PHOTO: Sally Kilby | The South Pasadenan | Brant Dunlap, Mary Jane Juranek and Anita Scott take a break from working on the float to enjoy a taco salad lunch from Hi-Life.

Hi-Life Burgers Serves Lunch to our Grateful Float Crew

Hi-Life Burgers at 1326 Fair Oaks Avenue served lunch to the volunteer crew working on the 2024 South Pasadena float on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the float site at the War Memorial Building. When finished,...
PHOTO: Sally Kilby | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena’s float is under construction behind the War Memorial Building, 435 Fair Oaks Avenue, in the city. Volunteers looking to lend a hand to help finish it are welcome. Members of the float’s construction crew are working weeknights and weekends in order to complete the task of finishing the float in time for the January 1 Tournament of Roses Parade down Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena.

Clock Ticking to Finish City Float on Time

With less than a month to go, workers know that familiar feeling of pressure when the workload is the heaviest and stress levels tend to rise as time is running short to complete South...
PHOTO: SPTW | The South Pasadenan | Schuyler Mastain, Daisy Donohue, and Robert Cesario in A Christmas Carol at South Pasadena Theatre Workshop.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Enchants at South Pasadena Theatre Workshop

South Pasadena has a new holiday tradition – the simply enchanting re-telling of A Christmas Carol, now in its second year at South Pasadena Theatre Workshop. Premiering last year, the production brings back most...
PHOTO: Emily-Mae Kamp | The South Pasadenan | The cast of Elf Jr. at Young Stars Theatre in South Pasadena.

ELF Jr. | A Sparkling Holiday Gem for the Whole Family

I dare you to find a family holiday show that has more sparkly, twinkly, jolly joy than YST’s production of Elf Jr. I look forward to this, my favorite kids show, to kick off...
PHOTO: Jeremy Daniel | The South Pasadenan | James Schultz as THE GRINCH, Aerina DeBoer as Cindy-Lou Who and the Touring Company of Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! The Musical.

How The Grinch Stole Christmas at the Pantages Hollywood

Broadway in Hollywood is proud to announce that Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! The Musical will return to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre this WHOliday season for 17 performances only from December 6 –...

Historical Walking Tour Event | South Pas Active Streets & South Pasadena Preservation Foundation

The South Pasadena Preservation Foundation (SPPF), in conjunction with South Pas Active Streets (SPAS), will host a free walking tour of the historic Mission District on December 10th at 2pm. The tour includes the...
Homeschool Sign Up: Tutoring by Hodis Learning & Music for South Pasadena, San Marino, Pasadena, Alhambra, and Highland Park area has proven to be a successful resource for students of all ages - and adults .

Academic Coaching for Students Now Offered by Hodis Learning & Music | Tutoring by...

Hodis Learning and Music (HLM) is excited to announce their new Academic Coaching program to help students develop important academic skills like time management, organization, prioritization, and study skills. These are also known as executive...

Get Your Tickets Today | Last Chance to Attend the D.U.D.E.S. 1st Whiskey Tasting...

Attention all connoisseurs of fine spirits and community enthusiasts in South Pasadena. Get ready for a unique blend of luxury, leisure, and local love. SATURDAY 6pm ~ 9pm at CALIBRATE: 915 Fremont (near Mission) ~ CLICK...
PHOTO: provided by Neat Freak LA | The South Pasadenan | Home & Business Professional Organizing

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

As the holiday season approaches, the need for a well-organized home or business space becomes more pressing than ever. In the bustling neighborhoods of Pasadena, South Pasadena, San Marino, La Canada, and surrounding areas,...
PHOTO: provided by FSPPL | The South Pasadenan | Roxanne Garcia (left) and Angela Watson love books and decided they had to attend the Friends of the Library Holiday Book Sale.

Holiday Book Sale at South Pasadena Library | December 1-3

Calling all book lovers and holiday shoppers! The Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library Bookstore are holding their annual Holiday Gift Book Sale this weekend, December 1st, 2nd & 3rd. In addition to...

SOLD OFF 1.8 Acre Property on Mission Street in South Pasadena

The commercial real estate property that is currently occupied by ExtraSpace Storage (formerly Southmark Storage) has been sold. Gelt Ventures has recently completed the sale of South Pasadena Storage, a self-storage facility located at 919...

Santa Fe Crafts Presents: Piles of Pawn Native American Jewelry Sale – Holiday Edition

Discover a treasure trove of history and artistry at the much-anticipated Piles of Pawn Native American Jewelry Sale! Hosted by Santa Fe Crafts, a renowned establishment since 1984, this event is a celebration of...

Illegal Biolab In Central California: PRC-Linked Biolab Raises Questions Statewide

In a startling revelation, the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, chaired by Mike Gallagher (R-WI), disclosed findings from its investigation into an illegal biolab in Reedley, CA, linked to the People's...

