PHOTO: Jerilyn Lopez Mendoza | The South Pasadenan | Cyclists, walkers, runners, scooters, skate boarders wheelchair users, families with strollers set to head for the 110 Freeway on October 29, 20 years after the first event of its kind.

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...

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...

Halloween in South Pasadena | Decorations, Movie History & More!

In South Pasadena, Halloween is serious spooky business. From the pumpkin patch on the corner of Fremont and Mission to the famous filming locations,...

Divergent Crossfit – Welcome to the Neighborhood

Saturday saw a dynamic Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Divergent Crossfit as they welcomed South Pasadenan dignitaries along with hundreds of friends...

UPDATED: South Pasadena High School Dress Code Does Not Trump Good Judgment

UPDATED: May 11, 2018 | South Pasadena Unified School District Statement Student Incident on May 2, 2018 On May 2, 2018, a student walked around the South...

Exclusive: Father of Pasadena Rose Queen 2024 Naomi Stillitano

The inside story: What's it like for the family handling such a honor. "As a father I always guide Naomi, but she makes her own...
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Exclusive: Mother of Pasadena Rose Queen 2024 Naomi Stillitano

The inside story: Worried, excited, and challenges right up until coronation. Naomi continues to make us so proud. The question: "What was is like...
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South Pasadena Celebrates 135 Years at THE ECLECTIC Music Festival and Arts Crawl April...

South Pasadena’s 13th Annual Eclectic Music Festival and Arts Crawl  is Saturday April 29, 2023 from 3pm – 10pm with some venues having early...

Halloween in South Pasadena | Meet “The Rolling Bones”

By Alysia Painter A piano grandly placed on top of a house, and a drum kit, too, and several celestial superstars wielding horns, guitars, and...

Historic Garfield House South Pasadena | How Caltrans Enabled Restoration of an Important Local...

When Lori and Grant Davis-Denny purchased the historic Garfield House in South Pasadena in 2015 for $3 million, they knew they were taking on...

Crossings Restaurant | Establishment Closes its Doors After Five Years

A once popular restaurant featuring a 14-day dry aged USDA prime rib-eye steak cooked to perfection, to go along with any number of tasty...
Pasadena Rose Queen 2024 Naomi Stillitano

Exclusive: Pasadena Rose Queen 2024 Naomi Stillitano

Naomi speaks with The South Pasadenan about the thrill, challenges, and honor of Rose Court process for her & being crowned queen - honestly,...

FOSSELMAN’S ICE CREAM Celebrates Centennial | 100 Years of Flavorful Tradition

As a child I grew up eating Fosselman’s ice cream almost every day, to the envy of my friends. Our freezer was always packed...

Meet Jane Soudah – Author of Delightful Desserts

South Pasadena Mom, pastry chef extraordinaire and winner of Spring Baking Championship, Jane Soudah, has come out with her first cookbook called Delightful Desserts....

UPDATE: Prayer Vigil | Remembering Piqui – South Pasadenans Coming Together to Help

Please note: Out of respect for Ana Estevez's wishes to not publicize the services for Piqui in South Pasadena, we will not be posting the...

Berry Opera | Dedicated to the Art of French Pastries

People often mistake Berry Opera at 811 Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena as an opera house, instead of a small bakery and café...

Pave Paradise and Put up A Parking Lot ♩♬… Really? | South Pasadena Residents...

Dear South Pasadena Residents, I find myself compelled to address a pressing concern that stands to redefine the very fabric of our beloved town. What little...
PHOTO: Jonathan Williams | The South Pasadenan | Family birthday dinner with newly crowned Pasadena Rose Queen Naomi Stillitano

Pasadena Rose Queen 2024 Naomi Stillitano | The Inside Story: The Royal Dinner

On a wind-chilled night in November, the Stillitano family gathered inside Fogo de Chão, awaiting the all-you-can-eat delicacies the Brazilian steakhouse has to offer....

Shaving the Town | Ben Miranda’s 55 years of Barbering

Ben Miranda has been shaving heads for over 55 years. The owner of Ben’s Barber Shop in the Ace Hardware shopping mall at 444...

South Pasadena | Urban Hike in Monterey Hills

Created and written by South Pasadena resident, Scott Astle With the spike in COVID-19 cases we seem relegated to staying at home and entertaining ourselves....

626 Golden Streets Mission-to-Mission Event Returns May 1

Reducing the carbon footprint, mitigating the effects of global climate change and improving public health will be at center stage on Sunday, May 1,...

Palette Salon Studios Ribbon cutting Hosted by South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Born and raised in Surabaya, Indonesia, Yuri Sinata has fulfilled a major goal in her life with the opening of Palette Salon Studios at...

Exclusive: Swim Instructor of Pasadena Rose Queen 2024 Naomi Stillitano

Swimming is her sport! A sit-down with Naomi's swim coach Katherine Tse 2024 Pasadena Rose Queen Bio - by Pasadena Tournament of Roses: Naomi Stillitano is a...

415 Oaklawn Avenue Transitions South Pasadena History to New Owners

Derek: “You have got to be kidding me! Look at the scale of that work of art on the master bedroom ceiling. That’s unbelievable!...

Local Highlight: A Gem in South Pasadena: ‘Jeweled Universe’ on Mission Street

This is part of a special business feature series by The South Pasadenan News,  showcasing the shops & studios in the 'Alexander Building' at...

‘Upstairs Downstairs’ Tour at Gamble House

This summer the Gamble House will once again open its servants’ quarters for exclusive “Upstairs Downstairs” tours. Visitors to the Gamble House from July...

Twoheys Restaurant | New Carhop Service a Hit

With a nod to its past, serving classic family-friendly American fare with colorfully clad-carhop waiters/waitresses on roller skates back in the 1950s and 1960s,...

South Pas Fitness | New Gym Opens Outdoors Saturday

South Pas Fitness, is pleased to announce that SPF Outdoors will be opening on Saturday, September 26th at 8am! SouthPasFitness.com What you need to know: Services Offered: ...

The Lost Parrot Cafe | Discovering a South Pasadena Gem

The Lost Parrot Café is surely a gem in the small community of South Pasadena. Taking a load of influences from around the country...

Bird Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in South Pasadena

A 15 year resident of South Pasadena was going about her day on July 28, 2017, when her children ran in to tell her...
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