Weather Report: Los Angeles Heat Wave – Triple-Digit Temps, Fire Risk Rise Midweek
An extended spell of hot, dry weather is setting up across Los Angeles County this week, bringing summer-like heat and elevated wildfire risks through...
Pasadena Chorale Wraps Season with Sing America Part Two: E Pluribus Unum
The Pasadena Chorale will conclude its 2024–2025 season with Sing America Part Two: E Pluribus Unum, a powerful and wide-ranging celebration of American choral...
SPARC Ignites June with Storytelling and Material Disruptions in South Pasadena
The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) is set to enrich the local arts scene this June with two captivating events: an intimate evening with...
Wine & Song at The Daily | Barker & Genfan; Jodi Siegel, with Special...
Southern California’s beloved music series, Wine & Song, will take the stage at this year’s NextFest LA, a multi-stage celebration happening during the LA...
Operation Cookie Returns to South Pasadena to Honor Veterans with Sweet Surprises
In celebration of Memorial Day, “Operation Cookie” will once again bring warmth and appreciation to hospitalized, homeless, and special needs veterans across Southern California....
Loma Alta Park Reopens as “Super Park” with Major Enhancements After Eaton Fire
Loma Alta Park has officially reopened following extensive revitalization efforts led by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation. Severely impacted by...
Annual Golf Tournament South Pasadena | Support the 2026 Rose Parade Float Build
Tee off for tradition this Father’s Day weekend at the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses (SPTOR) Annual Golf Tournament, set for Saturday, June 14,...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Students Excel at Regional and National History Day Competitions
After months of researching, writing, and editing, SPHS students competed in the History Day LA competition at San Gabriel High School on Saturday, March...
Get Ready for the SPHS Annual Picnic at Garfield Park on June 7, 2025!
The South Pasadena High School Alumni Association invites all SPHS grads to celebrate at its annual All-Class Alumni Reunion Picnic on Saturday, June 7...
Departing Superintendent Talks SPUSD Successes
It has been nearly 12 years, but for Geoff Yantz it seems like yesterday that, along with support from the local school board, he...
SPUSD Announces Graduation and Promotion Events for the Class of 2025
South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) has released its official media guide outlining the key graduation and promotion events for the Class of 2025....
Embezzling Charges Filed: (Former) Asst. City Manager of La Cañada Fraud Scheme
The former assistant city manager of La Cañada Flintridge has been charged with embezzling nearly $200,000 in city funds through an alleged long-running fraud...
Weekly Crime Report | May 6 – 12, 2025 – South Pasadena Police Dept....
Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department
May 6 - 12, 2025
(Hundred block given in place of exact address)
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list...
INSURANCE RATE HIKE | State Farm Secures First-Ever Emergency Rate Hike in California
State Farm has won approval for the state’s first-ever emergency interim rate increase, allowing the insurer to raise rates for homeowners, renters, and landlords...
Senator Pérez Receives Hunger Fighter Award for Work to Combat Childhood Hunger
News from the Office of Sasha Renée Pérez
SACRAMENTO – The California Hunger Action Coalition has selected Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) as the recipient of the...
USPS Unveils New Sorting & Delivery Center in Burbank to Improve Speed and Reliability
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has opened a new state-of-the-art Sorting & Delivery Center (SDC) in Burbank, marking a significant step in its...
CBP Seizes Nearly 150,000 Contraband Cigarettes From Cruise Passengers in Long Beach
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport seized 749 cartons of illegally imported cigarettes on April 17 from...
South Pasadena High School Varsity Softball Hosts First CIF Playoff Game Since 2009
The South Pasadena High School (SPHS) Varsity Softball team will host its first CIF 1st round playoff game in 15 years on Thursday, May...
SPLL 8U All-Stars Crowned 2024 District 18 Champions
The South Pasadena Little League (SPLL) 8U All-Stars have emerged victorious, capturing the 2024 California Minor League District 18 Championship title. The young squad...
South Pasadena to Host Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 26
The City of South Pasadena invites the community to its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the...
South Pasadena Unveils 2025 Summer Recreation Guide
The City of South Pasadena has officially released its 2025 Summer Recreation Guide, offering residents a wide variety of classes, specialty camps, and programs...
Hodis Learning & Music | Summer Tutoring Can Be Fun!
Whether you’re retaking a class, trying to get ahead, or looking to learn something new over the summer, Hodis Learning & Music has educators...
Out of the Ashes Benefit Concert to Support Pasadena Music Programs Impacted by LA...
The community is coming together for a special night of music and giving. The Out of the Ashes benefit concert will take place on...
PUBLIC HEARING MAY 20th: South Pasadena Planning Commission – Height, Density, & Design Standards
The South Pasadena Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on May 20, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers to continue...
28 Parrots and 3 Chickens Busted by Border Patrol | Wildlife Smuggling Attempted
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at San Diego area ports of entry seized 28 parrots and three chickens during two separate suspected...
Benefit Concert “Dawn Over ’Dena” — May 25 in Pasadena: To Aid Those Who...
The SoCal regional talent continues coming together to support our fellow Californians in the Altadena & Pasadena areas effected by the Eaton Fires.
On Sunday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m., a major fire relief benefit concert—Dawn Over ’Dena—will take place at the AGBU...
Summer Camps Are Filling Fast! Young Stars Theatre Academy’s Popular Programs, Limited Spots Remaining
South Pasadena, CA – Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA), South Pasadena’s premier youth theatre company, has opened enrollment for its 2025 Summer Theatre Camps...
INSURANCE RATE HIKE State Farm | Senator Pérez Criticizes Approval, Unresolved Complaints
Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) issued the following statement on the approval of State Farm’s emergency rate increase:
“The decision to grant State Farm’s unprecedented...
Oneonta Club Foundation Celebrates 50 Years | Big Grants Awarded
By The Oneonta Club Board
The Oneonta Club Foundation marked its 50th annual banquet on May 12 at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena,...
SPUSD Snapshot | Three SPHS Students Earn Awards in 2025 Congressional Art Competition
Congratulations to SPHS senior Jay Chen, who earned fourth place, and juniors Abigail Hillman and Sven Leu, who earned honorable mentions in the 2025...
