Mobile Drug Testing South Pasadena, CA
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Local Mobile Drug Testing and Mobile Alcohol Testing services in South Pasadena, CA and the surrounding areas is provided at your business or other specified locations such as a Construction Site, Warehouse, Port, Office Building, Accident Scene or Hospital. Mobile Drug Testing in South Pasadena, CA is available for DOT and NON-DOT Testing. Both laboratory analysis and instant result testing is offered.
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How To Schedule A Mobile Drug Testing Service in South Pasadena, CA
To schedule any type of Mobile Drug or Alcohol Test in South Pasadena, CA, call our local scheduling department at (800) 221-4291. Information we will need includes, number of employees to be tested, type of test, preferred date and time and if the employees are DOT or NON-DOT regulated.
Mobile Drug Testing in South Pasadena, CA
Our laboratories are SAMHSA certified and all test results are verified by our in-house licensed physicians who serve as Medical Review Officers (MRO).
Mobile drug testing is utilized in most cases by companies needing multiple employee drug tests performed on-site which will eliminate the need for employees to leave the worksite and go to a testing center; this prevents "down time".
Mobile drug testing is also available when an employer wishes to conduct a "sweep" due to reasonable suspicion of drug use in the workplace.
Mobile drug testing services are also utilized for post-accident situations for DOT and NON-DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.
Mobile Drug Testing for South Pasadena, CA Employers
Mobile drug testing is used by many businesses including:
- Construction Sites
- Motor Pool Facilities
- Car Dealerships
- Trucking/Transportation Companies
- Schools
- Sports Venues
- Hospitals
- Oil & Gas Drilling Sites
Mobile DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in South Pasadena, CA
We also specialize in providing Mobile/On-site Drug Testing Services for all DOT Modes including Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA) and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA) in accordance with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Additional DOT Services include Consortium Enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training and Policy Manual Development. In addition, we offer a complete DOT Compliance Program for single operators and small trucking companies.
Additional DOT Services:
- Consortium Enrollment
- DOT Physicals
- Supervisor Training
- Employer Drug Policy Development
- MVR Reports
- Employee Training
- Background Checks
- FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search
The Opioid Overdose Crisis
Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids, including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.
- Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
- Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
- An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
- About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
- Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
- The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
- Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.
In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive)
Drug Testing Locations in South Pasadena, CA
In addition to providing Mobile/On-Site Drug Testing, Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in South Pasadena, CA and the surrounding areas. Many of our drug testing centers open early and have evening hours to accommodate a person's work schedule. Our drug testing locations in South Pasadena, CA have certified and trained drug testing specialists ready to serve your testing needs in a friendly, knowledgeable and confidential manner.
Drug testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.
Accredited Drug Testing is a nationwide drug testing company with testing centers in South Pasadena, CA specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing, DOT Physicals and Background Checks.
ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!
With over 20,000 testing centers throughout the United States, Accredited Drug Testing has testing centers in all States and in most cities and towns.
Certified Mobile Drug Testing South Pasadena, CA
All Accredited Drug Testing specialists are certified and qualified for urine, hair and saliva drug collections and breath alcohol screenings for DOT and NON-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Which Drug Testing Panel Is Right For You?
Drug test screening groups are commonly referred to as a drug testing panel. The most common panels used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug tests, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screening can be analyzed for drugs such as opiates, bath salts, synthetic cannabinoids and a wide range of prescription drugs.
What Is A Drug Test?
A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers screening for drugs prohibited by law (such as cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin) and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist. A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use.
More Information About Mobile Drug Testing in South Pasadena, CA
Mobile Drug Testing can also provide instant drug tests, where the result is available on-site. However, if an instant test has a non-negative result the specimen will be sent to a certified laboratory for confirmation testing.
Mobile drug testing is convenient and a cost-effective method when a company has multiple employees needing a drug or alcohol test.
When providing mobile drug testing for DOT employees, Accredited Drug Testing can provide all required documentation including the Federal Chain of Custody Forms.
