LYMAN The Musical | A Chance Encounter Inspires a Musical That...
Anne Johnstonbrown confesses that for most of her life, she never considered the homeless; she says she always walked hurriedly by them and is sad...
A Word With Greg Wood | Co-creator of “Mary of The...
Singer Songwriter Greg Wood and writer Neil Scanlan come to us by way of the advertising world of the 1970’s where they met and...
Letter to the Editor: What is UUT & Why It’s so...
Dear Friends and neighbors:
This November, the residents of South Pasadena face a serious threat to their community services and quality of life. The November...
Why is our Police Chief Leaving?
Policing in the city where he and his wife have set up new residency was the most enticing factor in why Art Miller decided...
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
South Pasadena residents can dispose of couches and other large items by calling Athens Services to schedule a bulky item pickup at (888) 336-6100.
Want...
Weekly Crime Summary August 1 to August 6, 2018
An alert and well-informed citizen makes you less of a target to a criminal. Call the South Pasadena Police Department to report any suspicious...
Filming in South Pasadena
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
•7/31– Web Content for “Copious Cupholders” was shot in the 400 block of Monterey...
Firefighter Sent to Fight | South Pasadena Paramedic Justin Miller
A South Pasadena firefighter is among those battling the Holy Fire where California Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for areas...
Senior Center Happenings August 10 to 17, 2018
The following will be offered:
Friday, August 10, 10:30 a.m. – Friday, August 10, 10:30 am Nutrition for Boosting the Brain –Speaker will talk about...
Movies in the Park | Coco!
The Community Services Department had many great events this summer! The summer season will conclude tomorrow, Friday, August 10th with an
outdoor movie at Garfield...
Assemblymember Holden Recognizes Pasadena Tournament of Roses’ First African American President,...
“Gerald Freeny’s confirmation as President of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses is a significant milestone in Black History,” said Assemblymember Chris Holden. “Freeny is...
Special Screening at South Pasadena Public Library!
A very special screening of “The Disaster Artist,” the 2017 Golden Globe Award-winning film, will be presented in the South Pasadena Public Library Community...
Throwback Thursday | Rise and Fall of SPHS Original Buildings
The original $65,000 bond issue for a new high school easily passed with the required two-thirds majority. Shortly after, a second bond of $10,000...
Rehearsals Underway for SWEAT at Mark Taper Forum
Rehearsals have begun for Center Theatre Group’s production of “Sweat” by Lynn Nottage. The 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winning play will be presented at the Mark...
Attempted Armed Robbery
South Pasadena Police Department officials are investigating a recent attempted armed robbery of a victim riding his scooter on the sidewalk at Meridian Avenue...
THE MUSIC MAN – YST’s Final Show of the Summer!
One final weekend of YST Summer Camp Performances! For the last three week camp, Young Stars Theatre (YST) presents the full Broadway classic, The...
Weekly WISPPA Newsletter 08/08/2018
Next meeting is on Saturday, September 8th (2nd Saturday). We are very pleased that our South Pasadena City Treasurer, Gary Pia, has agreed to come...
City Services Shine on National Night Out
Orange Grove Park was the scene of South Pasadena city services engaging with the community for National Night Out on August 7.
The South Pasadena...
CHIEF ART MILLER | A Going Away Party at the War...
Our wonderful Police Chief Art Miller is moving to Peoria, Arizona where he has accepted the position of Chief of Police. Please join us...
Damyon: Sincerity in Song
Being genuine in music is one of the most important things to me when I'm listening to new music. If it feels contrived to...
Little Silver Hearts: Interview
I first heard Little Silver Hearts at the Eclectic Music Festival this past year and was taken by how much depth their sound has....
South Pasadena Fire Department Assists in 2nd Alarm Blaze
South Pasadena Fire Department officials were busy assisting area firefighters in battling an electrical fire last week in the 200 block of Cordova Street...
Work Nearing Completion on Trail
City officials are anticipating work on the Arroyo Seco Pedestrian and Bicycle Trail will be completed somewhere between August 13 and 17, but a...
Chief Art Miller Offered New Position
After 5 ½ years as police chief in South Pasadena, it appears South Pasadena Police Chief Art Miller will be departing the city to...
Classic Car Show and Police and Fire Dept. Open House
South Pasadena will once again be “Cruz’n for the Roses” in September.
As a benefit for the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses, a huge car...
Free Household Hazardous Waste Roundup
The City of South Pasadena will hold a free household Hazardous and E-waste recycling roundup from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug....
Clean Power Alliance Update
Clean Power Alliance is seeking qualified applicants for its inaugural volunteer Community Advisory Committee. The Committee will be composed of 15 representatives from seven...
Twohey’s Introduces Catering Truck
It’s like getting a taste of Twohey’s, the historic eatery that soon will be moving to South Pasadena, without exactly experiencing the real deal.
Before...
Famed Theatre Americana Presents MARY OF THE AVENUE
Theatre Americana, one of the oldest theatre companies in the United States, presents an original musical at the Fremont Center Theatre in South Pasadena,...
Shakespeare by the Sea
Community members, or, in this setting, countrymen and countrywomen, carried in chairs, blankets, coolers full of food and (keep this to a whisper) bottles...




















































