SAG-AFTRA Strike Ends | Intermission is Over as Actors Across San Gabriel Valley React...

Earlier this week, the SAG-AFTRA strikes came to an end as the union and the studios reached a historic agreement, concluding the 118-day strike in a unanimous decision. Both parties have emerged with a deal...
PHOTO: Jeff Lorch | The South Pasadenan | John Douglas Thompson, Alfred Molina, and Cast in Inherit the Wind

A Stirring and Timely “Inherit The Wind” at Pasadena Playhouse

At a time when book banning has reared its head again in our country and people seem to be more divided than ever, Pasadena Playhouse brings us a stirring production of “Inherit The Wind”...
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Marine Corps Birthday 2023 | 248 Years of Fierce Dedication

On this notable day, we commemorate the 248th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, an institution steeped in valor, discipline, and unyielding commitment to the nation. Since its inception on November 10, 1775,...
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CalTrans Homes | Newly Signed Real Estate Sales Rep. Responds to Concerns

The Keller Williams DTLA and The Dave Knight Real Estate Team, selected last week by the South Pasadena City Council to resell the 19 residential properties that the city is negotiating to purchase from...

Amazon Sued by FTC | Price Manipulation Scheme Costing Customers over $1.4 Billion Dollars

Amazon is facing a lawsuit from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) detailing alleged  illegal strategies to increase profits from its online retail operations, including the use of a secret algorithm known as 'Project...

Restoration Concert November 19 features New Hollywood String Quartet

The Restoration Concert on Sunday, November 19 at 4:00 p.m. will feature the New Hollywood String Quartet performing Tchaikovsky's String Quartet No. 1 in D Major op. 11.  Cellist Brian Schuldt and Violist Meredith...
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 Roses Parade on Jan. 1, 2024. A frame chassis is...

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...

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 8. Host Brad Colerick will be out of town this...
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 the final, head-spinning moment. The show is a unique combination...

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 Southern Section Football Division 9 opening round victory Friday night...

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 who are as entertaining as they are thought-provoking—on Sunday, November...
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 opening round of the CIF Southern Section Division 9 playoffs. 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 AV students about entrepreneurship in preparation for the upcoming AV...
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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 does it feature someone the students consider a celebrity. On...
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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 fashion aficionados of the Los Angeles area have stumbled upon...
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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 of three nationwide brokerages ordered this week to pay a...
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 enjoying a good hearty laugh. Another cyclist towered over all others...

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 responders, and the investigators pursuing the case, a theatre ensemble...
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 Sunday, October 29, for the return of the long awaited...

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 extension corridor. Formal public acknowledgment of the long-awaited deal came in...
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 Pasadena. https://youtu.be/UWhsCtFxJ2g VIDEO: South Pasadena Princess Phoebe Ho Reacts & Congratulates New...
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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 it! In a bid to improve the Dial-A-Ride program, staff...
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Get Ready for Halloween at CALIBRATE | Men’s Haircuts With a Spa-Like Feel

CALIBRATE, a new premium mens hair, skin, & nails studio situated in the heart of South Pasadena, is excited to roll out its extensive range of men's grooming services just in time for the...
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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 the past 72 years, and I was excited to be...
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 ride with reveals and apparently a big secret. So when...

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 1954, the game evolved into where it is today, with...
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 a thoughtful slice of American pie we don’t often see...
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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 funds to support their program. But this year, there’s a...

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 the development arm of the Pasadena-based Friendship Baptist Church. The judge...
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