Yearly Archives: 2017

Neurosport Celebrates Ribbon Cutting with Big Party

If you happened to walk by Neurosport the other evening, you may have been surprised to see their large, airy space filled to capacity...

Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Richard Schneider in Line to Become Next Mayor of South...

If tradition holds true, Dr. Richard Schneider will become the newest mayor of South Pasadena Wednesday night. Schneider, the current mayor pro tem, is expected...

It’s A Wonderful Life, South Pasadena

Wow! How fun was that, South Pasadena? Twenty years ago, my husband and I used to walk to the Rialto to see a movie...
PHOTO: Steven Lawrence | SouthPasadenan.com | Dave Plenn owner of "The Dinosaur Farm" Toy Store - South Pasadena

A True Christmas Story at Dinosaur Farm

David Plenn, owner of our beloved toy store, The Dinosaur Farm, along with his intrepid “Dino Dames and Dino Dudes” experienced a very real...

Break-in at Canoe House – Undisclosed Amount of Cash Stolen

An undisclosed amount of cash was stolen during a break-in earlier this month at the Canoe House restaurant in the 800 block of Fair...

SPPD Hosts Annual Holiday Celebration

It was a packed house inside the War Memorial Building on Thursday afternoon as the South Pasadena Senior Center hosted its annual Holiday and...

Rosemary-Infused Golden, Crisp Latkes

It's a simple recipe we enjoy every year at Hanukah! But that doesn't mean it always has to be the same. The basis is...

Stellar Holiday Band Concert at SPHS

All four of the South Pasadena High School bands, under the direction of Howard Crawford, performed a tapestry of music from classic to contemporary...

AUDITION CALL for Seussical JR. at YST

Young Stars Theatre, the resident youth company at Fremont Centre Theatre has announced auditions for the musical Seussical Jr premiering in March 2018. Seussical...

Lego Mania Hits South Pasadena

The South Pasadena Public Library and Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library invited children of all ages and their families to a Lego...

“It’s A Wonderful Life” screens at The Rialto on Sunday

This Sunday, December 17th, Mosaic presents a classic, cinema experience -- a special screening of the holiday favorite, "It's a Wonderful Life". The community...

Jon Primuth | Changing of the Guard for School Board

With full confidence, Jon Primuth is ready to step up to the challenge as the newest president of the South Pasadena Board of Education. Primuth...

Beware of Package Theft in South Pasadena

It’s increasingly becoming a huge problem, the notion that someone can simply park in front of a person’s house, walk to the front porch,...

New Pavilions Looks to Begin Construction in 2019

Tuesday evening saw representatives of Pavilions speak to the community about the concept and intended plans for the Pavilions at the corner of Monterey...

San Pascual Stables Holiday Horse Show!

Join the San Pascual Stables this Saturday, 12/16   for the Holiday Horse Show! There will be games, food, free pony rides, and more!    Time: 8:00 a.m. Location:...

Throwback Thursday | What? Real Snow in South Pasadena? The Year was 1949

On January 11, 1949, the palms along Stratford Avenue were flocked with the “real white stuff” (not movie magic). South Pasadena became a winter...

SPARC Utility Box Art Party Wildly Successful

You couldn’t ask for a more perfect Southern California fall day for an outdoor celebration; a crisp 70 degrees and blue skies as far...

A Push for Late Start for Schools By Anthony Portantino

Anthony Portantino has looked at all the data, evidence and research and come to the conclusion that the start time for middle school and...

Noemi Howland and Sophie Reynolds Selected Athletes of the Week

The Athletes of the Week are Junior, Noemi Howland, and Senior, Sophie Reynolds, who both play for the Girls Varsity Soccer team. Both goalkeepers have...

South Pasadena Float Site Coffee

Community members will have an opportunity to learn about the city’s entry in the 2018 Rose Parade on Thursday, Dec. 14, from 8 to...

Happy Holiday Events and More from WISPPA

Next WISPPA Meeting: Saturday, January 6th. Chris Holden, California Assemblymember, will be our guest speaker. He will speak at 9AM and business portion of meeting will...

New President To Be Selected For School Board Tuesday Night

Three-time Board of Education President Elisabeth Eilers will give up her seat tonight following a one-year term in office. The board will be voting in...
PHOTO: Scott Gutentag | The South Pasadenan | Breakfast with Santa

Santa Claus sighting in South Pasadena!

Santa Claus, busy getting ready to make stops around the world on Christmas Day, paid a visit to South Pasadena last Saturday. The occasion was...

Holiday Party with Chris Holden Tuesday Night!

Chris Holden is hosting a Holiday Open House and Shoe Drive on Tuesday, December 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at his 41st state...

Party at Re-imagine your Home!

The guy many dub as “Mr. South Pasadena” is encouraging residents to “shop local” during the holiday season. It’s all part of the city’s economic...

Green Brooms Winter Concert a Rousing Success!

Green Brooms Music Academy students performed a festive, winter music concert held on the stage at the South Pasadena Masonic Lodge. About 85 students...

Water Usage in Los Angeles

Growing up in South Pasadena, California, I was very familiar with the term “drought.” However, it was not until I reached high school and...

Learn About New Plans for New Pavilions Tuesday Night

Plans to expand Pavilions are underway and representatives from the supermarket chain will address the store’s teardown and reconstruction during a community meeting on...

Arroyo Vista Elementary Students Roll Out State Floats

They gave high fives, waved to the crowd and soaked up the fun as Arroyo Vista Elementary School students took part in Friday’s 33rd...

Senior Center Activities For The Week of December 13-December 22

Holiday Cheer: – donations needed.  Now through December 15 the Senior Center is accepting donations of gift cards to local stores, as well as...
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