his vehicle as he attempted to enter the U.S. at the San Ysidro Port of Entry.

$13M In Heroin Seized At San Ysidro Port Of Entry | California Border Patrol...

Media Release U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a Mexican citizen who is a U.S. lawful permanent resident on Oct. 22, 2025. Officers discovered...

SPHS DRAMA | ‘Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind’ & ‘Gone Missing’

The South Pasadena High School Drama Department is proud to present a thrilling evening of two distinct one-act plays that push the boundaries of...

Annual Holiday Book & Gift Sale, December 5–7 | Friends of the South Pasadena...

The annual Holiday Sale of the Friends of the South Pasadena Library will take place December 5–7, 2025, in the Library Community Room, 1115...

‘Prop 50’ Passes | Tuesday’s Results Provide Clarity & Opportunity

California voters have decisively approved Proposition 50, clearing the way for a rare mid-decade redraw of the state’s congressional map and handing Gov. Gavin...

Weekly Crime Report | October 28 – November 3, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept....

Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department October 28 - November 3, 2025 (Hundred block given in place of exact address) The Weekly Crime Summary is a...
Vote South Pasadena, Election Day California

VOTE TODAY: ‘Prop 50’, Mail-In Ballots & Why Today’s “One-Question” Election is Anything But...

By any normal standard, today’s November 4 statewide special election looks deceptively simple: one statewide question, Proposition 50, on whether to redraw California’s congressional...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadena News | South Pasadena High School Tigers Football win over La Cañada

SPHS Football: Tigers Ready for CIF Playoff Action

It’s time for the next level of South Pasadena High football as the Tigers hope to go even deeper in the CIF-Southern Section postseason...
2025 World Series at Dodger Stadium, team historian Mark Langill, Jaime Maggio, Ned Colletti. (Photo: KCBS-TV). Los Angeles Wins the World Series

Dodgers Baseball 2025 | A World Series Championship to Remember

At the moment Will Smith swung and lifted a 2-0 slider over the wall, putting the Dodgers up 5-4 in the top of the...
SPHS French students & teacher Deborah Mogel outside of the Directors Guild of America during a field trip. (Photo Courtesy of Shelee Luna)

SPHS French Students Attend the West Coast Premier of a Tribute to New Wave...

On October 30, 2025, SPHS advanced French students attended the 2025 American French Film Festival at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles. With...
PHOTO: fire.lacounty.gov | The South Pasadenan | LA County Fire Department Station 15

U.S. Department of State Activates LACOFD International Urban Search & Rescue Team for JAMAICA

Media Release The County of Los Angeles Fire Department’s (LACoFD) international urban search and rescue (USAR) team, known as USA-2, has been activated by the...
PHOTO: South Pasadena Community Services Department | The South Pasadenan | Breakfast with Santa

South Pasadena’s Annual “Breakfast with Santa” Returns December 13

Media Release The South Pasadena Community Services Department is spreading holiday cheer with its beloved annual Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, December 13, 2025,...
PHOTO: SPARC | The South Pasadenan | PTA Reflections Art Contest Exhibition

South Pasadena High School Students Shine in PTA Reflections Art Contest Exhibition

Creativity is taking center stage as 80 students from South Pasadena High School proudly present their submissions for this year’s PTA Reflections Art Contest....
PHOTO: Best Friends | The South Pasadenan | Best Friends Super Adoption Returns to Los Angeles November 1–2

700+ Adoptable Dogs and Cats Head to Rose Bowl Stadium for Best Friends Super...

Best Friends Super Adoption is back and bigger than ever in Los Angeles on November 1 and 2. Hosted by leading national animal welfare...
PHOTO: YSTA | The South Pasadenan | YSTA Announces Winter Camp Production of Willy Wonka Kids! A Sweet Treat

YSTA Theatre Winter Camp Production of Willy Wonka Kids! A Sweet Treat for the...

Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) is thrilled to announce its 2025 Winter Camp production of Willy Wonka Kids, a delightful musical adventure that’s sure...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Caring for Aging Parents

“What to Do About Mom & Dad: Caring for Aging Parents” Workshop | City...

Media Release The City of South Pasadena is pleased to announce the return of its popular community workshop, What to Do About Mom & Dad:...
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