Amanda Coscarelli

Los Angeles

Journalist at Freelance

multimedia journalist | cpp ’22 ➪ usc ’23

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Articles

Local Designer Breathes Life Into Historic Showcase House

5 days ago | outlooknewspapers.com | Amanda Coscarelli

Carmine Sabatella has played many roles over the years in the South Pasadena community. As the former owner of Carmine’s Italian Restaurant and Bar, owner of Carmine’s Design and Decor, a real estate agent and an HGTV host, Sabatella doesn’t like to take breaks. A described "go-getter" with a passion for creativity, he’s also a go-giver who enjoys helping others bring their dreams to life.
Armory Cultivates Community Through Art

2 weeks ago | outlooknewspapers.com | Amanda Coscarelli

The Armory Center for the Arts has always been a place to create, learn and make new friends. Throughout its 36-year history in Pasadena, aspiring artists — both amateur and professional — have come through its doors to cultivate a sense of community through art. But since the Eaton Fire threatened that community, wiping out entire neighborhoods in Pasadena and Altadena, the Armory has become much more.
City Gathers Resident Input for Library Campus

3 weeks ago | outlooknewspapers.com | Amanda Coscarelli

The South Pasadena Public Library has stood as a symbol of pride in the city for nearly 120 years. Though the building has evolved over the years to meet the needs of the community, the spirit has stayed the same. It remains a place for neighbors to gather, to learn and to collaborate. The library is not just a historical site — it holds history within the pages of each book, and houses a collection of archives from the last 100 years.
City's Finances, Infrastructure, Housing Top Mayor's 2025 Priorities

2 months ago | outlooknewspapers.com | Amanda Coscarelli

When South Pasadena Mayor Janet Braun was elected in 2022, she knew she had her work cut out for her. The city’s finance department was in shambles and infrastructure needs had been unaddressed for decades. And as she and the rest of the City Council took a closer look at all of the problems they had been tasked with solving, the list continued to grow.
City Reviews Financing Options for Golf Course Renovation

2 months ago | outlooknewspapers.com | Amanda Coscarelli

The Arroyo Seco Golf Course has been a South Pasadena staple since the 1950s when golf was taking off across the nation. Throughout its history, it has served as a community gathering place and a destination for visitors to the Pasadena area. But as the golf course comes up on its 70th anniversary, the city of South Pasadena is looking for new ways to draw in the same enthusiasm it garnered at its opening in 1955. At a meeting on Feb.
South Korean Man Finds Spot to Teach His Culture at Library

Feb 14, 2025 | outlooknewspapers.com | Amanda Coscarelli

When Samuel (Kwangbok) Lee first moved from South Korea to Las Vegas in 2007 to attend college, Korean culture was far from sight. At the time, while many elements of Chinese and Japanese culture were popularized by American film and television — although many were appropriated — Korean culture was still very isolated. Lee was grateful for the opportunity to study in the U.S., but there seemed to be no space for him to use the language he grew up with. That was until a friend asked for a favor.
Animal Shelter Volunteers Trade Scrubs for Capes

Feb 6, 2025 | outlooknewspapers.com | Amanda Coscarelli

As Pasadena Humane and SPCA communications manager Kevin McManus walks down a corridor, searching for a quiet place to talk, hundreds of dogs can be heard barking in the nearby kennels. This is the sound of a typical day for McManus. Except today is anything but normal. As he and the rest of the shelter staff are finding their bearings in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire, so are hundreds of displaced pets. He stops at a bench next to a room where five cats have found temporary residence.
Two Weeks After Eaton Fire, Pasadena Seeks a New Normal

Jan 23, 2025 | outlooknewspapers.com | Amanda Coscarelli

Members of the Pasadena Civitas Club, family, neighbors and friends gathered Jan. 16 in the grand craftsman-style living room of the city’s historic Blinn House for what felt like a funeral. And in some ways, it was. The Eaton Fire and its wake of devastation on Altadena, Pasadena and across the Foothills region has left the communities in mourning and shock. Though Civitas members expressed gratitude for being together in support of the same cause, each conversation was somber in tone.
City Council Amends Municipal Code for Affordable Housing Units

Nov 15, 2024 | beverlyhillscourier.com | Amanda Coscarelli

After a months-long process that started in July, the City Council passed an ordinance to amend parts of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code involving affordable housing. City planners have been working on the ordinance since the Planning Commission recommended changes be made to the occupancy priority standards for affordable housing units. These standards determine who is next in line to receive housing based on factors such as age, income and location of work.
Measure G Ahead by Slim Margin

Nov 7, 2024 | beverlyhillscourier.com | Amanda Coscarelli

Los Angeles County voters are almost evenly divided about the historic ballot measure that would amend the county charter to increase representation, accountability and transparency. Also known as Measure G, the initiative was authored by Board of Supervisors Chair Lindsey Horvath, whose third district includes Beverly Hills, and Supervisor Janice Hahn.