Officers Intervene in Mental Health Crisis Published on July 24, 2025 On July 19, 2025, at approximately 6:35 p.m., South Pasadena Police officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of St. Albans Avenue following a report of a potentially suicidal individual threatening to jump from a residential roof. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Suspect Arrested After Brandishing BB Gun at Metro Station Published on July 24, 2025 On July 21, 2025, at approximately 11:41 a.m., the South Pasadena Police Department received a report of a male suspect brandishing what appeared to be a silver handgun at the South Pasadena Metro Station. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Suspect Apprehended After Passing Counterfeit Currency Published on July 24, 2025 On July 15, 2025, at approximately 4:13 p.m., the South Pasadena Police Department received a report from a local restaurant in the 700 block of Fair Oaks Avenue regarding a suspect who had allegedly attempted to pay for services using a counterfeit $100 bill. The reporting party advised that the suspect then crossed the street and entered another nearby restaurant. Tagged as: , Community Safety
City and Athens Services Launch New Bulky Item Pick-Up Program Published on July 24, 2025 The City of South Pasadena, in partnership with Athens Services, is pleased to announce the launch of a new Bulky Item Pick-Up Program designed to provide residents with more flexible, convenient, and accessible disposal options for large household items. Tagged as: , Announcements
Sunshine Storyteller Ina Buckner-Barnette at the Public Library Published on July 10, 2025 It’s another Wonderful Wednesday at the South Pasadena Public Library. Join the festivities showcasing the “Sunshine Storyteller,” Ina Buckner-Barnette on July 16, at 6:00 p.m. on the Oxley Street side of the Library Park. Tagged as: , Announcements
Suspect Arrested for Possession of a Loaded Firearm Published on July 07, 2025 On July 2, 2025, at approximately 11:31 p.m., South Pasadena Police Officers conducted a traffic stop on a Cadillac DTS for traffic violations in the 2000 block of Alhambra Road. Upon approach, the driver, identified as 36-year-old Jared Wilson of Los Angeles, refused to roll down his windows, claiming they were inoperative. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Spotlight on the 2025 Festival of Balloons Parade in South Pasadena Published on July 02, 2025 The City of South Pasadena is proud to announce the parade line-up for its much-anticipated Festival of Balloons, taking place on Friday, July 4, 2025. This year’s theme, “Unity in Community: One Nation, One Neighborhood,” celebrates the civic pride and neighborly spirit that define South Pasadena’s 4th of July tradition. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Structure Fire in the 600 Block of Grand Avenue Published on July 02, 2025 At approximately 1:03 p.m. on July 2, 2025, the South Pasadena Fire Department responded to a reported fire in the 600 block of Grand Avenue. Fire units from the cities of Pasadena and Alhambra also responded to assist. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Suspect Arrested for Negligent Discharge of a Firearm Published on July 02, 2025 On July 1, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to Huntington Hospital in Pasadena regarding a female who had sustained an arm injury, possibly consistent with a bullet graze. The female initially reported that the incident involved a male acquaintance and had occurred at her residence in the 800 block of Adelaine Avenue in South Pasadena. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Bubblemania at the South Pasadena Public Library Published on July 02, 2025 The South Pasadena Public Library’s next Wonderful Wednesday event will be on July 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. This event showcasing Bubblemania will be held in the Library Community Room located at 1115 El Centro Street, South Pasadena. Tagged as: , Announcements