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MOVIE NIGHT FRIDAY | Hotbox Vintage & Videotheque Bring You “The Green Ray”
August might be wrapping up, but that doesn’t mean summer fun has to end!
Come spend your Friday evening under the stars with an outdoor screening of The Green Ray (Le Rayon Vert), hosted by...
Location, Location | Citizens Business Bank Amongst Multiple Establishments Making Big Changes
As major development project proposed at the corner of Mission Street and Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena begins to unfold, Citizens Business Bank, currently occupying the site, will soon be relocating north to...
Recycling Center Vanished | Pavilions Location Looking for Options
The Pavilions Grocery store parking lot location on Fair Oaks lost it's 3rd-party recycling vendor: RePlanet. RePlanet closed over 300 locations in Southern California this week after declaring bankruptcy reports say.
Currently, there is no...
CalTrans Housing Advocates Say Closing out NEPA is an Opportunity
The City of South Pasadena and allied cities and groups have a window of opportunity “to gain some control” over the sale and preservation of the properties in the former SR-710 North corridor, according...
SPARC Gallery Presents: “Textiles Today – Exploring New Possibilities” | Opening July 20
The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) presents “Textiles Today: Exploring New Possibilities,” a new exhibition at the SPARC Chamber Gallery inside the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, with an opening reception on July 20,...
Float Worker Moved by Generosity | Chris Colburn Honored by SPTOR Committee
Moved by the generosity of others, Chris Colburn told those around him, “This is super awesome,” as he accepted an award from a crew of volunteers who have helped construct South Pasadena’s Rose Parade...
Waste Collection Rates Increase in South Pasadena
Homeowners will see an increase in trash collection rates in South Pasadena starting July 1.
Athens Services will change its residential service from $41.87 to $43.28 per billing cycle.
Athens Services is a family-owned waste collection...
ACE HARDWARE Soft Opening July 3rd
Just in time for the 4th of July, Ace Hardware will be opening its doors to residents for a 'soft opening' next Wednesday, July 3rd.
Located in the same building in which Orchard Supply was...
Op-Ed | How South Pasadena City Government Kept Minimum Wage to a Minimum
This op-ed was written by John Srebalus
“The Chamber’s not gonna like that,” Councilmember Michael Cacciotti told me outside Rite Aid this past winter when I asked him if he’d heard about our proposal. We...
Sales Tax Increase Will Go on the Ballot for South Pasadena
South Pasadena City Council members voted unanimously Wednesday night to declare a “fiscal emergency” and place a 0.75 percent sales tax on the November 5 ballot. The measure would require a simple majority and...
Dispute Over Tree Removal Goes to City Council
After what will likely be a lengthy meeting on the new budget, updated capital improvement program and a bevy of routine city business, the South Pasadena City Council on Wednesday will take up Maia...
Meet Grace Newberry | New Voice Teacher at Green Brooms Music Academy
Grace Newberry has a passion for storytelling; sharing emotional journeys with one another through music and finding freedom through artistic expression. As a new South Pasadena resident, Newberry is bringing that passion to music...
Your Feet! Not All Shoes are Created Equal & Lucha’s Offers Only the Best
When it comes to taking care of ourselves, we tend to focus on the obvious. Am I eating well? Drinking enough water? How’s my hair? We may even prioritize how we look over how...
City Council | Members Approve Big Surge in Development Fees for South Pasadena
Dozens of development fees charged by South Pasadena’s Planning Department will rise dramatically July 1 under a resolution approved by the City Council May 1. Fees for various types of conditional use permits and...
Big Lots Update | Lessor Working to Find New Tenant by Winter
Now that Big Lots has announced its move to the old Toys R Us building in Alhambra, the owner of the property at 1401 Huntington Drive in South Pasadena has laid out its objectives...
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...
Lucha’s Shoes SIDEWALK SALE | Tradition Continued
Lucha's Comfort Footwear is having their Sidewalk Clearance Sale this weekend! Grab a pair of top brand shoes fit for any occasion this Saturday, May 4 ( 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ) and...
Merchant Minute | City Council Meeting Features De Milo Design
In a world quickly going digital sits a South Pasadena company that thrives in print; yes, especially when it comes to creating wedding invitations, business cards, beverage coasters, book covers, and more.
De Milo Design...
SMALL TOWN BIG DEAL | Eclectic Delivers Again
South Pasadena has had a reputation of being a sleepy town with an early bed time, but over the years that reputation has changed dramatically. A major contributing force to that change has been...
City Council | Curtain Won’t Close on South Pasadena Minimum Wage Proposal
Just as they did at their meeting two weeks ago, South Pasadena city councilmembers last night voted not to amend the city’s strategic plan to include an accelerated minimum wage schedule. But also like...
Cake Sensations Closes After 10 Years | Owner Plans on Retiring
A petite bakery, which specialized in pre-ordered cakes decorated for weddings and other special occasions, has closed its doors.
Cake Sensations at 811 Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena announced it is no longer in...
Eclectic Music Festival a Smashing Event | Big Crowds, Fantastic Music, Excellent Shopping &...
Crowds conservatively estimated at around 8,500 comfortably filled a closed-to-traffic Mission Street in South Pasadena for a big day of entertainment. People were asking: "Where do I get tickets to get in?" There's no...
Taste of South Pasadena | A Beautiful Blend of Culinary Creations
South Pasadena may be a small town, but by no means should it be underestimated when it comes to the wide variety of cuisine that it offers.
The 8th annual Taste of South Pasadena, presented...
Eclectic Music Festival & Arts Crawl | Only One Week Away!
Southern California music fans of all ages are counting down to Saturday, April 27, when the Eclectic Music Festival and Arts Crawl returns to South Pasadena for its 11th year.
Hosted by the South Pasadena...
Eclectic Music Festival & Arts Crawl | Brad Colerick Builds Community Through Music
In recent months Brad Colerick’s email has been filled with messages from musicians interested in playing in the 11th Annual Eclectic Music Festival and Arts Crawl in South Pasadena on April 27. While most...
The Travel Expo 2019 | 10 Reasons to ‘Say Yes to the World’
Think about the last conference you attended. It was probably for work… full of stuffy professionals in suits handing out business cards and making small talk over happy hour. You probably spent most of...
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,...
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...
WISPPA City Budget Meeting | Citizens Share Thoughts With City Manager on Financial Shortfalls
Saturday morning saw a small, but quite impassioned group engaged in conversation and debate over the looming city budget gap and the numerous issues surrounding the hot button issue. City Manager, Stephanie DeWolfe, talked...
Eclectic Music Festival & Arts Crawl | Preview Party Launches Countdown to Festival
South Pasadena’s countdown to the 11th annual Eclectic Music Festival and Arts Crawl began with lively music, tasty food and community friends – all enjoyed at a festive Preview Party.
More than 80 guests turned...
