Yearly Archives: 2017
What NOT to Buy on Black Friday
“Black Friday Deals Now!” announces a large retailer in an advertisement.
“Door Buster Specials – The Earlier You Shopt the More You Save,” reads another.
Oh...
Throwback Thursday | Thanksgiving Edition
Probably the first thing that comes to mind on Thanksgiving is the meal. For many families, the turkey is to Thanksgiving as the pine...
What Are You Thankful For On Thanksgiving?
"I’m thankful for meeting so many wonderful South Pasadenans over the years, for the opportunity to be a part of a community that supports...
Happy Thanksgiving To Our Seniors From SPPD
It's a South Pasadena tradition. Every year, the day before Thanksgiving, the South Pasadena Police Department sponsors a full Thanksgiving spread for the seniors...
Firefighter/Paramedic J.C. Monticone honored with Medal of Valor
In a word, J.C. Monticone described the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history that left 58 innocent concertgoers dead in Las Vegas as...
Tree Lighting Festivities at Farmers Market November 30
It's the most wonderful time of the year and it's time to light up our tree, South Pasadena! South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce invites...
Henry Privett-Mendoza Headed To U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Local South Pasadenan, Henry Privett-Mendoza has claimed a spot at the 2018 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in San Jose, CA, which will be held...
Mosaic’s Reverend Speaks at Rotary
The speaker at the South Pasadena Rotary Club meeting on November 21 was Rev. Lawrence Fudge from the Mosaic Church and Rialto Theater.
Reverend Fudge...
Making South Pasadena More Beautiful
Over 30 volunteers for South Pasadena Beautiful were out bright and early Saturday morning to set about planting what looked to be at least...
An Eclectic RETREAT for South Pasadena
It’s hard to believe Diane Staples and her beautiful shop have only been here for six months because when you talk to Diane it’s...
LA Dodgers Former GM Ned Colletti Discusses The Big Chair
Ned Colletti, will discuss his just released bestseller, “The Big Chair: The Smooth Hops and Bad Bounces from the Inside World of the Acclaimed...
ELF JR. – YST Holiday Show Brings Screen To Stage
For the past decade, Young Stars Theatre’s original adaptation of A Christmas Carol (adapted by Gloria Bennett, YST producer) has been their staple holiday...
South Pasadena Board of Education Approves Resolution to Renew Measure S Parcel Tax
Members of the South Pasadena Board of Education have approved a resolution to renew the Measure S parcel tax, which expires in June of...
Have You Joined The Grain Conversation?
Did you know that California was a leading grain producer from 1860 to the late-1800’s? By 1890 it was the top wheat producer in...
Hot Sauce Holiday
It was prom at Old Town Pub last Saturday the 11th and I followed suit by wearing black jeans and a hoodie, which to...
Fall Sing! Empowerment the Message of Fall Sing at Arroyo Vista Elementary School
Young voices carried the message of “empowerment” on Friday morning as Arroyo Vista Elementary School shared in its wonderful tradition of song by focusing...
Oneonta Club Features Historical Look at Neon in Los Angeles
It was known as the “Golden Age of Lighting the L.A. Sky,” as neon came into vogue locally from 1925 to 1965, as described...
UPDATED REPORT: Man with Gun at South Pasadena High Unfounded
UPDATED: Thursday 11/16/2017 | Bill Glazier
A male adult reportedly called the South Pasadena Police Department Thursday evening telling a dispatcher there was an active...
Verdi Chorus Presents Love’s Passion & Potions
The Verdi Chorus will present its Fall 2017 concert “Love’s Passions and Potions” for two performances only at the First United Methodist Church in...
Throwback Thursday | The South Pasadenan
In 1893, George W. Glover founded South Pasadena’s first successful newspaper, South Pasadenan.
He ran the paper for 15 years during the fledgling municipality’s formative...
South Pasadena Chinese American Club Awards $15,000 in Grants
Individuals making a difference in the city were honored Monday night as the South Pasadena Chinese-American Club (SPCC) presented $15,000 in grants to a...
SPEF Announces Theme for 2018 Parti Gras!
“Gridlock,” a word that came out of the ultimate traffic jam, was first used in print by Newsweek back in 1980. It has become...
Meet Jane Soudah – Author of Delightful Desserts
South Pasadena Mom, pastry chef extraordinaire and winner of Spring Baking Championship, Jane Soudah, has come out with her first cookbook called Delightful Desserts....
Platoon Screens with Hollywood Rhythm Kings
On Thursday, November 16 at 6 p.m. in the Library Community Room, a mini-concert of Vietnam War-era rock music will be performed by the...
Peltier Home Celebrates Two Years on Mission Street
This Wednesday evening from 5pm-8pm, Amy Peltier and her team will be celebrating their two year anniversary of their beautiful home décor and interior...
Saturday! Come to the Party! SPARC Special Event.
Thanks To All Those Who Made The Utility Box Art Project
A Resounding Success!
Come to the party!
YOU are invited to an enchanting evening of...
Parking Granted | A Holiday Reprieve
Parking Enforcement Relaxed During Thanksgiving Holiday
To enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday, overnight-parking permits on city streets will not be needed from Nov. 22 – 27.
The...
Naming AYSO Soccer Field in Arroyo Park
South Pasadena City Council members addressed a number of options recently as they continue to weigh in on an appropriate memorial for former council...
South Pasadena Students Help the Homeless
Forming an assembly line, one after another, elementary School students were on a mission Monday morning to help the homeless. Donations were received from...
Tiger Run 2017! South Pasadena!
Hundreds took part in the South Pasadena Tiger Run 5K/10K Run/Walk on Saturday.
Proceeds will benefit the South Pasadena High School Tiger Booster Club.
The first...
