PHOTO: provided by SPTOR | The South Pasadenan | Rendering of the Boogie Fever float design for 2024.

SPTOR | Pave the Way to the Parade for the South Pas Float

Media Release The final countdown begins now for the city float. South Pasadena’s own self-built entry will ride along Colorado Boulevard in the Tournament of...

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...

Wine & Song at Lost Parrot Cafe | Mitch Grainger and Nathan & Jessie

As we barrel towards Thanksgiving, Wine & Song at Lost Parrot Cafe will be presenting Mitch Grainger and Nathan & Jessie on Wednesday November...
PHOTO: Shari Correll | The South Pasadenan | Sophia Swallow, Milla Sanchez-Regalado and the cast of TRAP on the Little Theatre stage at South Pasadena High School.

The Intense Thrill-Ride of TRAP at SPHS

So much fun! SPHS Drama’s fall production of the psychological thriller, TRAP, is an intense thrill ride that keeps you guessing from beginning to...

SPHS Football | 4th and Inches: South Pasadena’s playoff run ends in a 30-27...

Senior quarterback Mason Overacker rifled a pass into the endzone with less than two minutes remaining to lift Los Osos to a 30-27 CIF...

SPARC | Coffee Table Books Live featuring Dana Gioia and Ron Koertge

“Coffee Table Books Live,” the meet-the-author and book-signing series hosted by the South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC), features Dana Gioia and Ron Koertge—two poets...
PHOTO: Dan Rider | The South Pasadenan News | SPHS/South Pasadena Football Homecoming Win over La Canada Oct. 20, 2023.

SPHS Football Preview | Three Players to Watch in Friday’s CIF Southern Section Playoff...

Tomorrow night, the South Pasadena Tigers will make the near 40-mile trek down the 210 freeway to face the Los Osos Grizzlies in the...
PHOTO: provided by SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | SPHS Virtual Enterprise students teach Arroyo Vista students marketing tips in preparation for the AV Marketplace.

SPHS Varsity Virtual Enterprise Students Mentor Arroyo Vista Students

South Pasadena High School (SPHS) Varsity Virtual Enterprise students worked at Arroyo Vista (AV) Elementary School on October 26, 2023, to educate and mentor...
PHOTO: provided by SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | Patricia Cheadle (middle) joins Marengo Principal Noelle Fong, staff members, and Marengo students in celebration and thanks for her service.

Marengo Students and Staff Honor Former Principal Patricia Cheadle

A typical Friday morning student assembly at Marengo Elementary School includes spirited celebrations and ways to foster a positive, cohesive school community, but rarely...
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Y2K Vintage Fashion | Retro Style with Futuristic Vibes at hotbox Vintage

Welcome to the nostalgic realm of Y2K fashion, where the vibrancy of the early 2000s has been making a reboot on the scene. The...
CalTrans Homes Sales South Pasadena

Caltrans Homes Sales | City’s Prospective Real Estate Rep is With Keller Williams: KW...

The real estate firm the City of South Pasadena intends to hire to resell properties it is buying from Caltrans is affiliated with one...
PHOTO: Bill Glazier | The South Pasadenan | Organizers of the ArroyoFest, a morning of fun in which thousands were given to opportunity to travel along a 7-mile stretch along the Arroyo Parkway, better known as the 110 Freeway, on foot, bicycle, skate board or a variety of other means, called the car-free event a giant success.

ArroyoFest Brings Thousands onto the 110 Freeway

Santa arrived early, rolling along the historic Arroyo Seco Parkway, better known as the 110 Freeway, on bike, waving to his many onlookers, some...

Stephen Gregg’s Thriller TRAP | DON’T TELL THE SECRET

An incomprehensible event: every person in the audience of a high school play falls unconscious--all but one. Using interviews with witnesses, loved ones, first...
PHOTO: Jerilyn Lopez Mendoza | The South Pasadenan | Cyclists, walkers, runners, scooters, skate boarders wheelchair users, families with strollers set to head for the 110 Freeway on October 29, 20 years after the first event of its kind.

ArroyoFest | Thousands Expected to Take Part

In a car-free environment along a 7-mile stretch customarily reserved for motorists, thousands are expected to head to the 110 Arroyo Seco Parkway on...

CalTrans Homes Purchases | Broker Contract Set For Council Approval

The City of South Pasadena says it intends to purchase unoccupied properties in town offered to it by Caltrans in the former SR 710...
PHOTO: Jonathan Williams | The South Pasadenan | Rose Queen 2024, Naomi Stillitano, with the Rose Court | Emmerson Tucker, Blair High School, Trinity Dela Cruz, Marshall Fundamental School, Olivia Bohanec, La Salle College Preparatory, Rose Queen Naomi Stillitano, Arcadia High School, Phoebe Ho, South Pasadena High School, Mia Moore-Walker, Flintridge Preparatory School, and Jessica Powell, Flintridge Preparatory School.

