PHOTO: Kathryn Barger | The South Pasadenan | Altadena Town & Country Club Celebrates Grand Reopening

Altadena Town & Country Club Celebrates Grand Reopening After 115 Years of Community Legacy

The Altadena Town & Country Club, a cherished community landmark for more than 115 years, has officially celebrated its grand reopening. For generations, the...
South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD)

South Pasadena School Board to Discuss Student Smartphone Ban, AI in Classrooms & New...

The South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) Board of Education will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The meeting will...
PHOTO: Pasadena Tournament of Roses | The South Pasadenan | Equestrians Selected for Rose Parade 2026

Equestrians Selected for 2026 Rose Parade

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is proud to announce 17 outstanding equestrian groups to ride in the 137th Rose Parade® presented by Honda, themed...
PHOTO: San Diego Sector Border Patrol | The South Pasadenan | Over $32,000 worth of methamphetamine (26.89 lbs) was recovered from duffle bags by San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents after they arrested a minor attempting to smuggle the drugs into the United States.

San Diego Border Patrol Arrests Minor Smuggling Nearly 27 Pounds of Methamphetamine

Media Release | U.S. Border Patrol San Diego Sector As the U.S. Border Patrol’s San Diego Sector closes in on a new record for methamphetamine...
PHOTO: SPHS | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena High School Sports Update

SPHS FOOTBALL | Time to Regroup After Second Setback

It wasn’t long ago that South Pasadena High’s football team seemed untouchable. The 2024 campaign was almost magical as the Tigers rolled to a 10-3...
Photo by Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena High opened its 2025 football season Thursday night against visiting El Segundo in non-league action. On Friday, August 29, the Tigers face Arcadia on the road.

SPHS FOOTBALL | Friday Away-Game at Crescenta Valley

Showing a pair contrasting teams over the past two weeks to open the 2025 football season, the question comes down to which one will...

Weekly Crime Report | August 26 – September 1, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept....

Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department August 26– September 1, 2025 (Hundred block given in place of exact address) The Weekly Crime Summary is a list...
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Seasonal Homeschool Learning: Fall | Hodis Learning & Music

As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, fall presents a unique opportunity for homeschool families to incorporate the season’s natural beauty...

South Pasadena Council to Vote on Housing Density, Noise Ordinance Following Special Legal Session

The South Pasadena City Council has a full agenda for Wednesday, September 3, 2025, that includes final votes on major housing and noise ordinances...

English Language Conversation Group Sessions Canceled Through October

The English Language Conversation Group, typically held on Wednesdays, has been canceled through October 2025. The program, which provides an opportunity for community members...

Hot Weather Continues in the San Gabriel Valley

The National Weather Service has extended a Heat Advisory through Wednesday, September 3, as hot conditions continue across the region. Daytime highs are expected to reach...
PHOTO: Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival | The South Pasadenan | Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival Brings From Best of the Fest to Victory Theatre Center, Oct. 11

L.A. Women’s Theatre Festival Brings From Best of the Fest to Victory Theatre Center,...

The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival (LAWTF) is set to light up Burbank this fall with From Best of the Fest, a dynamic evening...
PHOTO: YoungMarines.org | The South Pasadenan | Each year, Young Marines from across the country travel to Window Rock, Arizona to honor World War II heroes, the Navajo Code Talkers and their families. The Southland Young Marines from Azusa, California were among those who participated in the ceremonies.

Young Marines from Azusa Honor World War II Navajo Code Talkers in Arizona

The Southland Young Marines and adult volunteers from Azusa, California joined 76 fellow Young Marines youth members and adult volunteers from across the country...
SPHS FOOTBALL CIF SEASON FINAL GAME: South Pasadena High School came out on the short end of 58-7 contest to Silverado of Victorville Friday night in CIF-Southern Section Division 10 semifinal action. The Tigers finished with a 10-3 overall record, including a 5-0 mark in Rio Hondo League play. They won the league outright for the first time since 1977.

SPHS FOOTBALL | South Pasadena High Picks Up First Win

For a week, South Pasadena High’s football team had the uneasy feeling that last year’s magic might have faded. The Tigers were coming off a...
PHOTO: Esteban Lopez | The South Pasadenan News | (L to R) Tom Nuckols, Husband, Tina Kistinger, Daugher, Joanne Nuckols in front of the South Pasadena Fire Station for 4th of July Pancake Breakfast

The Passing of Joanne Nuckols | South Pasadena Community Mourns a Best Friend &...

