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In today's newsletter:

  • What a new study reveals about workers cleaning up Altadena's wildfire
  • How Altadena neighbors are coping with curious bears after the Eaton Fire

Also on today's calendar: Pasadena Chalk Festival.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
  • Thursday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Day laborers face hardships in the aftermath of Altadena fire, study reveals (calonews.com) — Recovery work after the January 2025 Altadena wildfire left many day laborers facing hazardous conditions, inconsistent safety gear, and income losses, according to a new study. Many workers, often undocumented, also struggled with mental health stress and immigration enforcement while living near fire-damaged neighborhoods. Researchers urge better disaster planning, stronger protections, and culturally appropriate trauma-informed services for these frontline workers.
   

• Bears in Los Angeles Are Getting Their Close-Ups, Ready or Not (gvwire.com) — Altadena residents are seeing more black bears wandering through foothill neighborhoods, especially after the deadly Eaton Fire disrupted local habitats. Experts say climate change and wildfires are pushing bears into yards and crawl spaces, prompting new strategies like bear-safe trash cans and electrified mats to keep both people and wildlife safe. The story highlights how nearby Monrovia and Altadena are adapting to this new normal.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Pasadena

  • Black Education Expo Returns to Pasadena Convention Center on October 3 (pasadenanow.com)
  • Cooler Days, Foggy Mornings to Linger in Pasadena Before Weekend Warm-Up (pasadenanow.com)
  • 1 Person Injured in Pasadena Car Accident at E. Colorado and N. Rosemead Boulevards (pacificattorneygroup.com)

San Marino

  • Winners and losers from MotoGP's decisive San Marino Grand Prix (motorsport.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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