June 15, 2026, 2:23 pm

Real Estate

Sacramento says SB 79 will deliver affordable housing. The math says it won't — not here. South Pasadena has a narrow window to push back through the only legal channels the bill left open, and the public is sleepwalking toward the deadline.

Being South Pasadenan

Trouble Ahead: SB 79 Comes for South Pasadena – What the New Statewide ‘Transit Housing Law’ Actually Is

Steven Lawrence - May 12, 2026

South Pasadena Sheila Rossi at the press conference in South Pasadena with State Senator Sahsa Rene Perez announcing the audit legislation days before the trip up to Sacramento to testify. Caltrans-owned homes along the former 710 corridor were intended to be sold to tenants under an “Affordable Sales Program,” but residents across Pasadena, South Pasadena, and El Sereno say shifting rules, unclear pricing, and years of delays have left many unable to purchase—while concerns over maintenance, safety, and vacancies persist.

Caltrans Issues

CalTrans Homes Sales South Pasadena: Mayor Sheila Rossi Heads to Sacramento for AB-2329 Hearing as Bill Advances

PHOTO: South Pasadena Public Library | SouthPasadenan.com News | The South Pasadenan – Many of the trees South Pasadena Streets have to day were planted by this effort.

Editorial

Editorial: The Livability & Lifestyle of South Pasadena Is Not Guaranteed—It’s Decided

Fire aftermath in Altadena. Eaton Fire Palisades Fires. Firefighter inspecting through catastrophic loss of homes and businesses

Altadena Fires & Recovery

Insurance Reform: Local Residents Urged to Fight for FAIR Coverage

PHOTO: Susan Pickering | The South Pasadenan | Julia Child’s father’s former Pasadena home by renowned Architect Roland E. Coate listed for $7,600,000 by Coldwell Banker Realty.

Real Estate

Historic Estate | Julia Child’s Father’s Former Pasadena Home Listed for $7.6M

1000 Park Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007. Home for sale. Mike Chou Team KW Executive Real Estate. Pasadena, South Pasadena, Arcadia, Highland Park, El Sereno, Los Angeles Real Estate. Homes for sale. Sell my home. Best real estate agent.

Real Estate

Home Sales 2024: Navigating Southern California Real Estate with Expertise and...

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - July 12, 2024

South Pasadena News

CalTrans Homes FOR SALE in South Pasadena | First 5 Homes...

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - June 12, 2024

CalTrans Homes Sales South Pasadena

BREAKING NEWS

Important CalTrans Homes Hearing in South Pasadena: FRIDAY APRIL 26th at...

Ben Tansey - April 24, 2024

PHOTO: Tanveer Badal | The South Pasadenan | Compass real estate agent, Tracy Macrum.

Real Estate

Exciting News from Tracy Macrum | A New Chapter Begins

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - March 3, 2024

PHOTO: provided by Neat Freak LA | The South Pasadenan | Home & Business Professional Organizing

Real Estate

Get Organized for The Holidays & New Year Coming Fast |...

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - November 30, 2023

Real Estate

SOLD OFF 1.8 Acre Property on Mission Street in South Pasadena

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - November 29, 2023

Calendar & Events

Brunch & Special Historic Home Tour | SPPF Event December 2nd

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - November 20, 2023

Caltrans homes South Pasadena

Real Estate

CalTrans Homes | Newly Signed Real Estate Sales Rep. Responds to...

Ben Tansey - November 8, 2023

Caltrans Issues

CalTrans Homes Purchases | Broker Contract Set For Council Approval

Ben Tansey - October 28, 2023

Caltrans Issues

CalTrans Homes South Pasadena | 626 Prospect Settlement: Judge Acts on...

Ben Tansey - October 25, 2023

PHOTO: provided by Tracy Macrum | The South Pasadenan | Meet the team (from left) Elga, Sarah, Megan, Mary, Annika & Tracy Macrum.

Business

Tracy Macrum invites you to a Trust Seminar at COMPASS

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - October 18, 2023

Real Estate

VONS | South Pasadena Store Set to Close in September

Henk Friezer - August 18, 2023

Historic Preservation

Historic Garfield House South Pasadena | How Caltrans Enabled Restoration of...

Ben Tansey - August 11, 2023

PHOTO: Provided by NAI Capital | 625 Fair Oaks South Pasadena

Real Estate

LEASED | 18,370 sq/ft Office Space at 625 Fair Oaks South...

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - July 25, 2023

PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | Realtor Tracy Macrum at the South Pasadena Lofts

Being South Pasadenan

Historic Properties & Charming Neighborhoods | Tracy Macrum – A Local...

Alisa Hayashida - June 8, 2023

Real Estate

1003 Monterey Road is For Sale

Derek Vaughan - February 13, 2023

Caltrans Issues

626 Prospect | City to Forego Injunction Under Tentative Settlement

Ben Tansey - January 5, 2023

Housing Issues

CalTrans Properties | Pressure Builds to Change Course in Property Acquisition

Ben Tansey - October 19, 2022

Non-Profits & Organizations

South Pasadena Preservation Foundation | Organization Update and Mills Act Panel

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - June 30, 2022

Real Estate

539 Grand Avenue is For Sale

Derek Vaughan - June 9, 2022

Real Estate

424 Fremont Avenue is For Sale – a Historical Gem

Derek Vaughan - March 10, 2022

Real Estate

Critical Public Forum Was Held

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - December 9, 2021

Caltrans homes South Pasadena

Real Estate

South Pasadena Homeowners Eligible for Earthquake Retrofit Grants | Apply by...

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - December 6, 2021

Real Estate

South Pasadena Homes | Derek Vaughan

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - November 18, 2021

Being South Pasadenan

Tracy Macrum | Real Estate is Key

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - April 7, 2021

City & Government

City Council Gives Final Approval for Seven Patios

Ben Tansey - March 5, 2021

assemblymember holden introduces legislation addressing discrimination real estate

City & Government

Assemblymember Holden Introduces Legislation Addressing Discrimination in the Real Estate Appraisal...

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - February 22, 2021

Real Estate

Last Chance For The Public To Comment On ‘The Villages’ |...

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - January 27, 2021

City & Government

Planning Commission | Seven Patios Approved Without Affordable Units

Ben Tansey - November 20, 2020

Real Estate

Bringing History to Life | 341 Pasadena Avenue

Derek Vaughan - September 30, 2020

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