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One big step after another, and suddenly South Pasadena High’s football team is on its way to checking off three major goals it hopes...

As part of Southern California Edison’s (SCE) long-term plan to modernize the energy grid and reduce wildfire risk, the company will be conducting electrical...

A collection of bills authored by Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) to aid in wildfire recovery and make California more resilient to future natural...

Voting citizens and families who are strongly outspoken about protecting South Pasadena's neighborhoods may be barking up the wrong tree.  City Council may make...

For the first time in about five years, South Pasadena City Hall will once again be open to the public on Fridays, restoring a...

Media Release | San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control September 2025 This Short Bites Monthly e-blast shares insight into the past month’s activity. This ensures...

Note from the Publisher When we talk about “first responders,” it’s not a phrase made generically. On the night of January 7th, 2025, against winds...

Before the final round of interviews, the 28 finalists for the 2026 Rose Court presented by Citizens Business Bank took a group photo on...

A high-speed chase that began in Pasadena ended in tragedy in South Pasadena early Friday, when a stolen Dodge Charger overturned and crashed into...

UPDATED THURS 9/11 7:30PM SB79 PASSED THE ASSEMBLY AND IS ON IT'S WAY TO THE CA SENATE. Assembly staff informed The South Pasadenan SB 79...

The building of the South Pasadena Rose Parade Float is one of the city’s oldest and proudest community traditions. Each year, hundreds of volunteers...

With profound sorrow, the South Pasadena community is coming to terms with the passing of Joanne Nuckols, a preservationist, historian, civic leader, family member,...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging people to take precautions following an increase of flea-borne typhus cases across the County....

Beginning Wednesday, August 20, and lasting through Sunday, August 24, 2025, South Pasadena and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley will be under the grip...

Media Release | South Pasadena Police Department On Saturday, August 16, 2025, at approximately 6:09 p.m., South Pasadena Police Officers were dispatched to the area...

The South Pasadena City Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, for what is shaping up to be one of the...

South Pasadena classrooms open Wednesday, August 13, 2025, with a full slate of new leadership, strong academic momentum, policy updates, and a few fresh...

The South Pasadena City Council and the Finance Commission will convene for a special joint meeting on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM...

South Pasadena is entering a stretch of summer heat this week, with daytime temperatures forecast to climb well into the 90s—and reaching a peak...

News Release | City of South Pasadena Finance Department Come learn about South Pasadena’s City budget! The Finance Department is hosting a community meeting to...

UPDATE: Tsunami Advisory has been issued, replacing the Tsunami Watch for LA Area & Orange County Coastlines. The tsunami should arrive near 1AM tonight....

Metro will officially launch passenger service on the 9.1-mile A Line extension from Glendora to Pomona on Friday, September 19, 2025, expanding regional rail...

South Pasadena Police Report A 34-year-old North Hollywood man was arrested after allegedly attempting to use counterfeit money at two restaurants along Fair Oaks Avenue...

The Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector is alerting the public to a rising scam involving fraudulent property tax bills that closely mimic...

The South Pasadena Little League10U softball All-Stars are the 2025 Southern California State Champions following an impressive run through District 18 and State Tournaments. The Tigers...

The City of South Pasadena is inviting community members to help shape the future of local parks, open spaces, and recreational amenities through its...

The City of South Pasadena is pleased to announce the newest addition to its leadership team: Nick Kimball, who joins as Assistant City Manager...

Hotbox Vintage is circling back to its roots with a curated collection that celebrates three of Japan's distinct fashion designers: mercibeaucoup, Yoshie Inaba, and...

Special Dispatch – The South Pasadenan NewsJuly 4, 2025 – SOUTH PASADENA, CALIF. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ With flags flying and the sun shining over Mission Street, the proud...

The City of South Pasadena invites residents and visitors to celebrate Independence Day at the beloved Festival of Balloons on Friday, July 4, 2025....