Derek Vaughan
Derek Vaughan is a contributing writer and local realtor specializing in South Pasadena. Known for his expert knowledge of digital marketing and the local real estate market, Derek has lived in South Pasadena for the past 20 years. Derek has also worked for the Walt Disney Company where he was responsible for digital marketing for both the ESPN.com properties and the NASCAR online store. He also holds degrees from the Indiana University School of Music, Purdue University and an MBA from Vanderbilt University.
Stamps & Stamps Celebrates Grand Opening on Mission Street
Odom and Kate Stamps founded Stamps & Stamps in 1991 in South Pasadena. Their combined talents form a dovetailed set of design and architecture skills. Odom Stamps brings his master’s degree in Architecture from...
Bringing History to Life | 341 Pasadena Avenue
As you walk up to 341 Pasadena Avenue in South Pasadena, you first stroll past the specimen magnolia tree in the front yard that has clearly seen its share of children’s swings swaying gently...
913 Magnolia Reflects History and Modern Life
Tucked away near the corner of Prospect Avenue and Magnolia Street rests a circa 1925 retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Sporting a drought tolerant landscape and an open feel, this...
Vecinos de South Pasadena Awards Scholarships
The mission of Vecinos de South Pasadena is to bring together Latinos and non-Latinos alike to form a stronger community in the city of South Pasadena, while sharing the richness of Latino culture.
A core...
South Pasadena Resident Witnesses History | Protests & Riots in L.A.
George Floyd was killed by police in Minneapolis during an arrest on May 25, 2020.
Almost immediately protests sprung up in Minneapolis and quickly spread throughout the U.S. and then the world.
A few days later...
343 Alta Vista Shines
There is a home currently for sale at 343 Alta Vista Drive in South Pasadena that offers innovative architecture, amazing views and a tranquil refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Built in...
2050 La Fremontia is a Work of Art You Can Live In
James Walter was an architect who once quipped, “Architecture is a form of telling stories.” Walter told his stories with a legacy of 32 unique residences throughout California. An exceptional example of this visionary...
1105 Buena Vista Astounds
Real estate adjectives get bandied about profusely in Southern California. However, there are probably not enough descriptive words to properly explain the splendor of 1105 Buena Vista Street in South Pasadena.
Notwithstanding the fact that...
South Pasadena Kubb Team Ranks 9th in U.S. National Championships
For the 5th year in a row a masterful team from a relatively small and not particularly well known city (South Pasadena) competed for a National Championship in a niche game of skill and...
Valiant Dedication | South Pasadena Hero Saves Lives in War and Peace
James Fitzpatrick (Patrick) Anderson Jr. was raised in South Pasadena and he participated in many Festival of Balloons Parades. He marched for years as a child with the Holy Family Vacation Bible School and...
