June 15, 2026, 4:01 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

City & Government

Seven Patios | Mixed Style & Use Complex Heads to Planning...

Ben Tansey - August 27, 2020

Real Estate

913 Magnolia Reflects History and Modern Life

Derek Vaughan - August 3, 2020

Business

Nott & Associates Inc. | ‘Create the Lifestyle Environment of Your...

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - July 20, 2020

Real Estate

343 Alta Vista Shines

Derek Vaughan - June 17, 2020

Business

FairOaks@Mission Project | Chipotle Coming to South Pasadena

Bill Glazier - May 11, 2020

Business

Harvest Architecture | ‘Forward Thinking Design and Construction’

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - May 11, 2020

Business

PROJECT APPROVED: 2.6-Acre Spanish Colonial Revival project at 625 Fair...

Ben Tansey - April 29, 2020

Being South Pasadenan

Rialto Theatre Restoration | Catching up on Progress Made in Face...

Bill Glazier - April 6, 2020

City & Government

Additional Resident Protections in Place | L.A. County Enacts Eviction Moratorium

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - March 26, 2020

City & Government

Planning Commission TUESDAY | Major 625 Fair Oaks Development Central Focus

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - March 10, 2020

Business

Mission Bell Project Approved by Planning Commission | Tweaks Conditions, Authorizes...

Ben Tansey - February 18, 2020

Featured

LA Housing Crisis | Covenant Dispute in Chinatown Prompts New Legislation

Ben Tansey - January 31, 2020

Real Estate

2050 La Fremontia is a Work of Art You Can Live...

Derek Vaughan - January 30, 2020

Business

Big Lots Location | Grocery Outlet Shows Interest in Coming to...

Bill Glazier - January 24, 2020

City & Government

Big Changes Slated for Rialto Theatre | Owner Reboots Delayed Repairs,...

Ben Tansey - January 17, 2020

Real Estate

1105 Buena Vista Astounds

Derek Vaughan - January 13, 2020

Real Estate

Buena Vista St Open House | ‘Tacos & Tequila’ at Exquisite...

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - January 8, 2020

Real Estate

New Developments on Mission | Construction Underway at Former Citizen’s Bank...

Bill Glazier - December 26, 2019

City & Government

Defining ‘Wrongful Eviction’ Remains Vague | Tyson Family of Doctors Rescinds...

Ben Tansey - December 3, 2019

South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD)

One Step Closer to SPUSD Land Swap | School Board Unanimously...

Bill Glazier - November 22, 2019

BREAKING NEWS

South Pasadena: Eviction Moratorium Ordinance Passed at City Council Meeting Nov...

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - November 6, 2019

South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD)

SPHS Athletic Facility Project | Board of Education Gives Formal Approval

Bill Glazier - October 22, 2019

Churches

MOSAIC Church Relocation | No Move to Middle School After All

Bill Glazier - October 4, 2019

South Pasadena News

Caltrans Housing Purchases | City Council to Consider Agreement

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - October 2, 2019

Being South Pasadenan

Rialto Theatre | Uncertain Future as City Council Pressed for Answers

Bill Glazier - October 1, 2019

Featured

MOSAIC CHURCH | Operating at the Middle School: Agreement is Drafted

Ben Tansey - September 10, 2019

Business

Location, Location | Citizens Business Bank Amongst Multiple Establishments Making Big...

Bill Glazier - August 9, 2019

City & Government

CalTrans Housing Advocates Say Closing out NEPA is an Opportunity

Ben Tansey - August 1, 2019

Throwback Thursdays by Rick Thomas

Throwback Thursday | Altos de Monterey

Rick Thomas - July 25, 2019

City & Government

Dispute Over Tree Removal Goes to City Council

Ben Tansey - June 4, 2019

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