DTLA | Lighting of 50-ft Christmas Tree and Winter Wonderland at Jerry Moss Plaza

The annual free celebration on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center is about to make Downtown L.A. merry and bright with the official lighting...

Wine & Song at Lost Parrot Cafe | Claire Holley and Cej

After the long Thanksgiving weekend full of food, families, and friends, the time is right for a night out on the town at Lost...

Brunch & Special Historic Home Tour | SPPF Event December 2nd

Join Us for Brunch & a Grand Tour Get Your Tickets Today Click Here Price: $35 for members/$45 for non-members December 2, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to Noon LOCATION: 217...

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....
vintage shopping pasadena, los angeles, and online: hotboxvintage.com. Y2K shopping treasure trove! South Pasadena location for local pick-up.

Y2K Vintage Fashion | Retro Style with Futuristic Vibes at hotbox Vintage

Welcome to the nostalgic realm of Y2K fashion, where the vibrancy of the early 2000s has been making a reboot on the scene. The...
PHOTO: Bill Glazier | The South Pasadenan | Organizers of the ArroyoFest, a morning of fun in which thousands were given to opportunity to travel along a 7-mile stretch along the Arroyo Parkway, better known as the 110 Freeway, on foot, bicycle, skate board or a variety of other means, called the car-free event a giant success.

ArroyoFest Brings Thousands onto the 110 Freeway

Santa arrived early, rolling along the historic Arroyo Seco Parkway, better known as the 110 Freeway, on bike, waving to his many onlookers, some...
PHOTO: Jerilyn Lopez Mendoza | The South Pasadenan | Cyclists, walkers, runners, scooters, skate boarders wheelchair users, families with strollers set to head for the 110 Freeway on October 29, 20 years after the first event of its kind.

ArroyoFest | Thousands Expected to Take Part

In a car-free environment along a 7-mile stretch customarily reserved for motorists, thousands are expected to head to the 110 Arroyo Seco Parkway on...
Mens Haircuts South Pasadena at CALIBRATE on Fremont near Mission Street. Premium Mens Hair, Nails, Skin, & Auto Detailing

Get Ready for Halloween at CALIBRATE | Men’s Haircuts With a Spa-Like Feel

CALIBRATE, a new premium mens hair, skin, & nails studio situated in the heart of South Pasadena, is excited to roll out its extensive...

Exploring the Macabre | Your Guide to Creepy Curio in South Pasadena

From hidden stairs, to historical houses, take a journey through some local haunts (1) Arroyo Shrine A small, seemingly insignificant makeshift monument, it remains a mystery...

Men’s Hair | Gentleman’s Haircuts at Calibrate Grooming

Calling gentlemen of all ages! There is a new, sophisticated grooming experience that awaits you nestled in the serene community of South Pasadena. A...
PHOTO: provided by SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | SPHS students engage with Guide Dogs of America dogs in training during Mental Health Week activities.

SPUSD | Mental Health Week Activities for Secondary Students

SPHS Peer Mediators, with the support of SPUSD Train Your Brain staff and the SPHS PTSA, worked together to create a week of uplifting...
Live Entertainment at Jeweled Universe on Mission Street in South Pasadena. Get your tickets - seating is limited. Pictured: Wild Peacock Preservation Society featuring Henry Zhao. The Licata Brothers, Daniel Markus, and Edward Pan.

Live Shows on Mission Street! | Get Your Tickets for The Starlit Stage at...

Nestled in the heart of South Pasadena lies a gem that glistens with creativity and vibrancy – Jeweled Universe. More than just a store,...
PHOTO: MonteCedro Senior Living 100 Year Legacy Event | L-R, ECS Board Member Cathy May, President & CEO James Rothrock, with Los Angeles County 5th District Supervisor, Kathryn Barger

Pillar of The Community | ECS Celebrates 100 Years of Legacy at MonteCedro

By David Weidert, Executive Director of MonteCedro On September 22, 2023, MonteCedro in Altadena celebrated 100 years of delivering on its parent company’s mission to...

Halloween in South Pasadena | Meet “The Rolling Bones”

By Alysia Painter A piano grandly placed on top of a house, and a drum kit, too, and several celestial superstars wielding horns, guitars, and...

