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Throwback Thursday | First Passenger Air Service in America

Roy Knabenshue established the first passenger air service in America by taking guests of the Raymond Hotel in his “Knabenshue Airship” on regular flights...

Holiday Greenery Time! Order Pacific Northwest Greenery From Troop 342

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And South Pasadena’s own Scout Troop 342 is back in your neighborhood, going door to door,...

BIRD’S EYE | Reed Weston Bradley Exhibition at SPARC Gallery

“Bird’s Eye,” an exhibition of plein-air landscapes by noted Judson Studio designer and artist Reed Weston Bradley, opens Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at the...

Mosaic South Pasadena | Annual Prayer Breakfast May 4

The Eighth Annual South Pasadena Prayer Breakfast will take place at the historic Rialto Theatre on May 4, the planning committee announced this week. This...

Pave Paradise and Put up A Parking Lot ♩♬… Really? |...

Dear South Pasadena Residents, I find myself compelled to address a pressing concern that stands to redefine the very fabric of our beloved town. What little...

Schools | South Pasadena District

Future Cheerleaders Take to the Field at SPHS

Youngsters from local elementary schools and the middle school were invited to experience the exhileration of the big leagues by joining the high school...

EVICTION: You Can Help Shape Policy in South Pasadena | An...

At the direction of the South Pasadena City Council, the City Hall is developing a 'Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance'.  The ordinance is intended...

This is not ‘homeless’, This is Something Else: We Need New...

Immediately on the border of South Pasadena there is an 'RV encampment' that locals say "needs to be removed and the once vibrant park...

Andrew and Peggy Cherng Gift City of Hope $100 Million to...

Andrew and Peggy Cherng, co-founders and co-CEOs of Panda Express, are being called visionary philanthropists for what City of Hope calls a transformative gift...

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PHOTO: Provided by Boy Scout Troop 342 | SouthPasadenan.com News | Scouts are taking orders now for 'Christmas Greenery' the annual fundraising tradition

Holiday Greenery Time! Order Pacific Northwest Greenery From Troop 342

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And South Pasadena’s own Scout Troop 342...
PHOTO: provided by City of Hope | The South Pasadenan | Andrew and Peggy Cherng, co-founders and co-CEOs of Panda Express. Andrew opened the first Panda Inn restaurant in East Pasadena in 1973.

Andrew and Peggy Cherng Gift City of Hope $100 Million to Fund Integrative Oncology

Andrew and Peggy Cherng, co-founders and co-CEOs of Panda Express, are being called visionary philanthropists...
PHOTO: provided by Todd Rosenberg | The South Pasadenan | Violinist Nathan Cole

Restoration Concert Sunday September 24

The new season of Restoration Concerts begins on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 4:00 p.m....
PHOTO: provided by SPARC | The South Pasadenan | View Across Millard by Reed Weston Bradley

BIRD’S EYE | Reed Weston Bradley Exhibition at SPARC Gallery

“Bird’s Eye,” an exhibition of plein-air landscapes by noted Judson Studio designer and artist Reed...

Old School at the Museum: A Century of Memories Through “Copa de Oro”

As the vibrant young minds of South Pasadena venture into the new academic year, we...

EVICTION: You Can Help Shape Policy in South Pasadena | An Important Survey for Renters

At the direction of the South Pasadena City Council, the City Hall is developing a...
PHOTO: provided by Twohey's | The South Pasadenan | Twohey's is located on Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena

TWOHEY’S to Celebrate 80th Anniversary as a Family-Owned Local Landmark

Twohey’s Restaurant, a staple of the San Gabriel Valley dining scene, is celebrating its 80th...
PHOTO: Mike Palma | The South Pasadenan | Amy Brenneman and Anders Keith in The Sound Inside on stage at Pasadena Playhouse.

