Parti Gras Costs South Pasadena $10,000 Say City Officials
It’s festive, entertaining and enormously fun, but, as South Pasadena City Councilman Michael Cacciotti pointed out during a recent council meeting, Parti Gras is...
Concerts in the Park | Journey Tribute Band a Hit
If there’s a message left on music goers in attendance at Sunday’s Concert in the Park, hosted by the City of South Pasadena, it’s...
Single-Car Crash | Overturned Vehicle on Spruce St
Two teenager passengers suffered scratches, bumps and bruises after a 2001 Honda they were driving overturned following a crash on Spruce Street in South...
Throwback Thursday | When Arroyo Seco Parkway Became “Arroyo Speedway”
The Arroyo Seco Parkway was opened on December 30, 1940, becoming the first nonstop “freeway” west of the Mississippi. The highway’s original “sunken garden”...
Sales Tax Increase Will Go on the Ballot for South Pasadena
South Pasadena City Council members voted unanimously Wednesday night to declare a “fiscal emergency” and place a 0.75 percent sales tax on the November...
Library Director Retires | Steve Fjeldsted Will be Missed
Outside a window where he works sits a special tree.
It’s a Moreton Bay fig, where children regularly play, climbing around its magnificent roots.
As Steve...
Garden Soiree Event | Celebrate with South Pasadena Preservation
The Force Continues!
South Pas Preservation’s Millenium Falcons
Celebrate 70 Year Victory Over Empire 710
Saturday, June 22 ⬥ 3pm ⬥ 318 Fairview Av
Join with us...
City Council to Vote on Nov 5 Special Election
A proposal to place a ¾-cent sales tax increase on a special election ballot Nov. 5 will be considered by the City Council at...
Father’s Day at Senior Center | Dads, Grandads Celebrated
South Pasadena City Council member Bob Joe wondered out loud how many fathers and grandfathers were in the audience during Friday’s Father’s Day BBQ...
‘Remembrance Day’ for Officer Sandoval | Keeping the Memories Alive
It was “Remembrance Day” last Friday at Garfield Park in South Pasadena.
Local police and fire department authorities gathered around a tree planted in honor...
South Pasadena Golf Tournament | Rose Parade Funds Successfully Raised for Float
John Vandercook says it’s always special when golfers come together to raise funds and create plenty of fun on the same day.
That’s what the...
Wonderful Wednesdays at the Library | Fantastick Patrick Kicks Off Series
The South Pasadena Public Library’s Wonderful Wednesdays series kicks off with an energetic start on June 19 with a performance by international variety entertainer...
Bringing Home the Bacon | Mahmud Dogs County on Measure W Rules
It’s a small, obscure provision buried deep in a draft of a county public works ordinance. But it could affect how much South Pasadena...
LGBTQ Instruction Questioned in Schools | Vocal Group Expresses Concerns
A small group of parents raised an issue during Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender (LGBT) curriculum being taught in...
“No on 710” | Honored 710 Freeway Fighters Share Compelling Stories
A large crowd turned out June 7 in the South Pasadena Library’s community room to honor the 710 Freeway Fighters, the energetic group of...
Concerts in the Park Return | ‘Escape: The Journey Tribute’ Headlines
Let the good times roll!
The City of South Pasadena will host the first of five free summer Concerts in the Park at Garfield Park...
“Sanctuary II” | Special Art Exhibit at Library June 13-15
More than 500 visitors experienced the “Sanctuary” Art Exhibit during its highly successful run in the South Pasadena Public Library during the last week...
SPPD Crime Bulletin | Suspects Wanted for Grand Theft Auto
On 6-7-19, at about 1:57 AM, Suspect 1 enters the apartment complex in the 400 block of Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena and takes the...
Memorial for Officer Sandoval | June 14 at Garfield Park
The South Pasadena Police Department will gather at Garfield Park on June 14 at 3:30 p.m. to memorialize the loss of Officer Kevin Sandoval.
Members...
Santa Anita Racetrack | Rep. Judy Chu Reiterates Call for Moratorium
Over the weekend, two more horses died at Santa Anita Racetrack making these the 28th and 29th horses to die since the start of the meet...
Throwback Thursday | The Day TR Came to Town
On May 8, 1903, after a short address at Pomona College that morning, President Theodore Roosevelt traveled to South Pasadena for lunch at The...
Public School Team Prevails Over Private in Annual Volleyball Match
In a traditional summer matchup, the public school team prevailed Friday, beating players representing private schools in volleyball.
In the match at South Pasadena High,...
All-Star Sets Sights on Chicago | Ella Cornwell’s Athletic Endeavors
Ella Cornwell, a multi-sport athlete at Pasadena Poly, has signed a letter of intent to attend the University of Chicago next fall to compete...
Jacaranda Trees | A Love-Hate Relationship
Love or hate them, they’re a major part of South Pasadena’s landscape this time of year.
In full bloom are the jacarandas, one of the...
4TH OF JULY Pancake Breakfast | Tickets ON SALE NOW
It’s a longtime tradition many in the community take part in to kickstart their Fourth of July celebration into high gear.
The South Pasadena Kiwanis...
Center Theatre Group | “Indecent” Comes to the Ahmanson Theater
Currently in previews, “Indecent,” by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel, will open on June 9 at 2 p.m. at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. Directed...
City Council Update | City Budget Approved
Public safety reports from the fire and police chiefs, the adoption of the annual operating budget, and an update to the Capital Improvement Plan...
SPLL Challenger Baseball | Play Ball for All!
There were smiles everywhere as kids swung bats and smashed baseballs all over the field while parents and friends applauded the efforts of the...
SPHS Senior Awards | Prestige and Scholarships Abound
High honors and scholarships were recently presented during South Pasadena High’s annual Senior Awards Night.
The event traditionally recognizes dozens seniors who have distinguished themselves...
SPUSD Employee Recognition Awards | Faculty Honored for Dedication
Sandie Wells doesn’t waste a second when talking about her greatest moments teaching over the past five decades.
Yes, that’s right, Wells taught for 50...