Wine & Song at Lost Parrot Cafe | Wednesday October 4

Wine & Song at Lost Parrot Cafe will feature a favorite duo from the East Coast, Robinson & Rohe and the fabulous R.O. Shapiro, who...
PHOTO: provided by City of Hope | The South Pasadenan | Andrew and Peggy Cherng, co-founders and co-CEOs of Panda Express. Andrew opened the first Panda Inn restaurant in East Pasadena in 1973.

Andrew and Peggy Cherng Gift City of Hope $100 Million to Fund Integrative Oncology

Andrew and Peggy Cherng, co-founders and co-CEOs of Panda Express, are being called visionary philanthropists for what City of Hope calls a transformative gift...
PHOTO: provided by Twohey's | The South Pasadenan | Twohey's is located on Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena

TWOHEY’S to Celebrate 80th Anniversary as a Family-Owned Local Landmark

Twohey’s Restaurant, a staple of the San Gabriel Valley dining scene, is celebrating its 80th anniversary as a family-owned local landmark. Since its founding...

Pave Paradise and Put up A Parking Lot ♩♬… Really? | South Pasadena Residents...

Dear South Pasadena Residents, I find myself compelled to address a pressing concern that stands to redefine the very fabric of our beloved town. What little...
HOTBOX VINTAGE in South Pasadena on Mission Street launches massive new vintage shopping website: hotboxvintage.com featuring fast browsing, great product search, & 1000's of items to shop - online nation-wide.

Hotbox Vintage: Your Online Goldmine for Vintage Fashion Finds

Let's go shopping! You know how we're always on the prowl for the next best thing in the style scene, right? Well, enter the...

Bloom Report | August/September Blooming Flowers in South Pasadena

Stroll and drive along the streets of South Pasadena and you will be amazed at the wide variety of plants and trees that grow...

EVENT Saturday at Pavilions | Hatch Chile Roast and Farmer’s Market

Looking for a great family event this weekend in South Pasadena? You are in for a treat! Our own local South Pasadena Pavilions is...

HEATHERBLOOM | Celebrating 31 Years of Blooming in a Small Town

Heatherbloom celebrates 31 years in business this August. Beginning in Old Pasadena 31 years ago, the local favorite clothing shop has spent the past...

Historic Garfield House South Pasadena | How Caltrans Enabled Restoration of an Important Local...

When Lori and Grant Davis-Denny purchased the historic Garfield House in South Pasadena in 2015 for $3 million, they knew they were taking on...

Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation Golf Classic 2023

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Foundation is excited to host the Second Annual Golf Classic presented by J.P. Morgan Private Bank on Friday, September...
PHOTO: Quincy Sakai | The South Pasadenan | A fragment of the concept art for the Cranes for A Change mural

Girl Scout Quincy Sakai | Gold Award Project

South Pasadena High School student and Girl Scout, Quincy Sakai, is currently working on her Gold Award by doing a sustainable community service project....
PHOTO: Tanya Kraft | The South Pasadenan | Rick Kraft, second from left, photographed with his siblings and parents.

Just a Thought | My Father’s Day Tribute

My father turns 91 years old next month. Wow! That’s over nine decades of living! Tomorrow being Father’s Day, I want to share with...
PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | Realtor Tracy Macrum at the South Pasadena Lofts

Historic Properties & Charming Neighborhoods | Tracy Macrum – A Local Realtor with an...

If you live in South Pasadena, you no doubt have heard of Tracy Macrum. If you haven’t, well, let us take this opportunity to...

Local Highlight: Brewing Connection & Creativity – “TeaMorrow” Offers Unique Approach to South Pasadena’s...

This is part of a special business feature series by The South Pasadenan News, showcasing the shops & studios in the ‘Alexander Building’ at the...

Local Highlight: A Gem in South Pasadena: ‘Jeweled Universe’ on Mission Street

This is part of a special business feature series by The South Pasadenan News,  showcasing the shops & studios in the 'Alexander Building' at...

Mosquito Prevention Tips for the Summer Season

News provided by SGVMVCD The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District (SGVMVCD/District) reminds residents to prepare for mosquito season and prevent mosquito bites...
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