South Pasadena News

BY CHRIS BRAY | “Tell Me How This Ends” | on substack I walked and drove around MacArthur Park, late last night and then again this...

Special Dispatch – The South Pasadenan NewsJuly 4, 2025 – SOUTH PASADENA, CALIF. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ With flags flying and the sun shining over Mission Street, the proud...

PINE VALLEY, CA – July 3, 2025 – U.S. Border Patrol agents from the San Diego Sector’s Campo Station intercepted a significant narcotics smuggling...

4th of July Festival of Balloons: Unity in Community Celebrate Independence Day at the beloved Festival of Balloons in South Pasadena. This year’s theme, Unity...

Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) is capping off its summer with a triumphant close to Matilda Jr. Sessions 1 and 2, which finish this...

A 33-year-old South Pasadena woman was arrested for negligent discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling after local authorities responded to a hospital report...

As the City of South Pasadena prepares for America’s 249th birthday on Friday, a longtime tradition remains intact as the nighttime skies will be...

The United States Postal Service (USPS) will commemorate 250 years of continuous service with the release of special Forever stamps and a new prestige...

This fall, the Unusual Suspects Theatre Company and Boston Court Pasadena are launching an exciting new opportunity for high school students across the Greater...

The California State Legislature is currently considering Senate Bill 79 (SB 79), a proposal that could significantly alter zoning laws around transit hubs across...

As more families explore personalized education options, homeschooling has become an increasingly popular choice. But is it the right fit for your family? Like...

After nearly a year of memorable performances, the Wednesday Wine & Song series will host its final show at The Daily in South Pasadena...

The Sierra Madre Playhouse presents a captivating evening of music with Jagan Ramamoorthy, an award-winning violinist, vocalist, and composer, on Sunday, August 3, 2025,...

The New Hollywood String Quartet (NHSQ) returns with its acclaimed Summer of Angels Chamber Music Festival, held from July 10–13, 2025, at Rothenberg Hall...

The Geffen Playhouse proudly presents the world premiere of The Reservoir, a deeply personal and riotously funny new play written by Jake Brasch and...

If you're searching for fun, educational, and budget-friendly ways to spend summer in Los Angeles, look no further than the California Science Center. With...

A structure fire in the 600 block of Grand Avenue was swiftly contained by firefighters from South Pasadena and neighboring cities on Wednesday, July...

The City of South Pasadena will once again come alive with red, white, and blue spirit during the 2025 Festival of Balloons Parade on...

One of the greatest freedoms when homeschooling is learning outside the confines of a traditional classroom setting. Any environment can be a classroom, and...

The Reservoir, a sharply funny and emotionally rich new play by Jake Brasch, opens on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Gil Cates Theater...

Attention those on roadtrips, hikers, campers, and adventurers... In response to increasing wildfire threats fueled by extreme temperatures, low humidity, and dry vegetation, the U.S....

According to a report by Pasadenanow.com News, the South Pasadena Public Library will host “Anime Your Way”, a dynamic and engaging anime drawing event,...

The City of South Pasadena invites residents and visitors to celebrate Independence Day at the beloved Festival of Balloons on Friday, July 4, 2025....

By Bill Glazier Billed as a “a magical evening of active fun under the stars,” organizers of last Sunday’s Mission-at-Twilight, the most recent in a...

The Sierra Madre Playhouse invites families across the Southland to a morning of interactive fun with “A Feast from the East,” a vibrant theatrical...

I’ve been an American my entire life. Although I was born in Nigeria to missionary parents, my parents returned to the states before I was...

South Pasadena residents watching regional infrastructure developments may soon see transformative changes just next door in Altadena, because according to a report by PasadenaNOW.com,...

The City of South Pasadena has officially canceled the regular City Council meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The next...

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is now hiring for multiple positions across the Greater Los Angeles area, including City Carrier Assistants (CCAs), Tractor...

Hotbox Vintage, South Pasadena’s go-to boutique for curated vintage fashion, is extending its hours this summer to give shoppers more time to browse, dress...