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Former SPHS Baseball Player Recognized
In the far reaches of South Pasadena High’s baseball field on the outfield wall will forever carry the number 6.
It’s meaningful, in that it was once worn by the school’s Rob Nelson, whose name...
We Meet The Parents in “One of The Good Ones” at Pasadena Playhouse
We meet Ilana Gomez when the doorbell rings at her impossibly chic and grand Pasadena home – it’s the flower delivery man bearing a very large bouquet that, Ilana awkwardly explains in painfully broken...
City Finance Issues: The Brown Act Called to Question & Finance Ad Hoc Committee...
In a de facto acknowledgment it acted illegally, the South Pasadena City Council tonight is set to rescind the finance ad hoc committee it set up during the Feb.21, 2024 fiscal review session, and...
City Finance Issues: Editorial | Mid-Year Report by City Manager Falls Far Short of...
With high hopes of a new and improved city manager's office operation after the hiring of Arminé Chaparyan, there are several areas of concern that have surfaced over the last 24 months. The most...
THE FOLLIES Slay at South Pasadena Middle School
As middle school students might say… THE FOLLIES TOTALLY SLAYED! The South Pasadena Middle School community came out in force on Saturday March 9th to support this wonderfully silly, long-standing tradition in its 18th...
Eclectic Preview Party! Keep the Music Free!
The Eclectic Friends of the Arts and the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce invites the community to shake it up at the highly anticipated Eclectic Preview Party. This is one of the biggest fundraisers...
SPHS Speech and Debate Team Members Qualify for State Competition
On Saturday, March 2, 2024, 12 SPHS students competed in the State Qualifiers for the Southern California Debate League at La Cañada High School. Three students qualified for next month’s State Championship for the...
whimsies | Works by Anne E Muller at SPARC Gallery
The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) presents “whimsies,” a series of works by artist Anne E Muller, opening to the public at the SPARC Gallery on Saturday, March 16, 2024, with a reception from...
Library’s Sowing South Pasadena Sustainability Initiative presents John Fleming on Fossil Fuels and Climate...
After a successful Seed Library launch party, the South Pasadena Public Library’s Sowing South Pasadena initiative is in full-swing, with sustainability-themed programs lined up from now through May 2024. Next up, on Tuesday, March...
SPHS Peer Mediators Share Student Self-Care Reminders
During a busy, mid-week lunch at the high school, the SPHS Peer Mediators encouraged fellow students to stop by a table outside the counseling center for a pom pom making activity. Designed as a...
SPHS Varsity Virtual Enterprise Branding Team Takes First Place in California
Congratulations to the SPHS Varsity Virtual Enterprise Branding Team who recently competed in the National Company Branding Competition in Bakersfield, Calif. and won first place. The team placed third in the nation out of...
SPHS Science Olympiad Teams Headed to State Competition
On Saturday, March 2, 2024, 29 SPHS students in two teams competed in 23 events at the Los Angeles-Rio Hondo College Regional Science Olympiad Tournament. Among the 61 teams that competed, our teams placed...
City of South Pasadena Launches Community Budget Input Survey
Media Release
South Pasadena (Calif.) – The City of South Pasadena extends an invitation to
all community members to participate in shaping the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget.
Your input is invaluable as we work together to prioritize...
Easter 2024 | City of South Pasadena Spring Eggstravaganza Event
The City of South Pasadena Community Services Department will host the annual Spring Eggstravaganza event on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at Garfield Park, located at 1000 Park Avenue....
South Pasadena Middle School Earns California Distinguished School Honor
The California Department of Education (CDE) recently announced that South Pasadena Middle School (SPMS) has been selected for the prestigious 2024 California Distinguished Schools Program.
“This honor recognizes the hard work and dedication of the...
Went Down: Facebook, Instagram, Messenger: META Social Media Platforms Accounts Not Loading This Morning
On Tuesday, a significant disruption hit Meta Platforms' suite of social media services, affecting countless users globally. Those who found themselves abruptly logged out or unable to access their Facebook or Instagram feeds were...
Call for Game Submissions | The Music Center
The Music Center and IndieCade—the premier annual celebration of independent games and developers—are inviting all indie game developers and creators to submit games and interactive projects for the digital festival IndieCade Anywhere and Everywhere.
Submissions...
Exciting News from Tracy Macrum | A New Chapter Begins
After years of growth and countless opportunities with the Megan Spargo-Ferrell Team, Compass realtor, Tracy Macrum is embarking on a new journey. "I am proud to announce that I am now operating as a...
SPHS PowerPuff 2024 at Roosevelt Field – Who Prevailed?
With hundreds of classmates and family members cheering them on in the stands, female members of the junior and senior class at SPHS battled it out for football supremacy in the annual PowerPuff Classic.
The...
Free-For-All Museum Day is Coming to LA
Calling all art lovers! LA's Free-For-All Museum day is back! On Saturday, March 23, over 30 local museums across Southern California will offer FREE general admission as part of the "Museums Free-for-all."
"With museums from...
Chinese-American Club Entertains 300+, Raises $22,000 at Gala
More than 300 guests attended the 35th annual Banquet Gala hosted by the South Pasadena Chinese-American Club (SPCC) on Feb. 24 at Monterey Park’s NBC Seafood Restaurant. The approximately $22,000 raised will help fund...
Strong Push for Zero Emission Big Rig Trucks
When it comes to protecting lives, Michael Cacciotti, recognized as a leading environmentalist in the area along with his civic duties in town, often thinks first about those playing in the outdoors near one...
SAVE THE DATE! The ECLECTIC Music Festival is April 27, 2024
South Pasadenans favorite event of the year is on its way! Mark your calendars for the city-wide music and art extravaganza coming to you on Saturday, April 27 from 3:00pm - 10:00pm. And to...
SPUSD Recognizes Rachel Fox with Golden Apple Award
If you have had a student in our public schools in the past twenty years, then you know the name Rachel Fox - a tireless parent volunteer who has dedicated herself to a myriad...
WINE & SONG at Lost Parrot Cafe | Wednesdays 7pm
If you haven't been to South Pasadena's WINE & SONG at their residency at Lost Parrot Cafe, this Wednesday would be a great time to check it out! South Pas favorite, Dave Plenn, will...
Restoration Concert at South Pasadena Library March 17
The Restoration Concert on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. will feature pianist Robert Thies and violinist Kerenza Peacock. The program includes music by Debussy, the Prokofiev Sonata in F minor for Violin...
UPDATED: Gunshot Fired in Garfield Park Friday Morning | South Pasadena
Update Below...
911 calls came into the South Pasadena Police Department about 11:10AM Friday morning with reports of gunfire in Garfield park.
Residents reported hearing a single gunshot near the Mission end of the park. There...
Learning Comes Alive for SPHS Students
On Thursday, February 8, students in AP Photo and French 3/4 classes traveled to the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena to see artworks created by artists they studied in class.
Thanks to a generous grant...
Woman’s Club Spring Tea Event March 2nd | Guest Speaker: Chantal Donnelly
The Woman's Club of South Pasadena is holding their annual recognition high tea on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 10:30am - 1:00pm at the Woman's Club house at 1424 Fremont Avenue in South Pasadena.
The...
