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Hello Altadena! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Altadena fire survivors say seven days isn't nearly enough
  • When and where to see 45 Armenian artists in Altadena
  • How one youth-led foundation is helping Altadena fire survivors rebuild

Also on today's calendar: Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble presents "A Saintly and Sinful Concert" and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 63 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 56.
  • Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Altadena survivors want more time to review major post-fire report (dailynews.com) — Altadena fire survivors are pressing Los Angeles County leaders for more time to review a critical 724-page report on the Eaton Fire, which devastated large parts of the community. Residents say the county's seven-day review window is too short, want survivors included in the response, and are demanding accountability for delayed evacuations and alleged failures in protecting west Altadena.
   

• Many Visions, One Space • MassisPost (massispost.com) — Altadena residents can explore a three-day Armenian art exhibition at the TCA Beshgeturian Center on Allen Avenue from October 15–17, featuring works by 45 contemporary Armenian artists. With many creators on-site and evening and weekend hours, the show offers a rare chance to experience international Armenian art and meet the artists without leaving the neighborhood.
   

• Molly Steinsapir Foundation to Hold Inaugural Benefit October 18 (palipost.com) — Altadena households affected by recent wildfires are among those helped by the Molly Steinsapir Foundation, which has furnished more than 180 homes and offered legal aid clinics to fire survivors. The group's inaugural benefit on October 18 will raise funds to expand youth-led service projects and support families across Palisades, Malibu, and Altadena still rebuilding their lives.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Pasadena

  • Pasadena Councilmember Urges Alert Signups With Rain in Forecast Through Monday (pasadenanow.com)
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  • Pacific Opera Project Takes 'The Magic Flute' Into 1990s Video Games at Lamanda Park Library (pasadenanow.com)

San Marino

  • Should You Put Your Books in the Freezer? (nytimes.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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