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...
Insurance Reform: Local Residents Urged to Fight for FAIR Coverage
South Pasadena homeowners and allies are being called to mobilize immediately as the insurance industry organizes to block a critical reform package in the...
Finish the School Year Strong with Hodis Learning & Music
As the fourth quarter begins this week for many local school districts, Hodis Learning & Music (HLM) is reminding families that now is the...
Historic Estate | Julia Child’s Father’s Former Pasadena Home Listed for $7.6M
The Charles E. Davis House, a distinguished Colonial Revival estate designed by renowned architect Roland E. Coate and previously owned by Julia Child’s father,...
How Small Businesses are Fighting Back Against Fake Online Inquiries
As digital platforms and e-commerce dominate the business landscape, small businesses are facing an ongoing struggle against a new kind of enemy: fake online...
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?...
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...
‘The Raymond’ South Pasadena: The Largest New Residential Development in a Century
Part 1: Years in the Making - The South Pasadenan News has been following this project since the purchase of the 625 Fair Oaks...
Broken Promises: CalTrans Tenants Go on the Record at City Council – Decades of...
The long-defeated CalTrans 710 Freeway Plans continue to grind-on in South Pasadena — not through pavement or freeway trenching, but through the State’s handling...
Exploring South Pasadena: A Model for Community-Driven Business Growth
Just minutes from downtown Los Angeles, South Pasadena offers a refreshing contrast to the city’s intensity. It’s proof that economic growth doesn’t have to...
Senator Sasha Renee Perez Meet & Greet – November 14, 2025
Meet-and-Greet with Senator Sasha Renee Perez
FRIDAY, November 14, 2025 at 1510 Mission Street / Dinosaur Farm 10:00 – 11:00 am
RSVP Required
How Local Arts Events in South Pasadena Are Shaping Cultural Narratives
Art doesn't just look pretty on walls—it actually shapes how we see ourselves as a community. Here in South Pasadena, our local arts scene...
Arts Crawl Halloween Pumpkin Decorating at Hotbox Vintage! Today 3~9
The Halloween tradition continues at Hotbox Vintage....
Saturday, October 18 · 3:00 – 9:00 PM · Back Lot, 1127 Mission Street, South Pasadena
Hotbox Vintage invites...
Governor Newsom Signs Into Law Senator Pérez’s Wildfire Legislation & More Laws
A collection of bills authored by Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) to aid in wildfire recovery and make California more resilient to future natural...
Altadena Chamber of Commerce Donates $7,000 to Webster’s Pharmacy
The Altadena Chamber of Commerce & Civic Association announces a generous donation of $7,000 to Webster’s Pharmacy in support of the “Shop & Dine...
SB79 Is Live: Will You Lose Trees To Developers in South Pasadena? – No...
Voting citizens and families who are strongly outspoken about protecting South Pasadena's neighborhoods may be barking up the wrong tree. City Council may make...
EDITORIAL: SB79 Says “Affordable Housing.” It’s Really About Cutting You—the Voter—Out of Your Own...
By any honest reading, Senate Bill 79 is not a conversation with communities; it’s a work-around.
Yes, its banner reads “abundant and affordable housing near...
Now Open Fridays! South Pasadena’s City Hall Returns to Friday Counter Services: Undoing a...
For the first time in about five years, South Pasadena City Hall will once again be open to the public on Fridays, restoring a...
‘Too Hot To Be Poor’: Hotbox Vintage Transforms Into a Night Market of Art,...
South Pasadena’s creative community came alive Saturday night as Hotbox Vintage hosted “Too Hot To Be Poor”—an immersive art show and market curated by...
‘Too Hot To Be Poor’: Hotbox Vintage Hosts Special Feature Art Show & Market...
South Pasadena’s creative community will shine this weekend as Hotbox Vintage hosts Too Hot To Be Poor – Art Show & Market, an evening...
UPDATED: SB79 Not Ready for Primetime: Assembly Vote Looms — Major Changes for Pasadena...
UPDATED THURS 9/11 7:30PM SB79 PASSED THE ASSEMBLY AND IS ON IT'S WAY TO THE CA SENATE.
Assembly staff informed The South Pasadenan SB 79...
‘Professional Drain Service’ – Local Plumber Keeps South Pasadena & Pasadena-Area Pipes Flowing
Plumbing problems always seem to happen at the worst time - holidays, middle of the night right before a big day, when out of...
Hotbox Vintage to Host ‘Oldies but Goodies’ Karaoke at South Pasadena Arts Crawl
Hotbox Vintage is keeping the summer spirit alive with fresh arrivals of true vintage clothing and a lively “Oldies but Goodies” karaoke event during...
ATTN: South Pasadena Residents – Important Community Budget Meeting on August 6 | Public...
News Release | City of South Pasadena Finance Department
Come learn about South Pasadena’s City budget! The Finance Department is hosting a community meeting to...
Metro ‘A-Line’ Extension to Pomona Opens September 19, 2025
Metro will officially launch passenger service on the 9.1-mile A Line extension from Glendora to Pomona on Friday, September 19, 2025, expanding regional rail...
South Pasadena & Athens Services Launch New Bulky Item Pick-Up Program
The City of South Pasadena, in collaboration with Athens Services, has launched a new Bulky Item Pick-Up Program aimed at offering residents a more...
School Starting Soon: Fall Tutoring Sign-Ups with $100 Referral Bonus & Community Support
As families begin preparing for the 2025–2026 school year, Hodis Learning & Music is now accepting early sign-ups for its fall tutoring programs. Parents...
Japanese Designers Take the Spotlight at Hotbox Vintage
Hotbox Vintage is circling back to its roots with a curated collection that celebrates three of Japan's distinct fashion designers: mercibeaucoup, Yoshie Inaba, and...
Summer Hours for Hotbox Vintage | Extended Hours & Specials For You
Hotbox Vintage, South Pasadena’s go-to boutique for curated vintage fashion, is extending its hours this summer to give shoppers more time to browse, dress...
MailServ Postal & Shipping Becomes New U-Haul Dealer in South Pasadena
MailServ Postal and Shipping has officially joined the U-Haul® neighborhood dealer network to provide South Pasadena residents with convenient access to moving trucks, trailers,...
