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
Friendship Terrace Brings New Affordable Housing Units to the City Published on November 11, 2025 The City of South Pasadena and the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce are proud to welcome Friendship Terrace, a new affordable housing community developed by Pasadena Friendship Community Development Corporation. Tagged as: , Media Releases
“What to Do About Mom & Dad: Caring for Aging Parents" Workshop Published on October 30, 2025 The City of South Pasadena is pleased to announce the return of its popular community workshop, What to Do About Mom & Dad: Caring for Aging Parents, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the South Pasadena Senior Center located at 1102 Oxley St., South Pasadena. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Tagged as: , Media Releases
South Pasadena’s Annual “Breakfast with Santa” Returns December 13 Published on October 30, 2025 The South Pasadena Community Services Department is spreading holiday cheer with its beloved annual Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the War Memorial Building located at 435 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena. Ticket sales will open on Saturday, November 1. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Message from City Regarding Utility Billing Message Published on October 27, 2025 Click here to view the message sent by the City of South Pasadena Tagged as: , Media Releases