The Sound Inside | A Twisty Ride at Pasadena Playhouse

Pasadena Playhouse has opened their new season with a spellbinding new production of Adam Rapp’s...
PHOTO: provided by USC Trojan Affiliates | The South Pasadenan | Local author Janet Webb

USC Trojan Affiliates Hosts Local Author Janet Webb

USC Trojan Affiliates, a philanthropic and social women’s group, of the University of Southern California...
PHOTO: provided by The Neat Freak LA | The South Pasadenan | A Neat Freak LA production

Get Organized | THE NEAT FREAK LA

Friends have been calling Mike Mawhinney a neat freak for years. “I would walk into...

This is not ‘homeless’, This is Something Else: We Need New Language & Immediate Action

Immediately on the border of South Pasadena there is an 'RV encampment' that locals say...
PHOTO: provided by SPHS Booster Club | The South Pasadenan | SPHS Booster Club board members: Bottom Row L-R: Stephanie Burchardt, Megan Gardner, Toby Bangar (with Ember), Nichole Dunville, Kristin Wingard, Kristen Swift Middle Row L-R: Aman Thind, Rachel Fox, Jill Olsen, David Zeiger, Eric Chabot, Amy Davis Jones Top Row L-R: Bill Buckley, Val Huntley, Dan Wakumoto, Principal John Eldred, Interim Athletic Director CB Richards

TIGER BOOSTERS are Back in Action at SPHS

The Tiger Boosters kicked off the 2023/24 school year with their new board on August...

Pave Paradise and Put up A Parking Lot ♩♬… Really? | South Pasadena Residents Are Dismayed at Alarming Direction

Dear South Pasadena Residents, I find myself compelled to address a pressing concern that stands to...
PHOTO: provided by Brad Colerick | The South Pasadenan | Gráinne Hunt and Clayton Chaney with Philip Glenn.

WINE & SONG | Lost Parrothead Night – Wear Your Hawaiian Shirt – August 6

It's Lost Parrothead Night at Wine & Song at Lost Parrot Cafe in honor of...

Arroyo Project 3-Par Asks Citizens to Make Voices Heard Regarding Golf Course

Citizens representing Arroyo Project 3-Par are inviting golfers and concerned citizens to make their voices...

Letter to the Editor | Save Our 18 Hole Arroyo Golf Course

Dear City Council and Community Members, I have lived in South Pasadena for more than 35...
PHOTO: Craig Schwartz | The South Pasadenan | Kacie Rogers, Akilah A. Walker, and Mildred Marie Langford in "The Bluest Eye" on stage at A Noise Within.

THE BLUEST EYE at A Noise Within

Of all the theatre companies who made pledges to diversify what is presented on their...
PHOTO: Daniel Reichert | The South Pasadenan | Kasey Mahaffy is “Puck” in A Noise Within's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM is funny, impactful and moving at A Noise Within

Funny, impactful and moving, A Noise Within’s delightful yet deeply resonant production of A Midsummer...
HOTBOX VINTAGE in South Pasadena on Mission Street launches massive new vintage shopping website: hotboxvintage.com featuring fast browsing, great product search, & 1000's of items to shop - online nation-wide.

Hotbox Vintage: Your Online Goldmine for Vintage Fashion Finds

Let's go shopping! You know how we're always on the prowl for the next best...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | James Down plays for South Pasadena High School 2023-24 season

James Dowd Continues Family Football Legacy

One of the keys for South Pasadena's varsity football team success this year is one...
PHOTO: provided by SPTOR | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena's Rose float design for 2024, Boogie Fever.

South Pasadena Rose Parade Float Design Announced | Boogie Fever

It is official! The design for the South Pasadena self-built float that will travel down...

Bloom Report | August/September Blooming Flowers in South Pasadena

Stroll and drive along the streets of South Pasadena and you will be amazed at...

SPHS Football | Tigers Dominate Against Maywood

It wasn't even close, from the opening whistle to the final gun, as South Pasadena...

SPTOR Yard Sale Fundraiser Great Success

South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee held a giant yard sale as part of fundraising...