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Throwback Thursday | First Passenger Air Service in America

Roy Knabenshue established the first passenger air service in America by taking guests of the Raymond Hotel in his “Knabenshue Airship” on regular flights...

2025 Rose Parade | Deadline Nears for City’s Float Design Concepts

The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee is accepting ideas for its next float that will roll down Pasadena’s Colorado Boulevard in the 2025...

City Council South Pasadena | The Twisting 7-Hour March 20 Meeting...

In a wide-ranging and at times contentious seven-hour session, South Pasadena City Council members on Wednesday evening: killed a panel reviewing details of the...

Eclectic Preview Party Gets Things Ready to Rock

Did you catch that hailstorm on Sunday afternoon? It came in the middle of the Eclectic Preview Party that was held at The Daily...

Eclectic Preview Party Gets Things Ready to Rock

Did you catch that hailstorm on Sunday afternoon? It came in the middle of the Eclectic Preview Party that was held at The Daily...

Hanukkah Festival Sunday December 10 in South Pasadena

This Hanukkah, South Pasadena is seeing a surge in families’ public displays of the holiday and Jewish identity, with many more individuals planning to...

Schools | South Pasadena District

SPEF | Editorial: PartiGras Event in The Crosshairs of The City...

The City of South Pasadena is now operating with a structural deficit, re-confirmed by finance reports given at the last City Council meeting by...

City Council South Pasadena | The Twisting 7-Hour March 20 Meeting...

In a wide-ranging and at times contentious seven-hour session, South Pasadena City Council members on Wednesday evening: killed a panel reviewing details of the...

UPDATED: Gunshot Fired in Garfield Park Friday Morning | South Pasadena

Update Below... 911 calls came into the South Pasadena Police Department about 11:10AM Friday morning with reports of gunfire in Garfield park. Residents reported hearing a...

Eclectic Preview Party Gets Things Ready to Rock

Did you catch that hailstorm on Sunday afternoon? It came in the middle of the Eclectic Preview Party that was held at The Daily...

Library’s Sowing South Pasadena Sustainability Initiative presents John Fleming on Fossil...

After a successful Seed Library launch party, the South Pasadena Public Library’s Sowing South Pasadena initiative is in full-swing, with sustainability-themed programs lined up...

Chantal Donnelly | In Conversation with the Author of the New...

On a recent sunny winter day, local author Chantal Donnelly looks peaceful and energized as she recounts an “aha” moment several years ago. Donnelly studied...

South Pasadena News | Featured Articles

PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | The 2024 Eclectic Preview Party held at The Daily.

Eclectic Preview Party Gets Things Ready to Rock

Did you catch that hailstorm on Sunday afternoon? It came in the middle of the...

Wine & Song at Lost Parrot Cafe | Lisa Sanders & David Plenn & Friends

David Plenn will host Wine & Song this Wednesday, March 27 at 7pm at Lost...

City Council South Pasadena | The Twisting 7-Hour March 20 Meeting Ended With Turmoil

In a wide-ranging and at times contentious seven-hour session, South Pasadena City Council members on...
PHOTO: South Pasadena City Council Meeting Live Feed | SPEF President Emilia Aldana giving public comment March 20, 2024 about how the PartiGras event benefits the city, residents, businesses, parents, and students.

SPEF | Editorial: PartiGras Event in The Crosshairs of The City Council

The City of South Pasadena is now operating with a structural deficit, re-confirmed by finance...

“Winnie The Pooh, Kids” | Spring Break Theatre Camp at YST

Join Young Stars Theatre in making a fun “Winnie the Pooh” story come to life...
PHOTO: CB Richards | The South Pasadenan | Rob Nelson was honored this week, as his number 6 was unveiled in centerfield at South Pasadena High’s baseball field. Nelson was a three-year starter at first base for South Pasadena High from 1980-82 who later went on to play major League Baseball. He was joined by family, friends and players from both South Pasadena and Temple City High, where he serves as the team’s head coach.

Former SPHS Baseball Player Recognized

In the far reaches of South Pasadena High’s baseball field on the outfield wall will...
PHOTO: Jeff Lorch | The South Pasadenan | Lana Parrilla, Carlos Gomez, and Isabella Gomez in One of the Good Ones at Pasadena Playhouse.

