South Pasadena News

Spring is a busy time for students. Midterms, final exams, and end-of-year assignments can quickly pile up. For many high school juniors, this season...

The Mt. Lowe Chamber Players will perform a free community concert on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the Westminster Presbyterian Church...

Thursday, April 9: Partly sunny and pleasant. High near 78°F. Low around 55°F Thursday night. South Pasadena Weekend Forecast: Light Showers Likely A weak weather system...

The South Pasadena City Council will hold an amended Special Closed Meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the City Council...

Pasadena Playhouse will present a newly adapted production of Lerner & Loewe’s Brigadoon from Wednesday, May 13, through Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 39...

UPDATE: Wednesday, April 8 1:00 PM: The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has identified the person found deceased yesterday on the sidewalk at State...

Media Release Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) issued the following statement on the ongoing Senate Budget oversight hearings into the failed implementation of AB 157...

Media Release The Sustainability Fair: Plant Swap & Garden Tour has been rescheduled to May 2, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. due to...

Media Release The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Mental Evaluation Team will conduct a specialized training session Tuesday on strategies for safely interacting with individuals...

The South Pasadena Preservation Foundation (SPPF) will revive one of its most beloved traditions on Sunday, May 3, with the return of its signature...

Media Release Honor military service through the Pledge Vet program, an opportunity for veterans to be formally recognized by Los Angeles County while leading the...

The El Capitan Theatre invites South Pasadena families to relive the magic of the Star Wars universe with special screenings of three hit films...

Parson’s Nose Theater invites the community to its final performances of Season 26, "A Look at La Belle Époque," running select dates from May...

Media Release Sara Jane Sherman, Emmy winning voice director, voice over artist, and casting directors will speak at the USC Trojan Affiliates Year End Celebration...

Local favorite Hotbox Vintage has unveiled its latest designer collection, featuring the imaginative and colorful works of world-renowned Japanese designer Tsumori Chisato. Tsumori Chisato, who...

The City of South Pasadena, South Pasadena Beautiful, and Friends of South Pas Nature Park invite the community to the 2026 Sustainability Fair and...

Media Release On Monday, March 30, 2026, at approximately 2304 hours, South Pasadena Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Milan Avenue and Oak...

Restoration Concerts will feature a unique ensemble of clarinet and strings in a performance on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.  Joshua Ranz...

The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) is currently hosting two distinct art exhibitions featuring the playful works of Val Trimarchi and the talented finalists...

The beloved Wine & Song series returns this Wednesday, April 8, to the Dinosaur Farm “Speakeasy” in South Pasadena, featuring performances by country artist...

Open Screen LA will host its next monthly film showcase on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at The Lyric Hyperion, providing a dedicated space for...

The South Pasadena Public Library will host the next meeting of the Janus Film Club on Friday, April 3, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to...

Pasadena’s A Noise Within presents Exit the King, Eugène Ionesco’s absurd and deeply human exploration of mortality, running May 9 through May 31, 2026....

SPUSD Media Release Two South Pasadena High School students have earned Gold and Silver medals at the national level of the Scholastic Art and Writing...

Media Release Black fly populations are surging across the San Gabriel Valley, particularly affecting foothill residents. The combination of local running streams and the black...

SPUSD Media Release On March 14, 2026, the SPHS Advanced Sports Medicine students participated in the 25th annual AACI High School Sports Medicine Competition and...

Representative Judy Chu (CA-28) will join South Pasadena city officials today, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall to present a...

Media Release Since the start of the 2025-26 school year, the City has been working proactively with residents and South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD)...

The South Pasadena Public Library will be closed all day on Sunday, April 5, 2026, in observance of the holiday. While the physical building at...

South Pasadena Poet Laureate Ron Koertge will host a playful, hands-on poetry workshop on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM...