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...
Tutoring: Summer School Tutor Hodis Learning & Music is the best options for summer school in South Pasadena, San Marino, & Pasadena

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...
PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | SPARC Gallery located at 1000 Fremont Avenue in South Pasadena.

4th of July South Pasadena | Young Artists Capture 250 Years of the American...

In celebration of creativity, community, and patriotic spirit, the City of South Pasadena, in collaboration with the South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC), is proud...
PHOTO: CB Richards | The South Pasadenan | SPHS Distance Runner Michael Scarince Sprints to Second Place Finish at State Championship

SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Distance Runner Michael Scarince Sprints to State Silver in Clovis

SPUSD Media Release Huge Tiger cheers for SPHS junior Michael Scarince on his outstanding second-place finish at the 2026 CIF State Track & Field Championships...
PHOTO: Wine and Song | The South Pasadenan | June 3 Wine and Song - Cindy Kalmenson; Nigel Wearne

Wine & Song | The Daily Welcomes Acclaimed Storytellers this Wednesday

The air at The Daily on Fair Oaks Avenue always carries a distinct, communal energy, but this Wednesday evening promises something uniquely transportive. As...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | Memorial Day 2026. Left to Right: SPPD Officer Shannon Robledo, City Councilmember Jon Primuth, Mayor Sheila Rossi, City Councilmember Janet Braun, City Councilmember Michael Cacciotti, SPPD Chief Derek Elmore.

Memorial Day Ceremony South Pasadena | Reading, and honoring, the Names of All It’s...

For decades, the city's Memorial Day ceremony has followed a familiar and fitting rhythm: the colors posted, the anthem sung, a keynote, a moment...
PHOTO: Every Fire Survivor's Network (EFSN) | "A huge, heartfelt thanks to Senator Sasha Renée Pérez and Senator Ben Allen, who authored every one of these bills and fought for every single vote."

From Community Chat Room to Sacramento, an Altadena-Driven Insurance Bill Clears the State Senate

A bill that began with neighbors comparing notes in an online community-collaborative chat room has passed the California State Senate, carrying with it the...
Graphic: Lotus Rising LA | The South Pasadenan | Altadena Community Marks Recovery Milestone With Inaugural Golden Poppy Community Celebration & Bike Ride

Golden Poppy Bike Ride Altadena | Community Resilience Celebration & Mural Debut Event

On Sunday, May 31, the Altadena community will gather at Altadena Triangle Park for a morning of civic joy, public engagement, and a community-driven vision...
PHOTO: Staff | The South Pasadenan News | South Pasadena City Hall on Mission Street

City Council Meetings Set for June 3 | Huntington Drive Project & Transit Plans...

On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the South Pasadena City Council will convene at the Council Chambers at 1424 Mission Street for three key meetings....
Graphic: Arts and Culture Coalition of Altadena | The South Pasadenan | Creative Workers Rising ~ A Resource Fair for Fire-Impacted Artists

Creative Workers Rising | Resource Fair for Fire-Impacted Artists

The Arts & Culture Coalition of Altadena (ACCA) and the Eaton Fire Collaborative announce Creative Workers Rising, a resource fair dedicated to supporting artists...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | SPHS students shared their capstone projects in the Engineering Design and Development Class.

SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Students Present Innovative Capstone Designs

SPUSD Media Release On Friday, May 22, 2026, SPHS students in the Project Lead the Way Honors Engineering Design and Development class shared the projects...
PHOTO: SPPD | The South Pasadenan | Tesla Police Car

3-Month Old Baby in Stolen Car Tied to Alhambra Amber Alert – Recovered Safe...

A black Honda Civic at the center of a regional Amber Alert was located Friday evening on a South Pasadena street with the abducted...

The Color Guard | Memorial Day Ceremony is not simply ‘Ceremony’

If you stepped outside in South Pasadena this morning, you may have heard them before you saw them — the low growl of vintage...

