SPHS FOOTBALL: Tigers Prepare for League Opener
South Pasadena High’s road to a second straight Rio Hondo League title won’t be easy as an unbeaten team with the same intent stands...
Tree Ordinance | City of South Pasadena’s Statement Regarding Amendment
Media Release | City of South Pasadena
During the weekend of September 26, signs were placed on trees in high-traffic areas of South Pasadena, including...
Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Announces 2026 Rose Court
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is thrilled to announce the seven members of the 2026 Rose Court presented by Citizens Business Bank. The anticipated...
Restoration Concert Brings World-Class Chamber Ensemble to South Pasadena Library
The Restoration Concert on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. will feature an ensemble consisting of flute, harp, and a trio of strings....
Mosquito & Black Fly Activity Update
Media Release | San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control
September 2025
This Short Bites Monthly e-blast shares insight into the past month’s activity. This ensures...
Community Comes Together to Support Eaton Fire Survivors at Special Pick-Up Event
Media Release | Rotary Club of South Pasadena
Families who lost homes and cherished belongings in the devastating Eaton Canyon Fire will receive much-needed support...
Eaton Fire Response Report Published: Confirms & Defines Gaps in Evacuation Alerts, Resource Limitations...
Note from the Publisher
When we talk about “first responders,” it’s not a phrase made generically. On the night of January 7th, 2025, against winds...
Sample Ballot Books Sent Ahead of November 2025 Special Election
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced that the mailing of Sample Ballot Books to all registered voters for the November...
SPHS Football: Tigers Lose for Fourth Time
Just when they caught some momentum, thinking their season was back on the upswing, South Pasadena High suddenly took a step backward, losing for...
Young Stars Theatre Academy Announces Holiday Production of Elf Jr! Auditions Now Open
Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) is spreading holiday cheer with the announcement of its seasonal production, Elf Jr. Auditions are currently underway and will...
Barks & Boos: Howl-o-ween at the LA Arboretum – Costumes, Craft Brews & Canine...
Imagine you and your canine buddy dressed in your Halloween best on a leisurely Saturday walk October 4 in the 127-acre Los Angeles County...
South Pasadena Police Join Marengo & Arroyo Vista ‘Bike Bus’ – Join Us! Walk...
WHAT: Marengo and Arroyo Vista Elementary Schools in South Pasadena will be joining schools from across the country to celebrate National Walk and Roll...
South Pasadena Arts Council Presents: X Borders II — New Works by Francisco Mora
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 4–7 PMVenue: SPARC Gallery @ South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce1121 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA
The South Pasadena...
San Diego Border Patrol Seizes Nearly 10,000 Pounds of Narcotics Worth $24M
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection San Diego Field Office has released its monthly recap for August 2025, highlighting CBP’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding...
Weekly Crime Report | September 16 – 22, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept. (SPPD)
Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department
September 16 – 22, 2025
(Hundred block given in place of exact address)
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list...
Boo Bash at Orange Grove Park | South Pasadena Invites You!
Media Release | City of South Pasadena
The City of South Pasadena is thrilled to invite community members of all ages to the annual Boo...
Finalists Selected for the Pasadena Tournament Of Roses 2026 Rose Court
Before the final round of interviews, the 28 finalists for the 2026 Rose Court presented by Citizens Business Bank took a group photo on...
AT&T-Backed Bill to Phase Out Landline Service Moves Forward in California Legislature
California lawmakers are advancing a controversial proposal that could mark the beginning of the end for most traditional landline phone service in the state.
Assembly...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Students Host Voter Registration Drive
South Pasadena High School (SPHS) held its fifth annual Student Voter Registration Drive from September 22–26, 2025. In California, eligible students ages 16–17 may...
“Yes, We Have No Bananas” – Was SB 771 Designed to Fail? It’s on...
California’s Senate Bill 771 (SB 771), authored by Senator Henry Stern (D-27), has been rushed through the Legislature with strong committee and floor votes....
SPHS FOOTBALL | Tigers Seek Second Straight Win
South Pasadena High winds up its non-league campaign Thursday traveling to West Covina to face a Bulldog team going through similar highs and lows...
Surprise Pop-Up Concert at Garfield Park | Wine & Song in South Pasadena on...
Music lovers in South Pasadena are in for a treat this week with a free, low-key pop-up concert at Garfield Park on Wednesday, September...
SPUSD Teacher of the Year Emily Smith Earns Spot in Los Angeles County Top...
Congratulations to South Pasadena Unified School District’s (SPUSD) 2025 Teacher of the Year, Emily Smith, who was named one of the top 16 teachers...
SPHS FOOTBALL | South Pasadena Back on Track with Big Win
Oh, what a difference a win makes.
South Pasadena High’s football team is suddenly on the upswing with a renewed sense of energy, restored vigor,...
SPUSD Snapshot | Growing SPMS & SPHS Drama Classes Come Together and Attend Local...
In a new twist for the SPMS and SPHS Drama programs, students from both schools recently came together and attended the fast-paced, humorous farce,...
‘Too Hot To Be Poor’: Hotbox Vintage Transforms Into a Night Market of Art,...
South Pasadena’s creative community came alive Saturday night as Hotbox Vintage hosted “Too Hot To Be Poor”—an immersive art show and market curated by...
74th Annual Troop 7 Greenery Fundraiser
By Colin Hsia, Scouting Star Rank, current 8th grader at SPMS
It’s that time of the year already! South Pasadena’s Troop 7 and 7G Scouts...
SPHS FOOTBALL | Tigers Edge Panthers for the Second Win
In a game marred by penalties, South Pasadena overcame numerous mistakes to pick up their second win of the season over nearby Franklin High...
Altadena Conservation Clinic Helps Restore Treasured Items Lost in Eaton Fire
In the aftermath of the Eaton Fire, many residents faced not only the loss of homes and property but also deeply sentimental belongings such...
Arroyo Vista PTA: Wish Night Update: Families Near 70% Participation Goal
Support for this year’s Wish Night campaign continues to grow, with families helping teachers get closer to their classroom funding goals.
As of this week,...
