Office of Traffic Safety Awards $65,000 Grant to Police Department Published on December 17, 2025 The South Pasadena Police Department announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads. The grant program runs through September 2026. Tagged as: , Media Releases
National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Campaign Published on December 17, 2025 The South Pasadena Police Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and to celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Winter Holiday Closures and Overnight Parking Exemptions Published on December 17, 2025 South Pasadena residents are reminded that City Hall and most City services will have limited or modified hours between December 22, 2025, and January 4, 2026. Specific closures and exemptions are noted below: Tagged as: , Media Releases
Police Department to Hold DUI Checkpoint December 27 Published on December 17, 2025 On December 27, 2025, the South Pasadena Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Ribbon Cutting and Photo Opportunity at Local Pocket Parks Published on December 11, 2025 The City of South Pasadena is proud to announce the completion of two new pocket parks made possible through significant grant funding supporting local park development. The City secured $550,000 in Measure A funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD), and an additional $193,992 from the State of California’s Proposition 68 Parks and Water Bond of 2018. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Local Author Ann Suk Wang at South Pasadena Public Library Published on December 03, 2025 South Pasadena resident Ann Suk Wang, author of the acclaimed picture book The House Before Falling Into the Sea, will be at the South Pasadena Public Library on Saturday, December 13, 2025, for a special event featuring a live reading of her book, followed by a writing workshop. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Officers Arrest Suspect During Residential Burglary in Progress Published on December 01, 2025 On Friday, November 28, 2025, at approximately 1:35 p.m., South Pasadena Police Officers responded to the 1000 block of Meridian Avenue after a resident reported hearing glass breaking at a neighboring home. The caller believed a burglary was in progress and immediately contacted police. Tagged as: , Media Releases
2025 State of the City Published on December 01, 2025 South Pasadena will host its annual State of the City on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in the Amedee O. “Dick” Richards, Jr., Council Chambers, located at 1424 Mission Street. The event will be held during the regular City Council Meeting, which is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Thanksgiving Holiday Closures and Overnight Parking Exemptions Published on November 21, 2025 South Pasadena residents are reminded that City Hall and most City services will have limited or modified hours during the week of Thanksgiving, between November 24-28, 2025. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Police Chief Announces Retirement After 32 Years of Service Published on November 20, 2025 The City of South Pasadena proudly announces the retirement of Police Chief Brian Solinsky who will conclude an extraordinary 32-year career in law enforcement, including 4 years as the City’s Police Chief. Tagged as: , Media Releases