Rose Parade 2022 | Interview with South Pasadena Float Designer Brian Ewing

The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses is proud to be the oldest of all self-built floats in the Rose Parade. The float is built...

Football Royalty | Meeting John Madden for the First Time

When I first met him it wasn’t the best of circumstances, sitting alone in his office, wearing a suit and tie, palms sweaty, feeling...

Beyond the Virus | In My Feelings & Out of Conflict

Have you noticed that sometimes when you’re really upset about a conflict with a family member, friend, or coworker, your reaction might be a...

WEATHER ALERT | Big Rain Storm Soaks Pasadena

Major rain storm is expected to increase in severity from 3:30pm ~ 9pm Wednesday Dec 29. Flash flood watch is in effect in LA County,...

POSTPONED: Live Crunch Time Party | Rose Parade 2022

As the heavily transmissible Omicron variant of the coronavirus moves swiftly across the country with caseloads reaching record levels, the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses...

Beyond the Virus | Taking Care of Yourself in the Time of COVID

COVID-19 and people’s responses to the pandemic have brought up numerous issues for all of us. Intense road rage that has scared you into...

Most Expensive Float Ever | South Pasadena Brings it to the Route in 2022

Once completed, the highest amount ever will be spent on the City of South Pasadena’s float over its long history of participating in the...

$50 Pavilions Gift Cards & Food | Holy Family ‘Giving Bank’ Holiday Support

Generosity, kindness and goodwill were in abundance Monday morning as members of the community provided food and more to the underprivileged at the Holy...

Food for the Holidays | South Pasadena T.E.A.M. Connects With Businesses to Help

The South Pasadena Connections chapter of T.E.A.M. Referral Network partnered with IRL and donated $810 towards the purchase of 125 bags of groceries. The...

BREAKING NEWS: Gasoline Spill at the South Pasadena Border

A car hit a gas pump at the 76 station located on the corner of Glenarm Street & Arroyo Parkway - the entrance of...

Stamps & Stamps Celebrates Grand Opening on Mission Street

Odom and Kate Stamps founded Stamps & Stamps in 1991 in South Pasadena. Their combined talents form a dovetailed set of design and architecture...

South Pasadena Senior Center | Christmas and Holiday Luncheon Returns

For those in attendance at the South Pasadena Senior Center Christmas and Holiday Luncheon inside the War Memorial Building in town, it was time...

New Mayor | Cacciotti Takes Over as Mayor as City’s To-Do List Expands

District 4 City Council Member Michael Cacciotti, the longest-serving South Pasadena City Council Member, was elected Mayor Wednesday on a unanimous vote of his...

I-710 North Mobility Hubs Working Group Wants Feedback

PRESS RELEASE SCAG, LA County Public Works, LADOT, Cal State LA, and other local partners begin community engagement for the I-170 North Mobility Hubs Plan. The...

City Council | Michael Cacciotti Named New Mayor

Going to great lengths, this time heading to the far reaches of the region, Michael Cacciotti found himself in San Bernardino County earlier this...

Rose Parade 2022 | Winners of SPTOR Raffle Announced

New Year’s Day no doubt will be extra special for some lucky winners who took part in this year’s Ultimate Tournament of Roses Experience...

San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership Appoints Luis Portillo

The San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership is delighted to announce the appointment of Luis Portillo as its new President and CEO, effective December 16,...

Rose Parade 2022 | Crunch Time Party Days Away

It’s getting close to crunch time for South Pasadena’s float in the 133rd Rose Parade. With only days away before the city’s entry sets sail...

Pasadena Dance Theatre Presents “The Nutcracker Ballet” at San Gabriel Mission Playhouse

Pasadena Dance Theatre returns with its beloved, magical production of The Nutcracker Ballet to the San Gabriel Civic Auditorium for four performances only!  Choreographed...

Oneonta Church | Blue Christmas Reflection Service

Blue Christmas: A Service of Reflection for the Longest Night of the Year Tuesday, December 21, 2021 @ 6:30pm in Redwood Chapel Oneonta invites you to...

Rose Parade 2022 | Meet the Heart and Soul Behind South Pasadena’s Float Success

In a testament to his unwavering and dedicated support, the centerpiece on South Pasadena’s float in the 133rd Rose Parade on New Year’s Day...

Scholarships | Edison STEM for High School Seniors

PRESS RELEASE Each year, Edison International awards $40,000 college scholarships to 30 high school seniors to help them follow their dreams in science, technology, engineering...

SPARC | Author Interview with Rick Leddy

Colorfully painted utility boxes can be found all over town. The result of a successful public art project that spanned three years and co-sponsored...

Power Outages | South Pasadena

A power outage has been reported as of 9:00 AM PST today affecting 255 Southern California Edison customers in South Pasadena. Check back for updates...

Tutoring | Local, Next-Level Service from Hodis Learning & Music

Drew Hodis of Hodis Learning & Music isn’t your ordinary tutor. He’s a future PhD candidate, psychology student and mentor, and he brings all...

Critical Public Forum Was Held

Senate Bill 9, which takes effect January 1, 2022 requires communities across California to allow duplexes, and in some cases four units, in most single-family home neighborhoods. Senate Bill 10, also effective...
PHOTO: Eric Pargac | The South Pasadenan | Trisha Miller in A Christmas Carol at A Noise Within.

Review | A Christmas Carol at A Noise Within

What a joy it is to welcome back A Christmas Carol at A Noise Within after last year’s hiatus. Needless to say, last year...

South Pasadena Shopping | Vintage Goods and Clothing

Vintage home goods and clothing have been around for decades. Your definition of vintage is different from mine because it’s based on your age...

Raíces Invites Us Back To Our Roots

If you’ve walked through South Pasadena’s Farmers Market, a darling new shop may have caught your eye just behind La Monarca Bakery on Meridian...
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South Pasadena Homeowners Eligible for Earthquake Retrofit Grants | Apply by December 9

MEDIA RELEASE Today, there are more than 1 million houses in high-hazard areas of California that are particularly vulnerable to earthquakes because of the way...
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