On October 11, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law allowing for leaves of absence for reproductive-related losses. Senate Bill 848 makes it an unlawful employment practice for an employer to refuse to grant an eligible employee’s request to take up to five days of leave following a reproductive loss event. This new leave law goes into effect on January 1, 2024. More from Southland Data Processing:
Experience South Pasadena Debuts Holiday Walking Tour The City of South Pasadena and the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce are delighted to announce the launch of a new holiday themed, self-guided walking tour as part of the Experience South Pasadena program. The latest tour, Stroll the Streets of South Pas, will run until January 4, 2024. Similar to past tours, this latest curated experience was designed to excite residents and nearby consumers to explore the City’s unique experiences and businesses while showcasing South Pasadena’s rich history and diverse business landscape. Stroll the Streets of South Pas offers participants the flexibility to create their own adventure as they are inspired to discover their own “festive favorites” in town across five categories: Drink, Meal, or Treat; Holiday Events; Gifting Go-To; Storefront Display; and Home Decorations. Upon the conclusion of the tour on January 4, 2024, the City and Chamber of Commerce will randomly select one participant who has completed all five stops to win a $50 gift card to a local business of their choice. Participation in Stroll the Streets of South Pas is free. There are two easy options: 1. Check in to each stop of the tour digitally by clicking here. Or: 2. Pick up a printed brochure at City Hall, the Chamber office, the Library, or the South Pasadena Senior Center to track your visits by pen and paper. Completed brochures may be submitted to the City Manager’s Office in City Hall, located on the 2nd floor of 1414 Mission Street, South Pasadena CA, 91030. City Hall is open Monday–Thursday from 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. The Experience South Pasadena program is designed to showcase the unique charm and diverse offerings of South Pasadena. By encouraging residents and visitors to shop local, the program aims to stimulate economic growth within the community and illuminate the vibrant experiences that can be found here. For more information, visit www.southpasadenaca.gov or www.southpasadena.net.
Experience South Pasadena Debuts Two New Self-Guided Walking Tours Encouraging Engagement with Local Businesses and Experiences The City of South Pasadena and the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce are delighted to announce the launch of two new seasonally themed, self-guided walking tours as part of the “Experience South Pasadena” program. Both tours will run from September 18 – October 23, 2023, and were designed to excite residents and nearby consumers to engage with local businesses and landmarks in new ways and be reminded of the many diverse offerings that comprise the landscape of South Pasadena. The “Crafted in South Pas” tour celebrates local businesses that specialize in handmade products. Featured tour stops include Fiore Market Café, Moss & Meadow, Retreat Lifestyle, Cos&Pi, and Artisans’ Alley at the October 21st Arts Crawl. The “Architecture and Building Tour,” produced by the South Pasadena Public Library, provides a captivating historic journey of notable buildings in the city’s Mission District. Upon the conclusion of the tours on October 23, 2023, the City and Chamber of Commerce will randomly select a participant that has completed the Crafted in South Pas tour to win a $50 gift card to a participating business of their choice. The Summer 2023 tours – “Around the World in South Pasadena” and “Library Art” – brought 50 visitors to the city and inspired residents to visit businesses for the first time as well as visit ones they had not been to recently. “The Experience South Pasadena program is a really cool idea. Love that I get to explore the city and try new places with the program while also supporting local business,” said one participant. Participation in the tours is free; there are two easy options to start: 1. Check in to each tour stop digitally by scanning the QR code at a participating business, or by clicking here. Or: 2. Pick up a printed brochure at City Hall, the Library, or the South Pasadena Senior Center to track your visits by pen and paper. Completed brochures may be submitted to the City Manager’s Office in City Hall, located on the 2nd floor of 1414 Mission Street, South Pasadena CA, 91030. City Hall is open Monday–Thursday from 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. The Experience South Pasadena program is designed to showcase the unique charm and diverse offerings of South Pasadena. By encouraging residents and visitors to shop local, the program aims to stimulate economic growth within the community and illuminate the vibrant experiences that can be found here. For more information, visit www.southpasadenaca.gov or www.southpasadena.net.
Saturday, October 29 Join us for a free Neighborhood-Night-on-the-Town with Art, Music, Shopping, Food and Friends! Artists, musicians, and merchants will celebrate the fall season with another fun and family-friendly South Pasadena Arts Crawl on Saturday, October 29, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, the South Pasadena Arts Crawl welcomes the community to this free event which offers art exhibition and activities, a beer garden, live music, open houses, food and drink specials, and sales throughout the business district. Mission Street, and adjacent blocks, will be lively with event activities. Please note that masks are required in stores for all customers. All activities and line-ups are subject to change. Map and event details to come. Head to our Guide to South Pasadena to map out businesses you don’t want to miss!
