Editorial: ‘Heroic Journalism’ by Chris Bray
BY CHRIS BRAY | “Tell Me How This Ends” | on substack
David Zweig is the writer who gave us the deeply researched 2023 story about...
DEA Drug Take Back | South Pasadena Police Department Hosts Prescription Drug Take Back...
The South Pasadena Police Department will host a Prescription Drug Take Back event on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m....
SPUSD Snapshot | SPUSD Food & Nutrition Department Helps Reduce Plastics and Increase Recyclability
With Earth Day around the corner, it is a good time to focus on earth-friendly actions taking place within SPUSD schools. During the past...
60th Pasadena Showcase House of Design Now Open Through May 18
The 60th Pasadena Showcase House of Design is officially open to the public, celebrating decades of creativity, community, and philanthropy. Held at the reimagined...
Border Patrol Drug Bust | San Clemente Agents Seize Over 90,000 Xanax Pills
U.S. Border Patrol agents from the San Diego Sector intercepted a major drug trafficking attempt, seizing over 90,000 Xanax pills during a traffic stop...
USPS to Honor 250th Anniversaries of Army, Navy, and Marine Corps with Commemorative Stamps
The United States Postal Service (USPS) will honor the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps with the release...
Police Chase South Pasadena | Burglary Suspect Arrested, Police Car Smashed – No Shots...
A high-speed police pursuit ended in a dramatic crash on Friday afternoon, April 18, 2025, when a burglary suspect in a stolen vehicle collided...
Women’s Golf | SPWGC President Sheila Ballesteros Defies 67 Million-to-One Odds
In an astonishing display of golfing excellence, Sheila Ballesteros, president of the South Pasadena Women’s Golf Association, made not one but two holes-in-one during...
Hodis Learning & Music Celebrates 4 Years of Business
Hodis Learning & Music (HLM) is celebrating four incredible years of business! The South Pasadena-based tutoring, art, and music instruction company has expanded since...
Missing Juvenile | LASD is Asking for the Public’s Help Locating Austin Jobe Lopez
LASD Advisory | Critical Missing Juvenile
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help in locating Critical Missing...
California Science Center Air & Space Center Preview: Final Weeks to See Samuel Oschin...
The California Science Center is giving visitors one last chance to explore the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center Work in Progress Gallery, which...
Armed Suspect Arrested During Early Morning Traffic Stop in South Pasadena
A traffic stop in the early hours of Thursday led to the arrest of a man on federal probation who was found in possession...
SPUSD Snapshot | 2025 State Leadership and Skills Conference Results
SPHS SkillsUSA students recently competed in the 58th annual State Leadership and Skills Conference in Ontario, Calif. During the conference, the SPHS chapter earned...
Parolee Arrested for Felony Theft After Attempted Escape in South Pasadena
A 29-year-old parolee was arrested on Monday afternoon for felony theft after fleeing the scene of a crime and attempting to evade officers in...
CicLAmini—Pico Union: CicLAvia Hosts 60th Open Streets Event with a Pedestrian-Focused Experience
CicLAvia is set to host its 60th Open Streets event with the first CicLAmini of the year, offering a pedestrian-focused experience in Pico Union....
Ghost Gun Discovered During South Pasadena Traffic Stop, Suspect Arrested
A routine early-morning traffic stop in South Pasadena led to the arrest of a suspect in possession of a loaded, unserialized firearm, commonly known...
The Huntington Launches Bold Rebrand and Digital Initiatives to Enhance Visitor Experience
The Huntington—formerly known as The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens—has launched a sweeping rebranding effort, the first in its century-long history. The...
Baba the Storyteller Brings “Road of Ash & Dust” to Sierra Madre Playhouse
On Saturday, April 26 at 11 a.m., Sierra Madre Playhouse welcomes acclaimed folklorist Baba the Storyteller to perform his heartfelt program Road of Ash...
Police Chase Ends in Eagle Rock After Multi-Vehicle Crash on 134 Freeway
A police pursuit came to a dramatic end Thursday afternoon when multiple suspects fled on foot after a multi-vehicle crash on the eastbound 134...
Center Theatre Group Reimagines Hamlet with Hitchcockian Noir at the Mark Taper Forum
A ghostly presence, a trail of blood, and a prince on a mission. Hamlet, one of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedies, gets a gripping noir...
Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day | L.A. County April 24
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion officially recognizing April 24 as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, honoring the victims...
‘Wildfire Dashboard’ is Live: L.A. County Tracking Environmental & Health Impacts
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched a new interactive online dashboard to provide residents with access to environmental and health...
The Impact of Sleep on Academic Performance | Hodis Learning & Music
Sleep is an important part of academic performance and student well-being. Read on to discover how sleep impacts your academics and find tips for...
SPUSD Snapshot | Bill Buckley Earns 2025 Golden Apple Award for Volunteerism
South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) is proud to announce Bill Buckley as the recipient of the Association of California School Administrators’ Golden Apple...
Restoration Concerts | Los Angeles Wind and Piano Sextet to Perform in South Pasadena
The Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library will present the Los Angeles Wind and Piano Sextet in a special Restoration Concert on Sunday,...
SPUSD Snapshot | Careers On Display During Third Annual SPHS Career Fair
This week, SPHS students have the opportunity to explore various careers during the third annual Career Fair, a special event co-hosted by the SPHS...
Brad Colerick Returns for Wine & Song Concert Ahead of Eclectic Music Festival Appearance
South Pasadena singer-songwriter Brad Colerick returns to host a special Wine & Song performance on Wednesday, April 16 at The Daily (1119 Fair Oaks...
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REPORT: Critical Fire Risk Re-Zoning & Civic Facility Overhaul
The Monday Apr. 14, 2025 Public Safety Commission meeting brought urgent discussions on wildfire preparedness, civic infrastructure, and public health at the center of...
Weekly Crime Report | April 8 –14, 2025 – South Pasadena Police Dept. (SPPD)
Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department
April 8 – 14, 2025
(Hundred block given in place of exact address)
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list...
LemonTree Studios Highland Park, LA | Rare Studio Space Available to Musicians
Creatives in Los Angeles now have a rare opportunity to join one of the city’s most sought-after music spaces. Starting June 1, 2025, LemonTree...
