South Pasadena News

The second Wonderful Wednesday presentation at the South Pasadena Public Library features a magic show by Wayne Kawamoto, a.k.a. MagicWayne, on June 27th at...

It has become a tradition that adds significantly to the Festival of Balloons’ 4th of July Parade each year. All those Model A Fords that...

The newly elected Board members are: Mavis Hansen, President,  Diana Romano, 1st VP, Elizabeth Calvert, 2nd VP and Membership Chair, Sally Ehrheart,  3rd VP...

A city with a long and distinguished history is about to turn the page and begin a new chapter, as outlined by South Pasadena...

Many cities in the Southland ban consumer fireworks, including South Pasadena. Sorry South Pasadenans! BUT we have the BEST fireworks show around! While some cities, including...

Schedule of 4th of July Events in South Pasadena Fourth of July – Festival of Balloon – is quickly approaching and here is all you...

Now that it’s officially summer, which began on Thursday, residents will be looking for cool spots to seek relief from the hot sun. A popular...

Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena: •6/7-8 – A feature film, “Untitled Miranda July Project,” was shot in the 1500...

Using Measure SP funds from a $98 million bond measure approved by South Pasadena voters, local schools continue to receive major upgrades. The latest example...

Beloved Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) Artistic Director Anne Tomlinson, who steps down on July 31 following an extraordinary 22-year tenure, makes her final...

Using his experiences growing up in Newark, BILL BELLAMY started doing stand-up while he was a student at Rutgers University. Bellamy quickly discovered how much he...

“I rise today in strong opposition to this cruel anti-immigrant bill. This bill is so bad they even want to destroy legal immigration to...

She goes simply as “Nathalia” and her upbeat sounds came to South Pasadena on June 20 to kickoff the city’s Wonderful Wednesdays series. Natalia performed...

A overturned vehicle slowed northbound lanes on the 110 Freeway Wednesday afternoon as South Pasadena Fire Department officials responded to the major accident during...

In 1893, George W. Glover founded South Pasadena’s first successful newspaper, South Pasadenan. He ran the paper for 15 years during the fledgling municipality’s formative years....

Don’t judge a book by its cover!  Visit the Blind Date with a Book display in the Library and make a date with your...

Schneider began serving as a Veteran Advocate after his time of service in the Navy. Schneider serves as Executive Vice President and is a...

The bill would direct the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to study barriers to accessing non-drug alternatives to opioids to manage chronic...

The following will be offered: Friday, June 22, 11:45 a.m. - luncheon menu Meatloaf – reservations needed, followed by 1 p.m. Friday Cinema featuring...

South Pasadena police officers responded to the 1700 block of Lyndon Street last week after reports of two suspicious individuals in the backyard of...

Many thanks to all who attended and helped with food, drinks, and time at the WISPPA Cocktail Party last Monday. A special thank you...

Letter to Board of Education, I am speaking here today about the issue of “Mandatory Study Hall” policy, which will be strictly enforced in SPHS...

Led by two-time Tony Award-winning director Joe Mantello, Reed Birney and Jayne Houdyshell will reprise their Tony Award-winning performances in The Humans for the...

Webster’s owners Meredith and Michael Miller received the recognition during the Annual Small Business of Year Luncheon organized by the California Small Business Association. “When...

The Ice House is thrilled to welcome actor/comedian/musician HAL SPARKS for one show only on Thursday, July 12. Actor, comedian and political activist, HAL SPARKS began his professional career...

SPARC started the summer right at their Kickoff To The Summer Dance Party this weekend.  Food, drink and dance were on the menu; the...

Fan favorite ILIZA SHLESINGER will grace the stage and generate belly laughs, when she returns to The Ice House on June 30. Originally from Dallas, ILIZA SHLESINGER moved to...

The updated ordinance adds city sidewalks and other public spaces to the existing prohibited smoking areas. Why did the City Council adopt new smoking regulations? To...

Griffins of Kinsale on Mission is a great pub with a small town feel to it that fits just perfectly in our community.  Great...

During the final paving of Monterey Road on Friday, workers discovered that sinkhole has developed on the busy thoroughfare. According to Alex Chou, an associate...