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BREAKING NEWS | Mission and Meridian Intersection Blocked in South Pasadena
The Mission and Meridian intersection in South Pasadena has been blocked since early this morning. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on the scene, the gates are stuck in the down position...
Historic Garfield House South Pasadena | How Caltrans Enabled Restoration of an Important Local...
When Lori and Grant Davis-Denny purchased the historic Garfield House in South Pasadena in 2015 for $3 million, they knew they were taking on a sacred legacy.
“We look at ourselves as stewards of the...
Vanessa Marquez Remembered 2 Years Later | Advocates Take to Streets on Slain Actress’...
“We are the Rebel Alliance,” said a woman dressed as Princess Leia emphatically speaking through a bullhorn to a crowd of about 50 in front of the former residence of the late Vanessa Marquez,...
2020 South Pasadena Elections | Twelve Candidates Pull Papers for City Council, School Board
It appears South Pasadena’s 17,414 registered voters will have three competitive city council races to vote on this November. Since prospective candidates began pulling the papers needed to run July 13, eight persons have...
EARTHQUAKE Magnitude 4.6 | 11:38pm Friday
M 4.6 - 3km WSW of South El Monte, CA
1 miles from South San Gabriel, CA · 11:38 PM
2020-09-19 06:38:46 (UTC)
34.042°N 118.080°W
17.6 km depth
No Significant Damage Reported
Power remains...
CalTrans Homes South Pasadena | City & Caltrans to Plunge into Action
The South Pasadena City Council is set to take big steps tonight in its quest for a satisfactory final disposition for the remaining 68 properties in town that Caltrans acquired for its ill-fated 710...
UPDATE: George Floyd Protests | South Pasadenans Show Support
UPDATED ON Thursday, June 4, originally published on May 30 and June 2nd.
"I can't breathe"
A phrase that is resonating with millions throughout the country and now the world, after George Floyd — a Minneapolis...
Former City Employee Files Retaliation Suit | Alleges Cover Up by City Managers
Lauren Rubin, a former long-time employee in the City of South Pasadena’s Finance Department, has filed an explosive lawsuit saying the city used shifting justifications to explain her November 2018 termination in an act...
Child Attacked by Police Dog at National Night Out | South Pasadena
A 5-year old boy was attacked by a police dog on Tuesday, August 3, at approximately 8:00 p.m., during the annual 'National Night Out' event at Orange Grove Park in South Pasadena, California. The...
MISSING PERSON | Parent & Hiker Colin Walker – South Pasadena
Serious concerns are mounting in our community as South Pasadena resident, Colin Brian Walker, remains missing following a hiking trip he undertook on July 15th near a Monrovia trailhead. An extensive search operation continues...
Strange Emails Sent to City Council | Veiled Threats to Cacciotti
Last May, South Pasadena Councilman Michael Cacciotti got what he describes as the “most unusual” email he’s ever received in his nearly twenty years on City Council. It accused him of corruption, of being...
Exclusive: Pasadena Rose Queen 2024 Naomi Stillitano
Naomi speaks with The South Pasadenan about the thrill, challenges, and honor of Rose Court process for her & being crowned queen - honestly, and directly. It's all about the the princesses of the...
Crossings Restaurant | Establishment Closes its Doors After Five Years
A once popular restaurant featuring a 14-day dry aged USDA prime rib-eye steak cooked to perfection, to go along with any number of tasty side dishes, including Caesar salad and oysters on a half...
Throwback Thursday | Infamous Off-Ramp at Fair Oaks
The maximum speed limit for Arroyo Seco Parkway was 45 mph when it opened on December 30, 1940. Taking the Fair Oaks Avenue exit in South Pasadena was easily manageable – even when the...
MOSAIC CHURCH | Operating at the Middle School: Agreement is Drafted
At its meeting tonight , the South Pasadena Unified School District is set to consider a contract for up to five years allowing the Mosaic Church to use the South Pasadena Middle School auditorium,...
Most Expensive Float Ever for South Pasadena | Seeking Funds to Cover Costs
South Pasadena’s award-winning float in the 2022 Rose Parade came at a huge price as bills continue to roll into the organization overseeing the production of the city’s entry in the annual New Year’s...
