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Greetings Pasadena! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Which Pasadena streets just got critical water main upgrades from PWP?
• How a quick-thinking Pasadena homeowner drove off masked intruders.
• Are Pasadena-area families actually ready for the next big quake?

Also on today's calendar: Saturday Afternoon Paint Nite with Boozy Pigments and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 96 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 94, low: 72.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• PWP touts Altadena reservoir, other infrastructure upgrades - Hey SoCal. Change is our intention. (heysocal.com subscription) — Pasadena's Department of Water and Power has fully restored Altadena's Allen Reservoir and completed several major water main upgrades on key Pasadena streets, improving reliability for local customers. Recent and ongoing work spans Fair Oaks, Oak Knoll, Holly, Villa, Colorado, Grand and other corridors, with new ductile iron pipes, resurfaced pavement, and accessibility improvements designed to protect long-term water service.
   

• Pasadena homeowner foils break-in attempt after would-be burglars ignore security warnings (pasadenastarnews.com) — A Pasadena homeowner in Upper Hastings Ranch scared off a group of masked intruders late Friday night after their security system warnings were ignored, prompting a rapid police and helicopter response. Officers are reviewing neighborhood video and maintaining increased patrols, especially since some nearby homes remain empty after the Eaton fire, though police have not confirmed links to other break-ins.
   

• Altadena Sheriff's Station Urges Residents to Prepare for the Next Earthquake (pasadenanow.com) — Residents in northeast Pasadena and Altadena are being urged by the Altadena Sheriff's Station to create an earthquake plan now, including emergency kits, securing heavy items, and signing up for alerts. The station, which serves parts of Pasadena, also points locals to LA County's detailed readiness resources and invites them to join the statewide Great California ShakeOut drill on October 15, 2026.
   

📸 Around Pasadena

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pasadena

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Thursday August 20
• Back to School Night
  Carver Elementary San Marino, CA 91108
  5:30 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
Friday August 21
• Closed Friday
  City of Pasedena NW Programs Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
• Centennial Square Boxing Show
  City of Pasedena NW Programs City Hall - Centennial Square, 100 N Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA, United States
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Pasadena Farmer's Market
  City of Pasedena NW Programs Victory Park Farmer's Market, 2900 North Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, United States
  8:00 am
• Saturday Afternoon Paint Nite with Boozy Pigments →
  AC Hotel Pasadena, 19 S Madison Ave, Pasadena
  2:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Techer Live: JPL and the Search for Life Beyond Earth →
  Zoom
  12:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Thursday Fun Paint Nite with Boozy Pigments →
  Kulturas, 187 N Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Women Empowered Free Intro Class →
  Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Pasadena, 75 W Walnut St, Pasadena
  11:30 am
• Our Name Is Jonas Weezer Tribute →
  The Buccaneer, 70 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre
  8:30 pm
Saturday September 5
• Gracie Bullyproof Back To School Open House →
  Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Pasadena, 75 W Walnut St, Pasadena
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Dipper, a cat who went missing in Altadena, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 9 hours, 35 minutes. Message from Owner: "He's very… (Nextdoor North Central Pasadena NW)
• MISSING DOG
  Our dog (Cocker Spaniel- Male) got out of our gate this afternoon near N. Grand Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91107. If you have seen our dog or have any… (Nextdoor Mid Central Pasadena)

• University of Southern California (USC) posted a job opening for Collector, Management Services Organization/Centralized Billing Office - CBO - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union) in Pasadena. Apply here.
• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Pasadena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pasadena here.

🗞 Nearby News

Altadena

• 'Rebuilding is a team sport': A Lakers legend joins elderly Altadena couple in building back (dailynews.com)
• Photos: Rep. Judy Chu honors San Gabriel Valley leaders (pasadenastarnews.com)
• Eaton Fire survivors travel to California capital to get help (johnsoncitypress.com)

San Marino

• Football: San Marino Tackles New League Obstacles (outlooknewspapers.com)
• Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Ranked Among Top 50 High Schools In CA (patch.com)

Ok 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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