South Pasadena Library to Close for Juneteenth

The South Pasadena Public Library (1115 El Centro Street) will be closed on Friday, June 19 to observe Juneteenth. While the physical building is closed,...
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Wine & Song June 17 | Celebrated Songwriters Bring Intimate Folk and Rock to...

Two distinct musical journeys converge in the heart of our community, offering residents a night of deep storytelling, faith-inclusive indie rock, and master-level guitar...
The most powerful AI ever made public lasted three days. What made it remarkable is exactly what got it pulled.

Washington Pulls the Plug on the Most Powerful AI Ever Released to the Public:...

AI shutdown by Government. Not the first time tech has been throttled by bureaucrats - including South Pasadena 1900's era City Council banning electricity...
PHOTO: Active Minds | The South Pasadenan | National Youth-led Mental Health Movement

Active Minds Launches National Youth-Led Mental Health Movement to Equip 100,000 High School Student

Active Minds, the nation’s leading nonprofit mobilizing youth and young adults to change the culture around mental health so that it is valued and...
Graphic: South Pasadena Amateur Radio Club | The South Pasadenan | Local Amateur Radio Clubs to Host Field Day Event at ArtCenter College of Design

Field Day Event at ArtCenter College of Design | Amateur Radio Clubs to Host...

On Saturday, June 27, amateur radio operators from across the San Gabriel Valley will gather at ArtCenter College of Design’s Hillside Campus for ARRL...
PHOTO: Pasadena Tournament of Roses Instagram | The South Pasadenan | National Red Rose Day Celebration

National Red Rose Day: White-Suited Volunteers Surprised People with Longstemmed Red Roses

Today, in celebration of National Red Rose Day, volunteer Members of the Tournament of Roses Association surprised hundreds of people with longstemmed red roses....
South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD)

SPUSD Board Meeting | Approving the 2026-2027 Budget & Enhancing Campus Safety Coming Up

Beyond the numbers of a new district budget, the upcoming school board meeting touches the very heart of our community. From funding vital student...

Spare $80,000,000? South Pasadena City Council Street Bond Decision; Goat Grazing Contract Redux

What's a cool $80 million among friends and neighbors? Item 24 on the June 17 agenda calls for the Council to adopt Resolution No. 8016,...
PHOTO: Kevin O'Sullivan | The South Pasadenan | Teal Titans Claim Minors Softball Championship

South Pasadena Little League | Teal Titans Claim Minors Softball Championship

Weeks of teamwork culminated in an unforgettable victory for the Teal Titans. Their championship win perfectly captured the spirit of local youth sports, bringing...
PHOTO: Staff | The South Pasadenan News | South Pasadena City Hall on Mission Street

Inside the $86.7 Million Blueprint | South Pasadena City Council June 10 Agenda

As South Pasadena prepares for the future, city leaders and the Finance Commission will gather to map out a balanced financial path. The proposed...
PHOTO: SPPD | The South Pasadenan | Tesla Police Car

Life-Saving Naloxone Treatment at Local Park | South Pasadena Police Response

Media Release On June 6, 2026, at 9:52 a.m., officers were dispatched to the corner of Orange Grove Avenue and Mission Street to conduct a...

SPUSD June Board of Education Meeting | Budget Decisions & Smartphone Limits

As students look toward the summer break, district leaders are charting the future of our local classrooms. The upcoming board meeting will tackle crucial...

South Pasadena Summer Events Announced | Soccer Watch Party, 4th of July, Movies and...

The City of South Pasadena Community Services Department is excited to announce a full lineup of summer community events, including the International Soccer Watch...
Screencap: Special Joint Meeting June 10, 2026 | The South Pasadenan

Budget 2026-2027 Vital 911 Upgrades & Renewed Community Focus South Pasadena Special Joint Meeting

As South Pasadena prepares its next fiscal budget, newly appointed Police Chief Elmore promises closer community ties and vital modernizations to keep neighborhoods secure....
PHOTO: Tournament of Roses | The South Pasadenan | National Red Rose Day

National Red Rose Day | Pasadena Tournament of Roses Spreading Joy

Media Release Volunteer Members spread joy throughout Pasadena with hundreds of red roses. In celebration of National Red Rose Day, volunteer Members of the Tournament of...
PHOTO: South Pasadena News | Mac Shropshire | Graduated seniors throw their caps in the air to signify the end of their high school journey.

