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In today's newsletter:

• What will change at South Pasadena's longtime Rose Parade float site?
• South Pasadena police explain what to do with suspicious military items.
• How did South Pasadena's Tigers pull off a 31-0 shutout?

Also on today's calendar: Marinelli Bros. Circus - A New Experience! and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 94, low: 73. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Some sun, warm and less humid, with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South Pasadena Floats Path for Tournament of Roses Site (outlooknewspapers.com) — South Pasadena's City Council has moved toward creating a permanent facility where volunteers can build the city's Tournament of Roses Parade floats, offering a long-term ground lease at the War Memorial lot. The plan would give the nonprofit a dedicated barn and workspace while formalizing how community groups use city property, with new policies guiding long-term agreements and fee reductions.
   

• Resident Finds Military Device During Home Renovation (outlooknewspapers.com) — A South Pasadena resident renovating a home on Grace Drive found what looked like military ordnance, prompting a 911 call and response from local police and the LASD Bomb Squad. Officials confirmed the device wasn't dangerous but destroyed and removed it, and they're urging residents to avoid touching suspicious items and call 911 immediately if they encounter anything concerning.
   

• Football: South Pasadena Shuts Out San Gabriel for Second Win (outlooknewspapers.com) — South Pasadena High's Tigers dominated San Gabriel 31-0 at Ray Solari Stadium, bouncing back strongly to improve their season record to 2-1. With standout performances on both offense and defense, the team now turns its focus to another home game on Sept. 11 against undefeated La Cañada, giving local fans another chance to pack the stands.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Pasadena

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• Marinelli Bros. Circus - A New Experience! →
  The Shops at Montebello, 2134 Montebello Town Center, Montebello
  9:00 am
• Silence into Song: 2,977 Voices Remembered →
  First United Methodist Church of Glendale, 134 N Kenwood St, Glendale
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 7
• Labor Day Holiday - All Schools & Buildings Closed →
  District PDF South Pasadena, CA 91030
• Labor Day Holiday (No School)
  District PDF South Pasadena, CA 91030
Tuesday September 8
• Board of Education Meeting
  South Pasadena Unified District Office Board Room
  6:30 pm
Sunday September 13
• House Concerts at Studio East →
  South Pasadena CA
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday September 6
• FRONT ROW CARD SHOW - PASADENA →
  Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E Green Street, Pasadena
  11:00 am
Monday September 7
• Labor Day - No School
  Altadena Arts Magnet Altadena
• Labor Day - Holiday
  Alhambra Unified Alhambra, CA 91803
• Labor Day, September 7, 2026, Holiday/Día Festivo
  Macy Intermediate Monterey Park, CA 91755
Tuesday September 8
• Macy Spirit Week, 9/8-9/11
  Macy Intermediate Monterey Park, CA 91755
• Coffee with the Principal
  Washington Elementary STEM Magnet School Pasadena, CA 91101
  8:15 am
• School Tour
  Jackson STEM Dual Language Magnet Academy Pasadena, CA 91101
  8:30 am
• Picture Day
  Winter Gardens Elementary Los Angeles, CA 90022
  8:45 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• My daughter, Lane, lost her cat around 12:30 pm today.
  She thinks she slipped out the front door. Please be on the lookout. Her name is Cricket. Lost around 1612 Fair Oaks Ave (between Laurel and Oak) … (Nextdoor South Pasadena-SE)

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🗞 Nearby News

Alhambra

• Police chaplain, pastor, professor — all roles God has prepared him for • Biblical Recorder (brnow.org)
• What to know about the AP/FRONTLINE investigation into scam victims (dailypress.net)
• The 16 Best Cold Noodles In LA - Los Angeles (theinfatuation.com)

San Marino

• Walking School Bus Tradition Keeps On Rolling at Carver Elementary (outlooknewspapers.com)
• La Salle football overwhelms Arcadia with explosive offense (sgvtribune.com)

Pasadena

• La Verdad Brings Latin Funk and Salsa to Pasadena's Memorial Park Today as the Free Levitt VIBE Series Nears Its Finale (pasadenanow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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