Community Corner
🌱 Why a beloved East Pasadena peacock is now at the vet
Happening soon: Our Name Is Jonas Weezer Tribute on the East Pasadena Patch calendar

Hello again East Pasadena! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a beloved East Pasadena peacock is now at the vet
Also on today's calendar: Our Name Is Jonas Weezer Tribute.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 95, low: 69.
- Saturday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mailman allegedly attacks, wounds a beloved white peacock in Pasadena (pasadenastarnews.com) — A well-known white peacock nicknamed "Sugar" was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon after an alleged altercation with a mail carrier on Mohawk Street in East Pasadena, and the incident is now under investigation by Pasadena Humane and USPS. The bird is receiving veterinary care and appears to be improving, while officials review security footage and broader concerns about peafowl conflicts in the area.
![]()
📸 Around East Pasadena
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in East Pasadena
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Our Name Is Jonas Weezer Tribute →
The Buccaneer, 70 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre
8:30 pm
Saturday August 29
📣 East Pasadena Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
- San Gabriel Academy at Gabrielino →
Gabrielino High School, 1327 S San Gabriel Blvd, San Gabriel
3:30 pm - Fair Housing Workshop
City of Pasedena NW Programs Jackie Robinson Community Center, 1020 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91103, United States
6:00 pm - Pasadena Rental Housing Board (PRHB) Meeting
City of Pasedena NW Programs City Hall - Council Chamber Room S249, 100 N Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
6:00 pm - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Duarte Unified Duarte Community Center 1600 Huntington Drive Duarte, CA 91010
6:00 pm - Plymouth Back to School Night
Monrovia Unified Plymouth Elementary School, 1300 Boley St, Monrovia, CA 91016
6:00 pm - Closed Friday
City of Pasedena NW Programs Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States - Coffee with the Counselor & PTA
Plymouth Elementary School Monrovia, CA 91016
8:15 am - Welcome Back Family Picnic, 5pm - 7pm
Repetto Elementary Monterey Park, CA 91754
5:00 pm - 5th Grade Playdate
District PDF South Pasadena, CA 91030
5:00 pm - AV 5th Grade Playdate
District PDF South Pasadena, CA 91030
5:00 pm - Centennial Square Boxing Show
City of Pasedena NW Programs City Hall - Centennial Square, 100 N Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA, United States
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
🗞 Nearby News
San Marino
- This Long Beach High School Ranked Among Top 50 In California (patch.com)
- Football: South Pasadena Gears Up for Format Change (outlooknewspapers.com)
- Fun things to do in SoCal: Aug. 20-26 - Hey SoCal. Change is our intention. (heysocal.com)
Arcadia
- Carlsbad Man Now Has Guinness World Record with Record Setting Ownership - (thevistapress.com)
Ok East Pasadena! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.