YOU’RE INVITED! The Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Installation Monday, October 3, 2022 The Morrish Home 1709 Milan Ave. South Pasadena, CA 4:30 pm – Meeting, Election 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Mixer/Celebration Join us as we celebrate outstanding individuals and businesses: Outgoing Chair: Andrew Berk 2021-2022 Board of Directors Chamber Legacy Award: Bob Joe Business Awards: Stay tuned! Tickets for the Mixer/Celebration: $25 per person There is no cost to attend the Annual Meeting at 4:30 pm
Effective JUNE 30, 2022, ALL businesses with 5 or more employees MUST offer their workers a retirement plan. Employees include part time, temporary, full time, even the business owner – anyone on payroll! There are many retirement plan options available, some of those options will be discussed. Don’t miss the deadline – penalties may be imposed on businesses not in compliance! CalSavers is California’s new retirement savings program that will offer millions of workers in California the opportunity to get on track for the future. There is no cost to the employer to join CalSavers. CalSavers is available to California workers whose employers don’t offer a workplace retirement plan, self-employed individuals, and others who want to save extra. Savers contribute to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) that belongs to them. Employers that don’t offer their own plan will register for CalSavers by their deadline and facilitate their employees’ access to the Program. Watch the recording of the June 2022 ShopTalk meeting on Zoom: South Pasadena business owners and community leaders and hear an informative and interesting presentation on a business-related topic – now via zoom! Join us the first Tuesday of each month at 8:00am:
Employment laws are constantly changing. Is your business up to date? Xiomara from the SBDC (Small Business Development Center) explains policies that may affect your South Pasadena/Los Angeles area business including: – labor law updates – OSHA’s emergency temporary standards – minimum wage – covid-19 supplemental sick pay – CalSavers retirement program – compliance requirements & more! Watch the recording of the May 2022 ShopTalk meeting on Zoom ShopTalk is a monthly South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce event, providing a chance to meet other South Pasadena business owners and community leaders and hear an informative and interesting presentation on a business-related topic – now via zoom! Join us the first Tuesday of each month at 8:00am:
Save the date! South Pasadena’s Eclectic Music Festival & Arts Crawl returns April 30, 2022. Festival and Preview Party details to come. Join the Eclectic mailing list to stay updated: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/5ledKS5
‘Holy Frit’ Movie Screening at the Rialto Theatre in South Pasadena on Sat. March 19 at 6:00pm with Live Q&A and optional Pre-Film Reception The South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce is proud to bring HOLY FRIT to South Pasadena in partnership with two central characters in the documentary, Judson Studios and Bullseye Glass, and the South Pasadena Arts Council and Mosaic Los Angeles. Ticket Options: $10 Film Screening with Live Q & A immediately following the film with Tim Carey (star), Justin Monroe (Director/Producer) & Chris Saito (Producer). $20 Film Screening with Live Q&A + Pre-Film Reception at 4:30pm at Mamma’s Brick Oven (includes light food and drinks) Watch the trailer: About the Film: A quintessential South Pasadena story, the film grew out of casual conversations between two local neighbors, one a burgeoning filmmaker, the other an unknown artist who had charmed his way into winning the commission to create the world’s largest stained-glass window. Together they wind their way through South Pasadena, from Judson Studio’s nearby 100-year-old stained glass studio to Little League games in the Arroyo, documenting the artist’s three-year race against the clock to tackle a career-defining commission. Holy Frit debuted at the Slam Dance Film Festival in 2021 and has won numerous major festival awards from Los Angeles to Warsaw. Tickets for the Chamber’s screening and Q&A, and an additional add-on food & wine reception with the film’s director and the star will be available at Eventbrite. They will be joined by one of the film’s producers, Chris Saito, also a South Pasadena resident! The first feature documentary by Director/Producer Justin Monroe, Holy Frit is a dramatic and comedic collision of art, business, religion, and human ambition as artist Tim Carey, the famous glass maestro turned mentor Narcissus Quagliata, and the teams at Judson Studios and Bullseye Glass attempt to create a stained glass window the size of a basketball court for a $90 million mega-church in Kansas. With stress through the roof and time running out, the viewer becomes a fly-on-the-wall witnessing the effort and wondering whether or not they can deliver this massive, complicated, and controversial art piece to their nervous client in time.
In celebration of Black History Month the South Pasadena Public Library has put together a recommendation list of both fiction and non-fiction books to honor, celebrate, and acknowledge the experiences and voices of Black Americans. Check out the curated titles on this PDF here or view them on OverDrive from literary classics to modern poetry. Find these collections on OverDrive or the OverDrive app Libby and check them out with your South Pasadena Public Library card!
The Chamber is a nonprofit membership organization working to create a vibrant local economy, celebrate the arts and connect the community.
We partner with businesses to support, promote and advocate for their interests; and to connect and build relationships and attract people to South Pasadena.
MAIL:
PO Box 3446
South Pasadena, CA 91031
OFFICE:
1121 Mission Street
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Tuesday – Friday
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