🌱 Patch AM: What Altadenans should do while County Supervisors take a two‑week break

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In today's newsletter:

• What Altadenans should do while County Supervisors take a two‑week break
• How a fire‑damaged Altadena reservoir quietly came back online
• What unfinished fire‑related cleanup means for Altadena students this week

Also on today's calendar: Our Name Is Jonas Weezer Tribute and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 95, low: 72.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. County Supervisors Go Dark for Two Weeks Beginning Tuesday (pasadenanow.com) — Altadena residents won't be able to address the County Board of Supervisors on August 18 or 25 because both meetings are canceled, delaying county decisions that affect this unincorporated community. With the Board serving as Altadena's main governing body during Eaton Fire recovery, neighbors are urged to use written comments and attend the Town Council meeting instead.
   

2. Altadena Reservoir Returns to Full Service (mynewsla.com) — A key 4.1‑million‑gallon reservoir serving Altadena has been fully repaired after Eaton Fire damage, restoring full water storage capacity for local residents. Pasadena Water and Power replaced aging structural components, cleaned and disinfected the Allen Reservoir, and highlighted additional main replacement projects that aim to improve long‑term water reliability in Altadena neighborhoods.
   

3. Pasadena Unified Opens School Year With Soil Remediation Unfinished at Multiple Campuses (pasadenanow.com subscription) — Families in Altadena should know that some Pasadena Unified campuses still have outdoor areas under Eaton Fire‑related soil remediation as students return this week. District leaders say schools remain safe and emphasize rising graduation rates, while Pasadena police urge extra caution from drivers around school zones during busy drop‑off and pickup times.
   

4. Photos: Rep. Judy Chu honors San Gabriel Valley leaders (pasadenastarnews.com) — Altadena is prominently represented in Rep. Judy Chu's latest Congressional Leadership Awards, with Fair Oaks Burger, Webster's Community Pharmacy, and Altadena Meals on Wheels all earning top honors. The ceremony in Arcadia recognized San Gabriel Valley leaders, including volunteers and activists connected to Altadena's recovery and community service after the Eaton fire. It's a snapshot of how local businesses and nonprofits are shaping the wider district.
   

5. State health inspections of ICE detention facilities halted by Legislature (fresnobee.com) — An Altadena resident's ordeal in immigration detention inspired a California bill to allow state health inspections of ICE facilities, but the measure has been halted in the Assembly. Lawmakers and advocates argued it was needed to address unsafe conditions, while opponents cited duplication and legal concerns. The outcome leaves your Altadena neighbor's case as a powerful example without new protections in place yet.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Altadena

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Just Like Heaven →
  Brookside Park, 360 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 26
• Minimum Day - Dismissal @ 11:30 am
  Altadena Arts Magnet Pasadena, CA 91101
• Back to School Night 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  Altadena Arts Magnet Pasadena, CA 91101
• Early Dismissal - Back To School Night
  Don Benito Fundamental School Pasadena, CA 91101
  8:45 am
• Blaze Dineout
  Hamilton Elementary School Pasadena, CA 91101
  4:00 pm
• Back To School Night
  Don Benito Fundamental School Pasadena, CA 91101
  5:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• Our Name Is Jonas Weezer Tribute →
  The Buccaneer, 70 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre
  8:30 pm
Saturday September 5
• Guns N Roses →
  Rose Bowl Stadium, 1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena
  6:25 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• Pasadena Farmer's Market
  City of Pasedena NW Programs Villa Parke, 363 E Villa, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
  8:30 am
• ATHLETICS BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT / FALL COACHES MTG
  La Canada High North Gym
  6:00 pm
• Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
  City of Pasedena NW Programs George Ellery Hale Building - Hearing Room, 175 N. Garfield Ave.,, Pasadena, CA, 91109, United States
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
• Public Safety Committee Meeting
  City of Pasedena NW Programs City Hall - Council Chamber Room S249, 100 N Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
  4:00 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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