Wine & Song | Wed. Jun 25 - SPECIAL Wine & Song in conjunction with the WISPPA (at the home of Mary Urquhart) featuring Eleni Mandell and Katie Ferrara

Wine & Song Moves Outdoors June 25 for Special Post-WISPPA Event

This Wednesday, June 25, the beloved Wine & Song series will relocate from its usual venue at The Daily to a special outdoor location:...
PHOTO: LA County BOS | The South Pasadenan | Permit Fees Waived for Altadena Wildfire Survivors Following Board Motion

Permit Fees Waived for Altadena Wildfire Survivors Following Board Motion

Keeping up with Kathryn | LA County Board of Supervisors In a major move to support residents recovering from wildfires, Los Angeles County has voted...
Residents impacted by the Eaton Fire are invited to spend a relaxing and restorative day at the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden on Sunday, June 29, as part of a free community day hosted specially for fire survivors. LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden • 626.821.3222 • 301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007

Eaton Fire Survivors Invited to Free Community Day at Los Angeles County Arboretum on...

Residents impacted by the Eaton Fire are invited to spend a relaxing and restorative day at the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden...
New superintendent South Pasadena School District SPUSD

School Board Meeting June 24 | SPUSD Decisions on Budget, Smartphone Policy &...

The South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) Board of Education will convene for a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, to decide on...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadena | South Pasadena Planning Commission to Hold Special Public Hearing on Zoning Amendments

Housing Updates South Pasadena | Planning Commission Meeting on June 24 Open to Public

The South Pasadena Planning Commission will convene a special public hearing on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers...
PHOTO CREDIT: PGATOUR.COM | J.J. Spaun’s best shots so far from 2025 season: "It’s been a year to remember for J.J. Spaun, highlighted by winning the 2025 U.S. Open. Check out his best shots of the season through June."

U.S. Open Golf Champion J.J. Spaun Honed his Skills in South Pasadena

J.J. Spaun’s path to winning the 2025 U.S. Open was never paved with guarantees. A devotion to the game of golf at a young age...
PHOTO: VIDEO - NBC4 LA NEWS | Federal agents storm local business in the fashion district with military-style tactics.

ICE Agents Tactics | Federal Immigration Sweeps in Pasadena Deepen Community Divide

In a striking sequence of events this Wednesday, federal immigration enforcement operations rippled across Southern California — and Pasadena found itself at the center...
FILE PHOTO: Steven Lawrence | The South Pasadenan News | Structure Fire at Arroyo Park on Marmion Way 1:30pm Sunday. South Pasadena Fire, Los Angeles Fire Departments on scene.

Patrol Cars Equipped with LifeVac Devices | South Pasadena Police Department Update

Media Release | South Pasadena Police Department The South Pasadena Police Department is proud to announce the addition of LifeVac anti-choking devices in all its patrol...
PHOTO: Pasadena Playhouse | The South Pasadenan | Pasadena Playhouse Announces its 2025/2026 Season

Pasadena Playhouse Announces Bold & Vibrant 2025–2026 Season Lineup

Pasadena Playhouse, the official State Theater of California and 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award recipient, has announced a bold and ambitious 2025–2026 season that...
PHOTO: PasadenaNOW.com News | Screencap from video | ICE in Pasadena June 18,2025, according to witnesses

ICE Agents in Pasadena Wednesday Morning Detain Six People On The Street Witnesses Say

Originally Reported by PasadenaNOW.com News Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained six individuals Wednesday morning outside a Winchell’s Donut House at the corner of...
PHOTO: Center Theatre Group | The South Pasadenan | Walk With Me CTG

Walk With Me CTG: Interactive Audio Experience Explores Center Theatre Group’s Legacy and Belonging

Walk With Me CTG, an interactive audio experience created by Los Angeles-based theatremaker Katie Lindsay, will be available to the public from June 18...
PHOTO: SPARC | The South Pasadenan | Poetry in the Afternoon Returns to South Pasadena with Mandy Kahn and Ron Koertge

Poetry in the Afternoon Returns to South Pasadena with Mandy Kahn and Ron Koertge

The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) invites the public to an engaging afternoon of poetry and creative expression on Thursday, June 19, from 4:00...
PHOTO: Restoration Concert Committee | The South Pasadenan | Restoration Concerts Marks 30th Anniversary with Star-Studded 2025–2026 Season

Restoration Concerts Marks 30th Anniversary with Star-Studded 2025–2026 Season

The Restoration Concerts Committee of the Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library proudly announces its 30th anniversary season, a landmark celebration of music...
The onion, along with its culinary cousins — celery and carrots — makes up the holy mirepoix, forming a flavor foundation in diverse dishes

The Humble Onion and Other Everyday Heroes in Our Kitchen

In every gastronomic journey, there’s one unsung hero we frequently overlook: the everyday ingredients in our kitchen. By no means glitzy, they're integral 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 Sets Special and Regular Meetings for June 2025

