Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: Which South Pasadena students made the 2027 Rose Court finalist list?
And check out Back 2 School Poetry Workshop on the South Pasadena Patch calendar

Hi there, South Pasadena! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
Need to get the word out about a local event in South Pasadena? Posting to Patch's local calendar is free and gets your event in front of Patch newsletter readers and quickly found by search engines and AI platforms. You can also share your event to nearby communities for as little at 25 cents per day. Click here to get started.
In today's newsletter:
- Which South Pasadena students made the 2027 Rose Court finalist list?
- See where South Pasadena football stars rank among Valley stat leaders.
- Thinking about a pet pig in South Pasadena? Read this first.
Also on today's calendar: Toots McApplesauce: Only Slightly Misbehaving and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Sunshine, temps: high: 87, low: 67.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 28 Pasadena-Area Students Named 2027 Rose Court Finalists (coloradoboulevard.net) — Several South Pasadena High School students have been named finalists for the 2027 Rose Court, putting local teens in the spotlight of one of the region's most visible traditions. The list includes multiple South Pasadena representatives alongside peers from Pasadena, San Marino, Arcadia, La Cañada, and other nearby schools, reflecting strong local participation in this year's selection.
![]()
• San Gabriel Valley high school football stat leaders through Week 4 (pasadenastarnews.com) — South Pasadena High football players are making their mark in the San Gabriel Valley stat sheets, with running back Evan Hyun among the top rushers and defender Grayson Ebner listed among sack leaders. The roundup highlights how Tigers athletes stack up against rivals across the region through Week 4, giving local fans a snapshot of standout performances so far.
![]()
• Pasadena Humane Society seeks home for Honey the pig (dailynews.com) — If you've ever considered a pet pig in South Pasadena, local rules actually allow it, unlike in nearby Pasadena and several other cities. Pasadena Humane is currently seeking a new home for Honey, a friendly 100‑pound pig, and urges potential adopters to confirm their city's ordinances and be ready for the space, care, and commitment pigs require.
![]()
📸 Around South Pasadena
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in South Pasadena
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
- Back 2 School Poetry Workshop →
1012 Mission Street, South Pasadena
Friday September 25
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- MHS Movie Night
Monterey Hills Elementary School South Pasadena, CA 91030
5:00 pm - Live Music at Visionarium with Steve Sieck →
1020 Mission Street, South Pasadena
7:00 pm - Broadway on Mission: A Musical Theater Open Mic →
Jeweled Universe, 1017 Mission St, Unit B, South Pasadena
7:30 pm - Habitat Restoration with One Arroyo →
221 San Pascual Ave, South Pasadena
9:30 am - 2027 Product Rollout - CA - Los Angeles Market →
Mike & Anne's, 1040 Mission Street, South Pasadena
11:00 am - VCLA Short Film Screenings →
South Pasadena Public Library, 1100 Oxley Street, South Pasadena
7:00 pm - Queers in Media Game Night →
Burden of Proof, 1012 Mission Street, South Pasadena
5:00 pm - Toots McApplesauce: Only Slightly Misbehaving →
Visionarium Live Italian, 1020 Mission St, South Pasadena
7:00 pm
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 9
📣 South Pasadena Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
- Play for All Abilities →
Southern California Children's Museum, 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena
12:00 pm - SCCM: Play for all abilities →
Southern California Children's Museum, 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena
12:00 pm - Free Flu Vaccine Clinic
Lamanda Park Branch Library, 140 S Altadena Dr, Pasadena
1:30 pm - Council in the Community Meetup with Council Member Yang →
4:00 pm
Thursday September 24
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making South Pasadena PatchAM possible:
- Gabriela Chan: Babysitter/Petsitter — (626) 320-9343
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Smart and Final posted a job opening for Service Clerk - 321 Alhambra in Alhambra. Apply here.
- Sprouts Farmers Market posted a job opening for Cashier in Alhambra. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Pasadena here.
🗞 Nearby News
Alhambra
- Police chase ends in crash after suspect loses control of reportedly stolen car in Alhambra (abc7.com)
- ICE Investigation Helps Bring Down Massive Apple Counterfeit Fraud Ring (lawenforcementtoday.com)
- Downey rents rise modestly as many regional cities see declines — The Downey Patriot (thedowneypatriot.com)
San Marino
- What's Next for South Griffith Park? (theeastsiderla.com)
- Inside a Renovated 1926 Tudor Home in San Marino (pasadenamag.com)
Ok South Pasadena! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.