Newly elected city council members Omari Ferguson and Sheila Rossi were sworn in alongside the returning Jon Primuth. The council also elected Janet Braun and Rossi to be the mayor and mayor pro tem for 2025 respectively.
Annual Winter Concert welcomes holiday festivity
High school and middle school students united to captivate their audience in the 2024 Winter Concert.
City council delays vote on affordable housing in-lieu fee, pending further community input
The council decided to push the consideration of an affordable housing in-lieu fee to an unspecified date in February next year due to concerns about a lack of community involvement.
Mayor delivers State of the City address during Nov. 20 city council meeting
The mayor detailed the city’s accomplishments in the last year and the city’s goals moving forward.
City Council approves contract for construction of two pocket parks
During the City Council meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 6, the Council approved a contract for the construction of two pocket parks on Grevelia St. and Berkshire Ave.
Senator Anthony Portantino reflects on legacy and local wins during final South Pasadena visit
Senator Portantino made his last appearance as the 25th District Senator in South Pasadena, celebrating the sale of Caltrans-owned properties.
Multicultural Fair hosted at South Pasadena Library
On Saturday, Sept. 28, South Pasadena’s public library held a festival bringing together many cultures.
The vote that could change South Pasadena’s skyline
South Pasadena voters will decide on a height ordinance in the upcoming election, amid state housing mandates.
South Pasadena City Council Elections 2024
What to expect in the upcoming city council elections.
Photo Gallery: Rose Parade 2024
Photos by Zoe Chen Staff Photographer & Staff Writer
Photo Gallery: Eclectic Music Festival and Arts Crawl
The eclectic music festival took place on Saturday, April 29th, on Mission Street.
Photo Gallery: Winter Arts Crawl Febuary 2023
The South Pasadena Winter Arts Crawl took place Saturday, Feb. 11 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. and featured a valentine themed arts and crafts, community art swap, live music, among many other local events. Photos by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer
SPHS and SPMS choirs join together for annual winter concert
Story by Ethan Kwak Staff Writer Photos by Emiko (Emi) Essmiller Staff Photographer SPMS and SPHS choruses performed together for the annual Winter Choir Concert, at the SPMS auditorium on Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. A bake sale organized by the music booster club also raised funds for the program. The […]
25th Annual Tiger Run Gathers Record-Breaking Turnout
Story by Ethan Kwak Staff Writer Photo by Emiko (Emi) Essmiller Staff Photographer The 25th Annual Tiger Run, organized by SPHS Booster Club co-chairs Bill Buckley and Katie Clark, took place on Saturday Dec. 3. The event brought a record-high turnout of 794 registered individuals. Along with the 5k and 10k races, a 300m Tiger Cub […]
Fall Arts Crawl: Celebrating Halloween Spirit with Local Businesses
Story by Ethan Kwak Staff Writer Photo by Michelle Shadmon Photo Editor The South Pasadena Fall Arts Crawl took place on Saturday, Oct. 29 at various businesses and shops. A subtle Halloween influence took over the Fall-themed event as vendors and participants took to the streets, some dressed in costumes. Pitched tents offering goods and […]
City Council approves Fourth of July theatrical presentation ‘We, too, are Americans’
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Photo by Erin Lee Staff Photographer The South Pasadena City Council voted to approve the funds for a Fourth of July theatrical presentation at SPHS at its meeting on Wednesday, May 4. Helmed by the artistic and managing directors of the Fremont Center Theater, Emmy-award winner Jim and Lissa Reynolds […]