SPMS 7th graders act as witnesses, prosecutors, and defense attorneys during a recent mock trial overseen by Judge Danielle Colón O’Sullivan. (Photo Courtesy of South Pasadena Unified School District)

SPUSD Snapshot | Classroom Turned Courtroom for SPMS 7th Graders

Students in Ashley Clark’s 7th-grade honors English class transformed into prosecutors, defense attorneys, jurors, witnesses, court reporters, a sketch artist, and a bailiff during...
PHOTO: The Music Center | The South Pasadenan | The Music Center’s Innovation Social Returns with Free Speakeasy-Style Events Blending Art, Tech, and Community

The Music Center’s Innovation Social Returns | Speakeasy-Style Events Blending Art, Tech, & Community

WHAT:The Music Center’s Innovation Social brings free speakeasy-style gatherings designed to spark imagination to Angelenos with a range of reality-bending projects that showcase where...
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WISPPA Annual Meeting Set for November 1 Featuring Mayor Pro Tem Sheila Rossi

Women Involved in South Pasadena Political Action (WISPPA) invites the community to its annual in-person meeting this Saturday, November 1, at 10:00 a.m. at...
PHOTO: Pasadena Tournament of Roses | The South Pasadenan |Pasadena Tournament of Roses Announces 2026 Rose Queen Serena Guo

Rose Queen 2026 Serena Guo | Pasadena Tournament of Roses

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® has named Serena Guo as the 107th Rose Queen® at the Announcement and Coronation ceremony presented by Citizens Business...

Utility Billing Message Sent in Error | City of South Pasadena Clarifies The Messege

Residents received an email around 10:00 a.m. this morning from the City of South Pasadena regarding the City’s utility provider, Munibilling. The message advised residents...
PHOTO: SPHS | The South Pasadenan | SPHS Marching Band and Color Guard Earn Second Place at Competition

SPHS Marching Band & Color Guard Earn Second Place at Competition

SPUSD Media Release The South Pasadena High School (SPHS) Marching Band and Color Guard kicked off their season with an impressive performance, securing second place...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadena News | South Pasadena High School Tigers Football win over La Cañada

SPHS Football: How the the Tigers Roared Back, Now Ready for CIF

What a difference a month makes. After a rough 2-4 non-league start, few outside the locker room might have predicted that the South Pasadena High...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | Dodger Fever Spreads to Marengo Elementary

SPUSD Snapshot | Dodger Fever Spreads to Marengo Elementary

Holly Lang’s second-grade class at Marengo Elementary is a happy place to be every school day, but this Friday morning, with the first game...
PHOTO: James Jontz | South Pasadena High School | SPHS Tigers Rio Hondo League Champs. Now on to CIF

SPHS Football: Rio Hondo League Champs South Pasadena Tigers

There’s no question who reigns supreme - they’ve done it again. South Pasadena High wrapped up its regular season in a big way Friday night,...
PHOTO: James Jontz | South Pasadena High School | SPHS Tigers Rio Hondo League Champs. Now on to CIF

SPHS Football: South Pasadena Tigers Breeze Past Temple City 48-6 Friday Night League Win

South Pasadena Tigers were on fire Friday night, unleashing a rolling offensive and solid defensive performance to dominate the Temple City Rams, 48–6, in...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Boo Bash 2025

Halloween Boo Bash at Orange Grove Park! Friday – You’re Invited!

The City of South Pasadena is thrilled to invite community members of all ages to the annual Boo Bash, a spirited Halloween celebration formerly...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | SPMS Spanish Students Learn Mexican Traditions

Day of the Dead Celebrations | SPMS Spanish Students Learn Mexican Traditions

In Mrs. Leon’s Spanish 1-2 class, South Pasadena Middle School 8th graders recently learned about the Mexican traditions celebrating the Day of the Dead...
PHOTO Credit: Sandra Matson-Fennell | SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | Three SPHS SkillsUSA Students Earn National Statesman Awards

SPUSD Snapshot | Three SPHS SkillsUSA Students Earn National Statesman Award

Congratulations to Eliot Kwon, Pei-Chen Ng, and Colette Tam, who each earned a SkillsUSA National Statesman Award during the organization's Washington Leadership Training Institute...

Why Carsharing is the Savvy Traveler’s Secret Weapon

The world of travel continues to evolve dynamically, demanding eco-friendly methods and more cost-effective solutions. One of the most compelling innovations to have gripped...
The South Pasadenan | How Local Arts Events in South Pasadena Are Shaping Cultural Narratives

How Local Arts Events in South Pasadena Are Shaping Cultural Narratives

Art doesn't just look pretty on walls—it actually shapes how we see ourselves as a community. Here in South Pasadena, our local arts scene...
PHOTO: YSTA | The South Pasadenan | Newsies Jr. Opens Tonight!

