1888Government
In February 1888, members of the southern portion of Pasadena attempted to gain more control over their own property and a vote for incorporation was made.
1890History
== Demographics ==
South Pasadena first appeared as a city in the 1890 U.S.
1925Culture
Of historical relevance is The Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain; also the Rialto Theater in downtown South Pasadena is a unique blend of Spanish Baroque and Egyptian styling...
1955Education
Until 1955, the two cities shared the same high school, which was adjacent to the South Pasadena Public Library.
1964History
1964–1966: Burton E.
1966History
Jones
1966–1968: Lila Cox
1968–1972; 1976–1977: William C.
1978History
The Rialto was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, having narrowly missed being torn down that year.
1983History
Harker
1983–1984: Alva Lee Arnold
1990–1991; 1994–1995: Amedee O.
1992History
1992: Evelyn Fierro
1996–1997; 2000–2001: Dorothy Cohen
2003–2004; 2007–2008; 2011–2012; 2016–2017; 2021–2022: Michael A.
1999History
On July 19, 1999, United States District Court Judge Dean Pregerson issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting Caltrans from proceeding with the 710 Freeway Project.
2003Infrastructure
Since 2003, South Pasadena has been operating the City of South Pasadena Community Transit to connect with the Mission A Line Station, whose schedule is linked to the A Line sch...
2004History
Cacciotti
2004–2005: Mike Ten
2013–2014; 2018–2019: Marina Khubesrian
2014–2015; 2019–2020: Robert S.
2007History
It went out of business on August 19, 2007, because of low profits.
2015History
Joe
2015–2016; 2020–2021: Diana Mahmud
2017–2018: Richard Schneider
2022–2023: Jon Primuth
2023–2024: Evelyn G.
2018Government
Effective November 2018, City Council members are elected by geographical district.
2019Economy
The fiscal year 2019-2020 general fund budget for the town was $28.3 million.
2020Government
Districts 1, 2 and 3 (west of Fair Oaks Avenue) held elections in November 2020.
2023History
In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $128,105, and the per capita income was $76,583.
2024Government
Both bills were passed and signed by governor Gavin Newsom and the deletion took effect on January 1, 2024.
2025Sports
As of 2025, South Pasadena team had won 31 and San Marino 37.