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A Mission St Centerpiece in South Pasadena | Exploring the History of ‘Graham Block’
Extensive research from long-time property owner Abe Oheb provided a major contribution to the historical information in this article.
With all the changes that COVID-19 has brought to the South Pasadena community -- and the...
NEW GALLERY OPENING | AEW Wrestlers Penta Zero M and Rey Fenix Open Republic...
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Superstar Mexican Wrestlers the “Lucha Brothers”, Penta Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix will open the world’s first and only Lucha Libre-themed retail store, gallery and event space in Los Angeles on Friday March...
Assemblymember Holden Introduces Legislation Addressing Discrimination in the Real Estate Appraisal Process
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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...
Why Your New Business Should be Launched in Pasadena
Nestled below the San Gabriel Mountains, Pasadena is a thriving and attractive city which offers an excellent quality of life to residents. Downtown Los Angeles is just a stone’s throw away, but with its...
SoCalGas to Provide Over $1 Million to Fund Research & Development of Hydrogen to...
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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...
Loans for Small Business, Safe Reopenings & You | LA County Public Works
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Effective February 1, 2021, all passengers on all forms of transportation (buses, trains, taxis/Uber/Lyft, airplanes, etc.) must wear a facial covering at all times. This new order is nationwide -- although we know Angelenos are...
Successfully Expanding your Handyman Business
Improvements and repairs are needed by homeowners and landlords alike, so if you can paint, lay a floor, assemble furniture and install new fixtures, your business has every chance of expanding.
Nevertheless, new handyman ventures...
Public Health | Outdoor Dining Service Returns with New Mandatory Safety Measures
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) confirmed 228 new deaths and 7,112 new cases of COVID-19. As of January 29, Public Health identified 1,104,393 positive cases of COVID-19...
Loan Program For Los Angeles County Businesses Now Available
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The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) has launched the Small Business Stabilization Loan Program to provide eligible businesses with a competitive interest rate for loans ranging from $50,000 to $3 million.
Businesses interested...
Last Chance For The Public To Comment On ‘The Villages’ | Alhambra’s Largest, Most...
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Wed. Jan. 27, 2021 is the public’s last chance to comment on The Villages, an 839 luxury development that international investment firm and The Ratkovich Company want to build on what is one...
LA County Reopenings Announced Monday | Public Health
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Monday, the State lifted the Regional Stay Home Order and moved all counties back into the Blueprint for a Safer Economy color-coded tiers. Los Angeles County, along with the majority of the...
Los Angeles County To Launch Loan Program To Help Stabilize Small Businesses
The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) will launch the Small Business Stabilization Loan Program on January 28, 2021. The loan program is made possible through a $10 million business recovery assistance fund issued...
Griffins of Kinsale | Owner Sentenced in Court for COVID Violation
Griffins of Kinsale owner Joseph Patrick Griffin, who on March 17, 2020 became possibly the first person to be criminally cited for violating the LA County Health Department’s Covid-19 order closing bars and pubs...
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...
New City Manager Search | List of Community Members Named for Input
Thirty-one South Pasadena residents have been invited to sit on one of four focus groups that will offer input on the experience, style and personal qualities the city will look for in its search...
Get to Know Nott & Associates | An Eye for Detail
Take a stroll down the streets of this city, and you will see what makes South Pasadena such a jewel. Amongst the mature trees are the homes, just as beautiful and natural to the...
Tree Lighting Ceremony Revitalizes Some Christmas Spirit
Earlier this month the South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) along with City Officials and the Chamber of Commerce took part in the annual tradition of lighting the enormous tree located on Meridian St right...
Operation Santa | Distributing Toys via Contactless Pickup to Thousands of Children in Need...
It’s hard to think of a year in recent memory when children and families were in more need of a little holiday cheer -- along with financial support and other essentials so many have...
UPDATE: Keep LA County Dining Program | New Grant Launches for Restaurants
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UPDATE: Thursday, December 3
KEEP L.A. COUNTY DINING GRANT PROGRAM EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL ISSUES
Application Portal is Temporarily Down
due to Overwhelming Response
The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is working to swiftly resolve technical issues that...
Adobe Design on Mission St | An Eclectic Shop in South Pasadena
After over 25+ years in La Cañada, Adobe moved and is now the newest member on South Pasadena's most charming street... Mission Street.
It is located along side many great, established shops that all have...
Craft Kits for the Holidays | Nurture Your Creativity
Crafting creates treasured family memories and there is no time like the present to start a new tradition. Few things bring families together like crafting and it’s beneficial for all involved. It builds creativity...
Shop, Eat, Support Local | Enjoy South Pasadena
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The holiday season is always an important shopping season for retailers, large and small. This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic, and all the resulting restrictions and guidelines, it is even more critical.
We MUST...
CLOSING: La Fiesta Grande | Restaurant Says Goodbye After 28 Years
Jane Brust calls their enchiladas “the best.” She is not alone in expressing how much the food served at La Fiesta Grande will be missed.
Fellow South Pasadena resident Sam Valdivia is also among those...
Camille on Mission St | Your One Stop Fashion Shop
Established in 1998, Camille DePedrini is a namesake fashion boutique and one of South Pasadena's most unique shops.
Camille is a one stop shop for all your fashion and gift giving needs, whether you...
Thanksgiving 2020 | Thankful for Getting Through a Year of Uncertainty
In a year full of uncertainty, we can all be thankful for something with the arrival of Thanksgiving.
It has been difficult to find any sign of gratefulness as the coronavirus continues to take its...
Shiro Restaurant | Thirty-Three Years and We’re Still Here
When our founder, Hideo Yamashiro opened his eponymous establishment in 1986 he set the tone that continues to this day. It's all about the ingredients. We seek out only the finest available (as Shiro before him,...
The Dinosaur Farm | South Pasadena’s Unique, Top-Rated Independent Toy and Bookstore
The word “dinosaur” often refers to people or things that are out-of-step or on the verge of extinction. That definitely doesn’t apply to The Dinosaur Farm, one of the country’s top-rated independent toy and...
Kidd’s Jewelry Heist | The Original Jewelry Making Parlor
The Jewelry Heist merges entertainment and jewelry making with its carefully curated 1930’s style set design and lighting design. Upon setting foot in the door, guests, walk-in’s or party goers are invited to become...