We Meet The Parents in “One of The Good Ones” at Pasadena Playhouse

We meet Ilana Gomez when the doorbell rings at her impossibly chic and grand Pasadena...
Finance Ad Hoc Committee : South Pasadena City Council Live Feed | City Council at the Feb. 21st Special Joint Meeting receiving the latest finance report.

City Finance Issues: The Brown Act Called to Question & Finance Ad Hoc Committee Stopped

In a de facto acknowledgment it acted illegally, the South Pasadena City Council tonight is...

BRIGHT STAR coming to South Pasadena High School

The South Pasadena High School Drama program is excited to announce their upcoming production of...
finance: South Pasadena City Council Live Feed | Finance Commission February 21st Special Joint Meeting addressing the City Manager's Mid-Year report

City Finance Issues: Editorial | Mid-Year Report by City Manager Falls Far Short of Expectations

With high hopes of a new and improved city manager's office operation after the hiring...
PHOTO: provided by SPMS PTSA | The South Pasadenan | Parents and staff perform on the SPMS stage for THE FOLLIES.

THE FOLLIES Slay at South Pasadena Middle School

As middle school students might say… THE FOLLIES TOTALLY SLAYED! The South Pasadena Middle School...
PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | Lynn Clark, Ross Silverman, and Tracy Macrum at the Eclectic Preview Party.

Eclectic Preview Party! Keep the Music Free!

The Eclectic Friends of the Arts and the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce invites the...
PHOTO: provided by Chris Herrin | The South Pasadenan | From left to right: Emilio Lois, Paige Tang, and Sam Whitman display their 2024 Speech and Debate awards.

SPHS Speech and Debate Team Members Qualify for State Competition

On Saturday, March 2, 2024, 12 SPHS students competed in the State Qualifiers for the...

whimsies | Works by Anne E Muller at SPARC Gallery

The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) presents “whimsies,” a series of works by artist Anne...

Library’s Sowing South Pasadena Sustainability Initiative presents John Fleming on Fossil Fuels and Climate Crisis

After a successful Seed Library launch party, the South Pasadena Public Library’s Sowing South Pasadena...
PHOTO: provided by South Pasadena Unified School District | The South Pasadenan | The SPHS Peer Mediators hosted a pom pom making craft during lunch at the high school.

SPHS Peer Mediators Share Student Self-Care Reminders

During a busy, mid-week lunch at the high school, the SPHS Peer Mediators encouraged fellow...
PHOTO: provided by South Pasadena High School | The South Pasadenan | From left: Doreen Hu, Kayla Johnson, Isha Zafra, and Ryan Wong make up the Virtual Enterprise Branding team for Wags that won first place in California.

SPHS Varsity Virtual Enterprise Branding Team Takes First Place in California

Congratulations to the SPHS Varsity Virtual Enterprise Branding Team who recently competed in the National...
PHOTO: David Lee | The South Pasadenan | Members of the SPHS Science Olympiad teams competed at Rio Hondo College last weekend.

SPHS Science Olympiad Teams Headed to State Competition

On Saturday, March 2, 2024, 29 SPHS students in two teams competed in 23 events...

City of South Pasadena Launches Community Budget Input Survey

Media Release South Pasadena (Calif.) – The City of South Pasadena extends an invitation to all community...

Easter 2024 | City of South Pasadena Spring Eggstravaganza Event

The City of South Pasadena Community Services Department will host the annual Spring Eggstravaganza event...

South Pasadena Middle School Earns California Distinguished School Honor

The California Department of Education (CDE) recently announced that South Pasadena Middle School (SPMS) has...
facebook, instagram, META is down.

Went Down: Facebook, Instagram, Messenger: META Social Media Platforms Accounts Not Loading This Morning

On Tuesday, a significant disruption hit Meta Platforms' suite of social media services, affecting countless...
PHOTO: The Music Center | Night Games 2023 on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center in downtown Los Angeles.

Call for Game Submissions | The Music Center

The Music Center and IndieCade—the premier annual celebration of independent games and developers—are inviting all...