Council Considers Cancelling Meeting September 5, 2018
City staff is recommending that the City Council cancel its regularly scheduled City Council meeting of September 5.
A review of upcoming agenda items suggests...
BREAKING NEWS: Missing Person Andrew Dart Located
According to the South Pasadena Police Department, 45 year-old Andrew Dart spoke with officers on Sunday 8-12-2018 at about 2:30pm.
He has been removed from...
Elevator Rescue | Woman Trapped in Stuck Elevator at South Pasadena Library
The South Pasadena Public Library temporarily lost power during a city-wide power outage on Saturday 8-11-2018 at approximately 2:30pm. The loss of power affected...
Fire on the Tracks | Metro Gold Line Train at South Pasadena Station
South Pasadena Fire Department responds to reports of flames and smoke coming from the undercarriage of the Eastbound Gold Line Metro Train on Saturday...
LYMAN The Musical | A Chance Encounter Inspires a Musical That Puts a Face...
Anne Johnstonbrown confesses that for most of her life, she never considered the homeless; she says she always walked hurriedly by them and is sad...
A Word With Greg Wood | Co-creator of “Mary of The Avenue”
Singer Songwriter Greg Wood and writer Neil Scanlan come to us by way of the advertising world of the 1970’s where they met and...
Letter to the Editor: What is UUT & Why It’s so Important to Vote...
Dear Friends and neighbors:
This November, the residents of South Pasadena face a serious threat to their community services and quality of life. The November...
Firefighter Sent to Fight | South Pasadena Paramedic Justin Miller
A South Pasadena firefighter is among those battling the Holy Fire where California Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for areas...
Special Screening at South Pasadena Public Library!
A very special screening of “The Disaster Artist,” the 2017 Golden Globe Award-winning film, will be presented in the South Pasadena Public Library Community...
Throwback Thursday | Rise and Fall of SPHS Original Buildings
The original $65,000 bond issue for a new high school easily passed with the required two-thirds majority. Shortly after, a second bond of $10,000...
Rehearsals Underway for SWEAT at Mark Taper Forum
Rehearsals have begun for Center Theatre Group’s production of “Sweat” by Lynn Nottage. The 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winning play will be presented at the Mark...
THE MUSIC MAN – YST’s Final Show of the Summer!
One final weekend of YST Summer Camp Performances! For the last three week camp, Young Stars Theatre (YST) presents the full Broadway classic, The...
CHIEF ART MILLER | A Going Away Party at the War Memorial Building
Our wonderful Police Chief Art Miller is moving to Peoria, Arizona where he has accepted the position of Chief of Police. Please join us...
Chief Art Miller Offered New Position
After 5 ½ years as police chief in South Pasadena, it appears South Pasadena Police Chief Art Miller will be departing the city to...
Famed Theatre Americana Presents MARY OF THE AVENUE
Theatre Americana, one of the oldest theatre companies in the United States, presents an original musical at the Fremont Center Theatre in South Pasadena,...
National Night Out Plans Set
The South Pasadena Community Services Department is inviting community members to the 3rd annual National Night Out event to expand programming that incorporates recreational,...
Major Donation by Rotary
For the 12th consecutive year, the Rotary Club of South Pasadena has approved a $700 grant in its just-approved annual budget to purchase Library...
Race for City Council | New Challenges & Challengers This November
Michael Cacciotti, who has served on the South Pasadena City Council since 2001, will go up against resident Eric Brady in a bid to...
ELECTIONS IN NOVEMBER | SPUSD Board of Education Enters Next Chapter
With elections for the school board approaching, local community members have started their bids to secure spots on the council. Of the hopefuls, incumbents...
Throwback Thursday | The Mission Street Markets
Today, we shop for groceries at Trader Joe’s, Vons, Pavilions, Bristol Farms, and Grassroots Natural Market. Back in the day, however, local residents frequented...
August at the Norton Simon Museum
Enjoy a series of musical performances held in the Museum’s theater on select Saturday evenings at 5:00 p.m., and free with Museum admission. Event...
Representative Judy Chu Honors Community Leaders in the 27th Congressional District
The Congressional Leadership Awards ceremony recognizes the diverse leadership and volunteerism in the cities that make up the 27th Congressional District. All the awardees...
Pet of the Week: Ernie the Dog
Ernie (A461155) is one amazing dog. He is a 3-year-old pit bull who is energetic and active. He has gone out with our Wiggle...
Arroyo Park Trail Opening Delayed
Opening of the Arroyo Seco Pedestrian and Bicycle Trail in Arroyo Park in South Pasadena has been delayed.
Official use of the new pathway has...
Family STEM Fair at the South Pasadena Public Library
Families were invited to join in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Fair on July 25th at 3:00 pm in the Library Community...
REALLY – a poem by Rick Leddy
Really
Do you still love me?
She asked
Of course I do,
He replied
(Unequivocally
And without hesitation
The sun without you
Seared and dark
Gravity meaningless
The best of me floating away
Into the...
Wildfires: 100,000 Acres and Still Going
Triple digit temperatures will continue into the first weekend of August across the central and northern areas of California. While these temperatures will not...
Shakespeare Returns August 2
So you may have missed it!
Don't fret. Not to worry, Shakespeare by the Sea will make a return engagement to South Pasadena on August...
Throwback Thursday | Field of Dreams at Local Pasadena Ballpark
Baseball has long been a favorite in the communities bordering the Arroyo Seco. Ball clubs were first organized based on local employment. The Raymond...
To a Fallen Comrade, And to Those Left Behind Who Mourn Her Loss
I did not know her
But she was family
Taken from this world
Too soon
All of us brought together
Through a senseless act
All of us diminished
Through incomprehensible loss
Reaching...
