PHOTO: The Chou Team | The South Pasadenan | The Chou Team Annual Shredding Event

Free Document Disposal in Alhambra This Sunday | The Chou Team Annual Shredding Event

The Chou Team is hosting its Annual Community Shredding Event on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the KW...
PHOTO: Esteban Lopez | The South Pasadenan | Nathaniel Brown, Master of South Pasadena Masonic Lodge No. 290, presents a donation check of over $2,000 to Fire Captain Mike Larkin at the South Pasadena Fire Department.

Community Support | South Pasadena Masons Donate to Local Firefighters

On April 14, 2026, the South Pasadena Masonic Lodge No. 290 formally presented a donation of over $2,000 to the South Pasadena Firefighters Association....
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | Pediatric general surgeon Dr. Roxanne Massoumi gives students a brief lesson in suturing at the 2026 SPHS Career Fair.

SPUSD Snapshot | Careers on Display During Fourth Annual SPHS Career Fair

Media Release This week, SPHS students have the opportunity to explore various careers during the fourth annual Career Fair, co-hosted by the SPHS Counseling Department...
PHOTO: Katie Jaroch | The South Pasadenan | SPHS 10th graders read fictional stories to Marengo second graders.

SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Students Share Humorous Stories with Marengo Second Graders

Media Release On April 8 and 9, SPHS 10th-grade students from Ms. Katie Jaroch’s Honors World Literature and Composition class visited Marengo Elementary School and...
PHOTO: Paige Reynolds | The South Pasadenan | Lin Vlacich and SPTOR Golf Tournament Chair, Alan Vlacich.

Annual Golf Tournament South Pasadena | Support the 2027 Rose Parade Float Build

The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses (SPTOR) is hosting its Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Golf Course at the...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena Historical Museum docent Larry McGrail shares artifacts from the General Store.

SPUSD Snapshot | Third Graders Visit South Pasadena Historical Museum

Media Release On April 14-16, third-grade classes from Arroyo Vista Elementary School paid a special visit to the South Pasadena Historical Museum. The museum includes a...
Graphic: SPHS Students | The South Pasadenan | Clockwise from upper left: Artworks by Sage Chang, Sasha Levie, and Amy Lee have been awarded Honorable Mentions in the 2026 EFTA Contest.

SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Students Recognized for Creative Excellence

Media Release Congratulations to South Pasadena High School's award winners and exhibitors in the juried 2026 "Expressing Feelings Through Art" (EFTA) contest sponsored by Light...
PHOTO: Steven Lawrence | The South Pasadenan News | South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) Tesla Patrol Car

National Distracted Driving Awareness Month | Keep Eyes Forward & Hands On The Wheel

Media Release April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the South Pasadena Police Department wants to remind drivers to stay focused, keep their eyes...
PHOTO: South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce | The South Pasadenan | First-ever South Pasadena Arts and Music Crawl announced

Local Artists Showcase at Jones Coffee Roasters | South Pasadena Arts & Music Crawl...

On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the South Pasadena Spring Arts and Music Crawl returns, featuring a special group art exhibition curated by Sector Seven...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | City Enhances Traffic Measures Near Local School

Streets Safety Arroyo Vista South Pasadena | Parent Coalition Urges Faster Response: SPUSD Questions...

A South Pasadena coalition of Arroyo Vista Elementary School parents is calling for faster implementation of traffic safety measures near campus, citing ongoing concerns...
PHOTO: South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce | The South Pasadenan | First-ever South Pasadena Arts and Music Crawl announced

First Ever South Pas Arts & Music Crawl | Creative “Mash-Up” Debuts in Downtown...

Media Release The South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and City of South Pasadena are excited to announce the South Pasadena Arts & Music Crawl, a free...
PHOTO: SPHS Drama | The South Pasadenan | “Mean Girls,” the Broadway Musical, Comes to SPHS

“MEAN GIRLS” the Broadway Musical, Comes to SPHS

Media Release South Pasadena High School (SPHS) Drama is thrilled to present the hit Broadway musical “Mean Girls,” a hilarious and sharp musical comedy based...
PHOTO: USPS | The South Pasadenan | USPS Now Hiring: Job Opportunities Available in Los Angeles

USPS Career Fair | Skilled Technician Openings in Greater Los Angeles

Media Release The Postal Service will host an in-person hiring fair this Friday, April 17, 2026, to fill career vacancies for Automotive Technicians and Electronic Technicians. As...
PHOTO: Chris Bray | The South Pasadenan | Keys on the Counter - Point Reyes

“Keys on the Counter” by Chris Bray

The sign on the gate doesn’t say what you’ll find behind it, but it also doesn’t say to stay out. It isn’t locked anymore. If...
SCREENCAP: South Pasadena City Council Meeting Feb. 18 2026 | The South Pasadenan

City Council Meetings | Key Infrastructure & Community Updates on April 15

South Pasadena’s City Council will convene on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, for a series of meetings starting at 5:00 PM at the Amedee O....
PHOTO: Rozanna Baranets | The South Pasadenan | Artist Grady McFerrin entertains SPMS students with his unique approach to drawing.

