VOLTA Invites Us To Find Our Free
It has always been a magical endeavor, eliciting oohs and ahhs, seeing a Cirque du Soleil tent going up in Los Angeles ever since...
SPECIAL EVENT | Irving Gill Garden Gala
Architecture and modernism lovers take note: an exceptional example of South Pasadena’s rich architectural diversity and sprawling gardens will serve as a setting for...
General Plan Input Deadline Looms | Final Public Meeting SATURDAY
In the face of an impending deadline for the city of South Pasadena’s General and Specific Plans, a small but passionate group of 15...
LA Housing Crisis | Covenant Dispute in Chinatown Prompts New Legislation
The president of the Los Angeles City Council is poised to introduce new legislation addressing one of the biggest structural problems of LA’s housing...
2050 La Fremontia is a Work of Art You Can Live In
James Walter was an architect who once quipped, “Architecture is a form of telling stories.” Walter told his stories with a legacy of 32...
Throwback Thursday | Arroyo Seco Photo Essay 2007
In this week’s Throwback Thursday, we visit six sites along the Arroyo Seco taken by my daughter, Lauren Thomas, around twelve years ago (2007).
Only...
Christian Daly Launches Campaign for Congress | Setting Sights for Rep. Chu’s Seat
Recognizing he has a tough fight on his hands, Christian Daly wants to represent South Pasadena in Congress.
A young, independent hopeful, the 31-year-old Daly...
Pasadena Poly Joins Rio Hondo League | Panthers in for Football this Fall
Calling it a “classy program,” South Pasadena High Athletic Director Anthony Chan likes the idea that Pasadena Poly becomes the newest member of the...
Tournament of Roses Foundation: Now Accepting Grant Applications!
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2020 grant assistance program. Since its inception in 1983, the Foundation has...
Pasadena Republican Club Appeals Dismissal | Push for Civil Rights Claim Against Justice Center
The Pasadena Republican Club is appealing a US District Court ruling that dismissed its civil rights claims against the City of Pasadena and the...
Gold Line to Ontario Airport? | Assemblymember Holden Initiates Legislation
Assemblymember Chris Holden (AD – 41) introduced legislation, Assembly Bill 2011, that would lay the groundwork to extend the Metro Gold Line all the...
SPUSD Tackles Coronavirus | Preventative Measures Taken for New Virus from China
Taking preventative measures, the South Pasadena Unified School District has issued a letter to parents and community regarding the coronavirus sweeping through parts of...
Singer Matt Mauser’s Connection to Tragic Helicopter Crash
Matt Mauser didn’t perform Sunday.
He was too busy trying to put his life back in order.
My lady friend, Diane Cavenee, and I made plans...
SPHS Sports Update: Jan 28-31 | Several Teams Rank Top 3 in Rio Hondo...
Second round of Rio Hondo League play is underway as the winter season is in full swing for South Pasadena High student-athletes.
The following is...
Remembering Kobe Bryant | A Legend on and off the Court Globally
It’s hard to find anyone who was more beloved in Los Angeles than Kobe Bryant.
He created a passion in fans that may never be...
SPMS Gym Conversion Continues | New Blackbox Theatre to Showcase Arts Programs
Enhancing the arts is on full display as construction continues on a major rehabilitation project at South Pasadena Middle School.
Workers are turning the old...
The Last Ship | Sting’s Homage to Ordinary Folks Doing Extraordinary Things
The North American tour of “The Last Ship” has pulled into The Ahmanson theatre for a 4 week stint, starring its songwriter, Sting. The...
Big Lots Location | Grocery Outlet Shows Interest in Coming to South Pasadena
A major grocery chain, which calls its prices “nothing short of pure bliss,” has shown interest in opening a store in South Pasadena.
Grocery Outlet...
Improved Attendance for School District | Decline in Chronic Absenteeism Says Data
Recently released 2019 California School Dashboard data indicated a 1.7% decline in the percentage of students who were chronically absent between 2018 and 2019,...
Climate Action Plan | Public Meeting Scheduled for February
The City of South Pasadena recently hosted a public engagement in meeting to kick off its Climate Action Plan (CAP), a long-range effort that...
Sweeney Todd | A Deliciously Dark Musical Thriller
Stephen Sondheim’s musical masterpiece gets a deliciously dark, spine-tingling retelling at Fremont Centre Theatre in a new production that is beautifully spare and positively...
Citrus Quarantine Affects South Pasadena and Surrounding Areas
South Pasadena, Pasadena, Alhambra and other San Gabriel Valley areas generally east of Figueroa St. are now within an expanded citrus quarantine zone that...
Meet Two New Instructors at South Pasadena Arts and Music Academy
South Pasadena Arts and Music Academy is proud to announce the addition of two new instructors. The academy formerly known as Green Brooms reminds...
Throwback Thursday | Feather Fashion & More!
Rick Thomas Collection | Franchon & Marco’s vaudeville show features the Sunkist Beauties at the Rialto Theater, South Pasadena (1927)
Once upon a time, ostrich...
Fifth Annual Prayer Breakfast FEB 18 | ‘Civil Discourse: Why Our Words Matter’
Monsignor Clem Connolly, Spiritual Director of Holy Family Catholic Church, will address the fifth annual South Pasadena Prayer Breakfast on February 18, 2020. The...
SPPD Takes Part in Homeless Count LA | 10 Tallied in South Pasadena
South Pasadena Police Department officials split up in teams Tuesday night and went on a search to determine how many people in South Pasadena...
Mayor Bob Joe to Speak at Chamber of Commerce | ‘Cup of Joe’ Talks...
Business and economic-related issues will be addressed by Mayor Robert S. Joe on Wednesday, January 29, as the South Pasadena mayor hosts “Cup of...
Progress Made on SPHS Athletic Facilities | Eyeing Deadline by August
Progress continues on a major construction effort to improve the athletic facilities at South Pasadena High School.
The demolition of the interior of the main...
SPPD: Top Stolen Vehicles 2019 | Last Year’s Most Targeted Autos
Between 2016-2018, the City of South Pasadena saw an increase in stolen vehicles, but in 2019 there was a 32% decrease in stolen vehicles...
Restoration Concert Series | Susan Greenberg String Trio with Flute and Harp FEB 2
The Restoration Concert series continues next month, bringing world-class music to an intimate venue.
The next concert will feature musicians Susan Greenberg - flute, Cristina...
