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Development | City Moves Toward Adoption of Housing Element, General Plan Update; Confusion...
After nine years of twists and turns and about a million dollars spent, long-awaited updates to the South Pasadena General Plan and its Downtown Specific Plan, as well as related zoning changes and environmental...
Inside J6 Creative: A Blend of Technology, Artistry, & Production for Artists and Businesses
J6 Creative has established itself as a pivotal player in the field of visual arts and printing, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. Headed by Dan Rider, a respected commercial photographer and South Pasadena...
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...
Grand Opening | New Business in South Pasadena CALIBRATE – Men’s Grooming
CALIBRATE, a new and unique premium grooming studio in South Pasadena, celebrated their grand opening on Saturday with an official ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration. The studio, located at 915 Fremont Avenue, is the...
BIRD’S EYE | Reed Weston Bradley Exhibition at SPARC Gallery
“Bird’s Eye,” an exhibition of plein-air landscapes by noted Judson Studio designer and artist Reed Weston Bradley, opens Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at the SPARC Gallery@South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, with a reception from...
TWOHEY’S to Celebrate 80th Anniversary as a Family-Owned Local Landmark
Twohey’s Restaurant, a staple of the San Gabriel Valley dining scene, is celebrating its 80th anniversary as a family-owned local landmark. Since its founding in 1943, Twoheys has proudly been serving the community with...
Get Organized | THE NEAT FREAK LA
Friends have been calling Mike Mawhinney a neat freak for years. “I would walk into a friend’s place and go, “okay, what’s up with this closet?” and proceed to start helping them organize it,”...
Pave Paradise and Put up A Parking Lot ♩♬… Really? | South Pasadena Residents...
Dear South Pasadena Residents,
I find myself compelled to address a pressing concern that stands to redefine the very fabric of our beloved town.
What little green-space we have left is under direct threat: The Arroyo.
South...
Letter to the Editor | Save Our 18 Hole Arroyo Golf Course
Dear City Council and Community Members,
I have lived in South Pasadena for more than 35 years now. My children grew up and graduated from our school sustem and I took my turn as PTA...
Hotbox Vintage: Your Online Goldmine for Vintage Fashion Finds
Let's go shopping! You know how we're always on the prowl for the next best thing in the style scene, right? Well, enter the new Hotbox Vintage online shopping website - bigger, better, faster,...
VONS | South Pasadena Store Set to Close in September
Marking the end of an era, it was announced the VONS store on Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena will be closing in early September after losing its lease.
The longtime grocery fixture was a...
South Pasadena Arts and Music Academy | $10 Music Lesson Week
It’s time again for one of South Pasadena Arts and Music Academy's favorite promotions, $10 Lesson Week! Try out a private lesson or group class for just ten dollars, including Whole Steps (music for...
HEATHERBLOOM | Celebrating 31 Years of Blooming in a Small Town
Heatherbloom celebrates 31 years in business this August. Beginning in Old Pasadena 31 years ago, the local favorite clothing shop has spent the past 18 years in San Marino, the last 11 years in...
Historic Garfield House South Pasadena | How Caltrans Enabled Restoration of an Important Local...
When Lori and Grant Davis-Denny purchased the historic Garfield House in South Pasadena in 2015 for $3 million, they knew they were taking on a sacred legacy.
“We look at ourselves as stewards of the...
Start the School Year Strong | Hodis Learning & Music Tutoring Has You Covered
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Hodis Learning & Music (HLM) is offering new students the chance to save 20% on their first two sessions of tutoring, music, or art lessons....
LEASED | 18,370 sq/ft Office Space at 625 Fair Oaks South Pasadena
NAI Capital Media Release:
NAI Capital Commercial is pleased to announce the successful completion of an 18,370 square foot office lease at 625 Fair Oaks in South Pasadena, California. Executive Vice President Tina LaMonica, SIOR,...
Young Stars Theatre | Catching up with Local Youth Theatre Company, YST
Our readers will remember the sudden passing last spring of Young Stars Theatre co-founder, Jack Bennett, during his run as Harold Hill in YST’s “Music Man”. Known in town and in the theatre community...
Vidéothèque is Moving | Vidéothèque leaving South Pasadena
After 20 years on Mission Street in South Pasadena, beloved video store, Vidéothèque, is picking up stakes in the coming weeks and moving house to Highland Park. As owner, Mark Wright said, "In the...
Wine & Song at Lost Parrot Cafe
Wine & Song continues their residency at local favorite spot, Lost Parrot Cafe, this Wednesday July 19 with Locally Sourced and Holly Bernt.
Locally Sourced is a relatively new trio made up of some seasoned pros —...
Tarot Arts | New Business in South Pasadena Celebrates with Ribbon Cutting
Saturday saw the official ribbon cutting and grand opening of an exciting, new business in town, Tarot Arts, located at 1017 Mission Street. The shop is owned and curated by Willaim Toro and Phillip...
Hodgson’s Antiques Celebrates 52 Years
Peggy Hodgson can tell you stories! And she was doing just that on Saturday, July 15, 2023 as city dignitaries, friends and family gathered at her shop at 1005 Mission Street to celebrate her...
Summer Arts Crawl
Summer's here and it's a hot one! Come one, come all to South Pasadena's summer ARTS CRAWL, this Saturday, July 15, 3pm - 8pm for a night of art, music, shopping, food, & friends.
This...
SPARC Gallery | “Old Favorites”, works by Textile Artist Cynthia Thiel
“Old Favorites,” an exhibition of works by textile artist Cynthia Thiel, opens Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the SPARC Gallery at South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, with a reception from 3 to 6 p.m.,...
Personalized Summer Programs | Hodis Learning & Music
Taking summer classes may be demanding, but with the right support, it can also be a gratifying and transformative experience. Hodis Learning & Music (HLM), a renowned, local tutoring service, has the summer plan...
The Chekhov Project at South Pasadena Theatre Workshop
South Pasadena Theatre Workshop announces the highly ambitious undertaking of performing two classic plays by Anton Chekhov: The Seagull and The Cherry Orchard. Both productions aim to celebrate the philosophical power of Russian literature...
OpEd | City Budget Problems: A Response to City Council
South Pasadena Resident Mr. Bray Addressing City Council & City Hall staff in writing about the budget information, logic, and pathway to resolution:
I can be talked out of this, but doesn't "a bizarre $1.6...
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...
Historic Properties & Charming Neighborhoods | Tracy Macrum – A Local Realtor with an...
If you live in South Pasadena, you no doubt have heard of Tracy Macrum. If you haven’t, well, let us take this opportunity to introduce you to this dynamic and dedicated member of our...
Local Highlight: Brewing Connection & Creativity – “TeaMorrow” Offers Unique Approach to South Pasadena’s...
This is part of a special business feature series by The South Pasadenan News, showcasing the shops & studios in the ‘Alexander Building’ at the Metro Gold Line/South Pasadena Station.
Nestled in the heart of South...
