Fire aftermath in Altadena. Eaton Fire Palisades Fires. Firefighter inspecting through catastrophic loss of homes and businesses

Eaton Wildfire Lawsuits Growing | Targeting Utilities After Catastrophic Eaton & Palisades Fires

Southern California Edison (SCE) and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) are facing a wave of litigation in the aftermath of...
FILE PHOTO: Kasper Tobias | SouthPasadenan.com News | 3-year old Roman nails a 'rock to fakie' on the ramp

South Pasadena Community Services Commission Tackles Skate Park Repairs, Fourth of July Plans, &...

The South Pasadena Community Services Commission met on Monday to discuss a range of community concerns, from much-needed maintenance at the city’s skate park...
March 5, 2025 South Pasadena City Council Meeting | The South Pasadenan.

City Council Meeting Recap: March 5 Agenda Covered Infrastructure, Public Safety, & Rent Control

Residents Demand Action as Council Faces Scrutiny Over Housing, Safety, and Infrastructure  The March 5, 2025, South Pasadena City Council meeting was filled with directly...
PHOTO: Autry Museum | The South Pasadenan | Autry Museum of the American West.

Autry Museum Events | SoCal Museums Free-For-All 2025

The highly anticipated SoCal Museums Free-For-All is back at the Autry Museum of the American West, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore over...
The South Pasadenan | Caesar Chavez | Pasadena Journalism Nonprofits Announce "Sí Se Puede" Caesar Chavez Essay Competition for Middle Schoolers.

Essay Competition | Pasadena Journalism Nonprofit Announces “Sí Se Puede” Cesar Chavez Essay Competition

Pasadena Media Foundation, in collaboration with the Formative Youth Journalism Initiative (FYJI), today announced their "Sí Se Puede" Annual Youth Essay Contest, a competition...

South Pasadena Library Board of Trustees Meeting | Events, Community, & More

On March 13, 2025, The South Pasadena Library Board of Trustees convened its latest meeting to address several key agenda items, with a focus on...
Wine & Song Presents Eric Brace, Thomm Jutz, and Willa Lucille in South Pasadena (Great Willow; Leeann Skoda | Wine & Song)

Great Willow and Leeann Skoda Perform Live This Wednesday in South Pasadena

A Night of Americana and Folk at The Daily Music lovers are in for a treat this Wednesday as Great Willow and Leeann Skoda take...
PHOTO: HUDChannel | The South Pasadenan | HUD and DOI Open Under Utilized Federal Lands For Affordable Housing

In Which I Helpfully Simplify a Mediocre New Federal Plan That Has Some Merit...

BY CHRIS BRAY | "Tell Me How This Ends" | on substack Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development...
PHOTO: The South Pasadenan News | LAPD crime scene tape blocks off Marmion Way from the South Pasadena side to the 110 Freeway entrance/exit as officers investigate a shooting that occurred Saturday night.

Shooting on Marmion Way Saturday Evening | Crime Scene Established South Pasadena / LA

A shooting erupted Saturday evening on the border of South Pasadena and Los Angeles, rattling residents with multiple rapid-fire gunshots. The incident occurred on...
South Pasadena's Rent Control Crisis Intensifies After Fires – The Eaton and Palisades Fires have drastically altered the housing landscape, leaving long-term tenants with little to no time to find new housing when their properties are sold. Some, after decades in their homes, now face the devastating prospect of displacement—or even homelessness.

Renters Facing Crisis: LA County’s ‘Wildfire Protections’ In Place, But Major Gaps Exist

Longstanding, good tenants (renters) in South Pasadena Aftermath are Now Experiencing Eviction - Due to Fully Saturated Housing Market Demand The Eaton Fire and the...
LEFT TO RIGHT: Adjenai Worrell, 370 Music Group Label Manager, Roc Nation’s Grammy Award-winning Rap/Hip Hop artist Rapsody, Erin Workman, 370 Music Group Faculty Advisory Board member and LACM Executive Vice President and Michael Chrysanthou, 370 Music Group Faculty Advisory Board member and LACM Career Services Manager.

Pasadena: New Record Label 370 Group Launches at LACM’s Inaugural Music Industry Summit

The Los Angeles College of Music (LACM) successfully hosted its first-ever Music Industry Summit, a landmark event showcasing the institution’s dedication to nurturing emerging...
South Pasadena City Council Meeting | South Pasadena News | Discussion and Path-Finding for how to update and make efficient the South Pasadena Public Commissions

City Council Meeting Preview: Key South Pasadena Issues on the Agenda

The South Pasadena City Council is set to convene for its regular meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 7:00 PM at City Hall. South...
PHOTO: LA Kubb Club | The South Pasadenan | 2025th West Coast Kubb Championships

South Pasadena | 9th Annual West Coast Kubb Championships Set for April 27

The Los Angeles Kubb Club, based here in South Pasadena, will host its 9th Annual West Coast Kubb Championships on Sunday, April 27th, in...
ADHD Tutors come to you in Pasadena, South Pasadena, San Marino, Alhambra, and La Cañada. Top rated tutors at Hodis Learning & Music bring the sensitivity and skills to find success among the challenges.

Learning Disabilities are O.K. | Hodis Learning & Music Shows How Tutoring Can Help...

