Photos: Firemen Save Kitten Who Rode Beneath Car Hood for 15 Miles

The kitten was a little cranky, but was, in fact, alive.

Police Arrest Allegedly Belligerent Starbucks Customer

South Pasadena Police say the suspect attempted to slap a Starbucks employee.

Work For Patch: We're Hiring for Our Sales Team

Patch is seeking a local advertising manager to join our team.

Map: Average Commute Time in South Pasadena? Almost 30 Minutes

The interactive map below, designed by the online team at the WNYC radio station, shows the average commute time by ZIP code across the country.

Fremont Theatre's Co-Artistic Director Earns Rainbow Award

The award, presented to Lissa Reynolds, is given to an individual for the person's diverse contributions in fostering non-traditional and multicultural theatre works.

South Pas Salon Celebrates First Anniversary

Brenton Lee Salon topped off its first year of business with a Sunday night fashion show.

Local Garage Sale Raises Money to Help Burmese Students, Teachers

Resident Allison Ficht orchestrated the fundraiser for the Burmese Migrant Worker's Education Committee, a group for which she volunteers.

Who's Been Filming in South Pas?

A comedy written and directed by Mike Judge, and an Anne Heche TV show are two of the latest productions to shoot in South Pas.

St. Patrick's Day Hangover Help

On a day when bars open at 8 a.m. (and earlier in some places) it's easy to over imbibe. Here are some suggestions to nurse you through the pain.

Crossings Restaurant Going in Next to Buster's

Construction is underway for the new and locally owned Mission District restaurant, Crossings.

A Quick Peek Inside Ellen's Silkscreening

This South Pasadena business staple contains a whirlwind of activity. Patch ducked in for a few minutes to check it out.

Videotheque's St. Patrick's Day Movie Suggestions

The South Pasadena movie store is also celebrating a decade of existence.

Wanted Suspects in Stolen Vehicle Evade Police, Leave Behind ID

A man and woman, driving a stolen car, ditched the vehicle after a short pursuit with South Pasadena Police, authorities say.

Who's Been Filming in South Pas?

A promo for the Conan O'Brien show and an ABC series are two productions that shot in South Pasadena recently.

Watch: Temperance Comes to Mission Wines — And Fails

South Pasadena business owner Christopher Meeske isn't used to unruly patrons, so the loud woman with an ax took him by surprise.

Who's Been Filming in South Pas?

You might've noticed the enormous Romney Rally poster prominently displayed near the Metro last week, but that was only one of several productions using South Pas as their backdrop.

Watch: The Harlem Shake Hits Mix n' Munch

Check out this video - and we dare you not to smile - of employees doing their version of a hip hop dance that went viral earlier this month.

Valentine's Video: See What Happens When a Mylar Balloon Hits a Power Line

Mylar balloons bought for holidays like Valentine's Day can cause power outages if they come into contact with power lines. See what happens when the two meet and watch the sparks fly.

Jamba Juice Offering $1 Smoothies This Week

All 16-ounce smoothies are $1 through Friday.

Who's Been Filming in South Pas?

The Golden-Globe nominated "The Newsroom'' is one of the productions that has been shooting scenes in the city.

Hundreds Pack Open House for South Pas' Newest Bakery

Co-owner of La Monarca Bakery, Alfredo Livas, said he was pleased with Thursday's turnout.

Restaurant Inspection Grades: How Did Your Favorite South Pas Eatery Fare?

See how local restaurants performed in county health inspections.

Do You Want to Participate in the Next Arts Crawl?

The South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce is aiming for 125 local businesses to get involved with the upcoming Arts Crawl, as a nod to the city's 125th birthday.

Discussion: Weirdest Job Interview Questions

Large companies sometimes throw oddball queries at applicants, according to a survey by Glassdoor.com. How would you answer these inquiries?

Who's Been Filming in South Pas?

A list of commercials, TV shows and movies that have been filming in the city.

Free Coffee, Tea at Coffee Bean Wednesday

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Firefly Bistro Gets a Facelift

Owners of the El Centro Street bistro wanted to give the business a more open and inviting look.

Trader Joe's Increases Price of 'Two Buck Chuck'

The price of a bottle of Charles Shaw wine at Trader Joe's increased this week to $2.49.

UPDATED: Grand Opening Postponed

Inclement weather has thwarted La Monarca Bakery's grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration.

Is South Pas a Good Spot for Dunkin' Donuts?

The company stated in a press release that it is looking at opening shops in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, San Bernardino, Ventura and Orange counties.

Edison Officials Warn of Utility Scam

The scam involves callers demanding payments for past due electricity bills and threatening to disconnect service.

McDonald's to Close for Several Months

The Fair Oaks Avenue fast food restaurant will upgrade its decades-old building, and in the process, scrap the children's play area.

Day After Christmas Sales to Rival Black Friday Deals

Retail experts are saying that December 26 will be one of the largest shopping days this year!

La Monarca Bakery Opens on Mission Street

The bakery features made-from-scratch breads and sweets, and organic coffee. It is located on the corner of Mission Street and Meridian Avenue.

Free Holiday Drinks at Starbucks

Just in time for the much-needed afternoon pick-me-up, Starbucks is offering a buy-one, get-one-free promotion Thursday through Sunday.

Top Chef Finalist and South Pas Resident Opens Sweet Shop in Pasadena

Bittersweet Treats, owned by Top Chef: Just Desserts finalist Danielle Keene, celebrated the grand opening of its first sweets shop Tuesday in Pasadena.

Recall: Don't Jump on That Trampoline!

The trampolines were sold at Sports Authority, and some have faulty legs that can move out of position and puncture the jumping area

Cyber Monday Deals: An Online Shopping Guide

Are you gearing up to let your fingers do the walking on Cyber Monday?

Holiday Shopping: How Much for Kids’ Gifts?

Do you set limits on spending for your children's presents?

Shop Locally on Small Business Saturday

Just what is Small Business Saturday and why should you support it in South Pasdena?