Click It or Ticket | Police Launch Seat Belt Safety Campaign Through Memorial Day
Media Release
The South Pasadena Police Department reminds travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the right car seats when visiting friends and...
The Data Center Gold Rush Hits the San Gabriel Valley — The Concern is...
First — What Is a "Data Center," Anyway?
Quick plain-English explainer, because this conversation falls apart if half the room isn't sure what we're talking...
4th of July Parade | Celebrate 250 Years of the American Spirit in South...
Media Release
The City of South Pasadena invites you to take part in its cherished 4th of July Parade! A community favorite since 1982, the...
Crime Alert | Residential Burglary Suspect Apprehended by South Pasadena Police
Media Release
On May 2, 2026, at approximately 10:35 p.m., the South Pasadena Police Department Communications Center received a report of a residential burglary that...
Healthy Aging Fair | South Pasadena Announces Healthy Aging Fair in Celebration of Older...
Media Release
The City of South Pasadena invites the community to celebrate Older Americans Month at the Annual Healthy Aging Fair, taking place on Wednesday,...
Bike Safety Awareness | May is National Bicycle Safety Month
Media Release
From children riding to school to older adults staying active and healthy, bicycling is both a pastime and a mode of transportation for...
Taste of South Pasadena 2026 | Annual Restaurant Tour Returns Next Tuesday
The Rotary Club of South Pasadena is set to host the 12th Annual Taste of South Pasadena on Tuesday, May 19, from 5:00 PM...
SPLL Opening Night 2026 | Celebrating Over 70 Years of Community Baseball
On Friday, March 6, 2026, the South Pasadena Little League (SPLL) hosted its annual Opening Night celebration from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at...
SPHS Leadership Update | Assistant Principal Chad Bryant to Leave SPUSD This June
South Pasadena High School (SPHS) Assistant Principal Chad Bryant announced to staff on Friday, March 6, that he will officially leave the district on...
Identity Theft – Scrub Your Life Offline: A Field Guide to Reclaiming Your Privacy...
Identity Theft Protection: An editorial by Steven Lawrence, Publisher, South Pasadenan News
Every week, this paper publishes the South Pasadena Police Department's crime report. I...
Trouble Ahead: SB 79 Comes for South Pasadena – What the New Statewide ‘Transit...
The 'Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act' (SB 79) takes effect July 1, 2026. Here is the picture for South Pasadena, Pasadena, and...
Arcadia Mayor to Plead Guilty as Chinese Foreign Agent — The South Pasadena Connection
Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang resigned Monday and agreed to plead guilty to a federal felony of acting as an illegal agent of the People's...
Budget & Infrastructure | South Pasadena City Hosts Community Meetings on Future Funding
Media Release
The City of South Pasadena is hosting a series of Community Meetings to discuss the state of the City’s infrastructure, budget outlook, and...
Pasadena Playhouse 2026-2027 Season | Exciting New Mainstage Lineup Revealed
On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the historic Pasadena Playhouse announced its thrilling new 2026-2027 Mainstage Season, promising local residents an unforgettable year of theater....
Barks & Books | Read to Sawyer the Therapy Dog at the Library
The South Pasadena Public Library hosts Barks & Books on Wednesday, May 13, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room. Children...
Freeway Closures | U.S. 101 Overnight Maintenance Near Downtown L.A.
U.S. 101 near First Street, in the Boyle Heights neighborhood near downtown Los Angeles, will have nightly full closures in one direction during the...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Student David Kim Earns Honorable Mention in Congressional Art Competition
SPUSD Media Release
Congratulations to SPHS junior David Kim, who earned Honorable Mention in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Congresswoman Judy Chu announced the winners...
Stitch Class | Create Cactus Pincushions at the Library
The South Pasadena Public Library invites the community to a hand sewing workshop on Saturday, May 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in...
May 6 City Council Recap: Block Party Formalities, Fremont Bike Lanes & Streamlined Permits
The South Pasadena City Council convened to discuss a packed agenda affecting everything from neighborhood gatherings to traffic safety and city fees. Here are...
Under the Sea | YSTA The Little Mermaid Jr. Extended Through May 17
Due to overwhelming demand and sold out performances this past weekend, Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) has officially extended its production of Disney’s The...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Jazz Ensemble Secures Top Honors at Mt. SAC
SPUSD Media Release
Congratulations to the SPHS Jazz Ensemble for finishing in first place in their division at the recent Jazz Festival held on May...
Design Invitational 2026 | ArtCenter College of Design Showcases Iconic Italian Transportation
ArtCenter College of Design is pleased to announce the 2026 Design Invitational, the College’s annual exhibition of important and iconic vehicles ranging from timeless classics to...
Twinkle Time | Bilingual Pop-Rock Fun at Sierra Madre Playhouse
Twinkle Time brings her high-energy, bilingual family concert to the Sierra Madre Playhouse on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
Described by the New...
State Farm Enforcement | Senator Pérez Responds to Wildfire Claim Mishandling
Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) issued the following statement on today’s announcement of enforcement action against State Farm by the California Department of Insurance:
“This administrative...
Teacher Appreciation | SPUSD Honors Educators for Excellence & Dedication
SPUSD Media Release
South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) teachers connect with and inspire students every day. This dedication is directly reflected in our students’...
Barbie Stamps | USPS To Release Career-Themed Collection This Summer
The U.S. Postal Service announced a new release coming this summer: a set of Barbie stamps featuring Barbie dolls through the years, dressed for...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Winter Line Secures Second at WGASC Championships
SPUSD Media Release
Winter Line is an ensemble of students playing battery and pit instruments that make up the percussion section of the marching band....
Korean Air Gallery Preview | California Science Center to Host Media Viewing of Aviation...
The California Science Center will host a media preview of the first artifacts installed in the new Korean Air Aviation Gallery on Tuesday, May...
City Council Meetings | May 6 Agenda Highlights Block Parties & Traffic Improvements
The South Pasadena City Council is hosting a series of public meetings on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Amedee O. "Dick" Richards Jr....
Careers with Compassion | Pasadena Humane Hosts Veterinary Workshop for Youth
Local youth ages 11 to 17 are invited to the South Pasadena Library Community Room on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, for a free presentation...
