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In today's newsletter:

• How dangerous is the smoky haze now hanging over Pasadena?
• How a Boyle Heights warehouse fire fouled Pasadena’s air

Also on today's calendar: July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular With The Beach Boys 2026: Hollywood Bowl and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a cow with no legs? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• AIR QUALITY ADVISORY: Smoke From Massive Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Envelops South Pasadena (southpasadenan.com) — Smoke from a stubborn Boyle Heights warehouse fire is drifting into South Pasadena and Pasadena, pushing air quality into the Moderate range and prompting health officials to urge residents to limit outdoor activity. While no local evacuations are in place, Pasadena-area readers are advised to keep windows closed, use recirculating A/C or purifiers, and watch conditions closely as the AQMD likely extends its particle pollution advisory.    

• Smoke relief shelters open for residents impacted by Boyle Heights warehouse fire (laist.com) — Pasadena residents were among those across L.A. County who smelled smoke and faced poor air quality after a Boyle Heights warehouse fire and subsequent flare-up sent plumes across the region. Two 24-hour smoke relief centers in Boyle Heights and East L.A. now offer masks, shelter, and health information, while officials urge people and pets to stay indoors when possible.    

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📸 Around Pasadena

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pasadena

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★ Featured events ★

Friday July 3

• July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular With The Beach Boys 2026: Hollywood Bowl →
  Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles
  7:30 pm

Saturday July 4

• July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular With The Beach Boys 2026: Hollywood Bowl →
  Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday June 22

• Summer Camp Gator 2026 →
  Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School, 2660 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena
  8:00 am
• 2026 Summer Camp & School →
  Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School, 2660 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena
  8:00 am
• City Council Meeting
  City of Pasedena NW Programs City Hall - Council Chamber Room S249, 100 N Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
  6:00 pm

Tuesday June 23

• Accessibility and Disability Commission Meeting
  City of Pasedena NW Programs Jackie Robinson Community Center, 1020 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91103, United States
  5:30 pm
• Women Empowered Free Intro Class →
  Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Pasadena, 75 W Walnut St, Pasadena
  7:30 pm

Wednesday June 24

• ABVM Summer Social →
  Chipotle and Handel's, 3409 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91107
  5:00 pm

Saturday June 27

• ✨Pasadena Saturday Fun-Boozy Pigments Powdered by Paint Nite →
  AC Hotel Pasadena, 19 S Madison Ave, Pasadena
  2:00 pm

Saturday July 4

• 4th Of July Parade And Celebration 2026: Sierra Madre →
  Sierra Madre Boulevard & North Sunnyside Avenue, Sierra Madre
  10:00 am
• 4th Of July Parade And Fireworks Spectacular 2026: South Pasadena →
  , South Pasadena
  11:00 am
• America's Block Party, Concert, Fireworks And Drone Spectacular 2026: Los Angeles →
  LA Memorial Coliseum, 3911 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hero —Jack Von Bulow Read on Patch

• Update: Nero and Brownie are the siblings that are breaking their owner’s heart.
  Pierre Hauss thinks all who have been trying to help—Jade, Jessica and many more. He says he has more decisions to make to find best home for the 2… (Nextdoor Madison Heights Pasadena)
• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
  FOUND on June 18, 2026 in Pasadena, CA 91103 near Lincoln and mountain street Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Villa Parke)

• Keurig Dr Pepper posted a job opening for Merchandiser Stocker in Pasadena. Apply here.
• Pasadena Unified School District posted a job opening for Custodian (Substitute) Pool in Pasadena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pasadena here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Altadena

• Altadena Fire Survivors Push State for $25M CARE Fund as Budget Deadline Nears (coloradoboulevard.net)
• Armory and Altadena Library Team Up for Free Teen Workshop on Wildfire and Renewal (pasadenanow.com)
• Dodgers rally for 3 runs in 9th to win 4th consecutive 1-run game (pasadenastarnews.com)

San Marino

• Collenette School of Dancing Leaps Into Centennial Year in San Marino (outlooknewspapers.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Ground Beef (Thank you Deb S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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