Navigating South Pas Patch

As I'm sure most of you have noticed over the past month, the little editor picture at the top of South Pasadena Patch has changed. With off to for a journalism fellowship, I've come to fill some pretty big shoes. 

I couldn't have asked for a community better than South Pas to introduce me to Southern California. Originally from Chicago, I'm loving my new home. 

With the transition in editors, the weekly schedule of columnists has been changed a bit. Not to mention, our site is constantly going through design alterations. Because of this, I thought I'd take some time to address questions I've come across in the community, and tell everyone about some exciting features we have underway. 

Since we've recently rolled out a new blogging feature highlighting various voices in the community (and we're still recruiting!), one common question I've heard is how to find particular columnists or articles missing from the homepage.

Here's a few tips: 

1. When reading a story, there will always be related articles along the right-hand side of the page. For instance if you're reading City Walk, links to previous City Walks written by Margaret Finnegan will be visible on the right. If you're reading a story about Fair Oaks, the same applies. You can always find relevant stories on the right. 
2. At South Pas Patch, we have some great columnists. After reading Laurie Allee's  last Monday, you may have been seeking more of her work. Scroll down the page and before the comments section, you will find about five articles previously written by her. You can also click "See all Views from the Front Porch articles" to view . This can be applied to all columns. 
3. Use the search field in the upper right to find specific authors and topics. Type in an author's last name and his or her past articles will appear. If there is a particular topic you are interested in, type it in the box. All articles that include that key word will appear. 
4. The page tabs on the top are your friend. Looking for a sports story that ran last week? Go to the news tab and click on sports. Stories will display from newest to oldest. Other subheads include arts, schools, government, etc. 

As usual if you ever have a problem finding an article, don't hesitate to reach out to me (Kristen.Lepore@Patch.com). 

Below I've listed a slew of articles you can rely on here at South Pas Patch. 

Mondays

• : Published every other Monday, explores South Pas history and culture through research, video and photos. Next up: A feature on the Rialto (May 23).
• : South Pas parent Jessica Yee takes a look into topics related to parents and students at . This week, she's got a two-part column. Check out Tag Getting a Time Out at School: Part I & Part II. 
• City Walk: On the third or fourth Monday of every month, takes us on a wonderful walk through town. The combination of history, detailed directions and photo slideshows make this a piece you can't pass by.

Tuesdays

• : Foodie prepares us for the South Pas Farmers Market with in-depth looks at various vendors every other Tuesday. Today: Oro Blanco Grapefruit with a tasty summer recipe.

Wednesdays

• Frugal Family: Reporter taps our local sources to divulge in town every week. If you're having a special promotion at your business, let us know about it!

Thursdays

• Get Out: Every Thursday morning, you can expect a slew of events happening around town from our calender editor . Hosting an event you'd like the community to be a part of? Let her know about it.  
• City Council Recap: On the first and third Thursday of every month, we'll recap what went down at the night before. 

Fridays

• Police Blotter: In a well-read weekly feature, Smith reports on crime in town. From burglaries to driving under the influence, Patch will keep you in the know reporting straight from South Pas Police. 
• Shop Local: has . With the project coming to a close this summer, merchants are encouraging residents to shop local. Each Friday starting May 20, we'll profile a local store. Expect photos and video on the evolution of various shops in your community. 
• House Hunt: Each week we pick a different price range and show pictures of homes in San Gabriel Valley that recently sold for that price. a South Pas home that went for half a million. 

Weekends

• Where in South Pas is Patch?: Also a new feature, I'll be posting photos of various places and landmarks around town. Can you guess where I'm at in these local photos?
• Pets of the Week: We'll continue to highlight adorable animals in need of homes from the San Gabriel Valley and Pasadena Humane Societies. This week: Abigail the puppy and Doubles the kitten. 

I hope this helps clear up when and where you can find your favorite features. We appreciate your support as we debut new platforms and make changes to our site. 

Next month, you can expect a letter from the editor about the history of South Pasadena's Le Pore Lane. (Yes, that's my last name!)