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SPPF: ‘Girvigian Historic Preservation Award’ Goes to: School Hall Project

Media Release - SPPF The South Pasadena Preservation Foundation (SPPF) is proud to announce that it is presenting its Raymond Girvigian Historic Preservation Award for...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Sustainability Fair Rescheduled Due to Expected Rain

➡️ Rescheduled to May 2 | Sustainability Fair & Plant Swap at Nature Park...

Media Release The Sustainability Fair: Plant Swap & Garden Tour has been rescheduled to May 2, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. due to...
SPPF Dinner Tour Event 'A Moveable Feast' Fundraiser May3rd, 2026. South Pasadena Preservation Foundation.

“A Moveable Feast” – South Pasadena Preservation Foundation Presents A Revived Signature Event

The South Pasadena Preservation Foundation (SPPF) will revive one of its most beloved traditions on Sunday, May 3, with the return of its signature...
PHOTO: Hotbox Vintage | The South Pasadenan | Tsumori Chisato Collection Debuts at Hotbox Vintage

Designer Highlight | Tsumori Chisato Collection Debuts at Hotbox Vintage

Local favorite Hotbox Vintage has unveiled its latest designer collection, featuring the imaginative and colorful works of world-renowned Japanese designer Tsumori Chisato. Tsumori Chisato, who...

Sustainability Fair 2026 | Eco-Friendly Fun & Plant Swap at the Nature Park

The City of South Pasadena, South Pasadena Beautiful, and Friends of South Pas Nature Park invite the community to the 2026 Sustainability Fair and...
South Pasadena Garden Tour, plant swap, and sustainability fair on April 11, 2026. South Pasadena Beautiful, Friends of the Nature Park, and the city of South Pasadena

Garden Tour, Plant Swap & Sustainability Fair | Community Invited to the Nature Park

The City of South Pasadena, in partnership with South Pasadena Beautiful and Friends of South Pasadena Nature Park, invites residents and visitors to attend...
PHOTO: South Pasadena Masonic Lodge | The South Pasadenan | Free Fundraiser for Eaton Fire Victims This Saturday

Masonic Lodge Chili Cook-Off | Free Fundraiser for Eaton Fire Victims on March 28

The South Pasadena Masonic Lodge is hosting a free Chili Cook-Off fundraiser to support victims of the Eaton Fires on Saturday, March 28, 2026,...
PHOTO: South Pasadena Public Library | SouthPasadenan.com News | The South Pasadenan – Many of the trees South Pasadena Streets have to day were planted by this effort.

Editorial: The Livability & Lifestyle of South Pasadena Is Not Guaranteed—It’s Decided

It's no secret that South Pasadena did not become what it is by accident. But how and when do you jump-in and carry the...
The Land of Milk and Money Walking Tour. March 28, 2026 @ 3:30pm. Buena Vista Street tells a story of enterprise and affluence that helped shape South Pasadena at the turn of the twentieth century. Once home to the Raab Creamery in South Pasadena. "Let them eat cake - come see how the rich people live in South Pasadena on a walking tour"

“The Land of Milk and Money” Walking Tour on March 28 | SPPF Hosting...

The South Pasadena Preservation Foundation (SPPF) will host a guided historical walking tour, “The Land of Milk and Money,” on Saturday, March 28, 2026...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Free Spring 2026 Landscaping Workshops for Residents

Green Living | Free Spring 2026 Landscaping Workshops for Residents

The City of South Pasadena, in partnership with Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District (Upper Water), is excited to offer a new series...
PHOTO: Pasadena Showcase House of Design | The South Pasadenan | BALDWIN OAKS ESTATE 61st Pasadena Showcase House of Design

TICKETS ON SALE | 61st Pasadena Showcase House in Arcadia

Tickets are now on sale for the 61st Pasadena Showcase House of Design, set inside the historic Baldwin Oaks Estate in Arcadia from April...
PHOTO: The Huntington | The South Pasadenan | A Once-in-a-Century Project: Huntington Library Begins Major Library/Art Building Transformation

Huntington Library Begins Major Library/Art Building Transformation: A Once-in-a-Century Project

The Huntington is embarking on a once-in-a-century project to create the Library of the future through the new Library/Art Building (LAB). The ambitious effort...
Rick Kraft, a South Pasadena High School graduate, is a syndicated columnist for 24 years, a motivational speaker, a published author, and an attorney.

Carrying the Burdens of Others – Just a Thought by Rick Kraft

I carry the burdens of others. I don’t know if this is healthy or not, but I do what I do and it is...
PHOTO: Hotbox Vintage on Mission Street 'in the back warehouse' | South Pasadena News | ARTS CRAWL SATURDAY "How Bizarre, How Bazaar" Shopping event

How Bazaar! Arts Crawl Shopping Special ‘Bazaar’ at Hotbox Vintage on Mission Street

The winter South Pasadena Arts Crawl is Saturday, and local vintage hotspot Hotbox Vintage is celebrating with another fantastic market. How bizarre? How bazaar?...
PHOTO: American Red Cross | The South Pasadenan

Red Cross Blood Drive Set Jan. 30 at South Pasadena Public Library

The American Red Cross will host a community blood drive on Friday, January 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the South Pasadena...
PHOTO: Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts | The South Pasadenan | Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts to Host ‘Empty House Party’ on Jan. 23

EMPTY HOUSE PARTY | Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts on January 23

Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts cordially invites you to an Extraordinary Special Event! Empty House Party Friday, January 23, 2026 at 6:30pm$175 tickets Clara Baldwin Stocker,...
PHOTO: Friends of South Pasadena Nature Park | The South Pasadenan | Free Micro-Forest Workshop Set for Jan. 17 at Arroyo Seco Park

Free Micro-Forest Workshop Set for Jan. 17 at South Pasadena Nature Park

Community members are invited to take part in an engaging Micro-Forest Workshop on Saturday, January 17, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, at the Arroyo...
PHOTO: SPTOR INSTAGRAM | South Pasadenan News | Crunch Time! | SPTOR | The South Pasadenan | Volunteers put in long hours working on South Pasadena’s float, given the title “The Great Picnic Heist”. The SPTOR CRUNCH TIME FUNDRAISER AUCTION IS LIVE

Rose Parade Float Build: Auction is LIVE NOW | It’s CRUNCH TIME SOUTH PASADENA!