50 ALESSANDRO PL. SUITE A10 1.0 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD 1.4 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
100 S RAYMOND AVE 1.9 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
940 E MAIN ST 2.2 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
960 E GREEN ST, STE 164 2.3 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
416 W LAS TUNAS DR, STE 204 2.8 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
330 W. LAS TUNAS DR. STE 2 2.8 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
1750 E COLORADO BLVD 2.9 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
801 S CHEVY CHASE DR 5.3 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91205
801 S Chevy Chase Dr Ste 50, 5.3 miles
Glendale, CA 91205
9350 FLAIR DR Ste 102 5.8 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
544 N GLENDALE AVE 5.9 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
222 W EULALIA ST STE 101 6.1 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
823 N BROADWAY 6.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
230 N MARYLAND AVE STE 110 6.3 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
221 E GLENOAKS BLVD STE 130 6.6 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91207
124 N VIGNES ST 6.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
2300 W BEVERLY BLVD 6.7 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
432 W BROADWAY 6.7 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
56 E DUARTE RD 7.0 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
4500 RIVERVIEW AVE 7.1 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
117 E LIVE OAK AVE STE 101 7.1 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
3144 SANTA ANITA AVE STE 205 7.1 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91733
420 E 3rd St Ste 802, 7.1 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90013
132 S BEAUDRY AVE 7.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
333 S HOPE ST STE C145 7.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90071
309 W BEVERLY BLVD 7.5 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
169 S ALVARADO ST STE 101 7.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
1127 Wilshire Blvd Ste 203&204, 7.8 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90017
1225 WILSHIRE BLVD 7.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
2131 W 3RD ST Ste 4 7.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
2476 S ATLANTIC BLVD 7.9 miles
COMMERCE, CA 90040
929 GEORGIA ST 8.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
1313 W 8TH ST ste 100 8.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
1300 N VERMONT AVE 8.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
3851 S SOTO ST 8.3 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
3688 S Soto St 8.3 miles
Vernon, CA 90058
1526 N EDGEMONT ST FL 1 8.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
1907 E WASHINGTON BLVD 8.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90021
6538 TELEGRAPH RD 8.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
1400 S GRAND AVE STE 612 8.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
4580 PACIFIC BLVD 9.0 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
3364 E SLAUSON AVE 9.1 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
3430 GARFIELD AVE 9.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
12801 CROSSROADS PKWY S Ste 150 9.3 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91746
3545 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 325 9.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
3320 S HILL ST 9.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90007
1253 VINE ST ste 19A 10.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90038
6529 SEVILLE AVE 10.3 miles
HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255
501 S BUENA VISTA ST 10.4 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
8337 TELEGRAPH RD STE 104 10.7 miles
PICO RIVERA, CA 90660
2701 W ALAMEDA AVE STE 203 10.7 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
5862 AVALON BLVD 11.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90003
14148 FRANCISQUITO AVE 11.1 miles
BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706
1300 N LA BREA AVE 11.2 miles
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028
2231 S WESTERN AVE 11.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90018
110 N LA BREA AVE 11.4 miles
INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
12462 PUTNAM ST ste 402 11.7 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
12385 WASHINGTON BLVD 11.8 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90606
12401 WASHINGTON BLVD 11.8 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
5455 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1802 11.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
3413 W PACIFIC AVE 102 11.9 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
15705 ARROW HWY STE 6B 11.9 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
725 S ORANGE AVE 12.2 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
3413 W PACIFIC AVE 12.4 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
5345 IRWINDALE AVE 12.4 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
6000 N IRWINDALE AVE STE A 12.4 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
11411 BROOKSHIRE AVE STE 408 12.5 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90241
6520 N IRWINDALE AVE STE 100 12.5 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
11817 TELEGRAPH RD 12.5 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
3611 MLK Blvd STE 108 12.9 miles
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
16025 GALE AVE STE B10 13.2 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91745
8501 Wilshire Blvd Suite 305, 13.4 miles
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
9353 IMPERIAL HWY GARDEN MEDICAL OFFICE,3RD FLOOR 13.4 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90242
