Throwback Thursday | Pasadena’s Historic Memorial Flagpole

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

Sandy Fire | Air Quality Warning Issued for Los Angeles County

Following the outbreak of the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an unhealthy air quality warning...

Trouble Ahead: SB 79 Comes for South Pasadena – What the...

The 'Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act' (SB 79) takes effect July 1, 2026. Here is the picture for South Pasadena, Pasadena, and...

Arcadia Mayor to Plead Guilty as Chinese Foreign Agent — The...

Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang resigned Monday and agreed to plead guilty to a federal felony of acting as an illegal agent of the People's...

CalTrans Homes Sales South Pasadena: Mayor Sheila Rossi Heads to Sacramento...

South Pasadena Mayor Sheila Rossi is traveling to Sacramento this week to testify before the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee on AB-2329 (Fong),...

Streets Safety Arroyo Vista South Pasadena | Parent Coalition Urges Faster...

A South Pasadena coalition of Arroyo Vista Elementary School parents is calling for faster implementation of traffic safety measures near campus, citing ongoing concerns...

UPDATED: Dead Person at State St. & Raymondale Dr. in South...

UPDATE: Wednesday, April 8 1:00 PM: The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has identified the person found deceased yesterday on the sidewalk at State...

“A Moveable Feast” – South Pasadena Preservation Foundation Presents A Revived...

The South Pasadena Preservation Foundation (SPPF) will revive one of its most beloved traditions on Sunday, May 3, with the return of its signature...

Public Safety Funding | Rep. Judy Chu Secures $1M for South...

Representative Judy Chu (CA-28) will join South Pasadena city officials today, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall to present a...

Safety Measures | City Enhances Traffic Measures Around Arroyo Vista Elementary...

Media Release Since the start of the 2025-26 school year, the City has been working proactively with residents and South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD)...

CALTRANS AUDIT PASSES: State Audit of 710 Homes Mismanagement Approved

SACRAMENTO / SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. EARLY BREAKING NEWS TUES 3/27/2026 — In a major turning point for the long-running 710 Freeway Fight, California lawmakers...

Child-Involved Collision | Documented School-Zone Crossing Warnings Go Unanswered – Parent’s...

A child was involved in a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision Monday afternoon in a designated school zone near Arroyo Vista Elementary, reigniting longstanding concerns from parents...

Child Involved in Non-Injury Incident Near El Centro Street | Vehicle...

Media Release On March 23, 2026, at approximately 2:43 p.m., the South Pasadena Police Department Communications Center received a report of a non-injury vehicle-versus-pedestrian traffic...

Senator Pérez Audit Call – State Leaders Demand Oversight of CalTrans...

Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena), Assemblymember Mike Fong (D-Alhambra), and South Pasadena Mayor Sheila Rossi will join community leaders on Friday, March 20, 2026,...

Editorial: The Livability & Lifestyle of South Pasadena Is Not Guaranteed—It’s...

It's no secret that South Pasadena did not become what it is by accident. But how and when do you jump-in and carry the...

HOT DAYS AHEAD: South Pasadena Weather Report

Tuesday, March 17 – Sunday, March 22, 2026 A significant early-season heat event will dominate the South Pasadena forecast this week, with temperatures running 20–30...

Major Grants, ALPR Policies & Zoning Updates on March 18 Agenda...

The South Pasadena City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. inside the Amedee O. "Dick"...

Fatal Traffic Collision South Pasadena | Pedestrian Struck on Hope Street...

On March 3, 2026, at approximately 10:15 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Fair Oaks Avenue and Hope Street for an injury traffic...

Hilariously Haunted Fremont Center Theatre: Y.S.T.A. Delivers the Laughs With ‘Beetlejuice...

The Fremont Centre Theatre went interdimensional this weekend as the Young Stars Theatre Academy presented Beetlejuice Jr., a spirited and funny production filled with...

Updated Announcement | ‘Joanne Nuckols Memorial Gathering’ War Memorial Building February...

Joanne Nuckols Memorial Gathering to Be Held Saturday, February 28, 2026 NOTE: Arrival/Start Time Updated 11:00 AM Arrivals. 12:00 Noon Speakers The community is invited to...

Special City Council Meeting | City Holds Study Session Feb. 25...

The South Pasadena City Council is gearing up to lay the groundwork for the city's future. A Special City Council Meeting is scheduled for...

Big Rainstorm Hitting Monday: Weather Warnings Issued – Evacuation Warnings in...

A significant winter rainstorm is set to impact the Los Angeles region beginning Monday, February 16, and continuing through at least Friday, February 20,...

UPDATED: Dead Person Found on Park Bench | Arroyo Drive Above...

UPDATE: Additional Details in Arroyo Drive Death Investigation The South Pasadenan has confirmed new information following the discovery of a deceased man at the Arroyo...

SPHS Tiger’s Basketball Record Books Updated: Rod Khollesi’s Fantastic Senior Season...

Sometimes there are seasons that have a player that sets a new elevated standard. For the South Pasadena High School boys varsity basketball program, senior...

SB 978 | Protect Communities From Rapidly Expanding Data Centers –...

Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) has introduced SB 978, the Data Center Community Accountability Act, to protect Californians and utility ratepayers as large data centers...

NEW POLICE CHIEF | Derek Elmore Named New Police Chief of...

The City of South Pasadena is pleased to announce the selection of Derek Elmore as the new Police Chief of the South Pasadena Police...

Person Falls From Second Story Deck Into Ravine from Hanscom Dr....

Media Release At approximately 5:52 pm on January 24, 2026, the South Pasadena Fire Department, along with units from the Pasadena and Glendale Fire Departments,...

110 Freeway Off-Ramp Closure | Ave. 60 Long-Term Bridge Work Underway

CalTrans District 7 crews will close the northbound off-ramp at Avenue 60 on State Route 110 (Arroyo Seco Parkway) beginning at 11:59 p.m. Friday,...

Eaton & Palisades Fire Anniversary: ‘SONGS OF REMEMBRANCE’ Pasadena Memorial Event

Senior Pastor Ger Jones, lead pastor of Vintage Church Los Angeles, will speak at Lake Avenue Church, Pasadena, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at...

2026 Rose Parade Float Awards | South Pasadena (SPTOR) Among Top...

Today, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® announced the 23 floats awarded official honors in the 137th Rose Parade® presented by Honda.  These awards recognize...
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