South Pasadena News

The studios at the Los Angeles Ballet Center are buzzing with activity as dancers return to prepare for the 2026/2027 Season. Billed as the...

Last July 15, 2026, the South Pasadena City Council wrestled with the sweeping realities of a new state housing law and the imminent transformation...

Media Release | Young Stars Theatre Academy When does camp start? Monday August 3rd, at 9am sharp, we will start working on this fun musical! Below...

Paris Opera Ballet Étoile (principal dancer) Hugo Marchand is bringing an extraordinary lineup of the company’s principals and soloists to The Music Center's iconic...

Media Release Danny Feldman, Producing Artistic Director of Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California and recipient of the 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award, is...

Power. Music. Survival. Legacy. Continuing its long-term commitment to the work of August Wilson, A Noise Within presents Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, the seventh of the 10 plays in...

Brian Henson’s Puppet Up!, the world-renowned stage show that features hilarious improv and sketch comedy - including classic Jim and Jane Henson pieces - performed by...

Media Release This July and beyond, the South Pasadena Police Department encourages drivers to follow the speed limit and “slow the fast down.” During the month...

Local literature enthusiasts are invited to the next gathering of the Classics Book Club on Saturday, July 25, to discuss Willa Cather’s acclaimed novel,...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued an Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory from Tuesday, July 14 through Thursday, July...

Media Release The City of South Pasadena is hosting two community meetings to provide information about Senate Bill (SB) 79, discuss the City's obligations under...

There is something quietly magical about watching someone discover—or rediscover—their creative voice. This past Saturday afternoon, that magic was on full display as family,...

Pasadena Humane is excited to announce its second Free Adoption Day of the summer. The event takes place on Saturday, July 18, from 10:00...

Two decades ago, a small group of residents arrived at the 100 block of Pasadena Avenue with little more than rakes, heavy-duty trash bags,...

South Pasadena City Councilmember, and past mayor, Janet Braun, currently representing District 5, is officially seeking re-election this November 2026. Her platform centers on...

Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) is excited to announce that auditions are now open for its fall production of Something Rotten Jr., inviting young...

The City of South Pasadena is hosting this installment of its seasonal event series, bringing neighbors together for a relaxed, family-friendly night. The screening...

Strings & Things offers a unique sanctuary for residents who seek to escape the isolation often found in hobbyist pursuits. Unlike structured classes that...

On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Mayor Sheila Rossi and the South Pasadena City Council will convene for a significant evening of municipal decisions. The night...

Media Release At approximately 1:33 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026, the City of South Pasadena Fire Department, with assistance from Pasadena, San Marino, and...

The South Pasadena Arts Council presents The Creative Life, an exhibition featuring South Pasadena Senior Center Artists! The exhibit kicks off with an opening...

Join percussionist Chazz Ross for an interactive, community drumming session at the South Pasadena Library. Step away from your screens and connect with your...

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) joined forces with Altadena municipal leaders and displaced residents at the Sacramento Swing...

The City of South Pasadena is pleased to announce the Fourth of July celebration. This year’s theme is From Sea to Shining Sea: Celebrating 250...

Explosion books are small personalized books that "explode" into a beautiful series of square and triangular patterns when opened. During this session, we will...

We celebrate our Plumeria Grove, the largest public collection in the western continental United States. The 100-plus trees bloom in summer, delighting visitors with...

UPDATE: All lane and ramp closures June 30-July 2 have been cancelled. Caltrans announces overnight lane and ramp closures the week of June 29 for...

Media Release The City of South Pasadena Community Services Department invites the community to attend a family-friendly International Soccer Watch Party on Monday, July 6,...

A chorus of giggles and wide-eyed gasps will soon echo off the library walls as a fan-favorite performer returns to engage our youngest residents....

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the State of California’s request to extend financial assistance under the Individuals and Households Program (IHP) for...