Stolen Vehicle Recovered, Four Juvenile Subjects Detained Published on January 27, 2026 On January 25, 2026, at 12:53 a.m., the Flock automated license plate recognition system alerted officers to a stolen vehicle being driven in the city of South Pasadena. Responding officers quickly located the vehicle abandoned in the 300 block of Hawthorne Alley. Officers immediately contained the area and located four male juveniles walking from the vehicle. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Individual Rescued After Falling from a Second Story Balcony Published on January 26, 2026 At approximately 5:52 pm on January 24, 2026, the South Pasadena Fire Department, along with units from the Pasadena and Glendale Fire Departments, were dispatched to a reported rescue in the 2000 block of Hanscom Drive in the City of South Pasadena. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Library Announces New Library Director Published on January 22, 2026 The City of South Pasadena is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Patsel as the new Library Director of the South Pasadena Public Library, who brings over two decades of public library leadership, innovation and community-focused service to the City. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Library Introduces Janus Film Club Published on January 22, 2026 The South Pasadena Public Library is pleased to introduce the Janus Film Club, beginning on February 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Library Community Room, located at 1115 El Centro Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030. At each meeting, we will screen a selection from the Janus Films catalog followed by a short group discussion about the film. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Library to Host First Death Café Published on January 22, 2026 The South Pasadena Public Library invites the community to its first Death Café on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Library Community Room, located at 1115 El Centro Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030. The event will be hosted and facilitated by Emily Yacina, musical artist and Death Café facilitator, who has led multiple Death Cafés across Southern California. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Notice of Street Impact from Sewer Line Rehabilitation Project Published on January 14, 2026 The City of South Pasadena is notifying residents of the Los Angeles County Sanitation District’s upcoming sewer line rehabilitation project taking place near the Arroyo Vista Elementary School area. The project duration is estimated to be 6 to 8 weeks, beginning January 19, 2026, and ending March 27, 2026. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City Launches Community Survey for 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Published on January 08, 2026 The City of South Pasadena extends an invitation to community members to participate in shaping the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and the City Council strategic planning. Your valuable input will help us work together to prioritize city goals, fiscal transparency, and maintain services for our community. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Library Introduces Classics Book Club Published on January 02, 2026 The South Pasadena Public Library is pleased to introduce a new Classics Book Club every fourth Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in the Bradbury Conference Room, at 1100 Oxley Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Suspect Arrested Following Theft of Electric Bicycles Published on December 30, 2025 On Friday, December 26, 2025, at about 1:30 p.m., a theft of two electric bicycles was reported to the South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) which occurred from an apartment complex in the 200 block of Monterey Road. Security camera footage captured a lone suspect committing the theft during the evening on December 25, 2025. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Package Theft Suspect Arrested Published on December 30, 2025 On December 29, 2025, at 9:52 p.m., the South Pasadena Police Department’s Communication Center received multiple calls of a male suspect who was committing package thefts as well as prowling and trespassing on residences in the area of Floral Park Terrace and Hermosa Street. Tagged as: , Media Releases