Learning disabilities are neurological conditions that affect how the brain processes information, making tasks like reading, writing, and math more challenging. Common learning disabilities...
FILE PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | SouthPasadenan.com News | Bristol Farms served sliders and cupcakes

Wildfire Relief Fundraising | Bristol Farms Launches Campaigns for Wildfire Victims and Local Charities

Bristol Farms, a Southern California gourmet grocer, is stepping up to support communities impacted by the January wildfires. The company has announced two major...
LA County & Federal Officials Provide Updates on Storm Conditions, Safety Measures, Debris Removal

LA County & Federal Officials Provide Updates on Storm Conditions, Safety Measures, Debris Removal

This morning, LA County and federal officials provided updates on storm conditions and safety measures being implemented to protect the public as well as...
PHOTO: LemonTree Studios | The South Pasadenan | Located in the historic 5717 N Figueroa St. building, LemonTree Studios places you in the heart of the LA area creative community.

Music Production Highland Park, Los Angeles | LemonTree Studios Unveils Exclusive A-Sized Mixing Studio

One of the most sought-after music production creative spaces in Los Angeles, LemonTree Studios, is offering a rare opportunity for audio professionals—a premium A-Sized...
FEMA California Fires, Altadena, Eaton Fire, Palisades, Southern California Help

Altadena Fire Recovery | FEMA: Disaster Centers Stay Open to Aid Wildfire Survivors

FEMA ASSISTANCE SoCal Fires Recovery As Los Angeles County residents, especially those in the Altadena area, continue to recover from the devastating Los Angeles Hurricane-Force...

All City Track Meet | 44th Annual ‘All City Track Meet’ Brings South Pasadena...

South Pasadena’s longest-running youth tradition, the Annual City Track Meet (ACTM), returns for its 44th year on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26,...
PHOTO: Janice Hahn @SupJaniceHahn LA County Supervisor, Fourth District. Chair of the LA Metro Board of Directors. | Pico Rivera tornado confirmed early morning Thursday March,13, 2025.

Tornado Confirmed | Pico Rivera: NOAA SoCal Officials Confirm a ‘small’ Tornado Ripped Through...

In a startling and rare event for Southern California, NOAA officials on the ground in Pico Rivera have confirmed that a tornado touched down...

South Pasadena Trees: A Recap on The Current Decree of The Trees

South Pasadena’s lush tree canopy is more than just a beautiful backdrop; it plays a crucial role in the city’s environmental health, urban charm,...
David Hockney, Don Bachardy and Christopher Isherwood, 1968 March 30, 3 1/2 x 5 in. Christopher Isherwood Papers. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Garden. Photo credit: David Hockney. © David Hockney.

“Don Bachardy: A Life in Portraits” Exhibition Runs April 12–August 4 at The Huntington

A Landmark Exhibition Showcasing Over 70 Years of Portraiture The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens will present "Don Bachardy: A Life in Portraits,"...
PHOTO: La County library | The South Pasadenan | In honor of Women’s History Month, LA County Library is proud to offer a dynamic lineup of events and programs throughout March.

Women’s History Month | LA County Library Celebrates with Inspiring Events

Honoring Women's Achievements Through Engaging Programs In recognition of Women’s History Month, LA County Library is hosting a variety of events and programs throughout March....
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 & Planning Commission to Hold Special Joint Meeting on March...

March 26, 2025 | 6:00 PM | City Council Chambers - City Hall The City Council and Planning Commission will convene for a joint meeting...

Weekly Crime Report | March 4 – March 10, 2025

Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department March 4 – March 10, 2025 (Hundred block given in place of exact address) The Weekly Crime Summary is a...
Photo credit: LACO | The South Pasadenan | Awadagin Pratt's Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra debut performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 under Guest Conductor Jeannette Sorrell.

Pianist Awadagin Pratt Makes Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Debut

One Night Only Performance Led by Guest Conductor Jeannette Sorrell March 15, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Alex Theatre, Glendale The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO)...
PHOTO: provided by Los Angeles Ballet | The South Pasadenan | Los Angeles Ballet to present Cinderella with a live orchestra at the Dolby Theatre.

Los Angeles Ballet Presents Cinderella at the Dolby Theatre with Live Orchestra

Los Angeles Ballet (LAB) is set to enchant audiences with Cinderella, featuring a live orchestra, at the Dolby Theatre from June 12 to June...
Filipino American songwriter ZOS!MO featured as NPR Music's 'Desk of the Day' with his song "Nagbabadyang Liwanag (Imminent Light) | NPR Music

South Pasadena’s ZOS!MO Featured on NPR Music’s Desk of the Day

South Pasadena-based musician ZOS!MO has earned a spot on NPR Music’s Desk of the Day, a highlight feature within the prestigious Tiny Desk Contest....
South Pasadena lease tenants rights protections sold property

Tenant Rights & Lease Protections When a Property is Sold in South Pasadena &...

Selling a rental property in California comes with strict tenant protections under state and local laws. Property owners and buyers must follow regulations on...
Aultry Museum of the American West | Romance Reimagined Exhibition

Romance Reimagined & Autry After Hours | Autry Museum Exclusive Art Sales and Events

The Autry Museum in Griffith Park hosted its much-anticipated Romance Reimagined Small Works Sale on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 6-9 p.m. The exclusive...
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