Photo: Autry Museum of the American West | The South Pasadenan | Ice Cream Month

Autry Museum Hosts Family Fun Day Ice Cream Social for National Ice Cream Month

The Autry Museum invites families and museum-goers of all ages to beat the summer heat and celebrate National Ice Cream Month at its Family...
PHOTO: A Noise Within | The South Pasadenan | One Man, Two Guvnors

A Noise Within Opens 2025–26 Season With Madcap Comedy One Man, Two Guvnors

A Noise Within launches its 2025–26 “Songs from the Volcano” season with One Man, Two Guvnors, the riotous, Tony Award-winning farce by Richard Bean....

Weekly Crime Report | July 8–15, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept. (SPPD)

Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department July 8 – 15, 2025 (Hundred block given in place of exact address) The Weekly Crime Summary is a list...
Tutor & Scholastic Coaching for South Pasadena, Pasadena, San Marino, & Alhambra - make this your best year ever!

School Starting Soon: Fall Tutoring Sign-Ups with $100 Referral Bonus & Community Support

As families begin preparing for the 2025–2026 school year, Hodis Learning & Music is now accepting early sign-ups for its fall tutoring programs. Parents...
PHOTO: LA County | The South Pasadenan | Scam Alert: Phony Property Tax Bills

Fake Property Tax Bills | LA County Issues Warning

The Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector is alerting the public to a rising scam involving fraudulent property tax bills that closely mimic...
PHOTO: SPLL | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena Little League 10U Softball Team Wins 2025 SoCal State Championship

South Pasadena Little League 10U Softball Team Wins 2025 SoCal State Championship

The South Pasadena Little League10U softball All-Stars are the 2025 Southern California State Champions following an impressive run through District 18 and State Tournaments. The Tigers...
PHOTO: South Pasadena News | Public Comment Before the "Closed Session City Council Meeting" September 4, 2024. SPPF Museum Renewed Lease, or Evict. The eviction notice was delivered about six weeks prior to this meeting, which may not have occurred at all without the prompt attention from an expert City Staff Director.

South Pasadena City Council to Tackle Housing Density, Waste Rates, & Golf Course Future

The South Pasadena City Council is set to convene for a significant regular meeting on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, with a packed agenda that...

Public Survey to Shape Future of Parks & Recreation in South Pasadena

The City of South Pasadena is inviting community members to help shape the future of local parks, open spaces, and recreational amenities through its...
Photo: Chris Bray | The South Pasadenan | The Great Relearning

The Great Relearning by Chris Bray

BY CHRIS BRAY | “Tell Me How This Ends” | on substack This is about Los Angeles, but it’s not at all about Los Angeles. This...
PHOTO: American Red Cross | The South Pasadenan

Blood Drive at South Pasadena Library on July 25 | Red Cross

The American Red Cross is hosting a community blood drive on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the South...
Photo: South Pasadena Library | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena Library Hosts Toddler Storytime Sessions on July 17

Toddler Storytime Returns to South Pasadena Library on July 17 with Two Morning Sessions

Families with young children are invited to attend Toddler Storytime at the South Pasadena Public Library on Thursday, July 17, with two morning sessions...
South Pasadena Police Department News Update

Neighborhood Watch South Pasadena | Police Warn of Rising Mail Theft, Summer Power Outages...

Mail Theft Mail theft continues to be a constant crime. We have seen thieves pry mailboxes open from apartment buildings and single-family homes, break into...

Ninety Minutes Later Explores the Fatal Police Shooting of Actress Vanessa Marquez, Now Available...

The powerful and award-winning documentary Ninety Minutes Later is now streaming on multiple platforms, shedding new light on the 2018 police shooting of actress...
Photo: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Zoning Amendments for Housing Development

South Pasadena City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Zoning Amendments for Housing Development

The City of South Pasadena will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers to...
PHOTO: South Pasadena News | Public Comment Before the "Closed Session City Council Meeting" September 4, 2024. SPPF Museum Renewed Lease, or Evict. The eviction notice was delivered about six weeks prior to this meeting, which may not have occurred at all without the prompt attention from an expert City Staff Director.

South Pasadena City Council to Address Housing, Public Safety, and Community Projects on July...

The South Pasadena City Council is set to convene on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, for a series of meetings that will address critical issues...
Photo: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena Welcomes Nick Kimball as Assistant City Manager and Chief Financial Officer

New Assistant City Manager | Chief Financial Officer Nick Kimball Welcomed by Staff &...

