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Good morning South Pasadena! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can South Pasadena bounce back in Friday's showdown at Franklin?
  • Which rising indie star is playing South Pasadena next February?

Also on today's calendar: The Melt - National Cheeseburger Weekend! Signup for Melt Rewards by 9/17 and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SGV football: Previews, predictions for Friday's Week 4 games (fresnobee.com) — South Pasadena High's football team is coming off a tight 29-22 loss to La Cañada and now heads to Los Angeles Franklin for another Friday night test. The broader Week 4 preview highlights key San Gabriel Valley matchups, but local eyes will be on how the Tigers respond and adjust after last week's close call.
   

• Claud Maps Out 2027 North American Tour │ Exclaim! (exclaim.ca) — Claud's newly announced 2027 North American tour includes a February 26 stop at Sid the Cat Auditorium in South Pasadena, giving local indie-pop fans plenty of advance notice. Presale tickets go live September 22, with general sales starting September 25, so residents can plan ahead for this intimate hometown-area show supporting Claud's upcoming album.
   

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Ok South Pasadena! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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