Timothy Straw
Timothy is a native South Pasadenan, poet, punk rocker and horror nerd. He's done writing for a local magazine in Ventura County, "No Cover" and was also a cast member on the Redlight District Radio Show. He's the bass player for local punk band Animals and Children.
St. Patrick’s Day | Where to Go and What to Do
Saint Patrick’s Day is more than just a celebration of Irish heritage, it’s also a great time to take the family out for some...
Mind Elsewhere Releases New Single
The landscape that is modern rock is a difficult one to traverse at times. The radio, while still active, never really seems to play...
Tracy Macrum | Setting an Example
There are many very special people in South Pasadena. We have the delight to be able to live in Los Angeles while also living...
Animals and Children | Los Angeles Punk Rock
I met Alex Napiwocki somewhere around too many years ago. Through mutual friends, under-aged drinking, punk rock and coffee Alex was one of the...
Spooktacular Fun in South Pasadena
It was an evening of Halloween fun for many families in attendance at Friday’s Spooktacular, hosted by the City of South Pasadena, at Orange...
Cutter Punx Ready To Take Downtown | Interview
It's hard to classify certain bands and Cutter Punx fit in that place between genres. While still clearly a Punk Rock band, they still...
Remembering September 11, 2001
I woke up to the morning news September 11, 2001 on a friend’s couch while I was living in Santa Barbara. I remember the...
This is Halloween | ScareLA Bring the Chills In August
Halloween is a very special time of the year for South Pasadenans; not only was John Carpenter's original 'Halloween' filmed here in 1978, but...
Pet of the Week! Felix the Terrier Mix
Are you looking for a jogging buddy? Look no further than Felix (A463969), an athletic one-year-old terrier mix. Felix is all about fun. He...
Find Love | Damyon at The Baked Potato
“Find Love it’s all you should do, if you don’t find love it won’t find you.” Are the opening lyrics by guitarist vocalist Damyon...
Damyon: Sincerity in Song
Being genuine in music is one of the most important things to me when I'm listening to new music. If it feels contrived to...
Little Silver Hearts: Interview
I first heard Little Silver Hearts at the Eclectic Music Festival this past year and was taken by how much depth their sound has....
Free Household Hazardous Waste Roundup
The City of South Pasadena will hold a free household Hazardous and E-waste recycling roundup from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug....
Clean Power Alliance Update
Clean Power Alliance is seeking qualified applicants for its inaugural volunteer Community Advisory Committee. The Committee will be composed of 15 representatives from seven...
Wildfires: 100,000 Acres and Still Going
Triple digit temperatures will continue into the first weekend of August across the central and northern areas of California. While these temperatures will not...
Concert In The Park Wraps up after a Successful Month
It’s been an excellent month of music for South Pasadena residents as the Concert in the Park wrapped up their final show. Running every...
A Slice of South Pasadena: Tomato Pie Pizza!
I moved back to South Pasadena a little under a year ago. I grew up here and it's where I hope to stay...I love...
Metal Mayhem in Hollywood: Bone Maggot at The Rainbow
In my opinion there's few things better than drinking a cold beer and watching a killer metal band, which is exactly what I did...
Mahmud Pulls Papers
Current South Pasadena City Councilmember Diana Mahmud has pulled papers seeking a second term in office.
She received the necessary paperwork from Chief City Clerk...
I’m Okay: A Night of Comedy With Marc Maron
The Ice House is a particularly special spot in the nightlife of Pasadena; a place where comedians have started their careers and a place...
Pet Of The Week: Lila the Pit!
Lila (A461846) is a 2-year-old sweet, friendly pit bull. She is waiting at the Pasadena Humane Society for her new best friend. Our volunteers...
Rita Coolidge Packs the Rose
Rita Coolidge is one of the most prolific singers in the genre of soul and rock and roll that I've ever had the joy of...
Bone Maggot at the Rainbow Room
I first met the guys in Bone Maggot when we played a show together about three or four years ago. Since then I’ve made...
Weekly WISPPA Newsletter 7/11/2018
No WISPPA meeting in July or August. Next meeting Saturday, September 8th (2nd Saturday). Please see the attached for the minutes of our last meeting on...
Festival Success!
Living a healthy lifestyle was on the minds of many who took part in last week’s South Pasadena Farmers' Market Health and Wellness Family...
4th of July Lineup | Schedule & Pre-Sale Tickets
2018 Fourth of July Festival of Balloons
"Our Schools – Pride of South Pasadena"
The City of South Pasadena is celebrating its 37th annual Festival of...
Arroyo Seco Weekend: Music In the Sun
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The excitement was palpable this weekend at Arroyo Seco Festival. People from all over flocked to Pasadena to see a great collection of popular...
Gavlak Destroys in Local Pub
Griffins of Kinsale on Mission is a great pub with a small town feel to it that fits just perfectly in our community. Great...
AlienCon 2018: The Truth Is Out There
Spirits were high and so were the sights at the Pasadena Convention Center as AlienCon, the state's premier extraterrestrial and UFO convention, started its...
Gavlak is coming to Griffins!
Mixing genres with a sensible edge isn’t something that most bands can do and certainly not with the same gusto as Gavlak. From Rap...
