4th of July | ‘Safe and Sane’ Fireworks Banned
Many cities in the Southland ban consumer fireworks, and South Pasadena is on the list.
While some cities, including Alhambra, allow “safe and sane” fireworks,...
Rose Parade 2023 | South Pasadena Float Design Unveiled
A dazzling array of activity can be found on board South Pasadena’s newest float design,
unveiled by local builders and decorators in anticipation to the...
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Pasadena Mosquitoes
News provided by S.G.V.M.V.C.D.
Don’t give mosquitoes a biting chance as Los Angeles County kicks off the first week of summer, warns mosquito control officials.
Mosquitoes...
4th of July | Patriotic Performance Celebrating Independence & Diversity
An original theatrical reading of “We, Too, Are America,” celebrating America’s independence and diversity, is slated for Sunday, July 3, at South Pasadena High...
Oneonta Club | Three SPHS Seniors Awarded Scholarships
News provided by Oneonta Club Foundation
May is a very special month for South Pasadena’s Oneonta Club. May is when the Club presents an Oneonta...
4th of July | Parade, Fireworks & Patriotic Performance for Festival of Balloons
Written by Joe Payne, Past Chair, Current Vice Chair of the Festival of Balloons
We’re Back!
Although the last two years have been lost to the COVID...
The Huntington | ‘100 Great British Drawings’ is a Must-See Exhibition
The Huntington is a must-see cultural destination for young and old, locals and tourists alike. For younger generations, it’s the cool place where you...
4th of July | Festival of Balloons is Back!
A harsh reality, COVID-19 played havoc on scheduling plans for millions, cancelling vacation trips, halting family visits, and interfered with outings near and far,...
Watering Restrictions Effective Immediately
News provided by City of South Pasadena
On June 15, 2022, the South Pasadena City Council declared a Stage 2 Serious Water Supply Shortage given...
4th of July | Pancake Breakfast & Fireworks Tickets on Sale
A popular event is back as many in the community will look to kick-start their Fourth of July celebration into high gear with the...
South Pasadena Preservation Foundation | Annual Meeting and Mills Act Panel June 26
News provided by SPPF
The South Pasadena Preservation Foundation (SPPF) invites the entire community to attend its annual meeting on Sunday, June 26 from 5:00...
Finance Ad Hoc Committee Recorded | A Serious Look Behind the Curtain
“Anyone who reads this needs to know how bad it got,” South Pasadena City Council Member Jon Primuth said March 9. Primuth, who is...
Concerts in the Park | 2022 Concerts Return June 26
News provided by City of South Pasadena
The South Pasadena Community Services Department will host four dates of Concerts in the Park this summer. Admission...
4th of July | Dedicated Festival of Balloons Committee Seeking Volunteers
Producing the City of South Pasadena’s biggest attraction of the year isn’t an easy task, requiring long hours by a group of dedicated volunteers.
Making...
City Council | Budget, Union Contracts, FAHC Report, Housing Element Items on Agenda Tonight
The South Pasadena City Council tonight will consider final adoption of the 2022-23 general fund budget which totals $42.2 million--an increase of $7.4 million,...
4th of July | 2022 Poster Contest Winners Selected
It’s one of the most difficult tasks the South Pasadena City Council faces this time of year.
When given the amount of choices, selecting the...
KRISPY KREME | South Pasadena Location is OPEN!
For South Pasadenans looking to add more hole foods to their diet, Krispy Kreme opened their new location on Tuesday June 14. After much...
South Pasadena High School | 5th Grand Reunion Held June 10-12
Alumni of South Pasadena High visited their alma mater last weekend as the SPHS Alumni Association held its 5th decennial Grand Reunion.
The all class...
South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Golf Tournament | A Chance to Win $10,000
A remarkable feat, Alan Vlacich says he’s recorded “maybe four holes in one,” most of them at the Arroyo Seco Golf Course in South...
Bloom Report | June Blooming Flowers in South Pasadena
Stroll and drive along the streets of South Pasadena and you will be amazed at the wide variety of plants and trees that grow...
Finance Ad Hoc Committee Report Filed | Forensic Audit Looming
Sufficient red flags exist to justify a forensic audit of South Pasadena’s finances, but it “may not be practical” to commence one at this...
539 Grand Avenue is For Sale
For the first time in over 22 years, 539 Grand Avenue in South Pasadena is once again for sale. Built in 1949, this home...
Op-Ed | $5 Million for South Pasadena – What Say You
By Care First
The City of South Pasadena has an amazing opportunity—in the form of $5 million from the federal government—to make significant improvements in...
PHOTOS: ‘Welcome to Your Life’ | SPHS Graduation 2022
“Welcome to Your Life” was an apropos theme for South Pasadena High School’s graduation held on June 2. The commencement featured cheering families and...
MHS Principals for a Day | SPUSD Snapshot
News provided by S.P.U.S.D.
The MHS PTA held its first silent auction this school year. One of the items up for bid was the chance...
Voters make their voices heard at South Pasadena polling stations | Polls Open Until...
As the 2022 midterm elections rapidly approach, voters nationwide have flocked to polling stations to make their voices heard in the primaries, with South...
Clean Power Alliance | New Board Chair and Executive Committee Members Selected
News provided by CPA
During its June 2, 2022 meeting, the Clean Power Alliance (CPA) Board of Directors finalized its new incoming board chair, chairs...
A Stellar Production of “Our Country’s Good” at South Pasadena Theatre Workshop
South Pasadena Theatre Workshop is back with a stellar production of Timberlake Wertenbaker’s phenomenal 1988 play, “Our Country’s Good”, about the redemptive power of...
4th of July | Performance Celebrating Diversity in America
An enthusiastic South Pasadena Mayor Michael Cacciotti says “We’re coming back strong,” as he looks ahead to Fourth of July weekend, kicking off with...
South Pasadena Beautiful | 2022 Golden Arrow Awards
News provided by South Pasadena Beautiful
Five residences are the recipients of South Pasadena Beautiful’s 2022 Golden Arrow Awards chosen by the SPB Board of...
