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South Pasadena City Council Meeting Agenda | Reviewing Local Milestones at the 2026 Commissioner...

Mayor Sheila Rossi and the South Pasadena City Council are calling a Special Joint Meeting on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. to...
Graphic: YSTA | The South Pasadenan | Something Rotten Jr Auditions in less than 2 weeks!

Two Weeks Left: Secure Your Spot for Something Rotten Jr. Auditions!

On Saturday, July 25, local youth will gather to audition for Something Rotten Jr., a wildly comedic musical that serves as a love letter...
PHOTO: LA Ballet Center | The South Pasadenan | Los Angeles Ballet Unveils Its Biggest Season Yet for 2026/2027

Los Angeles Ballet Unveils Its Biggest Season Yet for 2026/2027

The studios at the Los Angeles Ballet Center are buzzing with activity as dancers return to prepare for the 2026/2027 Season. Billed as the...
Screencap: City Council Meeting | The South Pasadenan | July 15, 2026 Meeting

South Pasadena Delays SB 79 Housing Mandates & Approves $16M Arroyo Seco Golf Revitalization

Last July 15, 2026, the South Pasadena City Council wrestled with the sweeping realities of a new state housing law and the imminent transformation...
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Preparing for YSTA’s Pure Imagination Camp: Essential Information & Guidelines

Media Release | Young Stars Theatre Academy When does camp start? Monday August 3rd, at 9am sharp, we will start working on this fun musical! Below...
PHOTO: Bonnie Goodman | The South Pasadenan | BalletNOW

The Summer of Dance Continues: BalletNOW Superstars of Paris

Paris Opera Ballet Étoile (principal dancer) Hugo Marchand is bringing an extraordinary lineup of the company’s principals and soloists to The Music Center's iconic...
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Award-Winning LA Native Laurie Woolery to Direct Real Women Have Curves: The Musical

Media Release Danny Feldman, Producing Artistic Director of Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California and recipient of the 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award, is...
PHOTO: Daniel Reichert | The South Pasadenan | Amber Liekhus

A Noise Within Brings August Wilson’s ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ to the Stage

Power. Music. Survival. Legacy. Continuing its long-term commitment to the work of August Wilson, A Noise Within presents Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, the seventh of the 10 plays in...
Graphic: Brian Henson | The South Pasadenan | Brian Henson's "Puppet Up!" at The Montalbán for Eight Performances Only July 31 - August 9

8 Performances Only: Catch Brian Henson’s Acclaimed “Puppet Up!” at The Montalbán

Brian Henson’s Puppet Up!, the world-renowned stage show that features hilarious improv and sketch comedy - including classic Jim and Jane Henson pieces - performed by...
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Speeding Catches Up With You: South Pasadena PD Urges Drivers to “Slow the Fast...

Media Release This July and beyond, the South Pasadena Police Department encourages drivers to follow the speed limit and “slow the fast down.” During the month...
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Discussing Willa Cather’s Novel: Death Comes for the Archbishop at the Classics Book Club

Local literature enthusiasts are invited to the next gathering of the Classics Book Club on Saturday, July 25, to discuss Willa Cather’s acclaimed novel,...

Extreme Heat Warning | City Activates Local Cooling Centers

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued an Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory from Tuesday, July 14 through Thursday, July...

SB 79 Community Meetings: Help South Pasadena Plan for New State Transit Housing Laws

Media Release The City of South Pasadena is hosting two community meetings to provide information about Senate Bill (SB) 79, discuss the City's obligations under...
Graphic: Pasadena Humane | The South Pasadenan | Pasadena Humane Hosts Free Pet Adoption Day on July 18

Free Pet Adoption Day on July 18 | Finding Forever Homes Through Summer Fee-Waived...

Pasadena Humane is excited to announce its second Free Adoption Day of the summer. The event takes place on Saturday, July 18, from 10:00...

Nature Park Celebration | Celebrating Two Decades of Community-Led Restoration

Two decades ago, a small group of residents arrived at the 100 block of Pasadena Avenue with little more than rakes, heavy-duty trash bags,...
South Pasadena Mayor Janet Braun 2025

Janet Braun Launches Re-Election Campaign for South Pasadena City Council

South Pasadena City Councilmember, and past mayor, Janet Braun, currently representing District 5, is officially seeking re-election this November 2026. Her platform centers on...
Graphic: YSTA | The South Pasadenan | Audition for YSTA’s Upcoming Production of Something Rotten! Jr.