WINNER: South Pasadena Rose Parade Float Wins Prestigious Mayor Award
A grinning “Sheldon the Turtle,” known by those who worked on South Pasadena’s float in Wednesday’s 131st Rose Parade, took a ride down Colorado Boulevard in memory of a man who knew how to...
Metro Train Accident | South Pasadena Station Saturday Nov 4
About 2pm Saturday November 4, South Pasadena Emergency Units and South Pasadena Police received 911 calls about an accident involving the Metro Rail Gold Line (The 'A' Line) involving a pedestrian on the tracks...
ORCHARD SUPPLY HARDWARE CLOSING | Sad day for longtime OSH worker
Those walks around South Pasadena won’t be the same for Steveo Stanard, who would often bump into friendly neighbors praising his place of business – the solo OSH or Orchard Supply Hardware store in...
City Treasurer Election | Zhen Tao Candidate Statement
Provided by Zhen Tao
Currently serving her second term on the South Pasadena Finance Commission, Zhen Tao will seek the city-wide office of City Treasurer for South Pasadena in November’s general election.
Zhen has 20 years...
WE’RE BACK! South Pasadena Residents Pack The Streets for Eclectic Music Festival 2023!
Judging by the joyful faces of South Pasadenans and visitors from all across the LA metro area, the 13th Eclectic Music Festival was a resounding success. Kicking off with a birthday celebration at City...
UPDATED PUBLIC NOTICE | MONDAY 4-26-2021 Boil Water Notice LIFTED for South Pasadena
UPDATE: Monday 4-26-2021
Boil Water Order Lifted
The City has officially lifted the boil water order issued on April 24, confirming the water is safe and it is no longer necessary to boil water before...
An Apology from Police Chief Ortiz | Explanation of a Mistake
Press Release from SPPD Chief Ortiz:
On Monday September 21, I was contacted by a South Pasadena resident, asking if she and her friends could visit the front of the station on Saturday, September 26th,...
UPDATED: Large Fire Near Marmion Way & 110 Freeway Exit | Arroyo Park Adjacent
A large brush fire broke out Friday night at about 9:15pm near South Pasadena. Multiple fire department helicopters, including water dropping units, are engaged fighting the blaze.
Smoke was reported to 911 near Arroyo Seco...
City Council Report | Finance Clarity Still a Serious Concern
During the course of what was easily its longest public meeting this year, the South Pasadena City Council on Wednesday acted to allow its Finance Commission to take another look at the city’s proposed...
Throwback Thursday | Revisiting Our Racist Past
There was a time in our not-so-distant past when racism prevented or restricted American citizens of color from employment opportunities, property ownership, access to public and privately-owned facilities, etc. Furthermore, during a four-year period...
SPHS GRADUATION 2021 | South Pasadena High School
CONGRATULATIONS
SOUTH PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2021
Sydney Abundo
Landon Ackerman
Matthew Adriano
Elias Afzali
Matthew Albert
Zoe Albornoz
Anneliesse Alcalde
Abdel Latif Alkhatib
Olivia Allchin
Katherine Anthony
Janis Appleton
Arianna Arevalo
Kathryn Argue
Kiera Atkinson
Inha Bae
Matthew Baer
Henry Balding
Anya Baranets
Justin Barnes
Jack Bartlett
Kyle Matthew Bayog
Lauren Bea
Miles Bernath
Lila Biel
Logan Bishop
Isaac Blekhman
Reuben...
Pocket Parks South Pasadena | City Council Approves Designs
On Wednesday, August 18, City Council gave unanimous approval to conceptual designs for two "pocket park" projects in South Pasadena. An initial budget not to exceed $178,025 was set, however a motion to allocate...
South Pasadena Care Center Lawsuit | New Claims Allege Enrichment Scheme Injured Residents
In the latest lawsuit filed against the South Pasadena Care Center, the family of the late Michael Steven Paz says he suffered “injuries and death” as a “direct result of the chronic understaffing” at...
