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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Pasadena Unified is cutting Longfellow Elementary's protected trees now
  • How Pasadena's new in-field blood transfusions helped after a violent crash
  • Why are Pasadena-based BYD companies taking the Pentagon to court?

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Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tree removals begin at Pasadena Unified's Longfellow Elementary School (pasadenastarnews.com) — Protected trees at Longfellow Elementary in Pasadena are being cut down as part of a soil remediation project, despite weeks of protests from environmental advocates and parents. Pasadena Unified officials say they reviewed alternatives, but critics argue other remediation methods were never fully pursued. With students relocated for campus modernization, work is proceeding while neighbors and activists continue to voice concern.
   

2. Pasadena paramedics make history after violent family dispute (newsbreak.com) — Pasadena firefighter-paramedics used their new prehospital blood transfusion program for the first time after a man was critically injured in an alleged DUI incident involving his son on Mooresque Drive. Responders began administering whole blood within 16 minutes, then rushed the victim to Huntington Hospital, highlighting how the city's participation in the LA-DROP program could improve survival in severe trauma cases.
   

3. Chinese carmaker sues US Defense Department over lobbying rule (courthousenews.com) — Two Pasadena-based BYD subsidiaries are suing the U.S. Defense Department, arguing a new law restricting lobbyists for designated Chinese military companies violates their First Amendment rights. The case could affect how these local firms advocate in Washington and potentially influence rules impacting their Lancaster bus plant and broader clean-energy business.
   

4. South Pasadena advances noise ordinance overhaul - Hey SoCal. Change is our intention. (heysocal.com) — South Pasadena is moving toward a new noise ordinance that would replace vague "reasonable person" standards with specific decibel limits across different zones and times of day. City staff and councilmembers are debating how to balance lively parks, live-music venues, and birthday parties with neighbors' quality of life. Pasadena-area residents may see clearer, more enforceable rules on persistent noise complaints soon.
   

5. Kaiser lays off 147 employees across California, including in Oakland and Pleasanton (sfchronicle.com) — Kaiser Permanente plans to cut 20 administrative positions in Pasadena as part of 147 layoffs across California, though it says patient care won't be affected. Impacted workers are in business and administrative roles and may receive severance and career support while exploring other opportunities within the health system.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Global Leaders Endorse Declaration of Transparency and Integrity During UNGA 81 —Lily Chen Read on Patch
  • ⚠️ Magnitude 3.55 earthquake reported
    Sep 27 at 8:40 AM PDT: 3.5 magnitude earthquake occurred near Hermosa Beach, CA. More than 2106 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
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    ** sorry no microwave ovens/ light bulbs/ glass- wood speakers. Sunday only. Mission parking. Come early 9-3 pm. Limited space. (Nextdoor NE Pasadena)
  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T0883) in Pasadena. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for 8540 Pizza Maker / Cashier in Pasadena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pasadena here.

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