South Pasadena Float Built Fundraiser Auction is LIVE NOW! BIDDING HAS BEGUN! The Crunch Time Online Auction is open—and it’s packed! Bid on an exciting lineup of experiences...
Photos by City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Local, county, state, and federal representatives attend the ribbon cutting at Dr. Beatriz Solis Memorial Park. Left to right: Gigi Lee, representing Congressmember Judy Chu; Stephanie Campbell, Angeles District/California State Parks; Norma Edith García-González, Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District/County Department of Parks and Recreation; Assemblymember Mike Fong; Los Angeles County Chair Hilda Solis; South Pasadena Mayor (now City Councilmember) Janet Braun; Mohammad Pasebani; Avrin Pasebani; South Pasadena Mayor Pro Tem (now Mayor) Sheila Rossi; South Pasadena City Councilmember Michael Cacciotti; Savannah Moore, representing Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger; and South Pasadena City Councilmember (now Mayor Pro Tem) Omari Ferguson.

NEW POCKET PARKS NOW OPEN | Grevelia & Dr. Beatriz Solis Celebrated at Dec....

South Pasadena marked an important milestone in local park development on Wednesday, December 17, with the completion and official ribbon cutting of two new...
Taylor Farms Holiday Cooking

California’s Favorite Christmas Dishes vs Modern Holiday Cooking: Taylor Farms Survey Suggests Healthier Habits...

A new national survey from Taylor Farms highlights the Christmas dishes Americans remember most from childhood and points to a growing appetite for healthier,...
Pocket Park South Pasadena Graphic Map: City of South Pasadena | South Pasadenan News | Berkshire & Grevelia Pocket Parks projects moving forward.

NEW POCKET PARKS South Pasadena | ‘Grevelia’ & ‘Dr. Beatriz Solis’ Parks Ribbon Cutting...

Media Release The City of South Pasadena is proud to announce the completion of two new pocket parks, made possible through significant grant funding supporting...
PHOTO: Pasadena Showcase House of Design | The South Pasadenan | “A Night at Baldwin Oaks” | Empty House Party Returns Jan. 23 with a Tribute to Clara Baldwin Stocker

“A Night at Baldwin Oaks” | Empty House Party Returns Jan. 23

Guests are invited to take a step back in time as the 2026 Empty House Party returns on Friday, January 23, 2026, celebrating the...
Santa Fe Crafts Native American Gallery — a South Pasadena institution since 1984 — is holding its annual “Piles of Pawn” sale this Friday and Saturday, December 5 & 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at 1123 Mission Street.

Native American Jewelry: “Piles of Pawn” Today & Saturday! Santa Fe Crafts Hosts Very...

Santa Fe Crafts Native American Gallery — a very special South Pasadena gem for 16 years — is holding its “Piles of Pawn” holiday...
PHOTO: Hodis Learning & Music | The South Pasadenan | Crafting Holiday Joy: Festive DIY Card Ideas for the Whole Family

Festive DIY Card Ideas for the Whole Family | Hodis Learning & Music

Get creative this holiday season with DIY holiday cards! This activity offers you a chance to craft a unique and memorable gift, and spend time...
PHOTO: SPTOR | The South Pasadenan | Community Support Needed to Bring South Pasadena's Playful Picnic Heist to Life

South Pasadena Float Build Needs You! – ‘Playful Picnic Heist’ Crunch Time Party Tickets...

The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses (SPTOR) committee is well on its way to bringing “The Great Picnic Heist” to life. While the construction...

South Pasadena Senior Center to Offer Monthly Health Screenings & Counseling

The South Pasadena Senior Center has announced its ongoing partnership with Huntington Health to offer free monthly health screenings and counseling sessions. The service...
US MARINE CORPS 250TH BIRTHDAY

USMC BIRTHDAY: United States Marine Corps – 250 Years of Relentless Duty

On 10 November 2025, the Marine Corps marks a milestone—its 250th birthday. According to the Corps’ own history, it traces its roots to the resolution...
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Rain Storm Week: Heat Fades, Strong Pacific System To Bring Wind & Rain

Hot weather changing quickly to rain - for a day or two. The National Weather Service (Los Angeles/Oxnard office) flags a cooling trend beginning Tuesday...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena Launches New Bulky Item Collection Program with 4 Free Pickups per Year

South Pasadena Launches New Bulky Item Collection Program with 4 Free Pickups per Year

Out with the old! South Pasadena residents can now enjoy a new and improved bulky item collection program — now with 4 free curbside...
PHOTO: City of South Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Earn Up to $1,200 with South Pasadena’s Turf Replacement Rebate

Save Water & Money: Earn Up to $1,200 with South Pasadena’s Turf Replacement Rebate

Make the Most of Your Turf Replacement This Year Get rewarded for going green! South Pasadena residents can earn up to $1,200 back when replacing...
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