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...
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...
Olaf and Helga Weidekat Honored
Mission Framing, one of the city’s oldest establishments, was honored last Wednesday night as owners Olaf and Helga Weidekat received a certificate of appreciation...
519 Grand Avenue Blends Traditional Charm with Modern Convenience
If you look straight out the parking lot from Trader Joe’s on Mission Street – you are facing the beginning of Grand Avenue. It’s...
Carriage House Concert | Fall Arts Crawl at Green Brooms
Green Brooms Music Academy will be transforming their lovely back patio area into a concert venue for one night only! The show will run...
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...
Wow! Half a Billion Dollars Up for Grabs
The Mega Millions jackpot has topped more than a half billion dollars – yes, billion – for Friday night’s drawing.
The totals are currently at...
New Chamber of Commerce Members Recognized
New members enjoyed light refreshments and good conversation as they were welcomed to the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce at the annual New Member...
Late October Opening Planned for Twohey’s
Twohey’s restaurant, moving from Alhambra to South Pasadena, is scheduled to open its doors sometime in October.
A plan check submittal was approved by the...
SPARC Delivers Glorious Afternoon Celebrating The Arts
The stunning estate of Bill and Mary Urquhart was brimming with music, art, and lots of good vibes as SPARC held their annual fundraising...
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...
Sparking SPARC’s Early Rise
She wasn’t expecting much of a crowd, maybe 25 people tops, but when they kept coming through the door, Lissa Reynolds figured this just...
415 Oaklawn Avenue Transitions South Pasadena History to New Owners
Derek: “You have got to be kidding me! Look at the scale of that work of art on the master bedroom ceiling. That’s unbelievable!...
Emmy Award Winner James Reynolds and Several Honorees This Saturday
A special presentation of the South Pasadena Arts Council’s SPARCtacular Awards, given in recognition of individuals who “Ignite Creativity and Illuminate the Arts,” will...
Grammy Award Winner At SPARC
Award-winning soul singer-songwriter, music historian, and record producer Billy Vera will be the guest performer at the South Pasadena Arts Council’s festive “1st Annual SPARCtacular...
ELF Jr Auditions!
Do you believe? Do you love Christmas? Santa? Presents? Elves and snow? Here is your chance to spread that holiday cheer!
Last December, for the...
CALTRANS HOMES SALES | Letter to the Editor
Open Letter to Caltrans and to Elected Officials
September 8, 2018
To the Following Elected Officials:
Laurie Berman, Caltrans Director
Jennifer Lowden, Caltrans, Right of Way Chief
Senator Anthony...
NBA Photographer Andrew Bernstein to be honored at SPARC gARTen pARTy Event
Famed NBA photographer Andrew Bernstein, recipient of this year’s Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Curt Gowdy Media Award, will be among the group...
Mid-Century Modern Home at 83 Patrician Way Sits High Atop L.A.
The first thing you notice about 83 Patrician Way is that the home sits above everything. This magnificent mid-century modern home is accessed via...
ORCHARD SUPPLY HARDWARE CLOSING | Sad day for longtime OSH worker
Those walks around South Pasadena won’t be the same for Steveo Stanard, who would often bump into friendly neighbors praising his place of business...
Manuel Lozano Talks Green Brooms $10 Lesson Day For SPEF
Manuel Rafael Lozano is the kind of person who elevates the energy of whatever room he walks into; handsome, charming and rather bursting with...
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...
City to Honor Departing Employees
Two departing city employees along with a longtime business owner will be recognized at Wednesday’s City Council meeting.
Presentation of Proclamations will be made to...
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...
Weekly WISPPA Newsletter 08/08/2018
Next meeting is on Saturday, September 8th (2nd Saturday). We are very pleased that our South Pasadena City Treasurer, Gary Pia, has agreed to come...
Mamma’s Brick Oven Pizza Moving
Mamma’s Brick Oven will be moving from its current location at 710 Fair Oaks south to 1005-1007 Fair Oaks, once occupied by Koi Loungewear.
The...
WISPPA Newsletter July 18, 2018
No WISPPA meeting in July or August. Next meeting Saturday, September 8th (2nd Saturday).
INFORMATION OF INTEREST: Please note that all events listed in this newsletter are...
South Pasadena Poet Laureate, Ron Koertge, Speaks at Rotary
South Pasadena's own Poet Laureate, Ron Koertge, was the guest speaker at the July 17 Rotary meeting. Ron is a 35 year resident of...
Hotbox Vintage 2018 Showroom Grand Opening
South Pasadena’s favorite, go to vintage clothing store has relocated to a cool, new warehouse space at 1127 Mission Street (enter through the alleyway)...
Summer Arts Crawl!
Shops and boutiques will be open late with special exhibits, trunk shows, and there will be open houses and sales at this year’s Summer...
