SPHS Annual Registration Days | SPUSD Snapshot
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SPHS juniors and seniors returned to campus on Thursday, August 4, 2022 for the first of two annual registration days. Freshmen...
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Celebration Features Sacred Choral Music and Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast
The Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Celebration, held in honor of the composer’s 147th birthday, will feature two special performances showcasing the Black-English composer’s sacred choral music,...
New Pavilions South Pasadena | Grand Re-Opening
With much fanfare, Pavilions celebrated its Grand Reopening on Wednesday, August 3.
The mayor and council members, fire department, and members of the community were...
New Assistant Principal Hired | Vanessa Blackwood to Serve at SPHS
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South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) has hired Vanessa Blackwood to serve as Assistant Principal at South Pasadena High School.
For the...
Monkeypox in Pasadena | Public Health Confirms First Cases
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Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) has received reports of the first cases of monkeypox infection in four (4) Pasadena residents. All cases being...
Obituary | Martin “Marty” Parkinson Jr.
With family, friends and admirers gathered, a final tribute was paid to longtime resident and community activist, Martin Parkinson Jr. He passed away last...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | July 26 – August 1, 2022
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The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring...
South Pasadenan, Gianna Mow, Set To Play “Rapunzel”
When local, soon to be middle schooler, Gianna Mow, found out she was cast as Rapunzel in Performing Arts Workshops’ youth adaptation of “Tangled”,...
2023 Royal Court Applications Available | Pasadena Tournament of Roses
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Applications for the 2023 Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Royal Court presented by Citizens Business Bank are now...
Disney Princesses on the Big Screen and Live on Stage at...
Tickets are on sale now to see Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon,” “Moana” and “Beauty and the Beast” at the El Capitan Theatre...
A NEW DAY at Lineage Looks Back on the AIDS Epidemic
Hilary Thomas’ labor of love, “A New Day – Honoring 40 years of HIV/AIDS – A Love Letter To Those We Lost", had its...
The Verdi Chorus Announces Auditions and Fall Concert
Celebrating its 39th Season, The Verdi Chorus (Anne Marie Ketchum, Founding Artistic Director), announced today auditions will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022,...
Tragic Loss | Support Tam’s Family after a Senseless Tragedy
Provided on behalf of the Tam family
On July 27, 2022 at approximately 8:30 PM, my aunt and uncle, Connie and Tam Nguyen, were out...
Special Event: A Rare Opportunity to Tour an Iconic Architectural Gem...
Architecture and modernism lovers take note: an exceptional example of South Pasadena’s rich architectural diversity and sprawling gardens will serve as a setting for...
Pavilions Grand Re-Opening Scheduled
For those of you who haven’t been by Pavilions in South Pasadena lately – there’s a LOT going on over there. Our familiar local...
How Personalized Master’s Degrees Can Work for You
There are many career benefits awaiting when you further your education with a master's degree. The right graduate studies enable you to hone the...
South Pasadena Police Department | Fatal Pedestrian Traffic Collision
On July 27, 2022, at 8:25 PM, officers from the South Pasadena Police Department responded to a report of a major injury traffic collision...
World Premiere of “Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and The Pool”
The world premiere of “Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool” opens at Center
Theatre Group / Mark Taper Forum on August 3 and...
Library Director Cathy Billings Honored as 2022 Woman of Distinction
News provided by Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library
South Pasadena Library Director Cathy Billings received a certificate last week from Assemblymember Chris Holden,...
School Board Elections | Karen Tamis Candidate Statement
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Karen Tamis announced her candidacy for South Pasadena School Board Area 5.
A mother of three children in the South Pasadena Unified...
South Pasadena Public Library | Survey Seeks Community Input
News provided by the City of South Pasadena
The Library has embarked on a strategic planning process that will guide library programs and services over...
Bloom Report | July Blooming Flowers in South Pasadena
Stroll and drive along the streets of South Pasadena and you will be amazed at the wide variety of plants and trees that grow...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | July 19 – 25, 2022
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The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring...
USC Pacific Asia Museum | Women of Color Shaping Social Change...
Nestled in the heart of Pasadena, the USC Pacific Asia Museum creates inspiring exhibitions to promote the understanding of art, history and culture of...
South Pasadena Police Department | Commercial Burglary Suspect Arrested
On Sunday, July 24, 2022, at 2:50 a.m., South Pasadena police officers were patrolling the 900 block of Fair Oaks when they heard an...
Hodis Learning & Music Continues Tutoring in 2022-2023 School Year
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Drew M. Hodis, president and founder of Hodis Learning & Music (HLM) will be starting a PhD program...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | July 12 – 18, 2022
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The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring...
City of South Pasadena | City Council and Treasurer Nomination Period...
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The filing period for residents interested in running in the 2022 South Pasadena General Municipal Election will open...
City of South Pasadena | Camp Med After School Program Registration...
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The City of South Pasadena Community Services Department will be hosting an after school program at Orange Grove...
Acrobuffo’s “AIR PLAY” at BroadStage
BroadStage presents the Los Angeles premiere of Acrobuffos’ acclaimed Air Play for 12 performances only July 21 to 31 on the BroadStage Mainstage. Tickets...
