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...
PHOTO: Pasadena Humane | The South Pasadenan | Pasadena Humane Hosts Free Adoption Day Oct. 18

Free Pet Adoption Day on October 18 | Pasadena Humane Society

Pasadena Humane is thrilled to announce a special Free Adoption Day on Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For this one-day-only...

SPHS Football: Rival San Marino Next

In a light-hearted sense, there’s nothing neighborly this time of year about the high schools in South Pasadena and San Marino—outside of the short...
South Pasadena Police Department News Update

SPPD Media Release: Suspect Arrested for Possession of Stolen Vehicle, Felony Evading & Outstanding...

On October 15, 2025, at 1:45 a.m., the South Pasadena Police Department received an alert from the Department’s Automated License Plate Reader system of...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | SPMS Mandarin Classes Celebrate Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

SPMS Mandarin Classes Celebrate Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

This week, during the middle school Mandarin classes taught by Mo Yang, students celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival —...

UPDATED: Storm Los Angeles Region — South Pasadena, Pasadena & Foothills on Alert

UPDATED WEATHER REPORT SOUTH PASADENA: As of: 10:10 AM PDT, Tuesday, October 14, 2025 • Temperature: approximately 56 °F (13 °C) • Humidity: around 95% • Wind: very...
File Photo: Electrical System | The South Pasadenana

Southern California Edison to Upgrade Electrical Grid in South Pasadena

As part of Southern California Edison’s (SCE) long-term plan to modernize the energy grid and reduce wildfire risk, the company will be conducting electrical...
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.

Governor Newsom Signs Into Law Senator Pérez’s Wildfire Legislation & More Laws

A collection of bills authored by Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) to aid in wildfire recovery and make California more resilient to future natural...
PHOTO: Pasadena Tournament of Roses | The South Pasadenan | Pasadena Tournament of Roses Unveils Sneak Peek of 2026 Rose Parade Floats

Pasadena Tournament of Roses Offers Sneak Peek of Four 2026 Rose Parade Floats

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is rolling out the second Sneak Peek of the floral magic headed your way in the 137th Rose Parade®...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadena News | South Pasadena High School Tigers Football win over La Cañada

SPHS Football: Tigers Win Second Straight – Perseveres over La Cañada

South Pasadena High is starting to make a habit of knocking off unbeaten teams. For the second straight week, the Tigers took down a previously...
PHOTO: YSTA | The South Pasadenan | Newsies Jr. Opens Tonight!

Extra! Extra! YSTA’s “Newsies Jr.” Opens Tonight. A High-Energy Musical You Won’t Want...

Young Stars Theatre Academy proudly presents its latest production, Disney’s Newsies Jr., opening tonight, Friday, October 10, and running for three exciting weekends through...
PHOTO: Altadena Chamber of Commerce & Civic Association | The South Pasadenan

Altadena Chamber of Commerce Donates $7,000 to Webster’s Pharmacy

The Altadena Chamber of Commerce & Civic Association announces a generous donation of $7,000 to Webster’s Pharmacy in support of the “Shop & Dine...
PHOTO: In-N-Out | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena Library Launches “Cover to Cover Club” with In-N-Out for Young Readers

In-N-Out for Young Readers | South Pasadena Library Launches “Cover to Cover Club”

The South Pasadena Public Library is inviting young book lovers to join the In-N-Out Cover to Cover Club, a fun reading incentive program for...

Weekly Crime Report | September 30 – October 6, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept....

Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department September 30 – October 6, 2025 (Hundred block given in place of exact address) The Weekly Crime Summary is a...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | SPUSD 2025 CAASPP Scores

SPUSD Students Post Strong Gains in 2025 CAASPP Scores

The California Department of Education released the 2024–2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) results for students in grades three through eight...
PHOTO: Earthquake Country Alliance | The South Pasadenan | Great California ShakeOut Drill Coming on October 16

Earthquake Preparedness | “Great California ShakeOut” Coming on October 16

Great California ShakeOut is Coming On Thursday, October 16, 2025, students from South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) schools will participate in the Great California...
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