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SPPF

Sacramento says SB 79 will deliver affordable housing. The math says it won't — not here. South Pasadena has a narrow window to push back through the only legal channels the bill left open, and the public is sleepwalking toward the deadline.

Being South Pasadenan

Trouble Ahead: SB 79 Comes for South Pasadena – What the New Statewide ‘Transit Housing Law’ Actually Is

Steven Lawrence - May 12, 2026

PHOTO: SPPF | The South Pasadenan | School Hall Building

SPPF

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

SPPF Dinner Tour Event 'A Moveable Feast' Fundraiser May3rd, 2026. South Pasadena Preservation Foundation.

SPPF

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

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

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

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"

Calendar & Events

“The Land of Milk and Money” Walking Tour on March 28 | SPPF Hosting Guided Tour of South Pasadena Historic Districts

South Pasadena Preservation Foundation. SPPF. The South Pasadena News. Metro train station.

Housing Issues

Letter to the Editor | Caltrans Homes Plan “An Opportunity for...

Letter To The Editor - September 21, 2022

City Council Issues

Caltrans Homes South Pasadena | Blow Up Over Inspection Contract: City...

Ben Tansey - September 21, 2022

Caltrans homes South Pasadena

Caltrans Issues

Caltrans Homes South Pasadena | City Awaits Sales Contracts, Special Closed...

Ben Tansey - September 20, 2022

SPPF

Letter to the Editor | Caltrans Homes Sales Decision is Vital

Letter To The Editor - September 20, 2022

Non-Profits & Organizations

South Pasadena Preservation Foundation | Organization Update and Mills Act Panel

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - June 30, 2022

Calendar & Events

South Pasadena Preservation Foundation | Annual Meeting and Mills Act Panel...

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - June 16, 2022

Obituaries & Memorials

Obituary | Raymond “Ray” Girvigian

News | The South Pasadenan - June 9, 2022

Caltrans Issues

Caltrans Homes South Pasadena | Tenants Push City Not To Dismiss

Ben Tansey - April 28, 2022

Caltrans homes South Pasadena

SPPF

CalTrans Homes South Pasadena | City & Caltrans to Plunge into...

Ben Tansey - April 20, 2022

Calendar & Events

SUNDAY EVENT: Never Before Open to the Public | Irving Gill...

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - November 12, 2021

Caltrans homes South Pasadena

Caltrans Issues

Caltrans Surplus Properties Bill | Transportation Committee OK’s SB-381 for South...

Ben Tansey - April 30, 2021

Caltrans homes South Pasadena

City & Government

CalTrans Properties | South Pasadena Preservation Foundation, City Open Dialogue

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - April 16, 2021

Caltrans homes South Pasadena

City & Government

CalTrans Housing | SB-381 Hits Another Roadblock at Council Meeting

Ben Tansey - April 9, 2021

City & Government

UPDATE: CalTrans Seeking to ‘Sabotage’ Property Sales to City, Attorney Claims

Ben Tansey - April 7, 2021

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor | ‘Negotiation, Not Legislation.’

Letter To The Editor - April 6, 2021

Caltrans homes South Pasadena

Being South Pasadenan

CalTrans Properties Forum | South Pasadena Preservation Foundation to Host on...

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - March 24, 2021

CalTrans

City & Government

UPDATE: CalTrans Properties | South Pasadena City Council Considers Purchase

Ben Tansey - March 19, 2021

A World Less Certain by Rick Thomas

A World Less Certain | Ending History Class as You Know...

Rick Thomas - August 27, 2020

South Pasadena News

SPPF | Test Your Preservation Knowledge

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - May 15, 2020

Featured

List of Cancellations | Local Events Postponed or Cancelled for Health...

Eric Fabbro - March 16, 2020

City & Government

General Plan Needs Work | Local Experts Send Detailed Response to...

Ben Tansey - February 14, 2020

Calendar & Events

SPECIAL EVENT | Irving Gill Garden Gala

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - January 31, 2020

Throwback Thursdays by Rick Thomas

Throwback Thursday | My South Pas “Most Thankful” List

Rick Thomas - November 28, 2019

Throwback Thursdays by Rick Thomas

Throwback Thursday | Evening at the Garfield House

Rick Thomas - November 14, 2019

Local Authors

Meet Author Chip Jacobs | SPPF Presents Meet and Greet Nov...

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - November 13, 2019

Calendar & Events

SUNDAY HOUSE TOUR Nov 3 | Pasadena Heritage Presents: Craftsman Weekend

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - October 29, 2019

Rose Parade and Rose Bowl 2020

WISPPA Welcomes TOR President Laura Farber | Bringing the ‘Power of...

Bill Glazier - June 21, 2019

SPPF

Garden Soiree Event | Celebrate with South Pasadena Preservation

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - June 19, 2019

Churches

A Rich Tapestry of Historical Churches | SPPF ‘Architecture of Faith’

Ben Tansey - May 22, 2019

Churches

SPPF ‘Architecture of Faith’ | Gearing up for the Historical Church...

Bill Glazier - April 23, 2019

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