It is official! The design for the South Pasadena self-built float that will travel down Colorado Boulevard in the Jan. 1, 2024, Rose Parade® presented by Honda has been chosen. Its titl… Read More

After a very well received launch last year of the now annual Senior Champion Awards, where former South Pasadena mayor, Bob Joe, and longtime educator Granville “Granny” Thurman… Read More

Its build up lasted months, but then, it seems, the unforgettable day was over in the blink of an eye. While the anticipation was long in coming, with both the rehearsal dinner and wedding i… Read More

As he goes from one city to the next explaining the environmental impacts of poor air quality to groups of civic leaders, Michael Cacciotti’s message – underscoring the importanc… Read More

News provided by SPTOR The community is invited to a giant yard sale at the War Memorial Building this month to raise funds for South Pasadena’s iconic self-built float. The two-day ev… Read More

In a way, Dan Mabe was back home again, standing on what he calls “hallowed grounds,” the place where it all began back in 2015. South Pasadena became the first municipality in t… Read More

Air pollution, ear-piercing noise, global warming and the associated health risks were the impetus two years ago behind South Pasadena City Councilmember Michael Cacciotti’s push for a… Read More

Less than a week after Pasadena’s iconic showcase of flowers was held along famed Colorado Boulevard, plans for next year’s Rose Parade are already in full bloom. Design idea sub… Read More

Without them, South Pasadena wouldn’t send a float down Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena for the Rose Parade each year. “There’s just no way it would happen,” insisted… Read More

A harsh reality, COVID-19 played havoc on scheduling plans for millions, cancelling vacation trips, halting family visits, and interfered with outings near and far, including a special one i… Read More

On one wall inside the South Pasadena City Council chambers hangs a picture reminding those who toiled long hours, giving up their weeknights and weekends, working hot summer days, rainy win… Read More

Producing the City of South Pasadena’s biggest attraction of the year isn’t an easy task, requiring long hours by a group of dedicated volunteers. Making it happen, they work beh… Read More

Its time has come, insists Tony Abdalla, saying the South Pasadena Police Department is on the doorstep of investing in a fleet of battery-powered patrol vehicles. Local law enforcement offi… Read More

Asked how she felt following the announcement that South Pasadena’s float in Saturday’s 133rd Rose Parade had garnered an award, a beaming Janet Benjamin gave a two-word response… Read More

Sparks were flying on a recent Saturday as Joss Rogers – welder in hand, a plastic shield and goggles protecting his face – joined a team of volunteers with one mission – c… Read More

It was back in elementary school some 50 years ago when Michael Cacciotti first took an interest in the environment. “I’ve been fascinated since I was a kid,” he said, reca… Read More

Twenty years ago Michael Cacciotti made a personal decision to focus his attention on improving the environment, become more ecologically responsible and make a difference for others. As a p… Read More

His initial efforts were successful, as South Pasadena became the first city in the United States to adopt an all electric-zero emission equipment standard for maintaining its local parks. T… Read More

Paddock Spares Just to prove it is not just people in the northern hemisphere that get to enjoy Land Rovers, I thought I would share my Land Rover restoration project as it is now. [See im… Read More

It is no secret, especially among the families who attend Beyond The Classroom, that owner Samantha Montes is beloved in the community. The children were really missing their afterschool act… Read More