PHOTO: Mike Palma | South Pasadena News | (L-R) Ai Toyoshima, Brian Shimasaki Liebson, Grace Yoo, and Scott Keiji Takeda in RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S FLOWER DRUM SONG, produced by East West Players and the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center.

A Beautiful “Flower Drum Song” from East West Players and JACCC

Angelenos do not miss your golden opportunity to see the rarely produced Rodgers and Hammerstein's "FLOWER DRUM SONG" with a newly updated book by...

Water Shortage Tools For Residents | South Pasadena Conservation Free Kits

With South Pasadena currently operating under a Stage 2 Serious Water Supply Shortage this April 2026, the City is urging residents to follow mandatory...
PHOTP: SPHS | The South Pasadenan | SPHS students, Photography Teacher Rouzanna Berberian (center left), SPUSD Superintendent Angela Elizondo Baxter (center), and Art Teacher Aimee Levie-Hultman (center right) during the Autry Student Visual Arts Exhibition opening reception.

SPUSD Snapshot | 27 SPHS Artists Juried into Autry Museum Exhibition

Media Release Congratulations to the whopping 27 students whose artwork was selected for the Autry Museum of the American West’s “Visions of Humanity” student show. The...
South Pasadena Sheila Rossi at the press conference in South Pasadena with State Senator Sahsa Rene Perez announcing the audit legislation days before the trip up to Sacramento to testify. Caltrans-owned homes along the former 710 corridor were intended to be sold to tenants under an “Affordable Sales Program,” but residents across Pasadena, South Pasadena, and El Sereno say shifting rules, unclear pricing, and years of delays have left many unable to purchase—while concerns over maintenance, safety, and vacancies persist.

CalTrans Homes Sales South Pasadena: Mayor Sheila Rossi Heads to Sacramento for AB-2329 Hearing...

South Pasadena Mayor Sheila Rossi is traveling to Sacramento this week to testify before the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee on AB-2329 (Fong),...
Ben Miranda 1945 ~ 2026

Obituary: Ben Miranda of ‘Ben’s Barbershop’ | Beloved South Pasadena Barber of 55 Years

Ben Miranda, the long-time owner of Ben's Barber Shop and an enduring fixture in the South Pasadena community, passed away on Tuesday, February 24,...
PHOTO: SPPF | The South Pasadenan | School Hall Building

SPPF: ‘Girvigian Historic Preservation Award’ Goes to: School Hall Project

Media Release - SPPF The South Pasadena Preservation Foundation (SPPF) is proud to announce that it is presenting its Raymond Girvigian Historic Preservation Award for...
PHOTO: Jeff Lorch | South Pasadena News | Nyasha Hatendi, Ben Beatty, and John Kani star in "Master Harold and The Boys" at Geffen Playhouse.

Master Harold and The Boys | Now Playing at Geffen Playhouse

“Master Harold”…and the Boys, written by six-time Tony Award nominee and recipient of the 2011 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, Athol...
PHOTO: Maggie Jackson | The South Pasadenan | Circle of Friends Announces 2026 Benefit Donation Amount with Annual Brunch

$385,000 Donated to Kidspace | Philanthropists ‘Circle of Friends’

Circle of Friends, the philanthropy organization dedicated to supporting Kidspace Children’s Museum, was pleased to present a $385,000 check to the local museum as part...
PHOTO: SPHS SkillsUSA | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena Students Shine at State Conference

SPUSD Snapshot | South Pasadena High School Students Shine at SkillsUSA

Media Release SPHS SkillsUSA students recently competed in the 59th annual State Leadership and Skills Conference in Ontario, Calif, from April 9-12 2026. During the...
PHOTO: California High-Speed Rail Authority | The South Pasadenan | A California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR) train.

CA High-Speed Rail | April 29, 2026 Board Meeting Agenda

The California High-Speed Rail Authority will hold its regular board meeting on April 29, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Sacramento and online. South Pasadena...
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: 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: 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 | 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,...
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