Brazen Vandalism and Theft: Mission & Fremont Business

The local seasonal business of fresh Christmas trees, wreaths, & garlands on the corner of Mission Street and Fremont Ave was hit hard with a forced entry after-hours break-in and theft of multiple fresh...
PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | Young Stars Theatre Artistic Directors, Miranda Miller and Gloria Bennett in the courtyard of Fremont Centre Theatre in South Pasadena.

Young Stars Theatre | Catching up with Local Youth Theatre Company, YST

Our readers will remember the sudden passing last spring of Young Stars Theatre co-founder, Jack Bennett, during his run as Harold Hill in YST’s “Music Man”. Known in town and in the theatre community...

Planning Commission TUESDAY | Major 625 Fair Oaks Development Central Focus

An 86-unit senior living complex proposed for a 2.6-acre site at 625 Fair Oaks Ave. will offer a first-of-its-kind luxury housing option that includes affordable apartments. The four-building project featuring a Spanish Colonial design is...

Get to Know Nott & Associates | An Eye for Detail

Take a stroll down the streets of this city, and you will see what makes South Pasadena such a jewel. Amongst the mature trees are the homes, just as beautiful and natural to the...

ROSE PARADE FLOAT | Chamber Mixer Gives Sneak Peak of ‘Victory at Last’

Billed as a “sneak peek,” community members were invited to take a look at the progress of South Pasadena’s float currently under construction behind the War Memorial Building, as volunteers toil to get it...

Learn About New Plans for New Pavilions Tuesday Night

Plans to expand Pavilions are underway and representatives from the supermarket chain will address the store’s teardown and reconstruction during a community meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, in the city. Officials the from Abertsons, the...
PHOTO: David Lohr | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadenan businesswoman, Ellen Daigle, receives Senator Anthony J. Portantino's Women in Business Award

Four South Pasadena Women Receive Women in Business Awards from Senator Portantino

Written for the South Pasadenan by Sally Kilby Four residents of South Pasadena received awards from Senator Anthony J. Portantino at his 2023 Women in Business Legislative Update and Awards Luncheon held at the scenic...

ROSE PARADE FLOAT SOUTH PASADENA | It’s Crunch Time for Crunch Time Party Items

Not bashful, Brant Dunlap is asking for help. With less that two months before the year-end event, which traditionally brings in top dollars, Dunlap, the president of the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses committee, is...

Camille’s on Mission | Fashion with Custom Quality

Not custom tailored, but "custom curated", insists Camille DePedrini, while describing what types of outfits the owner and her team put together at Camille's on Mission St in South Pasadena. "Oftentimes, there are people...

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...

Rob Schneider Returns to the Ice House | Comedy Legend Comes to Pasadena

Emmy-nominated actor Rob Schneider, well known for his trademark blend of character and comedic acting will headline one special event show at the Ice House on Saturday, March 9. A household name and a bona-fide comedy...

The Eclectic | Behind the Scenes

When the arts mesh with music, combined with excitement and fun, oh my, it must be time for the Eclectic, South Pasadena’s annual Music Festival and Art Walk. The city is gearing up for its...

Preview Party Kicks Off The Eclectic Music Festival

Get ready, South Pasadena, the Eclectic Music Festival is BACK! When? April 30. Where? All over town! Sunday saw the neighborhood kickoff to the Eclectic with a preview party under the tent at Mamma’s...

Arts Crawl | It’s the Winter Celebration of the Arts in South Pasadena

Artists, musicians, and merchants gear up to celebrate the winter season with another fun and family-friendly “Neighborhood Night-on-the-Town” on Saturday, February 15, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and produced...

City Council | Outdoor Dining Option Discussed for Restaurants

Many restaurants, explained South Pasadena City Councilmember Dr. Marina Khubesrian, will likely not be able to survive with 50 percent indoor seating requirement when indoor dining is permitted again after months of revenue losses...
PHOTO: provided by YST | The South Pasadenan | YST's production of James and the Giant Peach Jr.

