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Good morning to you Pasadena! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Pasadena family's dog survives house fire thanks to fast firefighter rescue
  • How can Pasadena riders score free bus trips and prizes this fall?
  • Why doesn't Mary See's historic Pasadena house mention her in records?

Also on today's calendar: Kaleidoscope: A Reflection of Staff Artwork - Artists' Reception and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Dog Resuscitated at Pasadena, CA, House Fire Greets Rescuers (firehouse.com) — Firefighters from Pasadena and neighboring cities recently rescued and resuscitated Milo, a 6‑year‑old dog pulled unconscious from a burning Pasadena home on Michillinda Avenue. The family, still displaced while the fire's cause is investigated, reunited with crews days later to thank them, highlighting how quickly responders acted to save Milo's life with oxygen and on‑scene care.
   

2. Pasadena Transit to Offer Free Rides on California Clean Air Day (coloradoboulevard.net) — Pasadena riders can hop on Pasadena Transit and Dial-A-Ride for free on California Clean Air Day, Wednesday, October 7, while also enjoying special SoCal Transit Month promotions through September. Residents are urged to log their local trips in the RideContest by September 30 to boost Pasadena's standing and possibly win prizes for choosing cleaner transportation.
   

3. The National Register Protects Mary See's Pasadena House. Its Paperwork Never Mentions Her (pasadenanow.com) — A historic bungalow on South Marengo Avenue is federally protected for its Craftsman architecture, yet the National Register paperwork never mentions its link to See's Candies matriarch Mary See or her famed recipes. The story traces how this Pasadena kitchen shaped the company's black-and-white identity, notes Charlie Munger's later Pasadena ties, and points locals to nearby See's shops today.
   

4. At Rose Bowl, a New Club's New View on Iconic Landmark (outlooknewspapers.com) — Pasadena residents are getting a new way to experience the Rose Bowl, with the debut of the Field Club premium hospitality space in the south end zone. Local leaders including Mayor Victor Gordo joined sports and entertainment figures to celebrate the opening, which aims to modernize the historic stadium's fan experience while preserving its iconic character and community connections.
   

5. Advancing Renewable Energy: PWP recognized with Green Power Leadership Award (pasadenaweekly.com) — Pasadena Water and Power has been honored with a national Green Power Leadership Award for its push toward 100% carbon‑free electricity by 2030, reinforcing Pasadena's role as a clean‑energy leader. City officials highlight new renewable and battery projects, including the upcoming Glenarm Battery Energy Storage System, which aims to boost grid reliability and support a more sustainable power supply for residents.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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