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May 6 City Council Recap: Block Party Formalities, Fremont Bike Lanes & Streamlined Permits

The South Pasadena City Council convened to discuss a packed agenda affecting everything from neighborhood gatherings to traffic safety and city fees. Here are...
PHOTO: Tim Orindgreff | The South Pasadenan | Members of the SPHS Jazz Ensemble pause for a photo during the Mt. SAC Jazz Festival.

SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Jazz Ensemble Secures Top Honors at Mt. SAC

SPUSD Media Release Congratulations to the SPHS Jazz Ensemble for finishing in first place in their division at the recent Jazz Festival held on May...
Graphic: YSTA | The South Pasadenan | The Little Mermaid Jr. Extended through May 17

Under the Sea | YSTA The Little Mermaid Jr. Extended Through May 17

Due to overwhelming demand and sold out performances this past weekend, Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) has officially extended its production of Disney’s The...
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Twinkle Time | Bilingual Pop-Rock Fun at Sierra Madre Playhouse

Twinkle Time brings her high-energy, bilingual family concert to the Sierra Madre Playhouse on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Described by the New...
PHOTO: ArtCenter College of Design | The South Pasadenan | ArtCenter's 2025 Design Invitational

Design Invitational 2026 | ArtCenter College of Design Showcases Iconic Italian Transportation

ArtCenter College of Design is pleased to announce the 2026 Design Invitational, the College’s annual exhibition of important and iconic vehicles ranging from timeless classics to...
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.

State Farm Enforcement | Senator Pérez Responds to Wildfire Claim Mishandling

Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) issued the following statement on today’s announcement of enforcement action against State Farm by the California Department of Insurance: “This administrative...
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Teacher Appreciation | SPUSD Honors Educators for Excellence & Dedication

SPUSD Media Release South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) teachers connect with and inspire students every day. This dedication is directly reflected in our students’...
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Barbie Stamps | USPS To Release Career-Themed Collection This Summer

The U.S. Postal Service announced a new release coming this summer: a set of Barbie stamps featuring Barbie dolls through the years, dressed for...
PHOTO: SPHS Music Boosters | The South Pasadenan | SPHS Winter Line Secures Second at Championships

SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Winter Line Secures Second at WGASC Championships

SPUSD Media Release Winter Line is an ensemble of students playing battery and pit instruments that make up the percussion section of the marching band....
PHOTO: California Science Center | The South Pasadenan | Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center

Korean Air Gallery Preview | California Science Center to Host Media Viewing of Aviation...

The California Science Center will host a media preview of the first artifacts installed in the new Korean Air Aviation Gallery on Tuesday, May...
SCREENCAP: South Pasadena City Council Meeting Feb. 18 2026 | The South Pasadenan

City Council Meetings | May 6 Agenda Highlights Block Parties & Traffic Improvements

The South Pasadena City Council is hosting a series of public meetings on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Amedee O. "Dick" Richards Jr....
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Pasadena Humane Hosts Veterinary Workshop for Youth

Careers with Compassion | Pasadena Humane Hosts Veterinary Workshop for Youth

Local youth ages 11 to 17 are invited to the South Pasadena Library Community Room on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, for a free presentation...

Mother’s Day Luncheon | South Pasadena Senior Center Hosts Celebration

The City of South Pasadena Senior Center will host a special Mother's Day Luncheon on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45...
Santa Fe Crafts special event sale 'Piles of Pawn' showcasing guest purveyors and collector of Native American Indian works to behold

Friday & Saturday: ‘Piles of Pawn’ Returns to Santa Fe Crafts May 1–2 for...

One of South Pasadena’s most beloved specialty shopping events returns next month as 'Piles of Pawn' comes back to Santa Fe Crafts for a...
PHOTO: South Pasadena Library | The South Pasadenan | Community Screening of Taste of Cherry on May 1

Janus Film Club | Community Screening of Taste of Cherry on May 1

The South Pasadena Public Library invites residents to join the Janus Film Club on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m....

