PHOTO: Bill Glazier | The South Pasadenan | Organizers of the ArroyoFest, a morning of fun in which thousands were given to opportunity to travel along a 7-mile stretch along the Arroyo Parkway, better known as the 110 Freeway, on foot, bicycle, skate board or a variety of other means, called the car-free event a giant success.

ArroyoFest Brings Thousands onto the 110 Freeway

Santa arrived early, rolling along the historic Arroyo Seco Parkway, better known as the 110 Freeway, on bike, waving to his many onlookers, some...

TURKEY TUSSLE 2023 | Muir Football Claims the Bell in Annual Rivalry Against Pasadena...

A Storied History https://youtu.be/dN0nZSGQ61s?feature=shared The first episode of the deep-seeded rivalry played between Pasadena Community College and John Muir Junior College took place in 1947. In...
PHOTO: Jonathan Williams | The South Pasadenan News | SPHS/South Pasadena Football Homecoming Win over La Canada Oct. 20, 2023.

SPHS Homecoming | A Big Night for South Pasadena High School

Most Royal Tiger Crowned As fireworks lit the sky above Ray Solari field, the most royal tiger was crowned, overshadowing the smell of popcorn, Tiger...
PHOTO: Dan Rider | The South Pasadenan News | SPHS/South Pasadena Football Homecoming Win over La Canada Oct. 20, 2023.

SPHS Football | Coming Home: Late Game Heroics Bring Home a Win For South...

Tigers senior Luke Riffle intercepted a pass in overtime to lift South Pasadena to a 34-27 Rio Hondo league victory Friday over the La...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | The Ray Solari Stadium at South Pasadena High School

Ray Solari Honored at SPHS Homecoming 2023

With many former players and alumni in attendance, South Pasadena High School held its traditional homecoming game with a lot of fanfare. Prior to...

The Inside Story | PCC SPORTS: How two equipment managers run the most prestigious...

Nestled beneath the Hutto-Patterson Gym on the Pasadena City College campus, lies the equipment room. Huddled in between a workout room and the athletic training...
PHOTO: provided by D.U.D.E.S. | The South Pasadenan | L-R: Stephen McAlpin, Paul Kikuchi (1st place winner), T Kurera, Michael Noe (1st place winner), Michele Pusateri, Ittai Shadmon, Ernie Arnold.

D.U.D.E.S. and KIWANIS Pickleball Tournament Great Success

The 1st Annual South Pasadena Pickleball Tournament was a great success! The event raised over $2,500 to benefit the South Pasadena High School Wellness...
PHOTO: provided by Toman family | The South Pasadenan | Michael D. Toman

Obituary | Michael D. Toman 1949 – 2023

Michael  D. Toman became an Adult Services Librarian in 1995 for the South Pasadena Public Library. He was doing work he loved in his...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | Crowley Cup - San Marino vs South Pasadena, September 29, 2023

San Marino Gets Past South Pasadena to Win Crowley Cup

In what turned into a defensive battle marred by inopportune penalties, South Pasadena battled archrival San Marino for the coveted Crowley Trophy last Friday...

KUBB CLUB | Fall Scramble Tournament

Attention local Kubb players, The L.A. Kubb Club Fall Scramble Tournament commences October 2, 2023. There are currently close to 20 players signed up...
PHOTO: Mike Kwok | The South Pasadenan | Celebrating Twohey’s Restaurant’s 80th Anniversary on Sept. 20 are (left to right) Assemblymember Mike Fong, District 49; Greg Mallis, Twohey’s co-owner; Alex Aghajanian, president, Pasadena Tournament of Roses; Tanya Christos, Twohey’s co-owner; and State Senator Anthony Portantino, 25th District.

Twohey’s Restaurant Hosts 80th Anniversary Celebration

Tanya Christos and Greg Mallis, owners of Twohey’s Restaurant at 424 Fair Oaks Ave., held a number of activities Sept. 20-24 to celebrate the...
PHOTO: provided by The D.U.D.E.S. | The South Pasadenan | Pickleball Tournament organizers T Kurera, Michele Pusateri, Ittai Shadmon, and Mike Noe.

Pickleball Tournament | The D.U.D.E.S. and Kiwanis Club Host 1st Annual Tourney at Orange...

