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...

Summer at South Pasadena Library | Concerts, Programs, & More!

Between Friends | Friends of the South Pasadena Library Newsletter The Friends of the South Pasadena Library celebrate summer with exciting programs, silent auctions, and...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena Planning Commission continues public hearing May 20, 2025

Community Input Opportunity | Height Limits & Development Standards in South Pasadena

The Planning Commission invites residents to a public meeting on June 16 to provide input on potential changes to height, density, and development standards. Community...
PHOTO Credit: ActiveSGV | The South Pasadenan | Mission-at-Twilight, a 5-mile open streets event for cyclists, walkers, scooters and skaters in South Pasadena, Alhambra and San Gabriel, will celebrate the summer solstice on Sunday, June 22. Food, games, and entertainment along the way will be part of the day. Of course, Gabe Sasquatch will be in the crowd

Mission-at-Twilight: A Magical Evening Under the Stars

Organizers are calling it “a magical evening of active fun under the stars,” as a large contingent of outdoor enthusiasts are expected to take...
PHOTO: LA County Sheriffs | The South Pasadenan | Downtown L.A. Freeway Ramps Closed Amid Protests Over Immigration Raids

Freeway Ramps Closed Amid Protests & Rioting | Downtown L.A. Sheriff Announcement

Ramp Closures Implemented Following Ongoing Demonstrations Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) have announced...
PHOTO: lacity.gov | The South Pasadenan | Curfew Announced in Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles Curfew Orders | All individuals must comply with the curfew

LOS ANGELES – June 10, 2025 – Mayor Karen Bass has announced a nightly curfew in Downtown Los Angeles, effective immediately from 8:00 PM...
PHOTO: SPHSAA | The South Pasadenan | SPHS Teacher Maryann Nielsen Honored by Alumni Association

SPHS Teacher Maryann Nielsen Honored by Alumni Association

Media Release | South Pasadena High School Alumni Association The South Pasadena High School Alumni Association has proudly awarded this year’s Janet Anderson “Tiger Spirit”...

MailServ Postal & Shipping Becomes New U-Haul Dealer in South Pasadena

MailServ Postal and Shipping has officially joined the U-Haul® neighborhood dealer network to provide South Pasadena residents with convenient access to moving trucks, trailers,...
Screenshot of video provided by Lexis-Olivier Ray | A TV news crew from Univision runs from an advancing line of federal officers shooting pepper balls at protestors and press

FAC Leads Coalition Condemning Police Violence Against Journalists at L.A. ICE Protest

Journalists covering protests in Los Angeles against ICE raids between June 6 and 8 faced violence from federal agents and local police, according to...

Weekly Crime Report | June 3 – 9, 2025 – South Pasadena Police Dept....

Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department June 3 – 9, 2025 (Hundred block given in place of exact address) The Weekly Crime Summary is a list...
PHOTO: DCBA | The South Pasadenan | DCBA's Downtown LA Office Closed Until Further Notice

DCBA’s Downtown L.A. Office Closed Until Further Notice Amid Demonstrations & Rioting

Due to ongoing demonstrations in and around Downtown Los Angeles, the L.A. County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) has temporarily closed its...
PHOTO: Today's Wild West | The South Pasadenan | TV Host Mark Bedor to Speak at South Pasadena Public Library on July 12

TV Host Mark Bedor to Speak at South Pasadena Public Library on July 12

The South Pasadena Public Library welcomes acclaimed television host, director, and writer Mark Bedor for a special lecture on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from...
PHOTO: SouthPasadenan.com News | South Pasadena Police Department

South Pasadena Police Reaffirm Support for Peaceful Protests and Community Safety

Media Release | South Pasadena Police Department South Pasadena - The City of South Pasadena and its Police Department fully recognize and support the rights...
PHOTO: YSTA | The South Pasadenan | Young Stars Theatre Academy Kicks Off Summer Camps and Opens Ticket Sales for Matilda Jr.

Young Stars Theatre Academy Kicks Off Summer Camps and Opens Ticket Sales for Matilda...

Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) has launched its highly anticipated summer programming at the Fremont Centre Theatre, with the first session of Matilda Jr....
FILE PHOTO: senate.ca.gov | California State Senator Sasha Perez in the State Capital | Senator Pérez Represents Senate District 25 encompass Los Angeles and San Bernardino County. Cities that are found in this district include Claremont, East Pasadena, Glendale, Monterey Park, Pasadena, San Gabriel, Sierra Madre, Temple City, Rancho Cucamonga, San Antonio Heights, Uplands, and other cities in found in San Bernardino County.

