Child-Involved Collision | Documented School-Zone Crossing Warnings Go Unanswered – Parent’s Demands Intensify

A child was involved in a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision Monday afternoon in a designated school zone near Arroyo Vista Elementary, reigniting longstanding concerns from parents...
PHOTO: SPPD | The South Pasadenan | Tesla Police Car

Child Involved in Non-Injury Incident Near El Centro Street | Vehicle – Pedestrian Collision

Media Release On March 23, 2026, at approximately 2:43 p.m., the South Pasadena Police Department Communications Center received a report of a non-injury vehicle-versus-pedestrian traffic...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | Dr. Michele Kipke (center) and South Pasadena Unified School District representatives celebrated Dr. Kipke receiving the Golden Apple Award for Volunteerism.

SPUSD Snapshot | Dr. Michele Kipke Honored for Decades of SPUSD Service

South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) is proud to announce Dr. Michele Kipke as the recipient of the Association of California School Administrators’ Golden...
PHOTO: Staff | The South Pasadenan News | South Pasadena City Hall on Mission Street

Cancelled: City Council Meeting South Pasadena March 24, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council Special Closed Session Meeting scheduled for March 24, 2026, at 5:30 P.M., has been cancelled. The next...
PHOTO: Staff | The South Pasadenan News | South Pasadena City Hall on Mission Street

Cancelled: City Council Meeting South Pasadena April 1, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for April 1, 2026, at 7:00 P.M., has been cancelled. The next City Council...
PHOTO: Chris Bray | The South Pasadenan | Kitty Takes a $114 Million Walk Into Your Yard

‘Kitty Takes a $114 Million Walk Into Your Yard’ by Chris Bray

You may have been seeing stories this week about California’s $114 million “cougar bridge,” a newly controversial overpass across the 101 freeway in the...

Streets Planning & Upgrades | City to Host Third Community Meeting for Huntington &...

The City of South Pasadena will hold a third community meeting to seek public feedback on the Huntington Drive and Fremont Avenue Corridor Improvements...
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.

Senator Pérez Audit Call – State Leaders Demand Oversight of CalTrans 710 Homes

Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena), Assemblymember Mike Fong (D-Alhambra), and South Pasadena Mayor Sheila Rossi will join community leaders on Friday, March 20, 2026,...
PHOTO: South Pasadena Public Library | SouthPasadenan.com News | The South Pasadenan – Many of the trees South Pasadena Streets have to day were planted by this effort.

Editorial: The Livability & Lifestyle of South Pasadena Is Not Guaranteed—It’s Decided

It's no secret that South Pasadena did not become what it is by accident. But how and when do you jump-in and carry the...
PHOTO: CBP | The South Pasadenan | U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Otay Mesa Cargo Facility seized over 900 pounds of liquid methamphetamine concealed in the fuel tank of a tractor-trailer.

Methamphetamine Seizure | 900 Pounds Seized by CBP Officers in Tractor-Trailer Fuel Tank

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Otay Mesa Cargo Facility seized over 900 pounds of liquid methamphetamine concealed in the fuel tank...
Rotary Club of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | The 12th Annual Taste of South Pasadena 2026

Taste of South Pasadena May 2026! | Annual Restaurant Tour Returns This May

The Rotary Club of South Pasadena will host the 12th Annual Taste of South Pasadena on Tuesday, May 19 from 5–8 PM, inviting guests to sip, stroll,...
The Land of Milk and Money Walking Tour. March 28, 2026 @ 3:30pm. Buena Vista Street tells a story of enterprise and affluence that helped shape South Pasadena at the turn of the twentieth century. Once home to the Raab Creamery in South Pasadena. "Let them eat cake - come see how the rich people live in South Pasadena on a walking tour"

“The Land of Milk and Money” Walking Tour on March 28 | SPPF Hosting...

The South Pasadena Preservation Foundation (SPPF) will host a guided historical walking tour, “The Land of Milk and Money,” on Saturday, March 28, 2026...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Melissa Snyder Named New Community Services Director

NEW LEADERSHIP | Melissa Snyder Named New Community Services Director

The City of South Pasadena is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Snyder as the new Community Services Director. With more than a...
South Pasadena to Resume Overnight Parking Enforcement and 72- Hour Parking Violations

PARKING RULES | City Reminds Residents of Overnight Enforcement

The City of South Pasadena would like to remind residents that overnight parking permits are required for vehicles parked on the street for more...
PHOTO: Pasadena Film Festival | The South Pasadenan | 13th Annual PIFF Set for April 9-16

Film Festival Returns | 13th Annual Pasadena International Film Festival Set for April 9-16

The thirteenth edition of the Pasadena International Film Festival (PIFF) returns to the NoHo Arts District April 9-16, 2026, presenting more than 160 films from over...
Fire aftermath in Altadena. Eaton Fire Palisades Fires. Firefighter inspecting through catastrophic loss of homes and businesses

Insurance Reform: Local Residents Urged to Fight for FAIR Coverage

South Pasadena homeowners and allies are being called to mobilize immediately as the insurance industry organizes to block a critical reform package in the...

