‘Piles of Pawn’ Returns to Santa Fe Crafts in South Pasadena...

Santa Fe Crafts, a beloved fixture in South Pasadena since 2009, hosted its highly anticipated ‘Piles of Pawn’ sale on May 2 and 3....

Grand Avenue Cultural District Officially Recognized in Downtown L.A.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved the recognition of the Grand Avenue Cultural District (GACD), positioning Downtown L.A. (DTLA) as...

Have You Been Hacked? Cybercrime & Identity Theft in South Pasadena...

Cybercrime 2025 is far more sophisticated than just two years ago. From phishing scams and ransomware to AI-powered identity theft, cybercriminals are targeting individuals,...

Squinting Through the Fog at the Future of Point Reyes National...

BY CHRIS BRAY | "Tell Me How This Ends" | on substack I’m home this morning from a trip to Point Reyes, during which I...

New CEO Appointed | LA County Arboretum & Botanic Garden Welcomes...

Su Oh has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, as well as the...

Golden China Restaurant: A South Pasadena Favorite for Family Style Chinese...

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....

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

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...

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...

Halloween in South Pasadena | Decorations, Movie History & More!

In South Pasadena, Halloween is serious spooky business. From the pumpkin patch on the corner of Fremont and Mission to the famous filming locations,...

Everything You Need to Know About the Pasadena Art Scene

Pasadena is one of the most popular destinations in California thanks to its old Hollywood charm, its thriving food and nightlife scene, and dynamic...

Red Hen Press Poetry Hour: The Poetics of Climate Change |...

The Broad Stage in Santa Monica and esteemed local publisher Red Hen Press return with an enhanced and compelling series, moderated by award-winning actor...

Finance Commission | Disclosure Questions Raised

South Pasadena’s Finance Commission will hold a special meeting Thursday morning to consider whether to affirm its May 26 recommendation to the City Council...

The Arroyo Seco: City’s Crown Jewel Highlighted

Highlighting its many activities, the City of South Pasadena has produced a new “Arroyo Seco Recreation Area” brochure packed with information. The idea behind the...

DRC Queen Visits South Pasadena

Royalty came to South Pasadena last Wednesday. Queen Diambi Kabatusuila, the ruler of Bantu ethnic group located in the Democratic Republic of The Congo, visited...

Coachella Music Festival | Littering Breaks the Illusion

On 3 sunny, bone-dry days between April 12th and 14th, 2019, thousands of fans gathered in Indio, California to attend one of the most...

The Travel Expo 2019 | 10 Reasons to ‘Say Yes to...

Think about the last conference you attended. It was probably for work… full of stuffy professionals in suits handing out business cards and making...

R.R. Thomas | My Burning Man Adventure

Burning Man – Glossary of Terms Playa – The site where Burning Man is held. A vast alkali flat. Playa Dust – Powder-like playa “dust” that...

‘Upstairs Downstairs’ Tour at Gamble House

This summer the Gamble House will once again open its servants’ quarters for exclusive “Upstairs Downstairs” tours. Visitors to the Gamble House from July...

Yosemite Trip – Life-Changing for SPHS Seniors

Seniors at South Pasadena High School have a marvelous opportunity to participate in a very special trip to Yosemite. Past participants have described the...