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Mosaic South Pasadena | Annual Prayer Breakfast May 4

The Eighth Annual South Pasadena Prayer Breakfast will take place at the historic Rialto Theatre on May 4, the planning committee announced this week. This...

Is it Haunted? Find out May 6th at: “Wynyate: If the...

On Saturday, May 6th, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., the South Pasadena Library will join forces with the South Pasadena Preservation Foundation (SPPF) to...

Schools | South Pasadena District

LIVE GRADUATION | South Pasadena High School 2023

PRODUCED AND VIDEO FEED BY JAMES JONTZ | ASB SOUTH PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL JUNE 1ST, 2023 4:30PM~6PM ** NOTE: Apparently, the music being played at the...

Mandates Lifted | California Mask Mandate to Expire After February 15

PRESS RELEASE As COVID-19 conditions continue to improve across California and the Omicron surge subsides, temporary measures the state had put in place will expire...

Letter to the Editor | A Tribute to Tom Ashby

By Bob Weaver My friend, Tom, died recently. In processing his loss, I have two very different emotions—deep sadness at the passing of a dear...

South Pasadena News | Featured Articles

Local Highlight: Brewing Connection & Creativity – “TeaMorrow” Offers Unique Approach to South Pasadena’s Culinary Scene

This is part of a special business feature series by The South Pasadenan News, showcasing...
PHOTO: Craig Schwartz | The South Pasadenan | The cast of The Book of Will on stage at A Noise Within.

The Urgency of “The Book of Will” at A Noise Within

A few years have passed since the death of William Shakespeare, and we find ourselves...

LIVE GRADUATION | South Pasadena High School 2023

PRODUCED AND VIDEO FEED BY JAMES JONTZ | ASB SOUTH PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL JUNE 1ST, 2023...
PHOTO: Richard Tran | The South Pasadenan | SPHS Track and Field athlete Keeran Murray in the 800m at CIF State Championship 2023.

Keeran Murray and Mia Holden Place 4th and 6th at STATE Championships

South Pasadena High School athletes Keeran Murray and Mia Holden placed 6th and 4th at...

Local Highlight: A Gem in South Pasadena: ‘Jeweled Universe’ on Mission Street

This is part of a special business feature series by The South Pasadenan News,  showcasing...
PHOTO: Anthony Chan | The South Pasadenan | Annalea Pearson has signed on to play for Williams College in Girls Soccer.

Signing Day at SPHS Celebrates Senior Student Athletes

South Pasadena High School athletics held a mock signing day to celebrate senior student-athletes who...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | SPUSD retirees from left to right: Amy Blum, Leslie Matsunaga, Laurie Narro, Sharon Reed, Kim Sinclair, Ann Foster and Natasha Prime celebrate during an employee recognition ceremony on Thursday, May 25, 2023. (Not pictured: Amy Barker)

SPUSD Employee Recognition 2023

On Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the District Office, SPUSD recognized outstanding employees for their dedication,...

General Plan Update Workshops

The City has re-launched the General Plan Update process and must complete and adopt the...

Share Your Input on the City of South Pasadena Police Department Assessment

The City of South Pasadena has engaged Raftelis, a consulting firm with experience assisting public...
PHOTO: The Dinosaur Farm | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena's toy and book shop, The Dinosaur Farm.

Dinosaur Farm Temporarily Closes

South Pasadena’s popular and beloved toy store, The Dinosaur Farm, has been closed since May...
PHOTO: Adam Latham | The South Pasadenan | Hollywood Bowl shell with fireworks.

Skylar Astin, Norm Lewis and Brian Stokes Mitchell in A Sondheim Celebration at Hollywood Bowl

Broadway stars Skylar Astin, Norm Lewis and Brian Stokes Mitchell will complete the glittering cast...
PHOTO: Jenny Graham | The South Pasadenan | Zandi De Jesus (center) as Jemmalyn performs “Things I Don’t Know Yet” with the cast of On This Side of the World at East West Players.

On This Side of The World Extended by Popular Demand!

“On This Side of the World transcends any one race and speaks to every immigrant...

Mosquito Prevention Tips for the Summer Season

News provided by SGVMVCD The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District (SGVMVCD/District) reminds residents...

Input Opportunity on Draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan | City of South Pasadena

The City in collaboration with agency partners and stakeholders is working to update the Local...

Pasadena Tournament of Roses | Foundation Announces 2023 Grant Awards

News provided by Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Association The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Foundation is proud...

SPHS Senior Athletes Continuing Sports Careers in College | SPUSD Snapshot

Congratulations to nine SPHS student-athletes who will be continuing their academic and athletic careers in...

SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | May 16 – 22, 2023

(Hundred block given in place of exact address) The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of...
PHOTO: Raymond Tran | The South Pasadenan | Mia Holden in the 300m hurdles at CIF Master's Meet - 6th place at 43.95. She set school record the week prior with 43.81 at CIF SS D3 championships.

SPHS Runners Burn Up the Track and Field Season Qualifying for CIF Masters and State Finals

South Pasadena High School had a tremendous track season this year with several Tigers qualifying...

City of South Pasadena Hosting General Plan Update Community Meetings

The City is re-launching the General Plan Update process with two upcoming Workshops on June...
PHOTO: Jeff Lorch | The South Pasadenan | Pasadena Playhouse - The State Theater of California | TONY AWARDS

Tony Awards 2023 | Pasadena Playhouse to receive Regional Theatre Tony Award

The Tony Awards® Administration Committee has announced that based on the recommendation by the American...

Yard Sale Raises Funds for South Pasadena Float | Rose Parade 2024

News provided by SPTOR Hundreds of shoppers attended a yard sale May 19-20 at the War...
PHOTO: Michael Seel | The South Pasadenan | Boston Court theatre in Pasadena, California.

Boston Court Kicks Off 20th Anniversary with Summer Soiree

Boston Court, Pasadena’s premier nonprofit performing art center, kicks off its 20th Anniversary with a...
PHOTO: Z Quibilan | The South Pasadenan | ZOS!MO performs at Avenue 50 Studio in Los Angeles.

Local Singer-songwriter Z Quibilan to perform Tagalog songs at Eagle Rock Library June 8

ZOS!MO is the singer-songwriter moniker of Los Angeles-based - specifically South Pasadena - Filipino American...

Annual Summer Reading Program | South Pasadena Library

The South Pasadena Public Library’s Summer Reading Program (SRP) - Find Your Voice - will...

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month | South Pasadena Police Department

News provided by South Pasadena Police Department During May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the South Pasadena...

Operation Cookie Returns May 24 | Woman’s Club of South Pasadena

News provided by Woman’s Club of South Pasadena Cookies are needed for hospitalized homeless, and special...
PHOTO: Jenny Graham | The South Pasadenan | The cast of On This Side of the World performs “One Way Ticket” at East West Players.

“On This Side of the World” – Immigrant Stories Told in Song

On a sunny morning, a young Filipino woman is boarding a plane bound for New...

South Pasadena Middle School Math Team Triumphs | SPUSD Snapshot

On Saturday, May 13, 2023, the La Cañada Spartans hosted their annual Aleph Mathematics Competition....

SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | May 9 – 15, 2023

(Hundred block given in place of exact address) The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of...
PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | Taste of South Pasadena 2023 "Eats on the Streets" - South Pasadena Rotary event.

Largest “Taste of South Pasadena” on Record | Rotary Club of South Pasadena’s Signature Event

The South Pasadena Rotary Club hosted their largest, most successful “Taste of South Pasadena –...