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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 in 1943, Twoheys has proudly been serving the community with...
Nicole’s Founder Passes Away | Au Revoir to a French Gourmet Master
The founder and owner of the beloved Nicole’s Market & Café, Nicole Grandjean, has passed away this week. Grandjean and her son Steven have been in the restaurant supply industry since 1989 and in...
Major Development Will Be a Boon for South Pasadena
Surrounded by an abundance of unique flooring and window coverings, a relaxed John Vandercook looked at ease, talking about the town that soon will be expanding around him.
Seated behind a large table inside his...
JONES Coffee Comes To South Pasadena
It’s a rainy morning in South Pasadena and as Chuck Jones, founder of Jones Coffee Roasters, sits on an upstairs bench in the iconic “Buster’s” coffeehouse, he is feeling both nostalgic and excited. “I...
Japanese Culture & Legacy at Yoko Antiques on Mission
Yoko Antiques is a slice of South Pasadena that sells and showcases handmade items that embody rich, Japanese tradition and heritage.
Opened over 40 years ago, owner Lisa Kawaguchi carries her mother's torch, accumulating an...
Griffins of Kinsale | Owner Sentenced in Court for COVID Violation
Griffins of Kinsale owner Joseph Patrick Griffin, who on March 17, 2020 became possibly the first person to be criminally cited for violating the LA County Health Department’s Covid-19 order closing bars and pubs...
Caltrans Homes Sell Low in Price, But There’s a Catch
That old adage, if it’s too good to be true it probably isn't might apply to some South Pasadena homes controlled by Caltrans’. Some homes are finally being sold in South Pasadena.
Some current renters...
Twoheys Opens! | New Location Ready to Go in South Pasadena
After a long-anticipated return of a regional diner staple, Twoheys — “The Home of the Stinko Burger” — was officially welcomed to South Pasadena on Wednesday with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Chamber...
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 Sunday, October 29, for the return of the long awaited...
The Stinko Staple | Slowed but Unbounded, Twohey’s Rounds Stretch Toward Reopening
It’s been two years since the unexpected announcement that Twohey’s would close its 75-year old location in Alhambra and reopen in South Pasadena at the old Carmine's in the Ace Hardware shopping center. The...
CLOSING: La Fiesta Grande | Restaurant Says Goodbye After 28 Years
Jane Brust calls their enchiladas “the best.” She is not alone in expressing how much the food served at La Fiesta Grande will be missed.
Fellow South Pasadena resident Sam Valdivia is also among those...
Lucha’s Comfort Footwear | More Than an Ordinary Shoe Store
Lucha's Comfort Footwear on Fair Oaks Ave has provided service to the people of South Pasadena for over 35 years, since 1985. For those wondering what may set them apart, leave it to owner,...
Trader Joe’s COVID UPDATE | 3 Employees Positive at South Pasadena Location
Three employees of Trader Joe’s South Pasadena store on Mission St. in South Pasadena tested positive for COVID-19 and another is showing symptoms, a company spokesperson told the South Pasadenan News Monday.
The results came...
Ted Shaw Passed Away | South Pasadena Mourns the Loss of a Local Legend
Check back with us as we get this story out. Many South Pasadenans have a lot to say about hometown giant Ted Shaw.
Ted Shaw 1944~2020 died at the age of 75 on Saturday February...
Big Changes Slated for Rialto Theatre | Owner Reboots Delayed Repairs, Grants Mosaic Long-Term...
Under new arrangements worked out between the Shomof Group, owner of South Pasadena’s historic Rialto Theatre, and its current tenant, the Mosaic church group, Shomof will take charge of and shortly begin significant restoration...
Divergent Crossfit – Welcome to the Neighborhood
Saturday saw a dynamic Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Divergent Crossfit as they welcomed South Pasadenan dignitaries along with hundreds of friends and family to celebrate their new home in the old...
South Pasadena Celebrates 135 Years at THE ECLECTIC Music Festival and Arts Crawl April...
South Pasadena’s 13th Annual Eclectic Music Festival and Arts Crawl is Saturday April 29, 2023 from 3pm – 10pm with some venues having early bird performances. The free, family-friendly festival will host over 75...
CLOSING | Big Lots South Pasadena
The South Pasadena Big Lots discount retail store is closing down the location on the corner of Huntington Drive and Fremont Avenue.
Braun, the store manager confirmed the decision by the corporate chain. Why? A newer,...
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 a sacred legacy.
“We look at ourselves as stewards of the...
Crossings Restaurant | Establishment Closes its Doors After Five Years
A once popular restaurant featuring a 14-day dry aged USDA prime rib-eye steak cooked to perfection, to go along with any number of tasty side dishes, including Caesar salad and oysters on a half...
MOSAIC CHURCH | Operating at the Middle School: Agreement is Drafted
At its meeting tonight , the South Pasadena Unified School District is set to consider a contract for up to five years allowing the Mosaic Church to use the South Pasadena Middle School auditorium,...
ORCHARD SUPPLY HARDWARE CLOSING | Sad day for longtime OSH worker
Those walks around South Pasadena won’t be the same for Steveo Stanard, who would often bump into friendly neighbors praising his place of business – the solo OSH or Orchard Supply Hardware store in...
Vidéothèque is Moving | Vidéothèque leaving South Pasadena
After 20 years on Mission Street in South Pasadena, beloved video store, Vidéothèque, is picking up stakes in the coming weeks and moving house to Highland Park. As owner, Mark Wright said, "In the...
LEASED | 18,370 sq/ft Office Space at 625 Fair Oaks South Pasadena
NAI Capital Media Release:
NAI Capital Commercial is pleased to announce the successful completion of an 18,370 square foot office lease at 625 Fair Oaks in South Pasadena, California. Executive Vice President Tina LaMonica, SIOR,...
FOSSELMAN’S ICE CREAM Celebrates Centennial | 100 Years of Flavorful Tradition
As a child I grew up eating Fosselman’s ice cream almost every day, to the envy of my friends. Our freezer was always packed with Chocolate Chip, Dutch Chocolate or the newest flavor my...
KRISPY KREME | South Pasadena Location is OPEN!
For South Pasadenans looking to add more hole foods to their diet, Krispy Kreme opened their new location on Tuesday June 14. After much anticipation, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will be sprinkling the community with...
New Grocery Store | Grocery Outlet Opens Doors in South Pasadena
PRESS RELEASE:
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, extreme-value grocery retailer, opened its newest location today at 1401 Huntington Drive in South Pasadena, creating 30 new jobs in the community and providing big savings on name brand,...
UPDATE: Griffins of Kinsale Pub Opened on St. Patrick’s Day | Mixed Messages &...
In the weeks before the coronavirus took over our lives, Joseph Griffin wasn’t glued to the media checking for updates. The owner of Griffins of Kinsale on Mission Street in South Pasadena was preoccupied...
ACE HARDWARE Moving Into OSH Center | South Pasadena California
It's been reported to The South Pasadenan that Ace Hardware is moving into the OSH center on Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena.
Standby for updates and targeted open date as we confirm with their...
FairOaks@Mission Project | Chipotle Coming to South Pasadena
Something big is taking place at the corner of Mission Street and Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena.
Citizens Business Bank, a longtime institution at the busy intersection, has uprooted and moved north to 625...
