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UPDATED: Sunday 6/14 7:30pm  How a small group rattled a nearly trillion-dollar company and the U.S. government badly enough to dark the most powerful AI...

AI shutdown by Government. Not the first time tech has been throttled by bureaucrats - including South Pasadena 1900's era City Council banning electricity...

Active Minds, the nation’s leading nonprofit mobilizing youth and young adults to change the culture around mental health so that it is valued and...

On Saturday, June 27, amateur radio operators from across the San Gabriel Valley will gather at ArtCenter College of Design’s Hillside Campus for ARRL...

Today, in celebration of National Red Rose Day, volunteer Members of the Tournament of Roses Association surprised hundreds of people with longstemmed red roses....

Beyond the numbers of a new district budget, the upcoming school board meeting touches the very heart of our community. From funding vital student...

What's a cool $80 million among friends and neighbors? Item 24 on the June 17 agenda calls for the Council to adopt Resolution No. 8016,...

Weeks of teamwork culminated in an unforgettable victory for the Teal Titans. Their championship win perfectly captured the spirit of local youth sports, bringing...

As South Pasadena prepares for the future, city leaders and the Finance Commission will gather to map out a balanced financial path. The proposed...

Media Release On June 6, 2026, at 9:52 a.m., officers were dispatched to the corner of Orange Grove Avenue and Mission Street to conduct a...

As students look toward the summer break, district leaders are charting the future of our local classrooms. The upcoming board meeting will tackle crucial...

The City of South Pasadena Community Services Department is excited to announce a full lineup of summer community events, including the International Soccer Watch...

As South Pasadena prepares its next fiscal budget, newly appointed Police Chief Elmore promises closer community ties and vital modernizations to keep neighborhoods secure....

Media Release Volunteer Members spread joy throughout Pasadena with hundreds of red roses. In celebration of National Red Rose Day, volunteer Members of the Tournament of...

There is a certain powerful-vibe of excitement that settles over South Pasadena in the first week of June every year. On Wednesday, June 3,...

The City of South Pasadena invites the community to celebrate Independence Day and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States during this year’s...

The City of South Pasadena Community Services Department invites the community to attend a family-friendly Soccer Watch Party on Friday, June 12, 2026, from...

City Council, June 3, 2026 — Report The South Pasadena City Council voted unanimously on June 3 to put a protected bike lane down the...

The oldest community tradition in South Pasadena continues. The all-volunteer South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee has unveiled "Welcome to the Neighborhood," its design...

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...