SPARC Highlights | Winter Arts Crawl 2019

The South Pasadena Arts Council’s SPARC art galleries will be open to visitors during the free Arts Crawl evening of exhibits, live music, open houses, artisans, interactive arts, and more, produced by the South...

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 city safely to avoid the spread of the coronavirus. Starting Friday,...

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...

The Huntington Names Christina Nielsen as new Director of the Art Collection

The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens has appointed Christina Nielsen as the Hannah and Russel Kully Director of the Art Collections, Karen R. Lawrence, The Huntington’s incoming president announced today. Nielsen, currently William...

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 state through modification of the stay-at-home order. The Governor’s office...

Warm and Cool | Winter Arts Crawl 2019 Draws Many

The 2019 Winter Arts Crawl, "All You Need is Love", sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and produced by SPACE, featured a night reflecting the crisp, cool weather paired with the warming sensation of love;...

Favorite Things – Valentine’s Edition

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and South Pasadena’s streets are lined with great shopping for this holiday! Here are just a few favorite ideas from the local shops! Jasleen - Accessories for a romantic evening...
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Assemblymember Holden Introduces Legislation Addressing Discrimination in the Real Estate Appraisal Process

MEDIA RELEASE Assemblymember Chris Holden introduced legislation, AB 948, to address discrimination in the real estate appraisal process. “Black homeowners in predominately white neighborhoods are getting their homes appraised for far less than their neighbors,” said...

Arts Crawl: Grab a JONES Coffee at SouthPasadenan.com Headquarters

It's Arts Crawl Night! Drop by the SouthPasadenan.com headquarters & nexusplex and grab a fresh complementary JONES Coffee, a glass of wine, and some treats courtesy of SouthPasadenan.com :-) Meet the news team, our development crew,...

Arts & Music Academy $10 Music Lesson Day! | ONE DAY ONLY Jan 26

South Pasadena Arts & Music Academy (formerly Green Brooms) is holding their bi-annual $10 Lesson Day in South Pasadena on Sunday, January 26th from 10am - 4pm. Thirty-minute private music lessons are only $10...

PI DAY | Businesses Offer Cheap Eats

It’s Thursday, March 14, which is an important day for any math whiz, and those looking for a cheap meal. Pi Day, an important foundation of mathematics, most importantly in the world of physics, engineering...

Simulacra by Colin Glasgow at SPARC Gallery

The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) is pleased to present the exhibition Simulacra – Works by Colin Glasgow at SPARC Gallery, located at the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce on Mission Street.  Sam Mellon...

How to Progress Your Career in Nursing to Become the Best Version of Yourself

You may have begun a career in nursing because you love helping people, you enjoy a challenge, or you want every day of work to be different from the last. Nurses tend to love...

SPUSD is Hiring | Positions available include part-time playground supervisors

The South Pasadena Unified School District is hiring for part-time playground supervisors. Anyone interested can find details and apply online: CLICK HERE GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Under general direction of school administration, monitors student and group...
PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | Physical therapist and author, Chantal Donnelly, discusses her book "Settled - How to Find Calm in a Stress-Inducing World" at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena.

Chantal Donnelly Signs Her New Book at Vroman’s Local Authors Day

Vroman’s Bookstore was bustling and busy on Sunday January 28, as I arrived for a local authors event. Perhaps that is typical for a Sunday at Vroman’s but perhaps it had a little to...

Clean Power Alliance | New Board Chair and Executive Committee Members Selected

News provided by CPA During its June 2, 2022 meeting, the Clean Power Alliance (CPA) Board of Directors finalized its new incoming board chair, chairs of its three standing committees, and at-large members of its...

SoCalGas to Provide Over $1 Million to Fund Research & Development of Hydrogen to...

PRESS RELEASE Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced yesterday it will provide $1.3 million to fund the development of four hydrogen fuel technologies that could provide emissions-free transportation for railways and at ports in California...

TUESDAY | COVID Relief Q&A With Senator Portantino

State Senator Anthony Portantino will be hosting a live Small Business ZOOM/Webinar on Tuesday, January 5th, where he will discuss the roll out of the Governor's $500 million Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program with...

Green Brooms $20 Music Lesson Day Benefits SPEF

Green Brooms Music Academy is holding their bi-annual $20 Lesson Day in South Pasadena on Sunday, September 17th from 10am - 4pm.  Thirty minute private music lessons are only $20 each and all proceeds will benefit...

Festive SAMI Trunk Show at RETREAT

Pop on over to South Pasadena’s favorite eclectic, new shop, Retreat, Sunday December 10 for a trunk show of SAMI bracelet designer, Pam Mankowski, from noon to 4p.m. They will also be featuring RUMI stone...

Get Ready to Rock!

The Eclectic, South Pasadena’s Music Festival and Art Walk, returns for it’s 10th year on Saturday, April 28, with Grammy nominated, multi-platinum selling “Big Bad Voodoo Daddy” headlining the event. BBVD, the incomparable kings...

Green Brooms $10 Lesson Day to Benefit SPEF

Green Brooms Music Academy is holding their ever popular bi-annual $10 Lesson Day in South Pasadena on Sunday, August 26th from 10am - 4pm.  Thirty minute private music lessons are only $10 each and all proceeds...

Vroman’s Bookstore | Book Signing Event: “Settled” by physical therapist Chantal Donnelly

About this insightful, fresh and actionable perspective on wellbeing and stress management by Chantal Donnelly, PT: "As a PT, I witnessed how stress impeded my patients’ recovery. I could help them unwind their muscles, joints,...

Workshop | Preparing Your Home for Sale

Selling your home begins before the yard sign reads “Sold”. Selling your home well requires a solid strategy, which includes preparing it to go on the market, presenting it to achieve maximum results and...

Gentleman’s Haircut | Get Ready for the New Year at CALIBRATE

What better way to take on the holidays and new year then with a fresh, new look courtesy of your neighborhood men’s grooming specialists at Calibrate Grooming. Located at Fremont Street, across from Fiore...

SHOP TALK | Public Information Officer Introduced at Chamber Shop Talk Event

"Introducing...South Pasadena" was the theme of the latest Shop Talk presentation, a local Chamber of Commerce monthly event, featuring John Pope, the city’s new public information officer. During his 25-minute presentation, Pope discussed the city’s...

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...

Looks Like No Grocery Strike | Workforce Seeks Resolution

It appears a strike involving two of Southern California’s grocery chains, which include Vons/Pavilions in South Pasadena and Ralphs and Albertson in Alhambra, will be avoided. The Grocery Workers’ Union has reached a tentative labor...

LA County | Second Round of Funding Announced for Businesses Disproportionately Impacted by COVID...

MEDIA RELEASE: Los Angeles County is providing a second opportunity for financial assistance to businesses that have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and have been allowed to reopen by the State, but ordered...

What Key Skills Do You Need to Become a Social Worker?

Without social care, millions of people across the US may not be able to live healthy, fulfilling lives. It’s safe to say that becoming a social worker requires more than just an appropriate education...
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