Auditions Now Open: Join the Cast of YSTA’s Something Rotten! Jr. this Fall

Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) is excited to announce that auditions are now open for its fall production of Something Rotten Jr., inviting young...
Graphic: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Movies in the Park

South Pasadena Movie Night | Enjoy a Community Screening of Hoppers at Garfield Park

The City of South Pasadena is hosting this installment of its seasonal event series, bringing neighbors together for a relaxed, family-friendly night. The screening...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Strings & Things | Community Crafting Returns to South Pasadena Library

South Pasadena Library | Building Community Ties Through Strings & Things

Strings & Things offers a unique sanctuary for residents who seek to escape the isolation often found in hobbyist pursuits. Unlike structured classes that...
Screencap: May 6 City Council Meeting | The South Pasadenan

South Pasadena City Council July 15 Meeting Agenda | New Roundabouts, School Agreements...

On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Mayor Sheila Rossi and the South Pasadena City Council will convene for a significant evening of municipal decisions. The night...

House Fire on Fremont | Multi-City Response Saves Home as One Resident Recovers

Media Release At approximately 1:33 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026, the City of South Pasadena Fire Department, with assistance from Pasadena, San Marino, and...

Jungle Drum Circles with Chazz Ross | Drumming at South Pasadena Library Park

Join percussionist Chazz Ross for an interactive, community drumming session at the South Pasadena Library. Step away from your screens and connect with your...
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.

Altadena Fire Recovery | Senator Pérez & Local Leaders Fight to Shield Eaton Fire...

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) joined forces with Altadena municipal leaders and displaced residents at the Sacramento Swing...
PHOTO: Esteban Lopez | South Pasadenan News | 4th of July Parade 2025 'Festival of Balloons' “Unity in Community: One Nation, One Neighborhood”

South Pasadena 4th of July | Marking 250 Years of the American Spirit from...

The City of South Pasadena is pleased to announce the Fourth of July celebration. This year’s theme is From Sea to Shining Sea: Celebrating 250...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Explosion Book Art

South Pasadena Senior Center | Unlocking Hidden Creativity Through the Architecture of Explosion Book...

Explosion books are small personalized books that "explode" into a beautiful series of square and triangular patterns when opened. During this session, we will...
PHOTO: LA Arboretum | The South Pasadenan | 12th Annual Plumeria Festival at the LA Arboretum

Los Angeles Arboretum | Celebrating the Bloom at the 12th Annual Plumeria Festival

We celebrate our Plumeria Grove, the largest public collection in the western continental United States. The 100-plus trees bloom in summer, delighting visitors with...
Graphic: Caltrans | The South Pasadenan | Overnight Closures for Bridge Work on U.S. 101 at Santa Monica Boulevard and State Route 110 at Avenue 60

U.S. 101 Construction Update | Caltrans Cancels Planned Bridge Work Closures for This Week

UPDATE: All lane and ramp closures June 30-July 2 have been cancelled. Caltrans announces overnight lane and ramp closures the week of June 29 for...
South Pasadena World Cup in Garfield Park crowd at a park celebration, many people raising hands and smiling, with an American flag visible in the background.

Soccer Watch Party at Garfield Park Monday July 6 – South Pasadena to Host...

Media Release The City of South Pasadena Community Services Department invites the community to attend a family-friendly International Soccer Watch Party on Monday, July 6,...
Judy Chu | Instagram | Altadena Fires | Representing California's 28th Congressional District in the House of Representatives.

Rep. Judy Chu Commends Vital FEMA Extension of Financial and Housing Assistance for Eaton...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the State of California’s request to extend financial assistance under the Individuals and Households Program (IHP) for...
Graphic: Caltrans | The South Pasadenan | Overnight Closures for Bridge Work on U.S. 101 at Santa Monica Boulevard and State Route 110 at Avenue 60

UPDATE: Overnight Closures for Bridge Work on U.S. 101 at Santa Monica Boulevard &...

Caltrans announces overnight lane and ramp closures the week of June 22 for bridge work at U.S. 101 and State Route 2/Santa Monica Boulevard...
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