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Greetings Pasadena! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Officer and two civilians hurt in Pasadena special crimes unit shooting
  • Why Pasadena is restarting its high‑stakes city manager search
  • How will tonight's Rose Bowl showdown between UCLA and SDSU unfold?

Also on today's calendar: Kaleidoscope: A Reflection of Staff Artwork - Artists' Reception and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
  • Monday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 3 Injured In Pasadena Police Shooting, Including Officer (patch.com) — Pasadena residents are learning more about a Thursday night police shooting on North Oakland Avenue that left a police officer and two people in a car with minor injuries. The incident, involving the department's special crimes unit near Walnut Street, remains under investigation as officials have not yet explained what triggered the gunfire or how exactly the injuries occurred.
   

• Pasadena relaunches city manager search after failed first attempt (pasadenastarnews.com) — Pasadena has restarted its search for a permanent city manager after its earlier choice declined the job, and applications are now being accepted through October 16. The city is working with The Byers Group to find candidates with substantial executive municipal experience, offering a base salary between $380,000 and $425,000 for the role that will help steer Pasadena's future.
   

• UCLA vs San Diego State Prediction: Are the Bruins For Real? (miamiherald.com) — Tonight's UCLA–San Diego State football game kicks off at 7:15 p.m. at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, giving locals a chance to see the Bruins' new-look offense up close. The preview breaks down each team's strengths, predicts a comfortable UCLA win, and notes betting lines and expectations for how the matchup might unfold.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Altadena

  • Flock 'Donated' Cameras to Altadena After the Fires. Now, Residents Want them gone (risingupwithsonali.com)
  • Column: I chalk this art form up to what is looking like a great coming weekend in Pasadena (pasadenastarnews.com)
  • With FEMA funding deadline looming, wildfire survivors fear loss of case managers (pasadenastarnews.com)

San Marino

  • San Marino firefighters use ice-filled bags for heatstroke treatment (abc7.com)
  • Girls' Volleyball: San Marino Opens League Play Against Gabrielino (outlooknewspapers.com)

Ok 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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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