“Disney’s NEWSIES JR.” Theatre Review – Charm, Wit, Drama & Dance at YSTA’s...

The Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) once again delivers pure magic with their latest production, Disney’s Newsies Jr. — now entering its final weekend...
PHOTO: SouthPasadenan.com News | South Pasadena Police Department

Suspect Arrested for Felony Theft & Narcotics Offenses

SPPD Media Release: On October 18, 2025, at about 8:25 p.m., South Pasadena Police Officers responded to the 2000 block of Meridian Avenue for a...
A Free South Pasadena Community-wide Event Friday, October 25th, 2 to 5 PM

PEDALPALOOZA 2025 South Pasadena Rides Again – Join The Fun!

What began as a handful of parents and kids on bicycles has grown into a fun South Pasadena neighborhood tradition — and now it’s...
PHOTO: Restoration Concerts Committee | The South Pasadenan | New Hollywood String Quartet to Perform Schubert, Mozart & Mendelssohn at South Pasadena Library

New Hollywood String Quartet to Perform Schubert, Mozart & Mendelssohn at South Pasadena Library

The Restoration Concerts season continues with the New Hollywood String Quartet, the Restoration Concerts' Quartet in Residence, on Sunday, November 2 at 4:00 p.m. The...
PHOTO: SPFD | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena Fire Department Opens Registration for Fall 2025 CERT Program

Registration is Open for the Community Emergency Response Team

The community is invited to participate in the South Pasadena Fire Department’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program this fall! The CERT Program educates residents...
The 2025 SPHS Homecoming Court was honored on Friday, October 17 at the Homecoming Football Game. Left to right: Liam Painter (9th grade), Clare Vitt (11th Grade), Lizzie Chung (12th grade), Leila Wahbe (12th grade - Most Royal Tiger), Belle Huang (12th grade) and Kayla Yau (10th grade). (Photo Courtesy of Emiko Essmiller)

Tiger Spirit Shines During SPHS Homecoming Week

SPHS students kicked off the 2025 Homecoming festivities with Spirit Week beginning on Monday, October 13. Students dressed up in a European summer vacation...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadena News | South Pasadena High School Tigers Football win over La Cañada

SPHS Football: Tigers Seek Fourth Straight Win

The Tigers are getting used to that sweet sound of being called champions. South Pasadena High’s 30-22 win over rival San Marino last week clinched...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Boo Bash 2025

Boo Bash at Orange Grove Park

The South Pasadena Community Services Department will host Boo Bash (formerly known as Spooktacular) on Friday, October 24, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00...

South Pasadena Police Department Resumes ‘Coffee with a Cop’ on October 22

The South Pasadena Police Department is excited to announce the return of its popular community event, Coffee with a Cop! The event will take place...
PHOTO: SPPD | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena to Host Prescription Drug Take Back Day at City Hall

South Pasadena to Host Prescription Drug Take Back Day at City Hall

The City of South Pasadena is inviting residents to participate in Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 a.m....
Arts Crawl Pumpkin Decorating at Hotbox Vintage in the back-lot 1127 Mission Street! 3~9 While supplies last!

Arts Crawl Halloween Pumpkin Decorating at Hotbox Vintage! Today 3~9

The Halloween tradition continues at Hotbox Vintage.... Saturday, October 18 · 3:00 – 9:00 PM · Back Lot, 1127 Mission Street, South Pasadena Hotbox Vintage invites...
PHOTO: James Jontz | SPHS Tigers Football | Homecoming Win Over San Marino High School

SPHS Homecoming Football: Tigers Keep Tradition Over San Marino 30–22

One big step after another, and suddenly South Pasadena High’s football team is on its way to checking off three major goals it hopes...
Joanne Nuckols 1943 ~ 2025 South Pasadena No on 710, South Pasadena Preservation Foundation (SPPF)

Obituary: Joanne Nuckols – Wife, Mother, Friend, Guardian of South Pasadena

Joanne Nuckols, 1943 ~ 2025 South Pasadena mourns the loss of Joanne Nuckols—preservationist, civic leader, mentor, neighbor, and friend —who died peacefully on Tuesday...
PHOTO: SPTOR | The South Pasadenan | Crunch Time Party and Auction to Support South Pasadena’s 2026 Rose Parade Float

Join the Fun: Crunch Time Party & Auction to Support South Pasadena’s 2026 Rose...

Help support South Pasadena’s 2026 Rose Parade float! Mark your calendars now and get ready for one of the most anticipated community events of the...
FEMA California Fires, Altadena, Eaton Fire, Palisades, Southern California Help

State & FEMA In-Person Support to End at Survivor Support Locations in Los Angeles...

As the demand for in-person services for the Eaton and Palisades fires has decreased over time, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal...
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