Tag: South Pasadena News
City of South Pasadena | Fraud Scam Webinar Scheduled for February 11
Press Release
The City of South Pasadena Senior Center, in partnership with California Health Advocates, will host an online webinar for residents of South Pasadena...
THE WOMAN IN BLACK Promises Chills and Thrills
“If you like mysteries, if you like suspense, if you like to try to figure out what happens next, this show is for you!”...
Throwback Thursday | The Mission Street Markets
Today, we shop for groceries at Trader Joe’s, Vons, Pavilions, Bristol Farms, and Grassroots Natural Market. Back in the day, however, local residents frequented...
Throwback Thursday | Field of Dreams at Local Pasadena Ballpark
Baseball has long been a favorite in the communities bordering the Arroyo Seco. Ball clubs were first organized based on local employment. The Raymond...
Throwback Thursday | Famous Firsts in South Pas History
In this week’s Throwback Thursday, we will honor four “famous firsts” in South Pasadena history. They are quite remarkable concerning the relative small size...
Throwback Thursday | Famous Women in South Pasadena History
Apostle of the Cacti
Minerva Hoyt
Minerva Hamilton Hoyt was a South Pasadena socialite whose infant son died, and she felt compounded loss after her husband,...
Throwback Thursday | The Other Bridge
In a couple of weeks on July 18th, the historic Colorado Street Bridge will close to automobiles for its annual bridge party. In perfect...
Throwback Thursday | Swami Vivekananda Visits South Pasadena
Swami Vivekananda was a well-known spiritual leader in India during the late 1800s and early 1900s. He traveled to America in 1900, staying at...
Throwback Thursday | The South Pasadenan
In 1893, George W. Glover founded South Pasadena’s first successful newspaper, South Pasadenan.
He ran the paper for 15 years during the fledgling municipality’s formative years....
Throwback Thursday | Revisiting Our Racist Past
There was a time in our not-so-distant past when racism prevented or restricted American citizens of color from employment opportunities, property ownership, access to...
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