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In today's newsletter:

• Which world-class ensembles are coming to South Pasadena's Library stage?
• Which big shows will SPHS drama tackle this school year?
• Why did South Pasadena walk away from Flock surveillance cameras?

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 96 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 70.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 96 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 30 Years of Music: South Pasadena's Restoration Concerts Announces 2026–27 Season (coloradoboulevard.net) — South Pasadena's beloved Restoration Concerts are celebrating 30 years with a full 2026–27 season in the Library Community Room, starting September 13. Eight Sunday concerts will feature ensembles from string quartets to brass and percussion, with season tickets available and proceeds funding improvements to the South Pasadena Library and its historic venue.
   

• SPHS Drama Announces 2026 Fall Play & 2027 Spring Musical (southpasadenan.com) — South Pasadena High School's drama program has revealed its 2026–27 season, with the fall play set as the western comedy 'Rio Hondo' and the spring musical as 'Come From Away.' Students heard the news at the first Drama Club meeting, where teacher Nick Hoffa emphasized choosing shows that stretch young actors' skills.
   

• Watched From Above: Why Flock Cameras Are Dividing Los Angeles (parriva.com) — South Pasadena has ended its contract with Flock license-plate cameras, even as Pasadena keeps a large network running and Los Angeles negotiates new safeguards. The story explains why South Pasadena pulled back, how much data these cameras collect, and what's at stake for privacy, immigration concerns, and everyday drivers across the region.
   

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Sunday August 30
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  Sid The Cat Auditorium, 1022 El Centro St, South Pasadena
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Wednesday August 26
• AV 5th Grade OSS Parent Meeting
  District PDF South Pasadena, CA 91030
  6:00 pm
• AV PTA General Assembly Zoom
  District PDF South Pasadena, CA 91030
  7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Back to School Night
  Marengo Elementary School South Pasadena, CA 91030
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 21
• Kickoff Week Carnival
  Winter Gardens Elementary Los Angeles, CA 90022
  8:45 am
• Welcome Back Family Picnic, 5pm - 7pm
  Repetto Elementary Monterey Park, CA 91754
  5:00 pm
• Centennial Square Boxing Show
  City of Pasedena NW Programs City Hall - Centennial Square, 100 N Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA, United States
  6:00 pm
• Football (11 person) VR vs Rancho Dominguez Prep / JS, MM, JV, PS
  Rosemead High Rosemead, CA 91770
  7:00 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
• Just Like Heaven →
  Brookside Park, 360 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena
  12:00 pm
• Levitt VIBE Pasadena Music Series
  City of Pasedena NW Programs Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St., Pasadena, CA, 91103, United States
  6:00 pm
• Marching Band Showcase
  San Marino High San Marino, CA 91108
  7:00 pm

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San Marino

• San Marino Police Sound the Alarm on 'Cash Trapping' (outlooknewspapers.com)
• SMUSD: Measure M in Motion (outlooknewspapers.com)
• Pasadena Water and Power Seeks Partners for Clean Energy Goals (outlooknewspapers.com)

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