IRS Tax Scams | Police Warning
With tax season now underway, so is the “IRS Tax Scam,” warns South Pasadena Police Department officials.
“This type of scam continues to be popular...
MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE | Citizens’ Push at City Council
In February, John Srebalus presented the City of South Pasadena with a draft ordinance to raise the city’s minimum wage to the same level...
Lauren O’Connor Reviews The Book “Finally Full, Finally Slim”
Let’s face it; the science of anything can be boring, complicated and hard to digest - nutritional studies be not the exception. Just what...
SPEF COLOR FESTIVAL 2019 | Saturday!
Get ready to celebrate spring with a burst of color! The South Pasadena Educational Foundation’s 4th Annual Color Festival returns on Saturday, March 16th,...
Filming in South Pasadena | Feb 15-Mar 7
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
2/15 – A still photo for “Teen Vogue” was shot in the 200...
SPARC Galleries | New Upcoming Exhibits
The South Pasadena Arts Council presents a new trio of SPARC Gallery exhibitions: Childhood 101 - Photographs by Kathleen Laraia McLaughlin and A Day in the...
Woman of the Year | Laura Farber Recognized by Chris Holden
As part of an annual celebration of Women’s History Month in the State Capitol, Assemblymember Chris Holden recognized Tournament of Roses President and South...
International Women’s Day | WISPPA Reps Honored by Mayor
A grateful Betty Emirhanian said she was honored to receive a proclamation from South Pasadena’s mayor declaring March 8 as International Women’s Day in...
Senior Center Events | Mar 8-Mar 15
The following will be offered in the coming week at the South Pasadena Senior Center:
Friday, March 8, 10:30 a.m. – Living with Alzheimer’s –...
Governor Newsom Appoints South Pasadenan Mark Ghaly as New Head of...
Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed South Pasadena resident Mark Ghaly, a practicing pediatrician and director of health and social impact for Los Angeles County...
SPPD | New Officer David Calderon Welcomed to Department
David Calderon, the newest member of the South Pasadena Police Department, has made a promise “to work hard everyday” in his role as an...
PowerPuff Football | Annual Tussle Tonight at SPHS
It a yearly ritual that brings out the competitive nature of both teams as South Pasadena High’s annual PowerPuff flag football game is set...
Cookie The Cat | Looking for a Fur-Ever Home
Cookie (A472816) is a 4-year-old brown tabby who is a little shy at first, as you can see, but is very affectionate. Volunteers say...
The Glass Menagerie | A Noise Within
Tennessee Williams’ breakthrough autobiographical play, The Glass Menagerie, gets a fresh, poignant production at A Noise Within. The character of Tom Wingfield, as Williams,...
Fire Department Acquires New Equipment | Auto-Pulse
The Fire Department recently purchased a new “Auto-Pulse” automatic CPR device. The CPR device is designed to provide maximum efficiency in performing chest compressions...
City Budget | Council Addresses Long Term Plans
South Pasadena City Council members heard a long-range budget forecast that is expected to show increased deficits during the next five years.
The presentation by...
WISPPA | Members Vote for Official Name Change
At the March 2, 2019 meeting, WISPPA membership voted to slightly change their name from Women Involved in South Pasadena Political Action to Women...
Weekly Crime Summary | Feb 26-Mar 4
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
Thousands of Butterflies Take to the Skies
With the break in the onslaught of recent storms, monarch butteries and painted ladies are taking full advantage of the warm sun. The black-veined...
South Pasadena Little League | Opening Night at Arroyo Park
A state championship team will be presented with trophies and lavished with praise as the South Pasadena Little League hosts Opening Night for the...
Throwback Thursday | Home of the World’s Largest Bird: Cawston Ostrich...
Edwin Cawston courted the early-20th-century public's fascination with exotic foreign creatures when he began raising ostriches, for more than the use of their feathers...
Women’s Day March | Annual March in Downtown Los Angeles
Thousands, including many individuals from South Pasadena, are expected to descend upon downtown Los Angeles on Friday for the 2019 International Women's Day March.
The...
First-Ever Commissioners Congress Draws Large Crowd at War Memorial Building
No awards were presented, but if one were designated for “Best News for South Pasadena” coming out of last week’s first-ever Commissioners Congress, hands...
It’s A Big, Bright, Beautiful SHREK JR
This delightful mash-up of fairytale misfits from Pinocchio to the Three Little Pigs, the Big Bad Wolf, Peter Pan and more, who collide with...
Library Of Things | South Pasadena Public Library Offers a Non-Traditional...
The South Pasadena Public Library will be launching its own “Library of Things,” a collection of non-traditional items available for library cardholders to borrow.
Borrowing...
Flags Needed | Your Support Requested
I have lived in South Pasadena over thirty years and it has always made me a little sad and jealous when I travel through...
South Pasadena Unified School District Welcomes Alfredo Perez
On February 13, 2019, the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) approved hiring Alfredo Perez to serve as the Director of Facilities and Maintenance...
Ray Bradbury Live (forever) | Stage Portrayal to Debut At Library
The first public performance of a new touring stage tribute to iconic author Ray Bradbury is scheduled for Friday, March 22 at 7:00 p.m....
Read Across America | An Arroyo Vista Literary Celebration
One day the kids wore pajamas to school, on another they donned wacky attire while the final day called for silly hats to raise...
Hob Knobin’ Howard | Calm Before the Next Storm
This is one of the oldest South Pasadenans in town - in horse years. Meet: Howie the horse. A 31 year old, 5th generation...