Sip & Shop Soirée | Holiday Shopping Event of the Year!

The Woman’s Club of South Pasadena will host its third annual Sip & Shop Soirée! At this holiday shopping and entertaining event, you can find a gift for everyone on your list. Join us Saturday, December...
PHOTO: provided by YST | The South Pasadenan | The cast of Elf Jr. at Young Stars Theatre.

ELF Jr. is Here for the Holidays!

“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” Young Stars Theatre is back with their favorite holiday tradition, Elf Jr.! A whimsical musical that’s fun for the whole...

Crunch Time Party Set for December 29

MEDIA RELEASE Tickets are now available to attend Crunch Time, the major fundraiser for the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses’ (SPTOR) self-built parade float. The popular annual event will take place from 6 to...

Wine & Song at Lost Parrot Cafe | Claire Holley and Cej

After the long Thanksgiving weekend full of food, families, and friends, the time is right for a night out on the town at Lost Parrot Cafe and the music of Wine & Song. This Wednesday,...

TIGER RUN Set for Saturday December 2 to Benefit SPHS Booster Club

Runners, joggers and walkers of all ages are gearing up to roll through the streets of South Pasadena for Saturday’s Tiger Run featuring a 5K, 10K and fun run for kids. Entry fees for the...

Festive Tree & Menorah Lighting Ceremony at Farmers Market on Thursday

South Pasadenans are cordially invited by the Chamber of Commerce to enjoy what has become a heartwarming tradition here in town - the lighting of the holiday tree and menorah. It's a wonderful way...

Small Business Saturday | Shop Local to Support our Local Shops – Less Stress,...

It’s sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday and is a day to pull shoppers out big box stores and malls and bring them to main streets across America. South Pasadena shops along, and close...
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A Christmas Carol | South Pasadena Theatre Workshop

Come one and all to see Charles Dickens' remarkable transformative masterpiece - A Christmas Carol at South Pasadena Theatre Workshop! "Our goal for the past fourteen years has been to bring live professional theatre...

Turn it Over | L.A. Lakers fall to Sacramento Kings 125-110 despite LeBron James...

Sacramento’s Domantas Sabonis went 13 of 19 with 29 points, 16 rebounds, and seven assists to lead the Kings to a 125-110 victory Wednesday night over the Los Angeles Lakers at a near-capacity Crypto.com...

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

Join Us for Brunch & a Grand Tour Get Your Tickets Today Click Here Price: $35 for members/$45 for non-members December 2, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to Noon LOCATION: 217 Oaklawn, South Pasadena South Pasadena Preservation Foundation Presents Brunch and a Historic...
PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | Director of Life, Peace and Justice, Marlene Moore, with former Mayor Bob Joe at the Thanksgiving Giving Bank at Holy Family Church.

The Season of Giving at Holy Family | Happy Thanksgiving

Holy Family Giving Bank kicked off the season of giving and gratitude this morning with their annual Thanksgiving food distribution where close to 500 turkeys along with produce and canned goods are given out...
PHOTO: Bill Glazier | The South Pasadenan | Mt. SAC grounds crew gather around electric mower.

South Pasadena Among Leaders in Green Technology

Sharing a story from his youth, Gary Chow talked about growing up urging his father to drive behind buses because he enjoyed the smell of diesel fumes pouring out. The president of the board for...

Golden China Restaurant: A South Pasadena Favorite for Family Style Chinese Cuisine

Golden China Restaurant at 1115 Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena has been a local go-to for fantastic Chinese food for over 40 years. This place isn’t just about a quick delicious dinner; it’s...
PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | The 2023 PTSA Reflections exhibit at SPARC Gallery.

SPHS Students Display Art at PTSA Reflections Exhibit | SPARC Gallery

Art students across four disciplines participated in an exhibit Monday evening, November 13, at the SPARC Gallery in South Pasadena. They were all participants in the PTSA Reflections competition and SPARC hosted the exhibit...

The Final Chapter | Arizona State Takes Down UCLA 17-7

Arizona State's Trenton Bourguet threw for 149 yards with one touchdown, leading the Sun Devils to a 17-7 victory on Friday over the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl, marking their last Pac-12 game...
PHOTO: Tournament of Roses | The South Pasadenan | 2024 Rose Court with Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo at the Tournament of Roses Community Open House.

Pasadena Tournament of Roses Hosts Community Open House in Partnership with Pasadena Community Coalition

Today, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® celebrated the fifth anniversary of their Community Open House celebration, in partnership with the Pasadena Community Coalition. This event brought people together to celebrate the diversity of the...

WINE & SONG at Lost Parrot Cafe Wednesday November 15

After a fantastic show last week, hosted by David Plenn, Brad Colerick is back in town for this Wednesday's hootenanny that is WINE & SONG at Lost Parrot Cafe. This week features Lucas Lawson...
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