GRADUATION SPHS 2026 | Congratulations to Our Outstanding Students & Community

There is a certain powerful-vibe of excitement that settles over South Pasadena in the first week of June every year. On Wednesday, June 3,...

4th of July South Pasadena | Fireworks Tickets for Historic 250th Anniversary...

The City of South Pasadena invites the community to celebrate Independence Day and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States during this year’s...

South Pasadena Soccer Watch Party | USA Takes on Paraguay Under the Trees at...

The City of South Pasadena Community Services Department invites the community to attend a family-friendly Soccer Watch Party on Friday, June 12, 2026, from...
Screencap: May 6 City Council Meeting | The South Pasadenan

South Pasadena June 3 Report | Council Approves Protected Bike Lanes & Roundabouts for...

City Council, June 3, 2026 — Report The South Pasadena City Council voted unanimously on June 3 to put a protected bike lane down the...
Graphic: SPTOR | The South Pasadenan | "Welcome to the Neighborhood" Design Unveiled for Upcoming Parade

South Pasadena Rose Float | “Welcome to the Neighborhood” Design Unveiled for Upcoming 2027...

The oldest community tradition in South Pasadena continues. The all-volunteer South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee has unveiled "Welcome to the Neighborhood," its design...
PHOTO: Samantha Shiroishi | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee and volunteers gather for a photo inside the South Pasadena City Council Chambers following the high recognition from the city.

South Pasadena Rose Float | From Rendering to Reality as $200,000 Fundraising Campaign Launches

The city's iconic hometown project hinges on local donations and banner sponsorships to turn raw steel and flowers into a Rose Parade reality. Long before...
PHOTO: Timothy Lee | The South Pasadenan | Left to right: SPHS teacher Rouzanna Berberian, SPHS student Alexis (Brylee) Woo, and SPUSD superintendent Angela Elizondo Baxter pause at the Life, Liberty, and Los Angeles exhibition at the Autry Museum. Not pictured: Brandon Park

SPUSD Snapshot | High School Artists Selected for Major Exhibition at the Autry Museum

SPUSD Media Release On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the Autry Museum opened a major exhibition titled Life, Liberty, and Los Angeles. One current SPHS student,...

South Pasadena Annual Golf Tournament | Hitting the Links to Keep a Community Tradition...

The annual grassroots fundraiser returns to the Arroyo Seco, uniting golfers of all skill levels to fund the city's historic, self-built floral masterpiece. Every year,...
Graphic: SPARC | The South Pasadenan | "The Aart Show" by Daniel Peacock

South Pasadena Arts Council | June Exhibitions Highlight Whimsical Characters & Young Patriots

From meditative, mixed-media character studies to vibrant patriotic posters crafted by local fifth-graders, SPARC's June gallery offerings bridge generations of hometown creatives. These two...

Changed Election Rules Days Before the Primary: What SB 73 Actually Does — and...

It is Wednesday afternoon, June 3. The polls closed last night. And as of this writing, the votes from Tuesday's primary have yet to...

South Pasadena High School Graduation | The Class of 2026 Prepares to Walk the...

As the academic year concludes, a resilient senior class steps into a bright future. Our community prepares to honor the dedication and achievements of...

South Pasadena Library Park | Welcoming the Summer Reading Program with a Free Community...

As the school year winds down, families and young readers are invited to gather under the shade of Library Park to celebrate the magic...

South Pasadena | Merging Literature & Morning Exercise at the Walk ‘n’ Talk Club

It is a gentle reminder that a good book does not require sitting still in a quiet room. Local readers are finding community and...

South Pasadena Library Park | Captain Tall Tale Kicks Off a Season of Wonderful...

As the summer evenings stretch longer, local families have a new reason to gather under the old trees of our civic center. The library's...
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Hodis Learning & Music | Beating the ‘Summer Slide’ With Targeted Local Learning

When summer break begins, many students are excited to relax after a long school year. And while rest is important, taking a complete break...
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