A Special City Council Meeting will be held as a study session on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Amedee O....
PHOTO: LA County BOS | The South Pasadenan | Supervisor Kathryn Barger Addresses Protests Over ICE Presence in Los Angeles County

Supervisor Kathryn Barger Addresses Protests Over ICE Presence in Los Angeles County

Kathryn Barger | Keeping up with Kathryn ICE's presence in Los Angeles County and the protests that followed dominated headlines this week. I want to...
PHOTO: provided by SPPD | The South Pasadenan | The South Pasadena Police Department has become the nation’s first law enforcement agency to completely replace its gasoline-powered patrol cars with nonpolluting electric vehicles.

Mansion Parties in Monterey Hills | South Pasadena Residents Raise Alarm Over Massive, Ticketed...

Residents of the Monterey Hills neighborhood are voicing serious concerns about recurring unpermitted “mansion parties” that they say are disrupting the peace, endangering safety,...

Weekly Crime Report | June 10 – 16, 2025 – South Pasadena Police Dept....

Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department June 10 – 16, 2025 (Hundred block given in place of exact address) The Weekly Crime Summary is a list...
PHOTO: South Pasadena Police Department | The South Pasadenan | Mission at Twilight: Open Streets Event Lights Up the San Gabriel Valley

Mission at Twilight: Open Streets Event Lights Up South Pasadena, Alhambra, and San Gabriel

On Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., streets across South Pasadena, Alhambra, and San Gabriel will transform into a vibrant,...

Get Ahead This Summer with Education & Accelerated Course Support from Hodis Learning &...

Media Release | Hodis Learning & Music South Pasadena, CA, June 17, 2025 – As summer courses kick off, Hodis Learning & Music (HLM) is...

$24.8 Million in South Pasadena Infrastructure Projects Amid Staffing Challenges

The South Pasadenan News South Pasadena officials unveiled a slate of 62 public works projects totaling nearly $24.8 million for the upcoming fiscal year, despite...
Photo: Hodis Learning & Music | The South Pasadenan | Summer Learning Opportunities

Summer Learning Opportunities with Hodis Learning & Music

Rachel Hodis | Hodis Learning & Music Summer break doesn’t have to mean a break from learning! At Hodis Learning & Music, we offer a...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Healing Together

Senator Sasha Renée Pérez to Host Town Hall on Children’s Mental Health Following Eaton...

In response to the emotional toll of the recent Eaton Fire, Senator Sasha Renée Pérez will host a community town hall titled “Healing Together:...
PHOTO: Summer of Angels | The South Pasadenan | Chamber Music Festival

Summer of Angels Chamber Music Festival Returns to The Huntington with Star-Studded Lineup

The New Hollywood String Quartet (NHSQ) will present the highly anticipated Summer of Angels Chamber Music Festival from July 10 to 13, 2025, at...
PHOTO: South Pasadena Public Library | The South Pasadenan | My Gym at the library

South Pasadena Public Library Hosts Exciting Kids’ Events This June

The South Pasadena Public Library will host two free, family-friendly events in late June designed to inspire curiosity and creativity in young minds. These...
PHOTO: La County BOS | The South Pasadenan | Building Home and Hope

Altadena Community Rebuilds with Pre-Approved Home Designs & Habitat for Humanity Support

News release from LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger: In an effort to accelerate recovery and preserve the character of Altadena, the Foothill Catalog Foundation has...
Altadena family rebuilds after devastating fire.

State Farm Under Investigation as Lawmakers Consider Bill That Could Limit Fire Survivors’ Access...

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has launched a formal investigation into State Farm, the state's largest home insurer, over its handling of wildfire claims...
Photo: Office of Senator Sasha Renée Pérez | The South Pasadenan | Senator Pérez and Altadena Residents secure investigation into State Farm claims

Investigation into State Farm | Senator Pérez & Altadena Residents Unresolved Claims

PRESSS RELEASE: Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) issued the following statement on California State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara starting an investigation into State Farm’s conduct...
PHOTO: Elaine S. Lee | The South Pasadenan | Altadena’s Coalition and the ALTA Arts Collective hosted a community event at the Woodbury

Rebuilding & Reconnecting after the Altadena Fires | Another Successful Community Gathering

By Elaine Seohee Lee | Altadena Coalition X ALTA Arts Collective Event Report On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Altadena’s Coalition and the ALTA Arts Collective...
PHOTO: California Science Center IMAX Theater | The South Pasadenan | Antarctica 3D, Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, Opens June 21 at California Science Center IMAX Theater

Science Center IMAX Theater | Antarctica 3D Opens June 21

A Cinematic Journey to the Coldest, Wildest Place on Earth The California Science Center IMAX Theater will premiere Antarctica 3D, a breathtaking giant-screen documentary from...
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