8700 BEVERLY BLVD 13.5 miles
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
8512 Whitworth Dr 13.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90035
5971 VENICE BLVD FL 4 13.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
11432 VANOWEN ST 14.2 miles
N HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605
15141 Whittier Blvd Ste 125, 14.3 miles
Whittier, CA 90603
11631 VICTORY BLVD STE 101 14.3 miles
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91606
11152 S MAIN ST 14.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90061
13440 IMPERIAL HWY 14.8 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
17487 HURLEY ST 14.8 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744
2640 E GARVEY AVE S STE 106 15.3 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91791
6405 WILKINSON AVE 15.3 miles
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91606
554 E San Bernardino Rd Ste 10, 15.6 miles
Covina, CA 91723
5525 W SLAUSON AVE 15.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90056
7300 ALONDRA BLVD STE 108 15.7 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
250 S GRAND AVE 15.9 miles
GLENDORA, CA 91741
16444 PARAMOUNT BLVD 16.0 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
18335 VALLEY BLVD 16.1 miles
LA PUENTE, CA 91744
16660 PARAMONT BLVD STE 102 16.1 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
4312 Woodman Ave Ste 102 16.2 miles
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
18575 Gale Ave Ste 155 16.4 miles
City of Industry, CA 91748
18575 GALE AVE STE 295 16.4 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748
2499 S WILMINGTON AVE 16.9 miles
COMPTON, CA 90220
2707 E VALLEY BLVD STE 116 17.0 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91792
15330 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 1 17.0 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
15401 S MAIN ST 17.1 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
2301 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 17.1 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
757 WESTWOOD PLZ 17.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
11633 HAWTHORNE BLVD #215 17.4 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
13652 CANTARA ST 17.5 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
12001 W WASHINGTON BLVD 17.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
16700 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 180 17.7 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
16702 VALLEY VIEW AVE 17.7 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
11560 W PICO BLVD 17.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90064
6410 VAN NUYS BLVD STE B 17.7 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91401
1300 W 155TH ST STE 109 17.7 miles
GARDENA, CA 90247
12212 W WASHINGTON BLVD 17.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
8726 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 17.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
16630 S BROADWAY ST 17.8 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
8800 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 8 17.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8930 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 200 17.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
13466 OSBORNE ST 18.0 miles
PACOIMA, CA 91331
1350 W COVINA BLVD 18.1 miles
SAN DIMAS, CA 91773
6033 W CENTURY BLVD STE 200 18.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
5220 CLARK AVE STE 445 18.2 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
19301 S SANTA FE AVE Ste 120 18.2 miles
COMPTON, CA 90221
5205 Lakewood Blvd 18.2 miles
Lakewood, CA 90712
5203 LAKEWOOD BLVD 18.2 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
9601 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 18.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
11645 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 830 18.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025
11611 SAN VICENTE BLVD 18.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90049
15211 VANOWEN ST STE 105 18.7 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91405
920 N NASH ST 18.7 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
15211 VANOWEN ST STE 319 18.7 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91405
8780 VAN NUYS BLVD BLDG C 18.8 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
40 CENTERPOINTE DR 18.9 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
14619 PRAIRIE AVE 18.9 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
14850 ROSCOE BLVD 18.9 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
1700 E WALNUT AVE 19.2 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
9561 VAN NUYS BLVD 19.3 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
390 N SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 1000 19.4 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
1200 ARROYO ST 19.5 miles
SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340
1149 W 190TH ST 19.5 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
2720 N HARBOR BLVD STE 130 19.6 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
5451 LA PALMA AVE STE 24 19.7 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
20401 AVALON BLVD STE C 19.7 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
2121 SANTA MONICA BLVD 19.7 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 5 19.8 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
455 E CARSON PLAZA DR 19.9 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
1950 SUNNYCREST DR STE 1800 19.9 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
2151 N HARBOR BLVD 19.9 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
566 E LAMBERT RD 20.0 miles
BREA, CA 92821
16135 LEADWELL ST 20.0 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91406
1250 16TH ST 20.2 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
801 CORPORATE CENTER DR STE 130 20.3 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
