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 of Kinsale on Mission Street in South Pasadena was preoccupied...
PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | Lynn Clark, Ross Silverman, and Tracy Macrum at the Eclectic Preview Party.

Eclectic Preview Party! Keep the Music Free!

The Eclectic Friends of the Arts and the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce invites the community to shake it up at the highly anticipated Eclectic Preview Party. This is one of the biggest fundraisers...
PHOTO: Rebecca Ward | The South Pasadenan | Marcus Neely (violin) and Ellis Skelton (piano) playing Sonatina op.100 by Antonin Dvorak at South Pasadena Arts & Music Academy.

Let’s Talk Ensembles with South Pasadena Arts & Music Academy

A few months back, we spoke to the team at South Pasadena Arts & Music Academy about their exciting new children’s program called “Whole Steps” geared towards babies and toddlers. Today we’re back at...

Cake Sensations Closes After 10 Years | Owner Plans on Retiring

A petite bakery, which specialized in pre-ordered cakes decorated for weddings and other special occasions, has closed its doors. Cake Sensations at 811 Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena announced it is no longer in...

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 to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 emergency, including a...

City of South Pasadena Hosts Business Networking Event October 12

The City’s Economic Development Team will be hosting the second Business Networking Event on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Library Community Room, located at 1115 El Centro...

CalTrans Homes South Pasadena | 626 Prospect Settlement: Judge Acts on His Own Motion

Judge Curtis A. Kin has approved a settlement in South Pasadena's lawsuit challenging Caltrans' sale of the 12-unit multi-family property at 626 Prospect to the development arm of the Pasadena-based Friendship Baptist Church. The judge...

We’re Growing & We’re Hiring | Thank you South Pasadena, Pasadena/Metro & L.A. Readership

nexusplex, the backbone business production agency of The SouthPasadenan.com News is hiring for one new part-time position here at our Mission Street studio. See details, and apply, on indeed - click here. The right candidate will...

Neurosport Celebrates Ribbon Cutting with Big Party

If you happened to walk by Neurosport the other evening, you may have been surprised to see their large, airy space filled to capacity with well wishers as they threw a big, holiday party...

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 City of South Pasadena on the establishment that has been...

Palette Salon Studios Ribbon cutting Hosted by South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Born and raised in Surabaya, Indonesia, Yuri Sinata has fulfilled a major goal in her life with the opening of Palette Salon Studios at 1128 Mission Street in South Pasadena. How she ultimately opened the...

Arts Crawl Map | All the Stops and What to See

  Printable PDF on The South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Website Get ready to party on Saturday, February 16, as the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce is getting set for its Winter Arts Crawl in town. The big...
PHOTO: Mike Kwok | The South Pasadenan | Celebrating Twohey’s Restaurant’s 80th Anniversary on Sept. 20 are (left to right) Assemblymember Mike Fong, District 49; Greg Mallis, Twohey’s co-owner; Alex Aghajanian, president, Pasadena Tournament of Roses; Tanya Christos, Twohey’s co-owner; and State Senator Anthony Portantino, 25th District.

Twohey’s Restaurant Hosts 80th Anniversary Celebration

Tanya Christos and Greg Mallis, owners of Twohey’s Restaurant at 424 Fair Oaks Ave., held a number of activities Sept. 20-24 to celebrate the eatery’s 80 years in business. One special event starting at 11...

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 and the city’s response in face of COVID-19, during Wednesday’s...

Virtual ‘Meet the Mayor’ with Diana Mahmud TUESDAY

A virtual meet and greet with South Pasadena mayor, Diana Mahmud, will take place on Tuesday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Reservations are required to attend for the free event, and may be...

The Square Deal: Barbery at its Finest

As a city, South Pasadena holds a unique charm. Historic houses line South Pasadena’s tree-laden streets, and local cornerstones like Fair Oaks Pharmacy make South Pasadena shine with timeless nostalgia. Sitting on Mission street, John...
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...
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