Slow Steps to Re-Open Friday | South Pasadena Moves into Stage 2
Following the guidelines of LA County, South Pasadena has moved into Stage 2 of a four-step plan easing restrictions in anticipation to reopening the...
Munch Company | Sandwich Shop Makes Meals for Frontline Workers at Nursing Home
The Munch Company, a community staple that has provided deli-style fresh sandwiches for decades, is now working overtime to provide healthcare workers some well-needed...
California Businesses | Stage 2 Reopening to Begin
Governor Newsom on Monday said the state can begin moving on Friday May 8 toward Stage 2 of his four-stage plan to reopen the...
PROJECT APPROVED: 2.6-Acre Spanish Colonial Revival project at 625 Fair Oaks
The South Pasadena Planning Commission on Wednesday approved the city’s single largest new development in 20 years, an upscale, 86-unit senior housing apartment complex...
South Pasadena Arts & Music Academy Lets The Music Play
Manuel Lozano is the owner of local music school, South Pasadena Arts & Music Academy, located in a sweet, converted Craftsman house on Fremont...
4th of July Cancelled for First Time Ever | Community Responds to Difficult Decision
Oh, the memories.
It started 38 years ago by a small group of residents, among them Ted and Joan Shaw, Bob and Claudia Fosselman, Joe...
The Farmers’ Market : An Essential Business
From the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, Laurie Wheeler:
The South Pasadena Certified Farmers’ Market is operated by the Chamber of Commerce. The Market...
Modifying ‘Stay-at-Home’ | California Looks at Steps Needed to Re-Open State
Governor Gavin Newsom this week unveiled six key indicators that will guide California’s thinking for when and how to modify the stay-at-home and other orders during...
PPP Runs Out of Money | $350 Billion Program Depleted in Days
Money allocated under the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program pursuant to the $2.2 trillion, Coronavirus rescue package has already run out, it was...
Masks REQUIRED | L.A. County Issues New Face Covering Mandate
Growing concerns and efforts to contain the coronavirus have lead the County of Los Angeles to issue an edict declaring that Person Protection Equipment...
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...
COVID-19 at TRADER JOE’S | South Pasadena Store Employee(s) Tests Positive
According to the Trader Joe's website, several Southern California locations are temporarily closing due to employees, referred to as 'crew members', having tested positive...
Businesses Flood Online Application Process for Emergency Help
Which program should you choose? The economic injury disaster loan and emergency economic grants programs—otherwise known as EDIL.
Or the PPP, which is the...
Small Business Grants Now Available
The County of Los Angeles has approved $500,000 in grants ($10,000 each) to help small businesses. The grants will awarded on a first come-first...
Rialto Theatre Restoration | Catching up on Progress Made in Face of Coronavirus
Exterior restoration work on the Rialto Theatre is going strong.
"After many decades of neglect, the Rialto is finally getting the attention she deserves!” Escott...
Lissa Reynolds Selected as ‘Woman of Distinction’ | SPARC Founder Receives Honor from Assemblymember...
State Assembly member Chris Holden has selected Lissa Reynolds, who has done so much to enhance the arts in South Pasadena, as a Woman...
South Pasadena Volunteer Grocery Shoppers | Helping Neighbors in a Time of Need
A group of dedicated volunteers continue to make a difference for South Pasadena community members.
Through a grassroots organization – South Pasadena Volunteer Grocery Shoppers...
Bissell House Bed & Breakfast Donates All Their Rooms to Frontline Doctors
Intensive care unit and emergency services doctors working to treat COVID-19 victims at local hospitals, occupying a precarious spot on the frontline of the...
Panda Express Co-Founders Make 2 Million Dollar Donation in Battle Against Coronavirus (COVID-19)
In a gesture of goodwill, Panda Express and its co-founders are helping to buy personal protective equipment for medical workers with a $2 million...
Additional Resident Protections in Place | L.A. County Enacts Eviction Moratorium
Supervisor Kathryn Barger, in her role as chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, has signed an Executive Order directing County Departments...
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...
Stores Offer Senior Shopping Hours | Designated Time for At-Risk Groups
Many retailers, including food chains in and around South Pasadena, are setting aside time for older adult customers to come into their stores.
Recognizing that...
City Departments Address Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Essential Resources and Safety Take Precedence
Top officials in key departments of the city gave a coronavirus update, designed to provide the public with an overview of the current status...
South Pasadena Farmers’ Market Open Today | Decision Based on ‘Essential’ Status
CLICK HERE TO READ AN OPEN LETTER FROM THE SOUTH PASADENA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Amid uncertainty of the novel coronavirus, small comforts help to ease...
NOTICE: STAY AT HOME ORDER IN PLACE | Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Serious Measures
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles City Mayor Eric Garcetti, Department of Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Long Beach Mayor Robert...
List of Cancellations | Local Events Postponed or Cancelled for Health Regulations
Please note that this list may be frequently updated. If you know of any events confirmed to be cancelled or postponed that are not...
Eclectic Music Festival Slated for April 25 Postponed
The South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce on Thursday announced the 2020 Eclectic Music Festival and Arts Crawl on Saturday, April 25, “will need to...
Women Entrepreneur Summit VI | How to be a Player in your Field
Whether it’s sports, law, entertainment, business or the arts, going to the next level of success is knowing how money works. Join us for...
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...
Trader Joe’s Founder Passes Away | Joe Coulombe – A Regular Joe
Between the two of them they have nearly 40 years of experience with the company, and both will tell you they sorely miss the...
