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🌱 Patch AM: How will Pasadena’s new Black Legacy District reshape northwest neighborhoods?

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Hello again Pasadena! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Pasadena's new Black Legacy District reshape northwest neighborhoods?

Also on today's calendar: Croquet For Everyone and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Very hot, with a high of 102 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Very hot, temps: high: 101, low: 77.
  • Tuesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 101 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pasadena council adopts plan for Black Legacy District - Hey SoCal. Change is our intention. (heysocal.com) — Pasadena's City Council has officially designated the North Fair Oaks corridor as the Black Legacy District and approved a detailed plan allowing denser, mixed-use development in northwest Pasadena. The framework boosts housing density, encourages affordable units, and calls for placemaking features like banners, crosswalks, and public art, with next steps on funding and business support still to come.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing cat:
    I am Bunneyman (a friendly but seni feral/fixed and ear tagged tabby). My sister is Gigi (a black fixed and tagged feral). I have been well cared… (Nextdoor Downtown-Euclid/Los Robles)
  • Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1465057-8) in South Pasadena. Apply here.
  • Extra Space Storage posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in South Pasadena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pasadena here.

🗞 Nearby News

Altadena

  • Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane lighting ceremony set for Dec. 5 (pasadenastarnews.com)
  • Life of late artist Charles White implanted in Altadena park named in his honor as rebuild begins (ocregister.com)
  • Newsom signs bill intended to protect rebuilding in Altadena (dailygazette.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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