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In today's newsletter:

• Will your Monterey Hills street be affected by new tree trimming?
• How a tiny South Pasadena auditorium reshaped Sylvan Esso's new album

Also on today's calendar: Aprons Away: Women's Work On Route 66 Presentation and Book Signing at Pasadena Museum of History and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 99, low: 71.
• Saturday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 96 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South Pasadena To Trim City Trees in Monterey Hills To Reduce Wildfire Risk (coloradoboulevard.net) — South Pasadena will start trimming city trees in Monterey Hills this September to cut wildfire risk and keep evacuation routes clear. Crews will remove hazardous branches from public trees, with temporary parking impacts and schedules posted on the City's website. Residents are urged to clear vegetation and create defensible space around their homes as part of a shared wildfire-preparedness effort.
   

• Sylvan Esso's New Album Was Born Between a Flood and a Fire (spinmagazine.com) — Sylvan Esso road-tested their upcoming album "Ow ∞" during a sold‑out five‑night residency at Sid the Cat Auditorium in suburban South Pasadena, giving local fans an intimate first listen. The Durham-based electropop duo used the small venue to experiment with a full live band, reshaping their sound after years of delays from hurricanes, wildfires, and the pandemic.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Pasadena

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 27
• Aprons Away: Women's Work On Route 66 Presentation and Book Signing at Pasadena Museum of History →
  Pasadena Museum of History, 470 W Walnut St, Pasadena
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Marinelli Bros. Circus - A New Experience! →
  The Shops at Montebello, 2134 Montebello Town Center, Montebello
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday August 28
• AV 4th Grade Playdate
  District PDF South Pasadena, CA 91030
  5:30 pm
Sunday August 30
• Bill Callahan →
  Sid The Cat Auditorium, 1022 El Centro St, South Pasadena
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• 5th Gr. OSS Parent Information Session
  Monterey Hills Elementary School South Pasadena, CA 91030
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• AV All School Photo Day
  District PDF South Pasadena, CA 91030
• MHS PTA General Assembly
  Monterey Hills Elementary School https://spusd.zoom.us/j/86428649029
  7:00 pm
Friday September 4
• AV TK and Kindergarten Double Session Day (All Students Attend in A
  District PDF South Pasadena, CA 91030
  8:10 am
• Family Locker Night
  South Pasadena Middle School South Pasadena, CA 91030
  4:30 pm
• 3rd Grade Playdate
  District PDF South Pasadena, CA 91030
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 27
• Scholastic Book Fair (Library)
  Repetto Elementary Monterey Park, CA 91754
  4:00 pm
• Marguerita Back-to-School Night (Gr K-8th)
  Ynez Elementary Marguerita Elementary School, 1603 Marguerita Ave, Alhambra, CA
  4:00 pm
• San Gabriel High School Back-to-School Night (Gr 9th-12th) - NEW TI
  Fremont Elementary San Gabriel High School, 801 S Ramona St, San Gabriel, CA 91776
  4:30 pm
• Volleyball, Girls VR @ Glenn
  Rosemead High Rosemead, CA 91770
  4:45 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Passing of a legend
  Just heard Dolly Parton died. Met her years ago very nice down to earth lady. No usual big name star arrogance. Was loved by her many adoring fans (Nextdoor South Pasadena-SW)
• Saw this beautiful cat chilling in front of my house, does she belong to anyone?
  She seems super friendly. I think I have seen her a few times before today and the last time was a year ago and back then she acted the same way,… (Nextdoor South Pasadena-North)

• ISSA posted a job opening for Front Desk Opener in Alhambra. Apply here.
• C.C.S. Facility Services posted a job opening for Janitor - Part Time - Alhambra in Alhambra. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Pasadena here.

🗞 Nearby News

Alhambra

• Carlos Hernandez Named to Hispanic Player of the Year Watchlist - Wake Forest University Athletics (godeacs.com)
• KEYS TO FITNESS: Being a Good Ambassador (rafu.com)
• Sky Zone Alhambra Aims to Give Families More Reasons to Play Together (pasadenanow.com)

San Marino

• Beyond Borders: Musicians Explore Global Careers and Cultural Dialogue at Sound × Image × Dialogue (laweekly.com)

Pasadena

• Nearly $1M Awarded For San Gabriel Valley Wildfire Prevention Projects (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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