South Pasadena News

The city's iconic hometown project hinges on local donations and banner sponsorships to turn raw steel and flowers into a Rose Parade reality. Long before...

SPUSD Media Release On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the Autry Museum opened a major exhibition titled Life, Liberty, and Los Angeles. One current SPHS student,...

The annual grassroots fundraiser returns to the Arroyo Seco, uniting golfers of all skill levels to fund the city's historic, self-built floral masterpiece. Every year,...

From meditative, mixed-media character studies to vibrant patriotic posters crafted by local fifth-graders, SPARC's June gallery offerings bridge generations of hometown creatives. These two...

It is Wednesday afternoon, June 3. The polls closed last night. And as of this writing, the votes from Tuesday's primary have yet to...

As the academic year concludes, a resilient senior class steps into a bright future. Our community prepares to honor the dedication and achievements of...

As the school year winds down, families and young readers are invited to gather under the shade of Library Park to celebrate the magic...

It is a gentle reminder that a good book does not require sitting still in a quiet room. Local readers are finding community and...

As the summer evenings stretch longer, local families have a new reason to gather under the old trees of our civic center. The library's...

When summer break begins, many students are excited to relax after a long school year. And while rest is important, taking a complete break...

In celebration of creativity, community, and patriotic spirit, the City of South Pasadena, in collaboration with the South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC), is proud...

SPUSD Media Release Huge Tiger cheers for SPHS junior Michael Scarince on his outstanding second-place finish at the 2026 CIF State Track & Field Championships...

The air at The Daily on Fair Oaks Avenue always carries a distinct, communal energy, but this Wednesday evening promises something uniquely transportive. As...

For decades, the city's Memorial Day ceremony has followed a familiar and fitting rhythm: the colors posted, the anthem sung, a keynote, a moment...

A bill that began with neighbors comparing notes in an online community-collaborative chat room has passed the California State Senate, carrying with it the...

On Sunday, May 31, the Altadena community will gather at Altadena Triangle Park for a morning of civic joy, public engagement, and a community-driven vision...

On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the South Pasadena City Council will convene at the Council Chambers at 1424 Mission Street for three key meetings....

The Arts & Culture Coalition of Altadena (ACCA) and the Eaton Fire Collaborative announce Creative Workers Rising, a resource fair dedicated to supporting artists...

SPUSD Media Release On Friday, May 22, 2026, SPHS students in the Project Lead the Way Honors Engineering Design and Development class shared the projects...

A black Honda Civic at the center of a regional Amber Alert was located Friday evening on a South Pasadena street with the abducted...

If you stepped outside in South Pasadena this morning, you may have heard them before you saw them — the low growl of vintage...

Today, the 1927 War Memorial Flagpole stands at a pocket park on the northeast corner of Colorado and Orange Grove. Barely noticeable today as...

SPUSD Media Release South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) has hired Julia Johnson to serve as the principal of Monterey Hills Elementary School. Johnson comes to...

Martin Peter Carlassare, age 86, passed away peacefully and comfortably on Saturday, May 2, 2026. A resident of the South Pasadena, California area since...

Media Release The South Pasadena Fire Department (SPFD) and South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD), in collaboration with Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services (EMS),...

Media Release The South Pasadena Public Library’s Summer Reading Program (SRP) will take place June 6 through July 18, 2026. Children, teens, and adults are...

Media Release On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at approximately 1:37 a.m., the South Pasadena Police Department Communications Center received a burglary alarm call from a...

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Foundation has awarded more than $200,000 in grants to 18 outstanding organizations serving the greater Pasadena area. Since its...

Media Release The South Pasadena High School Alumni Association invites all SPHS alumni to gather for the annual All-Class Alumni Reunion Picnic on Saturday, June...

SPUSD Media Release On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the District Office, SPUSD recognized employees for their tireless dedication and commitment to students. The District...