City Hall Scoop

Urgent repair work at the intersection of Fremont Avenue and Huntington Drive. South bound Fremont Avenue will be temporarily closed. 

4/25/2024

All are invited to a May 4 “Fun-Raiser” to support South Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses float. Games, entertainment, dinner, prizes, a silent auction and more will be part of a “Cuatro de Mayo” Fiesta from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at a unique estate in the Glendale hills. The first-ever event is sponsored by the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee and hosted by Warren Binzley, a former South Pasadena resident. Tickets to the 21-and-over event are $60, which includes dinner and two drinks, and can be purchased online at sptor.org. Proceeds will go to funding the construction and decoration of South Pasadena’s self-built float that will ride down Colorado Boulevard January 1, 2025.

LINK: https://www.sptor.org/events.html

Join us for another exciting opportunity to engage with the Mayor of South Pasadena, Evelyn Zneimer, for a Lunch & Learn via Zoom. She will be available from 12-1 PM on Thursday, May 9 to meet with the community and discuss the City’s budget, happenings, and more.

Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Meeting I.D.: 823 6678 5680 (No password required)

4/24/24

📍 In South Pasadena, CA

Presented by the @southpaschamber, the free and family-friendly Eclectic Music Festival & Arts Crawl
returns to South Pasadena for its 14th year on Saturday, April 27th!

Multiple Stages, Artisans’ Alley Vendor Pop-up, Kids Zone, Art Activities, Beer/Wine Garden, Food Trucks &
more! Click here for more information.

4/23/2024

Mark your calendars! Active Streets: Mission-to-Mission, brought to you by @metrolosangeles and hosted by @SGVCOG, is set
for Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Join us for a car-free celebration in Alhambra, San Gabriel, and South Pasadena. It’s a day to celebrate car-free streets, support our favorite local businesses,
and connect with the community!

🗓️ Save the Date: Sunday, April 28, 2024
Time: 9 AM – 3 PM

What to expect:
– Five miles of smiles through South Pasadena,
Alhambra, and San Gabriel, with streets open for
exploration.
– Live music performances and activities at hubs along
the way.
– Pop-up booths from community organizations to learn
more about local initiatives.

Activity Hub Locations:
​- South Pasadena Hub: Mission Street between
Meridian Avenue and Fremont Avenue
– Alhambra Hub: Main Street between 3rd Street and
Garfield Avenue
– San Gabriel Hub: Mission Drive between Broadway
and Mission Road

This event is a unique opportunity to experience our streets anew. It offers the freedom to walk, bike, scoot,
and skate through car-free streets at your own pace and celebrates community spirit, active living, and the
simple joys of exploring our neighborhoods together. 🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️

Brought to life by Metro Los Angeles, SGVCOG, ActiveSGV, @cityofalhambra, @sangabrielcity, and the
City of South Pasadena, Active Streets: Mission-to-Mission is an event you won’t want to miss.
For further details, please visit www.activestreets.org.

4/23/24

Spring cleaning time is here and we want to help make it easier for you! If you’re a senior citizen, you can schedule a pickup for your bulky items during the week of April 29th to May 3rd. To reserve a pickup, please call the Senior Center before the deadline of April 25th at 626 403-7360. Reservations are required.

4/23/2024

Join us for another exciting opportunity to meet with the Mayor of South Pasadena, Evelyn Zneimer, at the Farmers’ Market. She will be available from 4-6 PM on Thursday, April 25 to meet with the community and distribute City resources. This is a great chance to stop by the Mayor’s table, get to know her, and learn more about the City. We hope to see you there!

4/18/24

Stop mosquitoes at the source! Stagnant water is where mosquitoes grow.
Take charge of your surroundings by tipping out stagnant water and tossing
out the source. Together, let’s #FightTheBite and keep our community’s mosquito-free!

For more information click here.

4/16/24

We are excited to share that Mayor Evelyn G. Zneimer of South Pasadena has been selected at Congressmember Judy Chu’s 2024 Annual Congressional Woman of the Year! Congratulations, Mayor Zneimer! 

4/13/24

The compost and mulch giveaway event, which was planned for this Saturday, has been postponed due to the expected rainy weather. Our priority is the safety and enjoyment of all attendees, so we have rescheduled the event for Saturday, June 1st. The event will still take place from 9am to 12pm at the Arroyo Golf Course Parking Lot. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this change and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to seeing you on June 1st!

4/11/24