Wells Fargo Bank System Outage | Accounts Status Not Able to Be Retrieved

Wells Fargo is suffering from a serious systemwide outage that is affecting all online transactions as well as their Customer Service. Customer account status and transaction information is unavailable at the time of this...

Ribbon Cutting Welcomes Lost Parrot Cafe in South Pasadena

On a rainy Sunday morning, you’d be hard pressed to find a comfortable refuge outside of your own cozy abode. This was obviously not the case at the local spot, The Lost Parrot Café...

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...

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,...

Crafted Living | Tina Kistinger Shares Her Creative Passions

Meet Tina Kistinger, a long time South Pasadena resident and avid crafting authority. For years, her passion has been eternally tied with the simple joys that crafting can bring and has made it her...

Super Bowl Sunday | Where to Go and What to Do

It's Super Bowl Season! On February 3rd, 2019 The Los Angeles Rams are going to square off against the New England Patriots. Kick off is at 3:30pm. One of the great things about the...

Mayor Marina Khubesrian Speaks at Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Marina Khubesrian will share her ideas and vision for South Pasadena during a “Moment with the Mayor” January 30 at the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. The 5 p.m. event at 1121 Mission Street...

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...

Merwin Belin at SPARC Gallery

The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) kicks off  2019 with two new artists exhibitions: José B Ramirez: Art for the People (SPARC Gallery at South Pasadena City Hall) and What’s News: The Front Pages...

Special ‘CopTalk’ Breakfast Meeting

Meet and mingle with the South Pasadena Police Department! SPPD will be discussing a new program the department is promoting on active shooter situations. The South Pasadena Chamber Police Department is presenting a special meeting...

$10 Music Lesson Day | Green Brooms Music Academy

Have a fledgling young musician who may want to take the next step? Green Brooms Music Academy is holding their ever popular bi-annual $10 Lesson Day in South Pasadena on Sunday, January 27th from 10am – 4pm.  Thirty minute private...
JONES Coffee taking over 'Busters' location on Mission Street in South Pasadena

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...

Rose Parade 2019 | South Pasadenans on Pooper Scooper Patrol

Among those pulling for South Pasadena’s entry to finish Tuesday’s 130th Rose Parade was a woman wearing white overalls and holding a giant snow shovel ready for action as one of the newest members...

Citizens Bank Purchased | South Pasadenan Weekly Update

Resident Pete Kutzer has purchased the Citizen Business Bank building at the corner of Mission Street and Fair Oaks Boulevard in South Pasadena and, according to Kris Morrish, a member of the city’s Planning...

Getting Close to Crunch Time | South Pasadena TOR Float 2019

Janet Benjamin laughed at the thought, before saying to those in the crowd, “This is one of the first years in which I can say we’ve been relaxed.” What? Those constructing and decorating South Pasadena’s...

South Pasadena Women Receive Lofty Awards

They’re smart, driven, well-educated and at the top of their game in the business world. State Senator Anthony Portantino used those words to celebrate exceptional women in his 25th District whose professional skills and commitment...

South Pasadena Armed Shop Owner Defends His Life | Attempted Robbery and Stabbing

South Pasadena Police Department detectives are asking for the public's assistance in identifying two African-American male adults shown in this surveillance footage, who reportedly attempted to rob a South Pasadena jewelry store Friday morning. In...

Weekly WISPPA Newsletter December 12, 2018

Next WISPPA meeting: JANUARY 12 at 9:30. Be sure to join us on the 2nd Saturday of January for a conversation with the South Pasadena City Manager Stephanie DeWolfe.    INFORMATION OF INTEREST: Please note that all events listed in this newsletter are...

South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Chamber Newsflash | December 11 through December 17, 2018

HotBox Vintage: Holiday Hoedown Thursday, December 13 7:30pm - 10:30pm   A night out with Live Music from The Pasadena Playboys, holiday cocktails & lots of fun. Come in your Holiday best (cocktail attire, but an ugly xmas...

ELF Jr. at Young Stars Theatre

“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.”  If you don’t recognize this quote, treat yourself to Young Stars Theatre’s current production of “Elf Jr.” opening Friday the...

NEW MAYOR | A Busy Week For South Pasadenans

Dr. Marina Khubesrian has been selected as South Pasadena newest mayor, replacing Dr. Richard Schneider, who ended his one-year term.  In addition, Robert Joe, who also sits on the council, was selected by his peers...

What College Are You Going to? A Better Process Exists, Start Now.

College entrance: "?" Even feeling certain is an uncertainty in today’s highly competitive environment. We all know that the process of gaining acceptance to the right college or university is uncertain and stressful, and many adults...

WISPPA Weekly Newsletter November 28, 2018

There is no meeting in December. Stay tuned for information regarding our January meeting.   INFORMATION OF INTEREST: Please note that all events listed in this newsletter are for informational purposes only. It does not imply endorsement or...

The Lost Parrot Cafe | Discovering a South Pasadena Gem

The Lost Parrot Café is surely a gem in the small community of South Pasadena. Taking a load of influences from around the country and creating a creatively diverse, warm, and matchless atmosphere, this...

Small Business Saturday | Shop Local: Less Stress, Better Shopping, More Fun!

It’s sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday and is a day to pull shoppers out big box stores and malls and bring them to main streets across America. South Pasadena shops along Mission Street...

Judy Bernal | A Professional with a Passion

Judy Bernal has a passion for houses, a passion for architecture and she loves people. “Put that together and you have a career in real estate!” exclaims Bernal. She hails from right here in...

New SPARC Gallery Opens at South Pasadena City Hall

Join Us Next Saturday November 10, 2018, 6- 8pm for the Opening of Three New Exhibitions, at our New SPARC Gallery South Pasadena City Hall and SPARC Gallery South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce November 5, 2018….The South...

Mamma’s Brick Oven Breaks Ground at New Location

For the better part of a decade, one homestyle pizza establishment has found its way into the hearts of many a South Pasadenan, Mamma's Brick Oven. For those who are familiar with the New...

ART! MUSIC! OKTOBERFEST!

It was a balmy and beautiful fall evening as multiple generations of South Pasadenans descended on our downtown area for the 2018 Fall Arts Crawl and Oktoberfest. Once again the genuine bonhomie was in...

Minimum Wage Addressed by City Council

South Pasadena City Council could be looking at setting a minimum wage much like other Los Angeles County cities have done. The issue came up as part of council communications during Wednesday’s regularly scheduled meeting...
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