4253 REDONDO BEACH BLVD 20.3 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
1001 E IMPERIAL HWY 20.4 miles
BREA, CA 92821
209-1 Takashiho Yomitan Village 20.4 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
10630 Sepulveda Blvd STE 100 20.8 miles
Mission Hills, CA 91345
14901 RINALDI ST STE 204 20.9 miles
MISSION HILLS, CA 91345
15031 RINALDI ST 21.0 miles
MISSION HILLS, CA 91345
16300 ROSCOE BLVD STE 1A 21.0 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91406
2776 PACIFIC AVE 21.5 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
2750 ATLANTIC AVE 21.5 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
1716 W HOLT AVE 21.6 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
13920 BREGER AVE 21.6 miles
SYLMAR, CA 91342
21081 S WESTERN AVE STE 150 21.6 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90501
1801 W ROMNEYA DR STE 106 21.7 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
482 W WILLOW ST 21.7 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
2814 W LINCOLN AVE 21.8 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
710 N EUCLID ST STE 203 21.9 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
10861 CHERRY ST STE 202 22.0 miles
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
23601 AVALON BLVD Ste 104 22.1 miles
CARSON, CA 90745
333 S MAGNOLIA AVE 22.3 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92804
2101 MAGNOLIA AVE 22.3 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
520 N Prospect Ave Ste 305, 22.4 miles
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
1006 W LA PALMA AVE 22.4 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
21320 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 227 22.6 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
1720 TERMINO AVE 22.6 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
4101 TORRANCE BLVD 22.6 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
1703 TERMINO AVE, STE 102 22.6 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
18646 OXNARD ST 22.8 miles
TARZANA, CA 91356
18250 Roscoe Blvd Ste 120, 22.9 miles
Northridge, CA 91325
1111 E LA PALMA AVE 23.2 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
640 S PLACENTIA AVE 23.2 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1250 PACIFIC AVE 23.2 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
502 S GAREY AVE 23.3 miles
POMONA, CA 91766
1050 LINDEN AVE Ste 887 23.3 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
909 E YORBA LINDA BLVD STE H 23.3 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
3330 LOMITA BLVD 23.7 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90505
1301 N ROSE DR 23.7 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1201 N. ROSE DR. SUITE 202 23.7 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
23441 Madison St Ste 300, 23.9 miles
Torrance, CA 90505
7052 ORANGEWOOD AVE STE 6 24.0 miles
GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841
211 S STATE COLLEGE BLVD STE 325 24.0 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
1300 N KRAEMER BLVD 24.1 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
1717 E LINCOLN AVE 24.1 miles
Anaheim, CA 92805
23441 MADISON ST.BLD8,STE 110 24.1 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90505
25965 NORMANDIE AVE FL 1 24.3 miles
HARBOR CITY, CA 90710
20301 VENTURA BLVD STE 105 24.6 miles
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364
947 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 120 24.6 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
1000 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 200 24.6 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
12600 BEACH BLVD 24.8 miles
STANTON, CA 90680
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Local Area Info: South Pasadena, California
South Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 25,619, up from 24,292 at the 2000 census. It is located in the West San Gabriel Valley. It is 3.42 square miles in area and lies between the much larger city of Pasadena, of which it was once a part, and the metropolis of Los Angeles. South Pasadena is the oldest self-builder of floats in the historic Tournament of Roses Parade.
The original inhabitants of South Pasadena and surrounding areas were members of the Native American Hahamog-na tribe, a branch of the Tongva Nation (part of the Shoshone language group) that occupied the Los Angeles Basin. The Tongva name for the area that covers modern-day South Pasadena and part of Pasadena was Akuvranga. Tongva dwellings lined the Arroyo Seco (Los Angeles County) in South Pasadena and south to where it joins the Los Angeles River and along other natural waterways in the city. They lived in thatched, dome-shape lodges characteristic for their use of carved wood decorations. For food, they lived on a diet of corn meal, acorns, seeds and herbs, fish, venison, berries, fruits and other small animals. They traded for ocean fish with the coastal Tongva on a daily basis. They made cooking vessels from steatite soapstone from Catalina Island. South Pasadena also has a strong claim to having the oldest and most historic sites in the San Gabriel Valley. For many centuries, its adjacency to a natural fording place along the Arroyo Seco had served as a gateway to travel and commerce for aboriginal peoples here and along the coast. It was here that Hahamognas greeted Portola and the missionaries who later established the San Gabriel Mission a few miles to the east.
The initial buildings on the Rancho San Pascual were built on the land which eventually became the cities of Pasadena, South Pasadena and Altadena. The first of these adobe structures became headquarters for General Flores and his staff in 1847 where they agreed to surrender to American forces, ending Mexican Colonial rule in California. In 1875, the landowners of the area encompassing present-day Pasadena and South Pasadena voted to rename their association, Pasadena.