ADU Workshop | Community Input Sought for Pre-Approved Building Plans

Residents are invited to attend a community meeting regarding the City’s proposed Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Plan Program on March 26, 2026, from...
PHOTO: Geffen Playhouse | The South Pasadenan | Geffen Playhouse 2026/2027 Season | Five Premieres Announced for Los Angeles Theatergoers

Geffen Playhouse 2026/2027 Season | Five Premieres Announced

On March 17, 2026, the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles officially announced its highly anticipated 2026/2027 season lineup, bringing five incredible premieres to local...
PHOTO: Office of Senator Sasha Perez | The South Pasadenan | Senator Sasha Renée Pérez presents Eaton Fire Survivor Network Executive Director Joy Chen with a framed resolution as Woman of the Year for District 25. Pictured L-R, Senator Brian Jones, Senator Sasha Renée Pérez, Joy Chen, Senate President pro Tem Monique Limón, Senator Caroline Menjivar

Woman of the Year | Senator Pérez Honors Joy Chen

Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) has named Joy Chen, Executive Director of the Eaton Fire Survivors Network as her 2026 Woman of the Year for...
PHOTO: SPARC | The South Pasadenan | Facing Fear Through Art Workshop Coming to South Pasadena

Creative Courage | Facing Fear Through Art Workshop Coming to South Pasadena

The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) is hosting "Facing Fear Through Art," a unique exploration and acrylic workshop, on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from...
PHOTO: SPARC | The South Pasadenan | Celebrating Women Artists This March at SPARC

Artistry Unveiled | SPARC Celebrates Women Artists Throughout March

The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) is hosting "Artistry Unveiled: A Celebration of Women Artists" throughout March 2026, featuring a series of exhibitions and...
Heatwave Pasadena Weather

HOT DAYS AHEAD: South Pasadena Weather Report

Tuesday, March 17 – Sunday, March 22, 2026 A significant early-season heat event will dominate the South Pasadena forecast this week, with temperatures running 20–30...
Tutor & Scholastic Coaching for South Pasadena, Pasadena, San Marino, & Alhambra - make this your best year ever!

Finish the School Year Strong with Hodis Learning & Music

As the fourth quarter begins this week for many local school districts, Hodis Learning & Music (HLM) is reminding families that now is the...
PHOTO: Altadena Chamber of Commerce & Civic Association | The South Pasadenan

Community Support | Altadena Chamber of Commerce Distributes Gift Cards to Fire Survivors

The Altadena Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the distribution of $500 Shop Local LA gift cards to 450 residents in the Eaton...
PHOTO: Southland Young Marines | The south Pasadenan | Southland Young Marines attended the Temple City Council meeting to receive a proclamation for their Drug Demand Reduction program.

National Honor | Southland Young Marines of Azusa Recognized by the U.S. Drug Enforcement...

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in partnership with the Young Marines, a national youth organization, has announced the recipients of the 2026 Enrique...

Tickets Available | South Pasadena Spring Eggstravaganza Returns March 28

The City of South Pasadena is pleased to announce its annual Spring Eggstravaganza, a family-friendly celebration of the season, taking place on Saturday, March...
PHOTO: SPHS Virtual Enterprise | The South Pasadenan | SPHS Virtual Enterprise State Award winners celebrate after the competition.

SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Virtual Enterprise Teams Qualify for New York City Competition

On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the SPHS Virtual Enterprise (VE) team attended the Virtual Enterprise International West Coast Regional Trade Show held at California...
PHOTO: YSTA | The South Pasadenan | Young Stars Theatre Academy Announces Aladdin KIDS Camp

Spring Break Magic | Young Stars Theatre Academy Announces Aladdin KIDS Camp

Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) is excited to announce its Spring Break Theatre Camp, featuring the magical musical Aladdin KIDS, running March 30 through...
PHOTO: Susan Pickering | The South Pasadenan | Julia Child’s father’s former Pasadena home by renowned Architect Roland E. Coate listed for $7,600,000 by Coldwell Banker Realty.

Historic Estate | Julia Child’s Father’s Former Pasadena Home Listed for $7.6M

The Charles E. Davis House, a distinguished Colonial Revival estate designed by renowned architect Roland E. Coate and previously owned by Julia Child’s father,...
SCREENCAP: South Pasadena City Council Meeting Feb. 18 2026 | The South Pasadenan

Major Grants, ALPR Policies & Zoning Updates on March 18 Agenda | South Pasadena...

The South Pasadena City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. inside the Amedee O. "Dick"...
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