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Tragic Loss | Support Tam’s Family after a Senseless Tragedy
Provided on behalf of the Tam family
On July 27, 2022 at approximately 8:30 PM, my aunt and uncle, Connie and Tam Nguyen, were out on their nightly evening walk with my mom, Hoa Le....
Resident Humiliated: Police Officers Used by City Code Enforcement in an Intimidating Show of...
Three South Pasadena police officers showed up at the home of Alison Smith Thursday morning at 1700 block of Hanscom Dr. They had a warrant authorizing them to inspect the premises for “violations of...
Japanese Culture & Legacy at Yoko Antiques on Mission
Yoko Antiques is a slice of South Pasadena that sells and showcases handmade items that embody rich, Japanese tradition and heritage.
Opened over 40 years ago, owner Lisa Kawaguchi carries her mother's torch, accumulating an...
JONES Coffee Comes To South Pasadena
It’s a rainy morning in South Pasadena and as Chuck Jones, founder of Jones Coffee Roasters, sits on an upstairs bench in the iconic “Buster’s” coffeehouse, he is feeling both nostalgic and excited. “I...
Effective Immediately: Stephanie DeWolfe is Out | Fire Chief Riddle Named Acting City Manager
Embattled South Pasadena City Manager Stephanie DeWolfe has decided to retire from the city effective Saturday Sept. 12, the city said in a press release Sunday Sept. 13. Fire Chief Paul Riddle will assume...
Death of Actress Vanessa Marquez Saddens, Frustrates South Pasadena
While the world remains in shock over the violent death of actress Vanessa Marquez, the tight-knit community of South Pasadena struggles to find a way to honor the memory of a friend and neighbor.
No...
Breaking News: $500,000 Settlement | South Pasadena Settles 1st Amendment Civil Rights Case
The City of South Pasadena announced today that it has reached a settlement in a high-profile civil rights lawsuit filed in October 2021. The case, brought forward by plaintiffs Fahren James and Victoria Patterson,...
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...
South Pasadena Police Department | Fatal Pedestrian Traffic Collision
On July 27, 2022, at 8:25 PM, officers from the South Pasadena Police Department responded to a report of a major injury traffic collision at the intersection of Marengo Avenue and Maple Street. Officers...
Earthquake | 4.6 Near Thousand Oaks Felt in South Pasadena
At 1:47pm a 'lite earthquake' was reported by the Southern California Earthquake Data Center (SCEDC). The quake was felt in South Pasadena for a couple seconds of sideways rocking motion. Did you feel it?
It...
Caltrans Homes Sell Low in Price, But There’s a Catch
That old adage, if it’s too good to be true it probably isn't might apply to some South Pasadena homes controlled by Caltrans’. Some homes are finally being sold in South Pasadena.
Some current renters...
Twoheys Opens! | New Location Ready to Go in South Pasadena
After a long-anticipated return of a regional diner staple, Twoheys — “The Home of the Stinko Burger” — was officially welcomed to South Pasadena on Wednesday with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Chamber...
ArroyoFest | Thousands Expected to Take Part
In a car-free environment along a 7-mile stretch customarily reserved for motorists, thousands are expected to head to the 110 Arroyo Seco Parkway on Sunday, October 29, for the return of the long awaited...
Rose Parade 2024 Royal Court Finalists Selected
Before the final round of interviews, the 28 finalists for the 2024 Royal Court presented by Citizens Business Bank took a group photo on the front steps of Tournament House.
Applicants from 15 Pasadena area...
TEACHERS SPEAK OUT: A Letter to South Pasadena Residents & Parents
Dear South Pasadena community,
We love your kids, and we love our jobs. We love South Pasadena and decided to work here because we believe it is a unique community--in fact, we have several teachers...
NEWS ALERT: Missing Boy Located Safe | Sunday Night
Age: 11
Height: 5' 2"
Last seen: 1800 Block of Alpha Ave. in South Pasadena
FOUND: At LAX. As of 10:00 PM SPPD officers en route to retrieve and return. Boy is safe and with authorities.
South Pasadena...
The Stinko Staple | Slowed but Unbounded, Twohey’s Rounds Stretch Toward Reopening
It’s been two years since the unexpected announcement that Twohey’s would close its 75-year old location in Alhambra and reopen in South Pasadena at the old Carmine's in the Ace Hardware shopping center. The...
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...
Rose Parade Disappointment | Parade Route Blocked, South Pasadena Float Displays to Empty Stands
Live Phone Interview with South Pasadena Rose Parade Float Operator/Animator Joss Rogers (James Jontz driving) as they are finally able to continue down the parade route after route was blocked by the broken-down Chinese...
Lucha’s Comfort Footwear | More Than an Ordinary Shoe Store
Lucha's Comfort Footwear on Fair Oaks Ave has provided service to the people of South Pasadena for over 35 years, since 1985. For those wondering what may set them apart, leave it to owner,...
SCE & CPA Ongoing Billing Problems | 100,000+ Customers Billed Wrong
The first half of the year was an exciting time for the Clean Power Alliance. The infant customer choice aggregator (CCA) was establishing itself as a major presence in Southern California’s utility industry, commencing...
PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES® Announces 2024 Rose Queen® NAOMI STILLITANO
MEDIA RELEASE
PASADENA, Calif. (October 27, 2023) – The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® has named Naomi Stillitano as the 105th Rose Queen® at the Announcement and Coronation ceremony presented by Citizens Business Bank. The 2024...
Marina Khubesrian Admits to Fraudulent E-mails | South Pasadena Councilwoman Resigns
“I alone was responsible for sending the emails from two email accounts using fictitious names in May and June this year,” South Pasadena City Councilwoman Dr. Marina Khubesrian admitted in a statement sent Saturday....
ER Actress Vanessa Marquez Police Shooting | Settlement Reached
Delia McElfresh, the mother of actress Vanessa Marquez, who was killed in the early afternoon of Aug. 30, 2018 by South Pasadena police during a “wellness” check at her second-floor apartment on Fremont Ave, has...
Trader Joe’s COVID UPDATE | 3 Employees Positive at South Pasadena Location
Three employees of Trader Joe’s South Pasadena store on Mission St. in South Pasadena tested positive for COVID-19 and another is showing symptoms, a company spokesperson told the South Pasadenan News Monday.
The results came...
Earthquake Felt in South Pasadena | Sunday 2:41pm
A 5.05 earthquake in the mountains above Ventura, near Ojai, was detected by the CalTech system Sunday about 2:41pm.
A quick, but strong jolt was felt in and around South Pasadena - during the tropical...
Tim Fleming Succumbs to Illness Complications, Not COVID-19 | South Pasadena mourns a huge...
It was reported on Facebook on just on Tuesday by Tim's brother Tucker that Tim was headed for the ICU. This morning, South Pasadena is mourning a local giant.
The family has confirmed that it...
High School Football Player Arrested | Montclair Forfeits Its Game Against South Pasadena
When news broke that a Montclair High School football player had been arrested for suspicion of submitting falsified documents, forcing the team to forfeit five of its games last season, including one to South...
COVID-19 Outbreak at Local Care Center reports 53 cases in South Pasadena
As the coronavirus continues to sweep through the nation’s nursing homes, the issue is brought close to home as fire trucks and medical vehicles race down Mission Street en route to the South Pasadena...
4th of July | Festival of Balloons Pancake Breakfast, Parade, Garfield Park, & Fireworks...
July 3 – A free theatrical performance entitled "We, Too, Are America,"presented by Jim and Lissa Reynolds in the South Pasadena High School auditorium on July 3, a 6:30 p.m. Reservations required. Individuals must register...