Throwback Thursday | Pasadena’s Historic Memorial Flagpole

Today, the 1927 War Memorial Flagpole stands at a pocket park on the northeast corner of Colorado and Orange Grove. Barely noticeable today as...
PHOTO: Julia Johnson | The South Pasadenan | Julia Johnson will become the principal of Monterey Hills Elementary School on July 1, 2026.

SPUSD Leadership Update | Julia Johnson Named Principal of Monterey Hills Elementary

SPUSD Media Release South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) has hired Julia Johnson to serve as the principal of Monterey Hills Elementary School. Johnson comes to...
Martin Carlassare 1939 ~ 2026

Obituary: Martin P. Carlassare | Beloved South Pasadena Resident & Civil Engineer Passes Away

Martin Peter Carlassare, age 86, passed away peacefully and comfortably on Saturday, May 2, 2026. A resident of the South Pasadena, California area since...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | SPMS eighth-grade students participate in Sidewalk CPR led by the South Pasadena Fire Department.

Lifesaving Skills | South Pasadena Fire Department & School District Teaches Sidewalk CPR at...

Media Release The South Pasadena Fire Department (SPFD) and South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD), in collaboration with Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services (EMS),...

Summer Reading 2026 | Library Launches Season of Books, Prizes & Family Events

Media Release The South Pasadena Public Library’s Summer Reading Program (SRP) will take place June 6 through July 18, 2026. Children, teens, and adults are...
PHOTO: SPPD | The South Pasadenan | Tesla Police Car

Burglary Arrest | Suspect Apprehended by Police on Huntington Drive

Media Release On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at approximately 1:37 a.m., the South Pasadena Police Department Communications Center received a burglary alarm call from a...
PHOTO: Pasadena Tournament of Roses | The South Pasadenan | 2026 Tournament of Roses Foundation Grant Recipients

Tournament of Roses Grants | Foundation Awards Over $200K to local Nonprofits

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Foundation has awarded more than $200,000 in grants to 18 outstanding organizations serving the greater Pasadena area. Since its...

Alumni Reunion | SPHS All-Class Picnic Brings Tiger Pride to Garfield Park on June...

Media Release The South Pasadena High School Alumni Association invites all SPHS alumni to gather for the annual All-Class Alumni Reunion Picnic on Saturday, June...
PHOTO: SPUSD | SPUSD retirees from left to right: Holly Lang, Marina Thompson, and Laura Ishibashi enjoy the celebration during the Employee Recognition Ceremony. (Not pictured: Allison Strain)

SPUSD Recognition | Honoring Dedicated Staff & Teachers for Their Service

SPUSD Media Release On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the District Office, SPUSD recognized employees for their tireless dedication and commitment to students. The District...
Graphic: YSTA | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena

YSTA Summer Camps 2026 | Summer Camps Begin in Less Than One Month!

Summer is almost here, and Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) is preparing for an exciting season of theatre, creativity, and performance as its popular...
PHOTO: fire.ca.gov | The South Pasadenan | Firefighters are actively engaged in structure protection operations in the areas of Redwood Grove Court and Sequoia Avenue.

Sandy Fire | Air Quality Warning Issued for Los Angeles County

Following the outbreak of the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an unhealthy air quality warning...

Memorial Day Ceremony | Honoring Fallen Heroes at the War Memorial Building

Media Release The City of South Pasadena invites the community to attend its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m....
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | SPMS eighth-grade students participate in Sidewalk CPR led by the South Pasadena Fire Department.

Sidewalk CPR Training | SPUSD Students & Staff Learn Lifesaving Skills

SPUSD Media Release On Monday and Tuesday, May 18-19, 2026, nearly 100 students and staff at South Pasadena Middle and High Schools flocked to the...
PHOTO: Steven Lawrence | The South Pasadenan News | South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) Tesla Patrol Car

Burglary Arrest | Suspect Apprehended on Fremont Avenue After Neighbor Report

Media Release On Monday, May 18, 2026, at approximately 11:55 a.m., the South Pasadena Police Department Communications Center received a call about a suspicious male...

Civic Engagement | Schedule of South Pasadena Commission Meetings

The City of South Pasadena is hosting a series of vital commission and committee meetings from May 19 to August 10, 2026, both online...
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