City Infrastructure | Community Meetings on Budget & Street Conditions

Media Release The City of South Pasadena is hosting a series of Community Meetings to discuss the state of the City’s infrastructure, budget outlook, and...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Sustainability Fair Rescheduled Due to Expected Rain

Sustainability Fair | Plant Swap & Garden Tour at Nature Park

The City of South Pasadena invites the community to the Sustainability Fair on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo Luncheon | Festive Celebration at the Senior Center

The City of South Pasadena Senior Center invites the community to a special Cinco de Mayo luncheon on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 11:45...
US Border Patrol San Diego Sector | The South Pasadenan

Narcotics Interception | CBP Seizes $2.8 Million in Fentanyl & Meth at San Ysidro...

Media Release In an impressive one, two punch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly $2.8 million in fentanyl and methamphetamine in two separate...
PHOTO: Andre Zumaeta | The South Pasadenan | SPHS students assisted spring athletes during Athlete Recovery Week.

SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Sports Medicine Supports Spring Athletes

Media Release During the week of April 20, 2026, the SPHS Sports Medicine Club hosted its final Athletic Recovery Week of the year, a work-based...
PHOTO: Keeping up with Kathryn | The South Pasadenan | Supervisor Barger Meets President Trump for Altadena Fire Relief

Altadena Fire Relief | LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger Meets With President Trump to...

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to meet with President Trump and federal officials to secure critical aid...

City & SPUSD Ad Hoc Meeting | Traffic, Enrollment, and Crosswalks on the April...

The City of South Pasadena and the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) Ad Hoc Committee will hold a regular, in-person meeting today, Tuesday,...

Repair Café | Giving Household Goods a Second Life this May

The South Pasadena Repair Café will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Library Community Room...
PHOTO: Wine and Song | The South Pasadenan | Wed. Apr 29 - at Mamma’s Brick Oven 1007 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pas Brian Whelan; Jennings & Keller

Wine & Song | Brian Whelan and Jennings & Keller Live this April 29

At Mamma's Brick Oven, 1007 Fair Oaks Ave in South Pas. 6:00 doors; 7:00 music. Tickets $23 advance, $26 at the door ($25 cash). Brian...
PHOTO: Open Screen LA | The South Pasadenan | Open Screen Night Returns to The Lyric Hyperion

Open Screen LA | Early Start for May 5 Filmmaker Showcase

The popular monthly film open mic, Open Screen LA, returns on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, featuring an adjusted early schedule at The Lyric Hyperion...
Judy Chu | Instagram | Altadena Fires | Representing California's 28th Congressional District in the House of Representatives.

Disaster Tax Relief | Rep. Chu Applauds Federal Support for Fire Survivors

On April 27, 2026, the House passed H.R. 5366, the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act. This bill would ensure that survivors...
PHOTO: Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library | The South Pasadenan | May 10 Restoration Concert

Restoration Concert | Mother’s Day Season Finale at the Library on May 10

Pianist Robert Thies and violinist Roger Wilke will be featured at the final concert of the season by the Restoration Concerts on Mother's day,...
A group of teenagers dancing on a stage, centered around three girls in pink tops and skirts, with a large screen backdrop behind them.

So Fetch! SPHS Drama Club’s “Mean Girls” is Fizzy, Fearless, and Full of Heart

South Pasadena High School Drama Club delivers a Mean Girls that’s as sparkly and sharp as a Burn Book page—until it quietly turns the...

Community Prayer Breakfast | 11th Annual Gathering at Oneonta Church

South Pasadena Prayer Breakfast invites the community for free coffee and pastries at its 11th annual event on Thursday, May 7, at Oneonta Congregational...
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Major Drug Seizure | CBP Intercepts 3,000 Pounds of Meth at Border

Media Release U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility seized over 3,000 pounds of methamphetamine with an estimated street value...
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