June 15, 2026, 6:28 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

Business

Big Lots Update | Lessor Working to Find New Tenant by...

Ben Tansey - May 9, 2019

Real Estate

ACE HARDWARE Moving Into OSH Center | South Pasadena California

Steven Lawrence - May 3, 2019

Real Estate

CLOSING | Big Lots South Pasadena

Steven Lawrence - April 11, 2019

Caltrans homes South Pasadena

Being South Pasadenan

Caltrans Homes Sell Low in Price, But There’s a Catch

Bill Glazier - April 10, 2019

City & Government

WISPPA City Budget Meeting | Citizens Share Thoughts With City Manager...

Eric Fabbro - April 9, 2019

Being South Pasadenan

Housing Rights Workshop Presented at South Pasadena Library

Derek Vaughan - March 13, 2019

City & Government

PUBLIC HEARING | Mission Bell Project

Bill Glazier - March 1, 2019

Real Estate

829 Rollin Street Offers Views of South Pasadena High School

Derek Vaughan - February 21, 2019

Real Estate

Judy Bernal | A Professional with a Passion

Alisa Hayashida - November 6, 2018

Real Estate

519 Grand Avenue Blends Traditional Charm with Modern Convenience

Derek Vaughan - October 18, 2018

Real Estate

415 Oaklawn Avenue Transitions South Pasadena History to New Owners

Derek Vaughan - September 22, 2018

CalTrans Homes Sales South Pasadena

South Pasadena News

CALTRANS HOMES SALES | Letter to the Editor

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - September 14, 2018

Real Estate

Mid-Century Modern Home at 83 Patrician Way Sits High Atop L.A.

Derek Vaughan - August 26, 2018

Business

Local Property Sells For $30.7 Million Dollars

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - June 7, 2018

City & Government

New Pavilions Looks to Begin Construction in 2019

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - December 14, 2017

Being South Pasadenan

South Pasadenan Tracy Macrum Joins the Keller Williams Team

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - August 8, 2017

Business

Meet Victoria Guasco of Partners Trust

Alisa Hayashida - June 28, 2017

Business

Workshop | Preparing Your Home for Sale

Staff | The South Pasadenan News - June 9, 2017

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