Throwback Thursday | New Year’s Day 1892
On Tournament of Roses Day in South Pasadena, 1892, guests are seated in Thaddeus Lowe’s personal tallyho at the grand entrance of the Royal...
Rose Bowl History is Made
History was made at the Rose Bowl Monday as Georgia tailback Sony Michel ran around the left side from 27 yards out to give...
Rose Parade 2018 South Pasadena
Southern California’s famously summer hot weather disguised itself Monday as winter when coats and hats came off for many taking in the colorful excitement...
The Bowl Game Today: What You Didn’t Know
ROSE BOWL GAME 2018 NOTES: Georgia Versus Oklahoma
Today’s playoff semifinal game between No. 2 Oklahoma (12-1) and No. 3 Georgia (12-1) features a number...
WINNERS ANNOUNCED | 2018 ROSE PARADE® FLOATS
Today, the Tournament of Roses announced the 24 floats awarded official honors in the 129th Rose Parade presented by Honda. These awards recognize excellence...
Float Judging Today
Crunch Time continues as South Pasadenans put the final flowers and flourishes on our beautiful and spirited self-built float today! The Tournament of Roses...
The 2017 Crunch Time Party!
It was billed as a “night of fellowship, good food and wallet lightening” by Gary Pia, the master of ceremonies for Friday night’s annual...
South Pasadenan Rose Parade Driver!
Brant Dunlap says he’s “feeling good” as he looks forward to getting behind the wheel of South Pasadena’s float entry in Monday’s Tournament of...
All Hands on Deck! Volunteers Needed Tonight at Float Site
Unusual hot weather during the daytime hours this week has forced workers to postpone placing flowers on the city float until the last minute...
SPARC Throws Another Cool Party for The Holidays
What with board members and volunteers from the worlds of music, art, theatre, film, photography and dance, it’s no wonder SPARC parties tend to...
Rose Bowl Game! College Football Playoff Semifinal
The No. 2 ranked Oklahoma Sooners, champion of the Big 12 Conference, and the No. 3 ranked Georgia Bulldogs, champion of the SEC Conference,...
Here Comes The Rose Parade! Road Closures and Tips for The Big Day
The following are few tips to know for those attending theNew Year’s Day Spectacular
Those lucky enough to get a spot along the Rose Parade...
Rose Parade – What You Need To Know
Rose Parade Rules and Regulations
Pasadena Police, Fire and Health officials remind the public that the Rose Parade events will be safe for all if...
Water Mains Burst Leaving 100’s without water
Hundreds of South Pasadenans find their residences without water on Wednesday 12-27-2017 from about 8:30pm.
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The cause was due to three simultaneous burst water mains...
Lloyd & Lane Found Objects Closing its Doors
Despite being an award winning home décor boutique that was recently featured on HGTV and “shop local” campaigns notwithstanding, Lloyd & Lane will be...
Throwback Thursday | Rose Bowl Edition
The first New Year’s Day football classic at the Rose Bowl was played in 1923. The Tournament selected the teams that year, Penn State...
SPARC Launches Monthly Giving To Ring in the New Year!
Since its launch in 2009, The South Pasadena Arts Council has most certainly become a growing cultural hub in the community that we all...
Oneonta Hosts Jubilant Holiday Dinner
The Oneonta Club of South Pasadena held its annual Holiday dinner meeting at the South Pasadena Women’s Club. The Women’s Club members joined the...
A Season of Wonder at Monterey Hills Elementary
Monterey Hills School divided its annual Winter Program into two parts, the transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, first grade and second grade performing on Dec. 20...
South Pasadena High Students Help Homeless with Sock Drive
Ruth Moonesinghe simply wanted to make a difference for those down on their luck.
With a heart of gold, the South Pasadena High calculus teacher...
Semester Break at SPHS Ends in December For First Time
In what school officials are calling a first, the semester break at South Pasadena High finished last week with final examinations.
For as long as...
Christmas Comes Early To Crete Academy
Each child was called up individually, by name, and given a shiny, red and green Christmas present as they walked up to meet Santa...
SPHS Band Performs along Mission Street & Fair Oaks Avenue
Some days he could pass as the most modest person in South Pasadena. Howard Crawford keeps information quiet better than some of the best...
Hank Rainey and Riley Segal Selected South Pasadenan Athletes of the Week
This week’s South Pasadenan Athletes of the week are South Pasadena High School soccer team captains Riley Segal and Hank Rainey.
Rainey and Segal, both...
SPARC Artist in Community Project Requests Proposals
The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) invites artists/artist team to submit a proposal to develop an Artist in Community (AIC) project for the South...
Throwback Thursday | The Royal Raymond
In the 1880s wealthy visitors from the Midwest and East Coast stayed at The Royal Raymond in South Pasadena mostly to escape the harsh...
It’s Crunch Time at City’s Float Site
It’s on pace for completion in less than two weeks, but as the deadline nears, tensions often rise, nerves fry, and anxiety mounts leading...
Beauty and The Beast – A Christmas Rose
The holiday tradition of Lythgoe Family Panto, in association with Pasadena Playhouse, opens Beauty and The Beast – A Christmas Rose on Wednesday December...
Alfred Molina Stars in Nostalgic Radio Play of Miracle on 34th Street
What a treat it is to see Alfred Molina on stage as the feisty bearded guy with a twinkle in his eye, Kris Kringle,...
Neurosport Celebrates Ribbon Cutting with Big Party
If you happened to walk by Neurosport the other evening, you may have been surprised to see their large, airy space filled to capacity...






















