James and the Giant Peach | Young Stars Theatre

Based on the beloved classic Roald Dahl book, James and the Giant Peach Jr. is a magical story with a beautifully complex score and easy-to-love characters…well, most of them! Young Stars Theatre kicks off...

Valentine’s Day ♥ Great Places! What to Get, Where to Go, What to Do

Where to go? What to do? We've got you covered... The SouthPasadenan.com News Staff has made a few great recommendations for you! Have a look and happy Valentine's Day Shopping! ♥ Sincerely Vavé - A luxury floral,...

Free Flu Shot Clinic at Farmers Market

Have you had your flu shot yet?  If not, stop by the South Pasadena Farmers’ Market on Thursday, October 12.  Community Outreach nurses from Huntington Memorial Hospital will offer free seasonal influenza vaccinations from...

No On N | South Pasadena Police Officers Association Donation

Avick Manukian, President, South Pasadena Police Officers Association, presents a $1,000 check the association donated to the committee working to retain the South Pasadena Utility Users’ Tax at the Nov. 6 election. Representing the committee...

Festive Tree & Menorah Lighting Ceremony at Farmers Market on Thursday

South Pasadenans are cordially invited by the Chamber of Commerce to enjoy what has become a heartwarming tradition here in town - the lighting of the holiday tree and menorah. It's a wonderful way...

Shop, Eat, Support Local | Shop Crawl Planned to Tackle Holiday Shopping in South...

PRESS RELEASE: The latest in a series of Shop Crawl events takes place in South Pasadena Nov. 21, sponsored by the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce to encourage holiday shopping and eating al fresco in...

Los Angeles County To Launch Loan Program To Help Stabilize Small Businesses

The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) will launch the Small Business Stabilization Loan Program on January 28, 2021. The loan program is made possible through a $10 million business recovery assistance fund issued...

South Pasadena Farmers’ Market | Give 1 Take 1 Reusable Bag Program Returns

News provided by The Hayes Law Firm In late 2019 The Hayes Law Firm, along with the South Pasadena Chamber and Farmers Market, set out on a mission to help the South Pasadena community accomplish...
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Eclectic Preview Party Sets the Stage for the Big Event

It was a night for friends and neighbors, old and new, to gather at a nostalgic spot in town to raise funds for the upcoming Eclectic Music Festival on April 29, 2023. Musicians invited...
PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | Peggy Hodgson celebrates Hodgson's Antiques 52 years in business.

Hodgson’s Antiques Celebrates 52 Years

Peggy Hodgson can tell you stories! And she was doing just that on Saturday, July 15, 2023 as city dignitaries, friends and family gathered at her shop at 1005 Mission Street to celebrate her...

Party at Re-imagine your Home!

The guy many dub as “Mr. South Pasadena” is encouraging residents to “shop local” during the holiday season. It’s all part of the city’s economic development effort and the Chamber of Commerce’s push for residents...
FOOD RECALL: Quaker Oats Granola Products. Grocery store shelves with canisters of Quaker brand old fashioned oats oatmeal.

Major Food Recall: Quaker Brand Granola Products & Snacks

Quaker Oats is urgently recalling dozens of its granola snack bars and cereal products across the United States due to potential salmonella contamination. This extensive recall includes various snack products like Quaker Big Chewy Bars®...

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...

Tree Lighting Ceremony Revitalizes Some Christmas Spirit

Earlier this month the South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) along with City Officials and the Chamber of Commerce took part in the annual tradition of lighting the enormous tree located on Meridian St right...
PHOTO: Young Stars Theatre | The South Pasadenan | The cast of YST's "James and The Giant Peach" on stage at Fremont Centre Theatre in South Pasadena, CA.

YST’s “James and the Giant Peach” is Whimsical Fun for the Whole Family

Audiences at the opening this past weekend of Young Stars Theatre’s whimsical production of “James and Giant Peach Jr. were treated to a toe-tapping, feel good time at the historic Fremont Centre Theatre in...
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