Donovan Poised to Replace Khubesrian | Candidates Drop Out of City...
With two prospective candidates formally pulling out Wednesday, John (Jack) Donovan’s quest to succeed Dr. Marina Khubesrian as the Second District’s representative on the...
California News Publishers Board Approves The South Pasadenan
The South Pasadenan News staff is humbled by the response and proud to be accepted into the CNPA.
The California News Publishers Association received the...
PGA Championship Winner Collin Morikawa’s Connection to South Pasadena
Some say this is only the beginning for Collin Morikawa, an overnight sensation who won the hearts of America Sunday by winning the PGA...
LA District Attorney Investigating Fake Email Allegation | Khubesrian Condemns Cyber...
The City of South Pasadena on Monday asked the LA District Attorney’s Public Integrity Division to review a citizen complaint that District 2 Councilmember...
Strange Emails Sent to City Council | Veiled Threats to Cacciotti
Last May, South Pasadena Councilman Michael Cacciotti got what he describes as the “most unusual” email he’s ever received in his nearly twenty years...
Dr. Marina Khubesrian Announcement | No Longer Seeking 3rd Term on...
In a surprise announcement, Dr. Marina Khubesrian said in a statement Tuesday she will not be seeking a third term on the South Pasadena...
Fire on Mission St. | Response from Two Departments
What was initially reported to be a structure fire on the 1000 northern block of Mission St. at approximately 11:05 a.m., Tuesday in South...
TEACHERS SPEAK OUT: A Letter to South Pasadena Residents & Parents
Dear South Pasadena community,
We love your kids, and we love our jobs. We love South Pasadena and decided to work here because we believe...
EXCLUSIVE: Wrongfully Terminated 26-Year SPPD Officer Denied Apology & Honors
Former South Pasadena police officer Timothy Patrick Green says the city owes him and his family an apology. His case is persuasive. According to...
WITNESSED: Citizens & Victims Locate and Hold Suspect Until Police Arrive
I was one of the three initial witnesses to the events that transpired on Friday, July 10. This story is based on my first-hand...
CANCELLED | Rose Parade 2021
MEDIA RELEASE from PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES :
With reluctance and tremendous disappointment, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association announces that, in accordance with Governor...
Millions of Dollars in ‘PPP’ COVID-19 Relief Awarded to many South...
A total of 636 South Pasadena companies received federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds totaling between $40.6 million and $71.8 million, helping to preserve several...
COVID UPDATE | 177 Cases in South Pasadena Thurdsay
MEDIA RELEASE: LA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
07/09 Update
Cases through 8:00pm 07/08/2020
*including cases reported by Long Beach and Pasadena Health Departments
** includes deaths
New Daily Counts
Cases
Cases**
1777
Deaths
50
Laboratory Confirmed...
COVID UPDATE | 175 Cases, 23 Deaths in South Pasadena
MEDIA RELEASE: LA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
07/08 Update
Cases through 8:00pm 07/07/2020
*including cases reported by Long Beach and Pasadena Health Departments
** includes deaths
New Daily Counts (La...
CLOSED: Beaches, Fireworks Displays Prohibited During 4th of July Weekend
FROM LA COUNTY: 6-29-2020
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is ordering L.A. County beaches closed from July 3 through July 6 at...
Vanessa Marquez | Wrongful Death Claim Filed Over South Pasadena Police...
Friends, colleagues and supporters of the late actress Vanessa Marquez came to South Pasadena Wednesday to announce the filing a wrongful death action over...
Video of ‘Spit-Hood’ Arrest by SPPD | Watch Commander on Scene...
On Tuesday June 23 at approximately 11:30 a.m., an assault & robbery suspect was detained on Mission Street in front of the South Pasadena...
November Elections | City Clerk Evelyn Zneimer Running for City Council
Evelyn Zneimer says she wants to “restore trust in City Hall” as a major reason why she is seeking a seat on the South...
Finance Department Presented the Wrong Budget to City Council & Finance...
By Stephen Rossi: (Credentials Click Here)
Greetings Fellow South Pasadena Residents & South Pasadena Finance Commission:
The next finance commission meeting is eminent, and their recommendations...
City Finance Problems | Credentialed Finance Experts Cross-Examination of the Betta...
Former South Pasadena Finance Director Josh Betta started a firestorm last week when he released his 56-page critique of the city’s proposed 2020-2021 budget....
STOPPED: SPPD ends ‘Carotid Restraint’ (Sleeper Hold) & Reports No Arrests...
South Pasadena police will no longer use the “carotid restraint control hold” as one of its authorized use of force techniques, the city...
Proposed South Pasadena Budget “Astonishingly Incomplete,” Ex Finance Director Warns
A former South Pasadena finance director whose trademark combines a dramatic flair with a sharp eye for detail has a warning for the city:...
UPDATE: George Floyd Protests | South Pasadenans Show Support
UPDATED ON Thursday, June 4, originally published on May 30 and June 2nd.
"I can't breathe"
A phrase that is resonating with millions throughout the country...
Earthquake | 5.5 Near Ridgecrest
Did you feel it? Reports from all over the South Pasadena & Pasadena areas reporting a 'slow roller' going on for up to 15...
Building Height Limits on Council Agenda | Critical City Plan Issue
By Ron Rosen, South Pasadena resident:
EDITOR'S NOTE: This letter was written to apply to June 3rd's Council meeting which was postponed until Wednesday, June...
STATE OF EMERGENCY | LA COUNTY UPDATE
MEDIA RELEASE: LA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
EXTENDED the Countywide curfew for all @CountyofLA in response to civil disturbances. It is effective today, 06-01-2020, starting at...
Reopening LA County | Restaurants, Barbershops, Salons Get Green Light
It might feel like a new day – a bright one indeed, with the announcement Los Angeles County on Friday has received permission from...
123 Cases in South Pasadena | COVID-19 Update
MEDIA RELEASE:
05/28 Update
Cases through 8:00pm 05/27/2020
*including cases reported by Long Beach and Pasadena Health Departments
** includes deaths
New Daily Counts (L.A. County)
Cases
Cases**
1094
Deaths
48
Locations
Laboratory Confirmed Cases (LCC)
49774
-...
South Pasadena COVID-19 Update | May 27
MEDIA RELEASE:
05/27 Update
Cases through 8:00pm 05/26/2020
*including cases reported by Long Beach and Pasadena Health Departments
** includes deaths
New Daily Counts (L.A. County)
Cases
Cases**
933
Deaths
53
Locations
Laboratory Confirmed Cases (LCC)
48700
-...
122 Cases in South Pasadena Tuesday | COVID-19 Update
New Daily Counts (L.A County)
Cases
Cases**
1843
Deaths
27
Locations
Laboratory Confirmed Cases (LCC)
47822
- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)
45387
- Long Beach
1582
- Pasadena
853
Deaths
2143
- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)
1988
- Long Beach
73
- Pasadena
82
Age Group (Los...



















































