Secure Your Child’s Safety: California Car Seat Laws & Guidelines
During Child Passenger Safety Week, the South Pasadena Police Department encourages all parents and caregivers to make sure their children are riding safely by...
L.A. Fire Survivor Insurance Survey: Hold Insurers Accountable
Media Release
Every Fire Survivor's Network (EFSN), in partnership with a UCLA research team, has launched the L.A. Fire Survivor Insurance Survey, a first-of-its-kind effort...
SPHS Football Honors Local First Responders on 9/11 | SPUSD Snapshot
On Friday night before the South Pasadena High School (SPHS) varsity football game, the teams and fans paused in remembrance of those who lost...
Rising From the Ashes: LA Wildfire VR Doc Wins Big in...
Out of the Ashes, an immersive documentary co-directed by Los Angeles–based creators Rory Mitchell and Nonny de la Peña that places audiences within the aftermath...
9/11 Tragic Anniversary – ‘Never Forget’ Twenty-Five Years Later, South Pasadena...
Never forget.
At City Hall is the plaque that honors three members of one South Pasadena family: Sue Kim Hanson, her husband Peter, and their...
National Merit Semifinalists SPHS 2027 | SPUSD Snapshot South Pasadena
On September 9, 2026, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. SPHS semifinalists qualify by...
An Unimaginable Tragedy for Mankind (but an Undeserved Reprieve for an...
By Steve Fjeldsted, Former South Pasadena Director of Library, Arts, and Culture (2006-20019)
As the summer of 2001 skidded to a stop, I had already...
Eaton Canyon Recovery | Public Invited to Free “Ashes to Action”...
Following the 2025 Eaton Fire that destroyed the original facility, LA County Parks is hosting its third panel to discuss the future of the...
Water for Elephants – The Broadway Musical | Now Playing...
'Broadway in Hollywood' is pleased to announce the North American tour of the critically acclaimed bestselling novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, hailed as a Critic’s...
Aging Parents Workshop | South Pasadena Senior Center to Host Planning...
The City of South Pasadena is pleased to host Ways to Help Mom & Dad: Planning for their Future, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026,...
A Fringe Hit! Fremont Centre Theatre to Host Jim Blanchette’s Holiday...
The holidays are arriving a little early at the Fremont Centre Theatre as Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) welcomes Happy! Merry! Joyous!, a one-man...
Hodis Learning & Music Donates $1,500 to Pasadena Educational Foundation
On September 4, 2026, Hodis Learning & Music (HLM) donated $1,500 to the Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) as part of the company’s ongoing commitment...
South Pasadena Library Hosts Monthly Walk ‘n’ Talk Club | Next...
The South Pasadena Public Library hosts its monthly Walk 'n' Talk Club, combining community reading with outdoor physical activity. The program meets on the...
UPDATED TUES 1 PM Weather Report: Very Humid Week Ahead –...
UPDATED WEATHER REPORT & FORECAST TUESDAY 1 PM...
The 'mostly sunny Tuesday' in the forecast did not survive reality this morning. Rain has fallen across...
Win Prizes at Lotería Family Night in South Pasadena
South Pasadena Public Library invites families to a special Lotería Family Night celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. The event takes place on Wednesday, September 16,...
Final Weeks to View Sarah Esmi’s “STILL HERE” Exhibit in South...
Time is running out to catch “STILL HERE,” a powerful solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Sarah Esmi at the SPARC Gallery. The collection remains...
Wine & Song Sep. 9 | The Black Feathers, Sycamore and...
Wine and Song returns to South Pasadena this week with a live performance featuring international and local folk acts. The concert takes place on...
UPDATED: Hurricane Rain | Marie Arrived In The Neighborhood On Schedule;...
Sunday Evening 6 PM Weather Update:
Heaviest Downpour Of The Day Hits Pasadena/South Pasadena Areas; Rain Ends Tonight, Sunny Labor Day Still On Track
The day's...
SPUSD MEETING AGENDA | Board to Review Teacher Contracts &...
The South Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education will convene on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, to open teacher contract negotiations, approve major student...
9/11 25th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony | South Pasadena to Host Event
City of South Pasadena Media Release:
The public is invited to join the City of South Pasadena and the South Pasadena Police and Fire Departments...
South Pasadena Library Kicks Off 120th Anniversary Celebration
In celebration of its 120th anniversary, the South Pasadena Public Library is launching a campaign that includes special programming and limited-edition giveaways. In 1906,...
Heads Up, South Pas: 110 Freeway Daytime Closures at Avenue 60...
South Pasadena drivers who regularly use the 110 freeway will need to adjust their routes next week. Caltrans has announced a series of daytime...
City Council Meeting Report: Sept. 2 Decision Making & Concerns From...
The September 2 South Pasadena City Council Meeting Report
The evening's most consequential business came late: a long-overdue reckoning with the city's special event fee...
Dad & Teacher Says ‘No Phones Bell-to-Bell’ at South Pasadena Schools...
Letter to the Editor: By Mike Brennan, South Pasadena Parent and Teacher.
South Pasadena is fortunate to have some of the highest-performing schools in California....
Register for Auditions! YSTA’s Holiday Production of Elf Jr. – Local...
Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) is bringing some holiday magic to the stage with its upcoming production of Elf JR., and auditions are now...
Residential Structure Fire at 2000 Block of Meridian Avenue
At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026, the City of South Pasadena Fire Department, with assistance from San Marino, Pasadena, Alhambra, and...
Wine & Song Sep. 2 | Brad and Friends Return with...
Local music fans are in for a treat this Wednesday, September 2, as the popular "Brad & Friends" night returns to South Pasadena. After...
South Pasadena Public Library Closure Notice for Labor Day
The South Pasadena Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, observing the Labor Day holiday from 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
While...
South Pasadena Traffic Study Map: Tracking Intersections, Project Status & Improvements
South Pasadena provides an interactive Traffic Study Map to help residents and motorists track frequently reported intersections and road segments throughout the city. The...
Metro Books Volunteers Distribute Free Books to Transit Riders to Reduce...
Commuters on the Los Angeles Metro Transit System might find an unexpected surprise on their daily journey: a free book. A volunteer organization known...
