Block Party: 4th of July With Henk Friezer
Residents of the 1500 block of Ramona held their annual block party. Neighbors got together for a traditional BBQ and pot luck dinner like...
Fireworks! Festival of Balloons Firework Show Wows the Crowd
The Festival of Balloons held its annual firework show at the South Pasadena High School field on Wednesday, July 4. The display, which was...
Festival Success!
Living a healthy lifestyle was on the minds of many who took part in last week’s South Pasadena Farmers' Market Health and Wellness Family...
Forgetting You – a poem by Rick Leddy
Forgetting You
The years recede in forgetfulness
Missing memories become fabrications
of how the stories should have ended
So many moments lost
So much of the precious mundane cast...
UPDATED: EXTRA! EXTRA! Catch all the parade action now
A number of floats and historic cars rolled down Mission St. on Wednesday morning as a part of South Pasadena’s annual Fourth of July...
A Little Heat and a Lot of Heart
CRAIG SHOEMAKER’s extensive accomplishments, spanning more than three decades, are beyond impressive. He has performed for major television and cable networks, writes for the hit...
4th of July Lineup | Schedule & Pre-Sale Tickets
2018 Fourth of July Festival of Balloons
"Our Schools – Pride of South Pasadena"
The City of South Pasadena is celebrating its 37th annual Festival of...
Flashback South Pasadena with Dinah Barron-Hess
When I was eight years old my family moved from Northern California to Los Angeles. While my dad started his new job we moved...
Neurotic, Cynical, Hilarious: Marc Maron Returns
For over twenty years, MARC MARON has been writing and performing raw, honest and thought- provoking comedy for print, stage, radio, online and television. Best known...
Pet of The Week : Meet Ollie the Cat
Ollie (A460442) is a 2-month-old black and white domestic shorthair looking for a new home. He is a very curious kitten who comes right...
Refreshing Cucumber Melon Salad for Summer
Summer nights are meant for al fresco meals. This cucumber melon salad can offer a refreshing, satisfying end to your day. With crisp, cool...
Caribbean Music Sunday
Music will be in the air on Sunday afternoons throughout July as the City of South Pasadena presents its annual concerts in the park...
Weekly WISPAA Newsletter 7-3-2018
No WISPPA meeting in July or August. Mark your calendars - next meeting Saturday, September 8th (2nd Saturday).
WISPPA IS MARCHING IN THE FESTIVAL OF BALLOONS...
Summer Theatre Happenings
Pasadena Playhouse – Jungle Book – July 17-29, the Playhouse presents a newly adapted, family-friendly production of the beloved Rudyard Kipling classic. Written and...
State Street: 4-Year Old Girl Has Drowned
Saturday morning June 30th South Pasadena Police and the South Pasadena Fire and rescue raced at full speed to save a 4-year old girl...
Operation Cookie 2018
Dear Friends,
Thank you for your support and donation of cookies and time to
"Operation Cookie."
Thanks to you, cookies have been delivered to hospitalized, homeless,
and special...
Chu, Maloney, Gomez lead 53 Members in Asking for Sec. Ross...
In the letter the members ask the secretary to address the “glaring contradictions between Administration testimonies and recently released internal communications…for the purpose of...
Dan Watson Gets ‘Demoted’
Its name conjures up questions, prompting some to wonder what’s an event with a name like that all about?
An annual ritual, those departing as...
Beyond the Classroom Holds an Afternoon of Board Games
For most of the afternoon on Saturday, June 23, the afterschool program Beyond the Classroom (BTC) became home to conquests of mystery, adventure, and...
SPARC Gallery Artist Reception for Shelley Stephens
The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) held an artist reception for Shelley Stephens to officially open Stephens’ show entitled It’s About Time at SPARC...
ENDING TONIGHT: Summer Concerts Return to Garfield Park
The South Pasadena Concerts in the Park series returns to Garfield Park with the support of local organizations and individuals who have generously sponsored...
Lanes for Cars or Bikes?
No doubt you’ve seen them, those white double arrows with a bicycle painted below along busy Mission Street in South Pasadena.
They’re in the center...
People Voice Concerns over Mandatory Study Hall Policy
A large number of community members attended the Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, June 26, to voice their concerns with the mandatory study...
The Square Deal: Barbery at its Finest
As a city, South Pasadena holds a unique charm. Historic houses line South Pasadena’s tree-laden streets, and local cornerstones like Fair Oaks Pharmacy make...
A Father’s Flag
This is the story of a father and his son. It is a story of duty, honor, sacrifice and unconditional love. For me, it...
Magic Wayne Dazzles Crowd
Puzzled looks as if to say, “How did he do that?” were visible all around the room as Wayne Kawamoto performed his magic during...
The Enduring Arts Legacy of South Pasadena’s Nelbert Chouinard Shines Brightly...
South Pasadena is widely known for its prominent arts-oriented culture. Not surprisingly, the South Pasadena Library collection offers a wealth of materials on groundbreaking...
Enjoy Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
It’s a longtime tradition many in the community take part in to kick start their Fourth of July celebration into high gear.
The South Pasadena...
New Form Based Code Presented at Board of Education Meeting
The city of South Pasadena presented its new form based code master plan for Mission St. and Fair Oaks Ave. in the Board of...
Senior Center Activities | July 6 – July 13, 2018
The following will be offered:
Friday, July 6 Blood Pressure Screening offered 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Offered by Transitions Hospice, participants are eligible for...




















