The Dudes and Kiwanis Club of South Pasadena are hosting the 1st annual Pickleball Tournament of South Pasadena. It will be held at the Orange...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | SPHS Cross Country at Rio Hondo League meet held at San Marino's Lacy Park.

SPHS Cross Country Comes Out Strong

Proving once again they are the teams to be reckoned with, both the girls and boys varsity Cross Country teams from South Pasadena High...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | Future cheerleaders take to the field with SPHS cheerleaders

Future Cheerleaders Take to the Field at SPHS

Youngsters from local elementary schools and the middle school were invited to experience the exhileration of the big leagues by joining the high school...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | Mayor Jon Primuth serving up hot popcorn at the SPHS football game Friday evening.

Serving The Crowd | Mayor Jon Primuth in Service to SPHS Football Fans

A familiar face at the SPHS snack bar during football games is none other than Mayor Jonathan Primuth. He joins numerous parents and volunteers...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | SPHS vs Alhambra, September 16, 2023.

TIGER FOOTBALL | Bring on San Marino

Ending their  non-conference season on a high note, South Pasadena High School varsity football routed neighboring Alhambra 46-7. It was the final tuneup before...
PHOTO: provided by SPHS Booster Club | The South Pasadenan | SPHS Booster Club board members: Bottom Row L-R: Stephanie Burchardt, Megan Gardner, Toby Bangar (with Ember), Nichole Dunville, Kristin Wingard, Kristen Swift Middle Row L-R: Aman Thind, Rachel Fox, Jill Olsen, David Zeiger, Eric Chabot, Amy Davis Jones Top Row L-R: Bill Buckley, Val Huntley, Dan Wakumoto, Principal John Eldred, Interim Athletic Director CB Richards

TIGER BOOSTERS are Back in Action at SPHS

The Tiger Boosters kicked off the 2023/24 school year with their new board on August 22nd. This marks the 53rd year of Tiger Boosters...

Arroyo Project 3-Par Asks Citizens to Make Voices Heard Regarding Golf Course

Citizens representing Arroyo Project 3-Par are inviting golfers and concerned citizens to make their voices heard at the upcoming City Council Meeting on September...

Letter to the Editor | Save Our 18 Hole Arroyo Golf Course

Dear City Council and Community Members, I have lived in South Pasadena for more than 35 years now. My children grew up and graduated from...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | James Down plays for South Pasadena High School 2023-24 season

James Dowd Continues Family Football Legacy

One of the keys for South Pasadena's varsity football team success this year is one of their biggest returning players, James Dowd. Not only...

SPHS Football | Tigers Dominate Against Maywood

It wasn't even close, from the opening whistle to the final gun, as South Pasadena High's football team throttled visiting Maywood CES 68-6 Thursday...

SPHS FOOTBALL | Tigers Hang on for Season Opening Win

In a game marred by penalties and turnovers, South Pasadena hung on to win its season opener against visiting Schurr 27-22. It appeared to be...

SPHS Welcomes Interim Athletic Director CB Richards

Longtime, legendary track coach CB Richards has been tapped to serve as the interim Athletic Director for South Pasadena High School by South Pasadena...

SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | August 1 – 7, 2023

(Hundred block given in place of exact address) The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring...

SPHS Football Looks Strong in Scrimmage

In a final tuneup before the football season opener against Schurr next Friday, Coach Jeff Chi was able to view his team's performance during...

AYSO Region 214 Boys 11U Extra Team Wins National Games Tournament

On Sunday, July 30th, the Boys 11U Extra Team (2012) from South Pasadena / San Marino American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Region 214 won the championship...

High Praise for South Pasadena Little League Team

In the end, following South Pasadena’s second loss, ending the team’s hopes of winning the Little League Juniors West Region Baseball Tournament and advancing...

South Pasadena Little League | SPLL Second Chance to Stay Alive in Championships

Knocking out Montana Monday in their first elimination game after two straight wins and a loss to open the Little League Junior Division West...

South Pasadena Little League Baseball | SPLL Juniors Fall into Elimination Bracket

With one setback, South Pasadena’s Junior Division baseball team looks for a win over Montana Monday to stay alive in its quest for a...

South Pasadena Little League Continues to Roll

After two games and two wins, there’s plenty of optimism as South Pasadena’s Junior Division baseball team continues to ride the wave at the...
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