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The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses is holding a yard sale from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 8, and Saturday, November 9, at the War Memorial Building, located at 435 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena. Items include collectibles, jewelry, electronics, furniture, holiday décor and giftware. All proceeds go to constructing and decorating the South Pasadena float, “Seas the Day,” that will ride in the January 1st Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Gently used items can be dropped off at the front entrance to the War Memorial Building prior to the sale from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. November 5-7. Tax-deductible receipts are available. For large-item pick up, contact Steve Fillingham at sftballsteve@aol.com. Volunteers are also needed. Contact Steve or Janet Benjamin at janet@smmainsurance.com to sign up.

The City of South Pasadena is excited to announce a media briefing on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. to provide an update on the successful acquisition and upcoming sale of five historic Caltrans-owned properties. The event will take place at 216 Fairview Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030—one of the historic homes newly acquired by the City.

Join us as we celebrate the return of these historic homes to South Pasadena and discuss the City’s ongoing commitment to affordable housing and community revitalization.

Join us in shaping our city’s future! Take part in a community survey that will help select the next City Manager.

Your input is valuable, so don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference!

Click this here to respond by October 28, 2024.

October 10, 2024.

Need to get rid of that old couch? Bring it to Dumpster Day! On Saturday, October 19th, from 8am to 11am, South Pasadena residents can drop off their large furniture, appliances, and other bulky items for free. Bring them by the drive-thru event at the South Pasadena High School Fremont St. Parking Lot (located on the corner of Fremont St. and Lyndon St.). Entrance to the parking lot is on Lyndon St. Not sure if your bulky items are accepted? Call Athens Customer Service to confirm: (888) 336-6100.

10/9/2024

The deadline to reserve a free bulky item pickup for senior citizens  during the week of October 14th to the 18th is this Thursday at noon. Please call the South Pasadena Senior Center to reserve (626) 403-7360.

*Bulky items should be placed outside by trash barrels and will be collected on your regular collection day.

10/7/2024

10/2/2024

The water department has to close the road at 2051 Oak St. The closure eliminates potential hazards posed by passing vehicles, providing a safe environment for the department to carry out its task. Access will be through Camden Pkwy and Garfield Ave.

10/2/2024

September 28^th – South Pasadena Middle School 

ATTENTION SOUTH PASADENA GARDENERS AND WATER EFFICIENT ENTHUSIASTS!

Mark your calendars this Saturday, September 28^th at South Pasadena Middle School [1500 Fair Oaks Ave.] for a Fall Compost & Mulch giveaway.

Don’t miss the chance to make the most of your fall garden with this FREE top-quality compost and mulch, a great way to conserve water, combat climate change, and improve plant health, so make sure to save the date!

Visit our event page to learn more.

9/25/2024

The Water Division is responding to a water leak on the 2000 block of Milan Avenue. Water Division Staff are completing preliminary assessments to determine the source.

Water Service has been restored to the affected service area as of noon. Staff is flushing the impacted service area to remove as much dirty water as possible. Customers can flush dirty water using their hose bibs.

Please contact the public works department if you need further assistance at (626) 403 7240.

9/24/2024