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
Celebrate Independence Day with South Pasadena’s Festival of Balloons Published on June 26, 2025 The City of South Pasadena is proud to host its beloved annual tradition, the 4th of July Festival of Balloons, on Friday, July 4, 2025. This year’s theme, “Unity in Community: One Nation, One Neighborhood,” celebrates the spirit of togetherness and pride that defines South Pasadena. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Anime Your Way Drawing Event at the South Pasadena Public Library Published on June 26, 2025 The South Pasadena Public Library’s Wonderful Wednesday event returns on July 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The series continues on the Oxley Street side of Library Park and will feature “Anime Your Way” presented by Carlos Nieto III. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Senator Pérez to Host Community Town Hall on Children’s Mental Health Published on June 18, 2025 Senator Sasha Renée Pérez to Host Community Town Hall on Children’s Mental Health in the Wake of the Eaton Fire Tagged as: , Media Releases
SPPD Equips Patrol Cars with LifeVac Devices Published on June 18, 2025 The South Pasadena Police Department is proud to announce the addition of LifeVac anti-choking devices in all its patrol cars, strengthening the Department’s commitment to community health and safety. This initiative aims to reduce response times and enhance emergency care for individuals suffering from choking incidents. Tagged as: , Community Safety
My Gym Event and Mad Science L.A. Show at the SPPL Published on June 18, 2025 My Gym Event and Mad Science L.A. Show at the South Pasadena Public Library Tagged as: , Announcements
Community Invited to Weigh in on Height Limits and Dev. Standards Published on June 11, 2025 Community Invited to Weigh in on Height Limits and Development Standards at at June 16 Commission Meeting Tagged as: , Media Releases