🌱 Patch AM: How is Altadena being prioritized for this winter’s El Niño storms?

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In today's newsletter:

• How is Altadena being prioritized for this winter's El Niño storms?
• What new wildfire smoke rules could mean for Altadena homeowners
• What killed the wildfire-compensation bill Altadena fire survivors were counting on?

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 84, low: 60.
• Friday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• If El Niño slams LA County, how can its 10 million residents be ready? (pasadenastarnews.com) — Altadena is singled out as one of LA County's top priorities for El Niño flooding and mudflow risks this winter, with officials warning that burn scars from the Eaton fire make local neighborhoods especially vulnerable. County Public Works plans targeted evacuations, 24/7 storm staffing, and debris-basin cleanouts, while residents are urged to understand their flood risk, clear gutters, keep kids away from channels, and consider flood insurance.
   

• California looks at standards for returning home after a wildfire (nbclosangeles.com) — Altadena's state Assembly member John Harabedian has authored a bill to create the nation's first standards for when smoke-damaged homes are safe to re-enter after wildfires. Prompted by the deadly Eaton Fire, the legislation would require state agencies to set clear testing and cleanup rules and push insurers to follow them, potentially shaping how Altadena fire survivors return home.
   

• California lawmakers kill wildfire bill after utility complaints (kentucky.com) — State lawmakers in Sacramento have shelved a wildfire-compensation bill, leaving many Altadena households affected by the deadly Eaton fire still fighting for faster payouts from Southern California Edison. The measure's collapse is a win for major utilities and sends legislators back to the drawing board on how to balance wildfire victim relief with utility financial risks and insurance costs.
   

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Wednesday September 2
• 7/8 Back to School Night
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Thursday September 3
• FB: Freshman @ CV
  La Canada High La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
  4:00 pm
• C3 Do'Nut Fear Event
  La Canada High La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
  5:30 pm
• 9/12 Back to School Night
  La Canada High La CaĂąada High School, 4463 Oak Grove Dr, La CaĂąada Flintridge
  6:00 pm
• FB @ Village Christian
  La Canada High Glendale Community College, 1500 N Verdugo Rd, Glendale, CA 912
  7:00 pm
Friday September 4
• GATE Advisory Committee Meeting #1
  La Canada Unified LCUSD Tech Conference Room
  9:00 am
Sunday September 6
• Campus Care: Amigos de Los Rios
  Jackson STEM Dual Language Magnet Academy Pasadena, CA 91101
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Someone who is moving out of the country gave me their cat since they couldn't take it with them.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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