Senator Pérez issues statement on the release of SEIU President from federal custody

Media Release | Office of Senator Sasha Renée Pérez SACRAMENTO – Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) issued the following statement on the release of SEIU President David Huerta...

CBP Issues Public Warning About Ongoing Phone Scam Targeting Citizens

HOUSTON – June 10, 2025 – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is urging the public to remain vigilant as phone scammers continue to...
PHOTO: Knocking Bird Photography | The South Pasadenan | TAIKOPROJECT

TAIKOPROJECT Announces 25th Anniversary Concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall

Acclaimed Japanese American drumming ensemble TAIKOPROJECT will commemorate a quarter-century of groundbreaking performances with a special one-night-only 25th Anniversary Celebration. The event is set...
Wine & Song | Wed. Jun 11 - Tall Men Group

Wine & Song Road Show Comes to Arroyo Grande June 8 | Tall Men...

Community concerts feature acclaimed singer-songwriters in Arroyo Grande and South Pasadena A spirited edition of the Wine & Song Road Show is coming to Arroyo...
PHOTO Credit: SPTOR | The South Pasadenan | 2026 Rose Parade Float Design

2026 Rose Parade® Float Design South Pasadena | Celebrating “The Magic in Teamwork”

Media Release | South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Commitee SOUTH PASADENA, CA — The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee is thrilled to unveil the design...
PHOTO: Summer of Angels | The South Pasadenan | Summer of Angels Chamber Music Festival Returns to The Huntington

Jean-Yves Thibaudet and Leonard Slatkin Headline Summer of Angels Chamber Music Festival

The New Hollywood String Quartet (NHSQ) returns with its Summer of Angels Chamber Music Festival, taking place July 10–13, 2025, at The Huntington’s Rothenberg...
PHOTO Credit: SPHSAA | The South Pasadenan | The 2025 SPHSAA Scholarship recipients include Evan An (listed alphabetically), Saidbh Byrne, William Chang, Nadio Cho, Sienna Drake, Belle De Berry, Leo Fiss, India Garcia-Robb, Ethan Kang, Holly Lacey, Kenneth Mogel, Aidan Oh, Melania Owens, Emma Preston, Benjamin Regan, Natasha Rey, Lulu Salvaterra, Elsie Shin Huang, Gabriel Vogel, Maggie Vyas, Brandon Woo and Sabrina Yancey. Not pictured: Abigail Errington, Ava Conti, Camille Barbara, DeShawn Garcia, Harper Miller, Lana Encinas, Leo Castillo, Meryl Timmerman, Nathan Olivarez, Owen Pettersson and Theo Hilger

SPHS Alumni Association Awards $62,500 in Scholarships to 2024 Grads

Media Release | South Pasadena High School Alumni Association The South Pasadena High School Alumni Association announced at Senior Night last week that it has...

SPUSD Board to Review Budget, LCAP, and Key Policies at June 10 Meeting

The South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) Board of Education will hold its Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, to review the...
US Border Patrol San Diego Sector | The South Pasadenan

San Diego Border Patrol Seizes 104 Pounds of Cocaine in SUV Roof Compartment on...

U.S. Border Patrol agents from the San Diego Sector intercepted a major cocaine smuggling attempt on June 4, discovering 104 pounds of cocaine hidden...
PHOTO: CBP San Diego | The South Pasadenan | In one event, CBP officers closely examined the air tanks of a tractor-trailer to discover 245 pounds of concealed cocaine

$17 Million in Narcotics Seized During May Operations | CBP San Diego

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from the San Diego Field Office concluded May with a major blow to narcotics trafficking, seizing 7,854...
PHOTO: VIDEO - NBC4 LA NEWS | Federal agents storm local business in the fashion district with military-style tactics.

ICE Raids in Los Angeles Detain Dozens, Spark Rage, Protests & Clashes

Federal immigration agents carried out coordinated raids at multiple locations in Los Angeles on Friday, detaining dozens of people and prompting large protests that...
KCAL AIR NEWS REPORT PHOTO: SEIU President David Huerta SEIU-SWW President arrested during immigration operation in Los Angeles

ICE ARREST: SEIU President – Senator Sasha Pérez Statement

Media Release | From the Office of Sasha Renée Pérez Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) issued the following statement on the arrest of SEIU’s President at...
PUBLIC INPUT: 1931 Hanscom Avenue June 10, 2025, at 6:30 Planning Meeting at South Pasadena City Hall

South Pasadena Planning Commission to Review Hanscom Dr. Project & Housing Amendments on June...

The South Pasadena Planning Commission will convene on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. to address a proposed hillside residential project and review...
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