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....
THE HUMANS Opens at The Ahmanson June 20
Led by two-time Tony Award-winning director Joe Mantello, Reed Birney and Jayne Houdyshell will reprise their Tony Award-winning performances in The Humans for the...
Council to Act on Water, Homeless Issues
The City Council will consider approving a temporary water treatment system that is expected to resolve the discoloration experienced by some South Pasadena residents,...
Gavlak Destroys in Local Pub
Griffins of Kinsale on Mission is a great pub with a small town feel to it that fits just perfectly in our community. Great...
AlienCon 2018: The Truth Is Out There
Spirits were high and so were the sights at the Pasadena Convention Center as AlienCon, the state's premier extraterrestrial and UFO convention, started its...
4th of July Poster Winners!
Three South Pasadena students are about to take a ride of their lifetime as they will roll down the city’s 4th of July parade...
2018 Annual SPHS Alumni Day at Garfield Park!
Seemingly never getting old, for graduates of South Pasadena High this day is like clockwork, always taking place in early June each year.
Hundreds once...
MONTEREY ROAD: Forget About it
Road resurfacing is the city's answer to us South Pasadenans reporting and complaining about our rough, pothole dodging drive through town. The city manager...
Close Encounters in Pasadena
We have a fundamental desire to explore the unexplained. To solve the world’s mysteries. AlienCon 2018 brings together all those seeking the truth about extraterrestrial...
Throwback Thursday | Revisiting Our Racist Past
There was a time in our not-so-distant past when racism prevented or restricted American citizens of color from employment opportunities, property ownership, access to...
Woman Dragged by Vehicle
Man arrested on a number of felony counts following incident Wednesday afternoon on It started with an argument between a man and woman inside...
Ron Koertge | Poet Laureate & Author
The City Council appointed Ronald Koertge as South Pasadena’s Poet Laureate at their June 6 meeting. California State Poet Laurate Dana Gioia, another South...
New Assistant Principal | South Pasadena Middle School
SOUTH PASADENA MIDDLE SCHOOL HAS A NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
South Pasadena Unified School District has hired Carlos Kassam-Clay to serve as the assistant principal of...
