BREAKING NEWS: Downed Power Line Near Orange Grove
A transformer exploded on the 400 block of Prospect road on Thursday, July 5, resulting in a downed powerline. The high-voltage power line fell...
UPDATED: EXTRA! EXTRA! Catch all the parade action now
A number of floats and historic cars rolled down Mission St. on Wednesday morning as a part of South Pasadena’s annual Fourth of July...
4th of July Lineup | Schedule & Pre-Sale Tickets
2018 Fourth of July Festival of Balloons
"Our Schools – Pride of South Pasadena"
The City of South Pasadena is celebrating its 37th annual Festival of...
Flashback South Pasadena with Dinah Barron-Hess
When I was eight years old my family moved from Northern California to Los Angeles. While my dad started his new job we moved...
Refreshing Cucumber Melon Salad for Summer
Summer nights are meant for al fresco meals. This cucumber melon salad can offer a refreshing, satisfying end to your day. With crisp, cool...
Summer Theatre Happenings
Pasadena Playhouse – Jungle Book – July 17-29, the Playhouse presents a newly adapted, family-friendly production of the beloved Rudyard Kipling classic. Written and...
State Street: 4-Year Old Girl Has Drowned
Saturday morning June 30th South Pasadena Police and the South Pasadena Fire and rescue raced at full speed to save a 4-year old girl...
Dan Watson Gets ‘Demoted’
Its name conjures up questions, prompting some to wonder what’s an event with a name like that all about?
An annual ritual, those departing as...
Beyond the Classroom Holds an Afternoon of Board Games
For most of the afternoon on Saturday, June 23, the afterschool program Beyond the Classroom (BTC) became home to conquests of mystery, adventure, and...
SPARC Gallery Artist Reception for Shelley Stephens
The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) held an artist reception for Shelley Stephens to officially open Stephens’ show entitled It’s About Time at SPARC...
ENDING TONIGHT: Summer Concerts Return to Garfield Park
The South Pasadena Concerts in the Park series returns to Garfield Park with the support of local organizations and individuals who have generously sponsored...
People Voice Concerns over Mandatory Study Hall Policy
A large number of community members attended the Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, June 26, to voice their concerns with the mandatory study...
The Square Deal: Barbery at its Finest
As a city, South Pasadena holds a unique charm. Historic houses line South Pasadena’s tree-laden streets, and local cornerstones like Fair Oaks Pharmacy make...
Enjoy Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
It’s a longtime tradition many in the community take part in to kick start their Fourth of July celebration into high gear.
The South Pasadena...
New Form Based Code Presented at Board of Education Meeting
The city of South Pasadena presented its new form based code master plan for Mission St. and Fair Oaks Ave. in the Board of...
Throwback Thursday | Swami Vivekananda Visits South Pasadena
Swami Vivekananda was a well-known spiritual leader in India during the late 1800s and early 1900s. He traveled to America in 1900, staying at...
Movies Under the Stars at Garfield Park: What You Missed and What’s to Come
They settled in by laying down blankets, pulling out food and beverages, and laughing and smiling in anticipation to what was about to be...
4th of July Parade Line-Up 2018!
ENTRY 2017 PARADE
1. Fly Over by Foothill Air Support Team (FAST) 11:00 a.m.
South Pasadena Police Department
2. Boy Scout Troop 139 - Color Guard
3....
What UUT is and How It Will Effect You
Ed Donnelly, who knows all about successful political measures in town, is back at it urging South Pasadena voters to maintain the utility users’...
Arroyo Seco Weekend: Music In the Sun
SATURDAY
The excitement was palpable this weekend at Arroyo Seco Festival. People from all over flocked to Pasadena to see a great collection of popular...
Teachers Selected as Grand Marshals for Parade
South Pasadena’s five public schools, along with Holy Family, a premiere private institution in the city, have all earned plenty of honors over the...
The Humans | The Ahmanson
Stephen Kazam’s Tony award winning play The Humans, opened Thursday evening at The Ahamanson with most of the original Broadway cast. The Humans is...
Nine Ten Thirty debuts at Fremont Centre Theatre
Normal Rockwell town? Check. Parrots? Check. Love lost and found? Check. Athens garbage truck?! Check! So much of what makes South Pasadena unique is...
Walking Path Becomes Safer
A new paved trail in South Pasadena’s Arroyo Park is about to get a whole lot safer.
The official opening for the Arroyo Seco Pedestrian...
Movies at Garfield Park This Summer
WHERE: Garfield Park | 1000 Park Avenue
WHEN: Movies begin 8:15pm (dusk)
The South Pasadena Community Services Department is screening two movies at
Garfield Park this summer:
June...
A New Chapter Begins for South Pasadena | WISPPA Annual Party
A city with a long and distinguished history is about to turn the page and begin a new chapter, as outlined by South Pasadena...
‘Safe and Sane’ Fireworks Banned
Many cities in the Southland ban consumer fireworks, including South Pasadena.
Sorry South Pasadenans! BUT we have the BEST fireworks show around!
While some cities, including...
4th of July Festivities Approaching! Get Your Tickets Early
Schedule of 4th of July Events in South Pasadena
Fourth of July – Festival of Balloon – is quickly approaching and here is all you...
Throwback Thursday | The South Pasadenan
In 1893, George W. Glover founded South Pasadena’s first successful newspaper, South Pasadenan.
He ran the paper for 15 years during the fledgling municipality’s formative years....