Rose Queen Crowned | 2024 Tournament of Roses Pasadena – Videos & Reactions

https://youtu.be/DxRCkUU4Wqk Arcadia High School student, Naomi Stillitano, was crowned the 2024 Rose Queen moments ago in front of the iconic Tournament of Roses House in...
South Pasadena News Dial-a-ride planning open house November 14th senior center

City Open House November 14th | New Dial-A-Ride Plans in The Works

South Pasadena's Transit Division is embarking on an exciting journey to enhance local transit services, and we want YOU to be a part of...
PHOTO: provided by Scout troop 342 | The South Pasadenan | Luke - Troop 342 Senior Patrol Leader

Why I Sell Greenery | One Scout’s Experience

On Saturday, September 23, I walked various routes through South Pasadena knocking on doors to sell greenery. Troop 342 has been selling greenery for...
PHOTO: Shari Correll | The South Pasadenan | The cast of TRAP in rehearsals at South Pasadena High School

TRAP | SPHS Drama has a Twisty Play in Store for Theatregoers

First and foremost, DON’T TELL THE SECRET! The South Pasadena High School Drama Club’s fall play, Steven Gregg’s TRAP, promises to be a twisty...

TURKEY TUSSLE 2023 | Muir Football Claims the Bell in Annual Rivalry Against Pasadena...

A Storied History https://youtu.be/dN0nZSGQ61s?feature=shared The first episode of the deep-seeded rivalry played between Pasadena Community College and John Muir Junior College took place in 1947. In...
PHOTO: Jeff Lorch | The South Pasadena | Camille Ariana Spirlin in SHE at Antaeus Theatre Company.

“SHE” Takes a Hopeful Journey at ANTAEUS

Antaeus Theatre Company has opened their new season with the powerfully evocative and beautifully executed coming-of-age story, world premiere of Marlow Wyatt’s “SHE”. It’s...
PHOTO: provided by Scout Troup 342 | The South Pasadenan | Troop 342 and Troop 7 gathered together before going out into the neighborhood to sell Christmas greenery.

Holiday Greenery | A New Twist on an Old Tradition

For over 70 years, Boy Scout Troop 342 has been selling Christmas Greenery in the neighborhoods of South Pasadena and southern Pasadena, to raise...

CalTrans Homes South Pasadena | 626 Prospect Settlement: Judge Acts on His Own Motion

Judge Curtis A. Kin has approved a settlement in South Pasadena's lawsuit challenging Caltrans' sale of the 12-unit multi-family property at 626 Prospect to...
Harry Randall Leach, Randy, passed into his peace on Monday, October 9, 2023.

Harry Randall (Randy) Leach | A Life Remembered

Obituary Provided by The Leach Family Harry Randall Leach, Randy, passed into his peace on Monday, October 9, 2023. Randy was born in Evanston, Illinois on...
PHOTO: Jonathan Williams | The South Pasadenan News | SPHS/South Pasadena Football Homecoming Win over La Canada Oct. 20, 2023.

SPHS Homecoming | A Big Night for South Pasadena High School

Most Royal Tiger Crowned As fireworks lit the sky above Ray Solari field, the most royal tiger was crowned, overshadowing the smell of popcorn, Tiger...
PHOTO: Dan Rider | The South Pasadenan News | SPHS/South Pasadena Football Homecoming Win over La Canada Oct. 20, 2023.

SPHS Football | Coming Home: Late Game Heroics Bring Home a Win For South...

Tigers senior Luke Riffle intercepted a pass in overtime to lift South Pasadena to a 34-27 Rio Hondo league victory Friday over the La...
PHOTO: provided by Friends of South Pasadena Library | The South Pasadenan | Cellist Cecilia Tsan and pianist Steven Vanhauwaert pictured with composer Nan Schwartz.

Moving Concert Held at South Pasadena Public Library

Another beautiful and heartfelt concert was held last week at the second Restoration Concert of the new season at South Pasadena Public Library community...

Exploring the Macabre | Your Guide to Creepy Curio in South Pasadena

From hidden stairs, to historical houses, take a journey through some local haunts (1) Arroyo Shrine A small, seemingly insignificant makeshift monument, it remains a mystery...
PHOTO: Young Stars Theatre | The South Pasadenan | The cast of YST's "James and The Giant Peach" on stage at Fremont Centre Theatre in South Pasadena, CA.

YST’s “James and the Giant Peach” is Whimsical Fun for the Whole Family

Audiences at the opening this past weekend of Young Stars Theatre’s whimsical production of “James and Giant Peach Jr. were treated to a toe-tapping,...
PHOTO: Sally Kilby | The South Pasadenan | Volunteers count vials for flowers Oct. 7 in order to determine how many more need to be ordered. Thousands of vials will be used on the float. L-R are Sebastian Adams, Mellany Becerra, Julia Lopez and Diego Adams.

The ABCs of Decorating a Rose Parade Float | Join the South Pas Float...

MEDIA RELEASE South Pasadena Tournament of Roses takes us through the ABCs of Decorating a Rose Parade Float: Before a float can be decorated, it must...
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