UPDATED: Large Fire Near Marmion Way & 110 Freeway Exit | Arroyo Park Adjacent
A large brush fire broke out Friday night at about 9:15pm near South Pasadena. Multiple fire department helicopters, including water dropping units, are engaged...
4th of July | Festival of Balloons Pancake Breakfast, Parade, Garfield Park, & Fireworks...
July 3 – A free theatrical performance entitled "We, Too, Are America,"presented by Jim and Lissa Reynolds in the South Pasadena High School auditorium...
4th of July | Festival of Balloons Parade Lineup
2022 Festival of Balloons Parade Lineup
• Fly Over by Foothill Air Support Team (FAST) - South Pasadena Police Department
• Boy Scout Troop 139 and...
60 Years of Fighting: “Today, the 710 Stub was Returned to Its Right Owners...
The California Transportation Commission on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve Caltrans’ relinquishment to the City of Pasadena the state’s right, title, and interest to...
4th of July | We, Too, Are 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 Preservation Foundation | Organization Update and Mills Act Panel
Written and presented by Mark Gallatin, outgoing SPPF President
SPPF members, board members, friends, and distinguished officials, I bid you welcome. Join with me now...
PCC Offers $1.8 Million to Relieve Student Debt
News provided by Pasadena City College
As a national conversation about erasing student debt continues this summer, Pasadena City College is starting with a local...
South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Golf Tournament | $15,000 Raised
A big prize was at stake going to the golfer who sank a hole in one on the 7th hole during last Saturday’s South...
School Registration | 2022-2023 New Students in South Pasadena
News provided by S.P.U.S.D.
Starting with the 2022-2023 school year, SPUSD will expand its transitional kindergarten (TK) program to provide more early childhood education. The...
Woman’s Club of South Pasadena Installs New Officers
News provided by Woman's Club of South Pasadena
The Woman’s Club of South Pasadena has elected and installed Club officers for 2022--2024. The newly elected...
4th of July | Local Organizations Serving Food After Parade
Following a pancake breakfast at the South Pasadena fire station, attending the opening ceremonies for the Festival of Balloons and watching the hour-long parade...
Vecinos de South Pasadena | 4th of July Food Booth
News provided by Vecinos de South Pasadena
Vecinos de South Pasadena's mission is to bring together Latinos and non-Latinos alike while sharing the richness of...
4th of July | Fun Activities in Garfield Park After Parade
There will be boundless fun for kids in Garfield Park following the Festival of Balloons Parade on the Fourth of July.
Some of the games...
4th of July | Keep Pets Safe This Holiday
The 4th of July, according to the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA, is generally the busiest day of the year for animal shelters around...
Rose Parade 2023 | Support Oldest Self-Built Float
News provided by S.P.T.O.R.
Our float has been designed – SPARK OF IMAGINATION. The float concept was submitted by Scott Feldman and the rendering artists are...
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,...





















