The City of South Pasadena is pleased to announce the newest addition to its leadership team: Nick Kimball, who joins as Assistant City Manager...
Photo: SPPL | The South Pasadenan | Sunshine Storyteller Ina Buckner-Barnette to Perform at South Pasadena Public Library

South Pasadena Library | Sunshine Storyteller Ina Buckner-Barnette to Perform

Emmy-winning storyteller Ina Buckner-Barnette, known as the “Sunshine Storyteller,” will take center stage at the South Pasadena Public Library on Tuesday, July 16 at...
Photos by Scot Lam | The South Pasadenan | Dawn Tull, who taught for 39 years, including 25 in the South Pasadena Unified School District, concluded her teaching career as current and former students came out to honor her during a recent celebration at Monterey Elementary School. Among those in the crowd were her daughter Frannie and son Henry

Dawn Tull Will Be Missed | 39 Years of Teaching Our Best & Brightest

A proud and well earned retirement after 39 years of teaching, including 25 in room 10 at Monterey Hills Elementary School in South Pasadena,...
Eclectic Music Festival hotbox vintage south pasadena | 'flower bar' build your own bouquet at the Eclectic Music Festival Saturday

Japanese Designers Take the Spotlight at Hotbox Vintage

Hotbox Vintage is circling back to its roots with a curated collection that celebrates three of Japan's distinct fashion designers: mercibeaucoup, Yoshie Inaba, and...
PHOTO: Hodis Learning & Music | The South Pasadenan | Art Development Portfolio Tips

Art Portfolio Development Tips for Students

Creating an art portfolio can feel intimidating, but it’s one of the most rewarding parts of an artist’s journey! Whether you’re applying to art...

Weekly Crime Report | July 1 – 7, 2025 – South Pasadena Police Dept....

Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department July 1 - 7, 2025 (Hundred block given in place of exact address) The Weekly Crime Summary is a list...
PHOTO: CBSNews | Search and rescue personnel look for missing people along the Guadalupe River on July 7, 2025 in Hunt, Texas.

L.A. County Fire Department Deploys Canine Teams to Texas Following Devastating Floods

In response to catastrophic flooding in central Texas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has activated Los Angeles County Fire Department...
PHOTO: SouthPasadenan.com News | South Pasadena Police Department

Traffic Stop Reveals Loaded Firearm | Convicted Felon Arrested in South Pasadena

On July 2, 2025, South Pasadena Police arrested 36-year-old Jared Wilson of Los Angeles for multiple firearm-related offenses after a late-night traffic stop revealed...
PHOTO: SPPL | The South Pasadenan | Bubblemania

Bubblemania Brings Science and Spectacle to South Pasadena Library’s Wonderful Wednesday

The South Pasadena Public Library continues its Wonderful Wednesday series with a can’t-miss performance of Bubblemania on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m....
PHOTO: Hodis Learning & Music | The South Pasadenan | Musical Milestones

Hodis Learning & Music | Musical Milestones: Celebrating Progress

Learning music is a journey filled with highs, lows, and everything in between. Oftentimes, aspiring musicians focus on perfection: hitting every note just right...
Screenshot TV NEWS INTERVIEW WITH KAREN BASS | Photo Essay: Los Angeles City Government is a Sanctimonious Death Cult Led by a Sociopath

Editorial: Photo Essay ‘Los Angeles City Government is a Sanctimonious Death Cult Led by...

BY CHRIS BRAY | “Tell Me How This Ends” | on substack I walked and drove around MacArthur Park, late last night and then again this...
PHOTO: Esteban Lopez | South Pasadenan News | 4th of July Parade 2025 'Festival of Balloons' “Unity in Community: One Nation, One Neighborhood”

4th of July Parade South Pasadena | Heads high, Feet steady, & Hearts Committed...

Special Dispatch – The South Pasadenan NewsJuly 4, 2025 – SOUTH PASADENA, CALIF. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ With flags flying and the sun shining over Mission Street, the proud...
PHOTO: CBP | The South Pasadenan | 128 Pounds of Fentanyl Seized by San Diego Border Patrol

128 Pounds of Fentanyl Seized by San Diego Border Patrol in Major Smuggling Interception

PINE VALLEY, CA – July 3, 2025 – U.S. Border Patrol agents from the San Diego Sector’s Campo Station intercepted a significant narcotics smuggling...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena's Festival of Balloons Returns July 4, Celebrating "Unity in Community"

South Pasadena July 2025 Community Events and Services Guide

4th of July Festival of Balloons: Unity in Community Celebrate Independence Day at the beloved Festival of Balloons in South Pasadena. This year’s theme, Unity...
PHOTO: YSTA | The South Pasadenan | YSTA’s Matilda Jr. Delights South Pasadena Audiences; Mary Poppins Jr. Almost Sold Out, Newsies Jr. Set for Fall

South Pasadena’s Young Stars Theatre Academy Wraps Matilda Jr., Prepares for Mary Poppins Jr....

Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) is capping off its summer with a triumphant close to Matilda Jr. Sessions 1 and 2, which finish this...
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