With profound sorrow, the South Pasadena community is coming to terms with the passing of Joanne Nuckols, a preservationist, historian, civic leader, family member,...
Photo by Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena High opened its 2025 football season Thursday night against visiting El Segundo in non-league action. On Friday, August 29, the Tigers face Arcadia on the road.

FOOTBALL FRIDAY | South Pasadena Seeks First Win of the Season

South Pasadena High will be looking to regroup Friday night when it travels to Arcadia for a non-league matchup between two teams in search...
PHOTO: Courtesy of artist | The South Pasadenan | Josh Nelson

West Coast Jazz Hour Quintet Brings Iconic 1950s & ‘60s Jazz to Sierra Madre...

The West Coast Jazz Hour Quintet, led by acclaimed drummer Kevin van den Elzen and pianist Josh Nelson, will bring the golden sounds of...
PHOTO: Pasadena Tournament of Roses | The South Pasadenan | Applications are now open for the 2026 Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Rose Court

2026 Rose Court | Selection Process Begins! Pasadena Tournament of Roses

The selection process for the 2026 Rose Court, presented by Citizens Business Bank, will begin on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Tournament House in...

Public Urged to Take Precautions: LA County Reports Rising Flea-Borne Typhus Cases

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging people to take precautions following an increase of flea-borne typhus cases across the County....

South Pasadena Library’s All Abilities Club Offers Inclusive Monthly Programs for Adults

The South Pasadena Public Library invites the community to join its monthly All Abilities Club, a program designed for adults with developmental disabilities. Each...
PHOTO: RMHC | The South Pasadenan | RMHCSC marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with events

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California: Childhood Cancer Awareness

Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Southern California (RMHCSC) is marking Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM) with a powerful lineup of events and partnerships across the region, highlighting...
PHOTO: Restoration Concerts Committee | The South Pasadenan | Tesserae Baroque Ensemble Opens Restoration Concerts’ 30th Anniversary Season with Andrea Zomorodian in South Pasadena

Tesserae Baroque Ensemble Opens Restoration Concerts’ 30th Anniversary Season in South Pasadena

The Restoration Concerts Committee of The Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library will present the Tesserae Baroque Ensemble at the first concert of...
PHOTO: Pasadena Showcase House | The South Pasadenan | Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts Launches 4th Music Program with LA Phil Resident Fellow

Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts Launches 4th Music Program with LA Phil Resident...

Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts has announced the addition of its 4th Music Program. With a 75-year mission of supporting music and arts...
US Border Patrol San Diego Sector | The South Pasadenan

Border Patrol Agents Rescue Siblings Stranded in Remote Wilderness Amid Heat Wave

Media Release | US Customs and Border Protection On Aug. 6, at 4 p.m., San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Brownfield Border...
US Border Patrol San Diego Sector | The South Pasadenan

San Diego Border Patrol Uncovers Rising Trend of Drug Smuggling in Car Batteries

Media Release | US Customs and Border Protection The U.S. Border Patrol’s San Diego Sector has uncovered a concerning pattern: smugglers hiding dangerous narcotics inside...
PHOTO: LACC | The South Pasadenan | Los Angeles Children’s Chorus Celebrates 40th Season with New Programs and Performances

Los Angeles Children’s Chorus Celebrates 40th Season with New Programs and Performances

The Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) is launching its milestone 40th season this September, marking four decades of shaping young voices and inspiring audiences...

Weekly Crime Report | August 19 – 25, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept. (SPPD)

Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department August 19– 25, 2025 (Hundred block given in place of exact address) The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of...
PHOTO: Open Screen LA | The South Pasadenan | Open Screen Night Returns to The Lyric Hyperion

Open Screen Returns September 2 at The Lyric Hyperion

Open Screen is back next week, kicking off another round of creative screenings on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at The Lyric Hyperion in Los...
PHOTO Credit: Chris Bray | The South Pasadenan | "Tell me How it Ends" on Substack

People Who Can’t Understand a Biscuit by Chris Bray

BY CHRIS BRAY | “Tell Me How This Ends” | on Substack The Cracker Barrel problem had solutions, and it’s interesting what they didn’t think to...
PHOTO: Geffen Playhouse | The South Pasadenan | Geffen Playhouse Announces Cast for World Premiere of littleboy/littleman

Full Cast Announced for World Premiere of “littleboy/littleman” at Geffen Playhouse

Geffen Playhouse today announced the full cast for its world premiere production of littleboy/littleman, written by Rudi Goblen (FITO: A Concert Play, Green Suga...
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