Resident Humiliated: Police Officers Used by City Code Enforcement in an...

Three South Pasadena police officers showed up at the home of Alison Smith Thursday morning at 1700 block of Hanscom Dr. They had a...

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...

CLOSING | Big Lots South Pasadena

The South Pasadena Big Lots discount retail store is closing down the location on the corner of Huntington Drive and Fremont Avenue. Braun, the store...

GRAND MARSHALS: Jessica Samuels & Mark Swain from NASA’s JPL Space...

In recognition of this year’s parade theme, “To the Moon and Beyond: 50 Years of Exploring America’s Freedom,” the 2019 Festival of Balloons Committee...

ACE HARDWARE Moving Into OSH Center | South Pasadena California

It's been reported to The South Pasadenan that Ace Hardware is moving into the OSH center on Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena. Standby for...

Throwback Thursday | Burn! Burn! Burn!: The Raymond Hotel’s Historical Firestorm

On Easter Sunday in 1895 (124 years ago this week), South Pasadena’s Raymond hotel went up in flames. It was the most massive single-structure...

Love and Support For Family of Sarah Wong, killed in Crane...

Sympathy notes are pouring in on social media and in emails following the death of South Pasadena resident Sarah Wong after a construction crane...

Single-Car Crash | Overturned Vehicle on Spruce St

Two teenager passengers suffered scratches, bumps and bruises after a 2001 Honda they were driving overturned following a crash on Spruce Street in South...

FROZEN JR. at Young Stars Theatre | A Show Worth Melting...

A talking snowman who dreams of summer, the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood, a princely suitor, a castle made of ice, magic trolls and snow!...

BREAKING NEWS: ROSE QUEEN CROWNED in PASADENA

Pasadena's Camille Kennedy of La Salle College Prep will reign as the Rose Parade Queen in 2020. The Tournament of Roses President, Laura Farber from...

Throwback Thursday | Henry Dreyfuss: Designer for Humanity

The celebrated American industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss maintained his primary residence and west coast design studio in South Pasadena. Dreyfuss gave the world the Hoover...

LGBTQ Instruction Questioned in Schools | Vocal Group Expresses Concerns

A small group of parents raised an issue during Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender (LGBT) curriculum being taught in...

Invasive Mosquitoes Pose New Threat to South Pasadena

Mosquitoes -- one of the natural banes of our existence. We're all familiar with the tickle, the itch, the scratching, the pleasant outdoor evenings...

Throwback Thursday | Historic Bridge at Devil’s Gate

The narrow passage in the upper Arroyo Seco was referred to as Devil’s Gate by early Pasadena residents because the profile of a devil’s...

Throwback Thursday | Kaldi’s: The City’s First Bank and So Much...

The South Pasadena building located on the corner of Center Street and Diamond Avenue was originally built as the city’s first bank in 1904....

City Summons the Press | Hanscom Drive Inspection Warrant Explained

The January 11, 2018 sewage spill on Hanscom Dr. in South Pasadena was the fault of homeowner Alison Smith, city officials told reporters Friday...

Throwback Thursday | The Ride of a Lifetime!

In 1897, Edwin Cawston opened his ostrich farm to the public in South Pasadena near the banks of the Arroyo Seco. The Cawston Ostrich...

SPHS Top National School | Tigers Rank High on Top Tier...

It’s a lofty honor anytime U.S. News & World Report puts you among the best high schools in the United States, so South Pasadena...

South Pasadena Receives Compensation from Tournament of Roses After Float Mishap

It was a day that started out so promising for South Pasadena Tournament of Roses officials after learning their entry in the 2019 Rose...

Scholarships Awarded | 3 Students Get $10,000 Each from Oneonta Club

Bill Bird contributed to this article  Three South Pasadena High School graduating seniors were awarded with $10,000 scholarships Monday night by the Oneonta Club. Successful applicants...

SPHS Soccer Coach Let Go | Tory Lathrop Relieved of Position...

In a letter to families of South Pasadena High’s girls’ soccer program, coach Tory Lathrop said she has been told her services are no...

South Pasadena Golf Tournament | Rose Parade Funds Successfully Raised for...

John Vandercook says it’s always special when golfers come together to raise funds and create plenty of fun on the same day. That’s what the...

Throwback Thursday | Film and TV Stars of South Pasadena

Over the last half-century, South Pasadena’s small-town charm has made it a favorite Hollywood backlot for film, TV, and commercial photo shoots. Ray Bradbury produced...

Sheila Paustch Returns to Her City Post | Details Remain in...

Sheila Pautsch, a longtime City of South Pasadena department head, has returned to her office after being placed on administrative leave. Pautsch, who returned last...

Darby Jean Rubin | A Short Life Well Lived and Loved

When it comes to thank you notes, there may not be another more heartfelt than the one received by the South Pasadena police and...

Todd Brown’s Legacy | Remembering an Exceptional Family Man

By Tracy Macrum  Todd’s loved ones, wife Jennifer and kids Kristoff and Noel, wish most for everyone to remember Mr. Brown and how he lived,...

“No on 710” Freeway Fighters to be Honored | Library Hosts...

A free public event to honor the aptly nicknamed “Freeway Fighters,” will be presented in the South Pasadena Public Library Community Room at 7...

Throwback Thursday | The Great Hiking Era

During the first half of the 20th century, the local mountains were alive with hikers, health and adventure seekers – much like today. The...

All-City Track Meet | A Day For Kids To Run, Sprint...

Hundreds of kids dashed, leaped, sprinted and, for the most part, laughed and smiled Friday afternoon while showcasing their athletic talents in the All-City...

PCC Trustee Linda Wah Named President of Statewide Board

Linda S. Wah, a longtime Pasadena City College trustee representing South Pasadena among other cities, has been named president of the California Community College...