SPUSD Snapshot | Local Artist Grady McFerrin Visits SPMS Students

SPMS students who love art and illustration got a chance to hear from South Pasadena parent, artist, and children’s book illustrator Grady McFerrin in...
PHOTO: Pasadena Tournament of Roses | The South Pasadenan | Front Row (Left to Right): Kylie Garcia-Johnston, Rose City High School; Elexis Guerra, John Muir High School; Ellerose Chan, Thurgood Marshall Secondary School Second Row (Left to Right): Giovanni Benitez, Pasadena High School; Maryn Goodwin, Thurgood Marshall Secondary School; Dr. Helen Hill, Pasadena Unified School District Chief Academic Officer Back Row: (Left to Right): Louden Rangel, Blair High School; Sienna Wei Bonoli, John Muir High School; Terry Madigan, Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association President; Daniel Limon, EVP, Banking Division Manager for Citizens Business Bank (Not Pictured: Brianna Miguel, John Muir High School)

Pasadena Tournament of Roses Names 2026 ROSE Scholars and Awards $20,000 in Scholarships

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Association has selected eight high school seniors as the 2026 ROSE Scholars. This year, the program awarded $20,000 in...
This year's Eclectic Music Festival and Arts Crawl venue, BurkeTriolo Studio (patio)

Arts & Music Crawl | Downtown South Pasadena Hosts Creative Celebration April 25

The City of South Pasadena and the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the South Pasadena Arts & Music Crawl on...
South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD)

SPUSD Board Meeting | Teacher Raises, SPMS Painting & Fall Elections on April 14...

The South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) Board of Education will hold its regular public meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m....
PHOTO: Center Theatre Group | The South Pasadenan

Center Theatre Group 2026/27 Season | 12 Productions Announced Including Broadway Hits & World...

Center Theatre Group (CTG) announced its expansive 2026/27 season on March 30, bringing 12 highly anticipated productions to the Mark Taper Forum, Ahmanson Theatre,...
PHOTO: Webster's Community Pharmacy | The South Pasadenan | Altadena Community Pharmacy Hits 100 Years in Business

Webster’s Community Pharmacy Centennial | A Century of Service Celebrated in Altadena This April

On Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Webster’s Community Pharmacy will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a free, public festival...
PHOTO: Sierra Madre Playhouse | The South Pasadenan | Family-Friendly Shakespeare at Sierra Madre Playhouse

A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Family-Friendly Shakespeare at Sierra Madre Playhouse

The Sierra Madre Playhouse will host a special performance of Will & Company’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 11:00...
PHOTO: Mt. Lowe Chamber Players | The South Pasadenan | Free Spring Concert Features Mozart and Poulenc

Mt. Lowe Chamber Players | Free Spring Concert Features Mozart & Poulenc

The Mt. Lowe Chamber Players will perform a free community concert on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the Westminster Presbyterian Church...
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Weather South Pasadena: Warm & Sunny then Cooling Trend & Showers Forecast This Weekend

Thursday, April 9: Partly sunny and pleasant. High near 78°F. Low around 55°F Thursday night. South Pasadena Weekend Forecast: Light Showers Likely A weak weather system...
SCREENCAP: South Pasadena City Council Meeting Feb. 18 2026 | The South Pasadenan

Special Closed Session | City Council to Discuss Caltrans Property Negotiations

The South Pasadena City Council will hold an amended Special Closed Meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the City Council...
PHOTO: Pasadena Playhouse | The South Pasadenan | Brigadoon Casting Announced

Brigadoon Casting Announced | Broadway Stars Head to Pasadena Playhouse

Pasadena Playhouse will present a newly adapted production of Lerner & Loewe’s Brigadoon from Wednesday, May 13, through Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 39...
PHOTO: Steven Lawrence | The South Pasadenan News | South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) Tesla Patrol Car

UPDATED: Dead Person at State St. & Raymondale Dr. in South Pasadena | City...

UPDATE: Wednesday, April 8 1:00 PM: The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has identified the person found deceased yesterday on the sidewalk at State...
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.

Literacy Program Audit | Senator Pérez Investigates “Failed” Book Distribution

Media Release Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) issued the following statement on the ongoing Senate Budget oversight hearings into the failed implementation of AB 157...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Sustainability Fair Rescheduled Due to Expected Rain

➡️ Rescheduled to May 2 | Sustainability Fair & Plant Swap at Nature Park...

Media Release The Sustainability Fair: Plant Swap & Garden Tour has been rescheduled to May 2, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. due to...
PHOTO: LASD | The South Pasadenan | LASD Mental Evaluation Team Hosts “Autism and Law Enforcement” Training for Deputies

Special Training for Sheriff Personnel | Autism Awareness & De-escalation

Media Release The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Mental Evaluation Team will conduct a specialized training session Tuesday on strategies for safely interacting with individuals...
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