Yearly Archives: 2023
Golden China Restaurant: A South Pasadena Favorite for Family Style Chinese Cuisine
Golden China Restaurant at 1115 Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena has been a local go-to for fantastic Chinese food for over 40 years....
SPHS Students Display Art at PTSA Reflections Exhibit | SPARC Gallery
Art students across four disciplines participated in an exhibit Monday evening, November 13, at the SPARC Gallery in South Pasadena. They were all participants...
KATE at Pasadena Playhouse
Pasadena Playhouse announces that tickets are now on sale for KATE, comedian Kate Berlant’s hit show direct from New York, from January 17 through...
The Final Chapter | Arizona State Takes Down UCLA 17-7
Arizona State's Trenton Bourguet threw for 149 yards with one touchdown, leading the Sun Devils to a 17-7 victory on Friday over the UCLA...
Exploring the World of Digital Art
Exploring the World of Digital Art
Digital art is a form of art that is created using digital technology. It encompasses a wide range of...
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Hosts Community Open House in Partnership with Pasadena Community Coalition
Today, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® celebrated the fifth anniversary of their Community Open House celebration, in partnership with the Pasadena Community Coalition. This...
WINE & SONG at Lost Parrot Cafe Wednesday November 15
After a fantastic show last week, hosted by David Plenn, Brad Colerick is back in town for this Wednesday's hootenanny that is WINE &...
SPRING AWAKENING at East West Players Extended through December 3
East West Players (EWP), one of the nation’s oldest theaters of color and the largest producer of Asian American theatrical works announces the extension...
SAG-AFTRA Strike Ends | Intermission is Over as Actors Across San Gabriel Valley React...
Earlier this week, the SAG-AFTRA strikes came to an end as the union and the studios reached a historic agreement, concluding the 118-day strike...
A Stirring and Timely “Inherit The Wind” at Pasadena Playhouse
At a time when book banning has reared its head again in our country and people seem to be more divided than ever, Pasadena...
Marine Corps Birthday 2023 | 248 Years of Fierce Dedication
On this notable day, we commemorate the 248th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, an institution steeped in valor, discipline, and unyielding commitment...
CalTrans Homes | Newly Signed Real Estate Sales Rep. Responds to Concerns
The Keller Williams DTLA and The Dave Knight Real Estate Team, selected last week by the South Pasadena City Council to resell the 19...
Creating and Using a Study Schedule
Creating and Using a Study Schedule
A study schedule is a plan for how you will spend your time studying. It can help you to...
Ukrainian Mosaic Orchestra Presents a Concert for Ukraine at Zipper Hall in DTLA
It’s been nearly 30 years since a handful of eclectic musicians gathered in a home in San Pedro and fell in love with the...
Amazon Sued by FTC | Price Manipulation Scheme Costing Customers over $1.4 Billion Dollars
Amazon is facing a lawsuit from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) detailing alleged illegal strategies to increase profits from its online retail operations,...
Restoration Concert November 19 features New Hollywood String Quartet
The Restoration Concert on Sunday, November 19 at 4:00 p.m. will feature the New Hollywood String Quartet performing Tchaikovsky's String Quartet No. 1 in...
SPTOR | Pave the Way to the Parade for the South Pas Float
Media Release
The final countdown begins now for the city float. South Pasadena’s own self-built entry will ride along Colorado Boulevard in the Tournament of...
2023 Tournament of Roses Día de los Muertos art competition winners
Today, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® announced the winners of the fourth annual Día de los Muertos art competition, a celebration of art and...
Tips to Enhance Your Writing Skills
Tips to Enhance Your Writing Skills
Writing is essential for academic success. Strong writing will also help you as you apply to high school, college,...
Metro Train Accident | South Pasadena Station Saturday Nov 4
About 2pm Saturday November 4, South Pasadena Emergency Units and South Pasadena Police received 911 calls about an accident involving the Metro Rail Gold...
Wine & Song at Lost Parrot Cafe | Mitch Grainger and Nathan & Jessie
As we barrel towards Thanksgiving, Wine & Song at Lost Parrot Cafe will be presenting Mitch Grainger and Nathan & Jessie on Wednesday November...
The Intense Thrill-Ride of TRAP at SPHS
So much fun! SPHS Drama’s fall production of the psychological thriller, TRAP, is an intense thrill ride that keeps you guessing from beginning to...
SPHS Football | 4th and Inches: South Pasadena’s playoff run ends in a 30-27...
Senior quarterback Mason Overacker rifled a pass into the endzone with less than two minutes remaining to lift Los Osos to a 30-27 CIF...
SPARC | Coffee Table Books Live featuring Dana Gioia and Ron Koertge
“Coffee Table Books Live,” the meet-the-author and book-signing series hosted by the South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC), features Dana Gioia and Ron Koertge—two poets...
SPHS Football Preview | Three Players to Watch in Friday’s CIF Southern Section Playoff...
Tomorrow night, the South Pasadena Tigers will make the near 40-mile trek down the 210 freeway to face the Los Osos Grizzlies in the...
Guitar Tuning Series: Open Tuning
Guitar Tuning Series: Open Tuning
Open tunings are a type of guitar tuning that uses different intervals between the strings to create a unique sound....
SPHS Varsity Virtual Enterprise Students Mentor Arroyo Vista Students
South Pasadena High School (SPHS) Varsity Virtual Enterprise students worked at Arroyo Vista (AV) Elementary School on October 26, 2023, to educate and mentor...
Marengo Students and Staff Honor Former Principal Patricia Cheadle
A typical Friday morning student assembly at Marengo Elementary School includes spirited celebrations and ways to foster a positive, cohesive school community, but rarely...
SPHS Students Host Voter Registration Drive
South Pasadena High School held its third annual Student Voter Registration drive from October 9-13, 2023. In California, eligible students who are 16-17 are...
Mindfulness and Academic Success
Mindfulness and Academic Success
Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment. It is a skill that can be learned...















































