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

In today's newsletter:

  • What Pasadena's next city manager will control over your daily services
  • What Eaton fire survivors learned at Pasadena's packed Edison town hall
  • What new fire-recovery fixes could affect Pasadena residents this week?

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

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 85, low: 64.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pasadena council resumes search for new city manager (heysocal.com) — Pasadena's City Council has restarted its national search for a new city manager and is accepting applications through October 16, after a previous hire chose to remain in Riverside. The successful candidate will oversee a $1.5 billion city budget, 15 departments, and key entities like the Rose Bowl Operating Company, shaping how services and projects affect residents' daily lives.
   

2. SoCal Edison wildfire compensation program recipients tout speed of relief at town hall (dailynews.com) — Pasadena residents affected by the Eaton fire heard directly from Southern California Edison leaders and fellow survivors at a packed town hall at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Speakers described why they chose the utility's compensation program over lengthy lawsuits, while Edison detailed deadlines, payout progress, and how accepting offers affects future legal rights for local claimants.
   

3. County's Second Eaton Fire Review Reports 26 Altadena Recovery Findings; Supervisors to Review It Tuesday (pasadenanow.com) — Los Angeles County has released a second after-action review of the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires, which destroyed thousands of structures in Altadena and damaged parts of Pasadena. Supervisors will discuss 26 findings and 25 recovery recommendations on Tuesday, Sept. 15, with implications for future evacuation, communication, housing and public health planning that directly affect Pasadena-area fire survivors and residents.
   

4. 'Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender' Art Director Aaron Loftis Shares Details on 'Art-of' Panel at LightBox Expo 2026 (nickalive.net) — Pasadena will host LightBox Expo at the Convention Center October 23–25, including a special October 25 panel and screening celebrating the art of Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender. Art director Aaron Loftis and colleagues will walk fans through early paintings, production art, and the film's unique 2D/3D style, offering aspiring local artists a rare behind-the-scenes look at a major animated feature.
   

5. Pasadena's Assemblymember Harabedian Calls Allegations Against Dave Regan, Labor Leader Behind Billionaire Tax, 'Abhorrent' (pasadenanow.com) — Pasadena-area Assemblymember John Harabedian has condemned as "abhorrent" the substantiated harassment and intimidation findings against labor leader Dave Regan, who is backing California's proposed billionaire tax, Proposition 40. The investigation and political fallout matter locally because Harabedian's district includes Pasadena and Regan's union previously led a major Kaiser Permanente strike tied to the health system's Pasadena-based Southern California region.
   

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    Monday September 14
  • Museum Closed →
    Kidspace Children's Museum, 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena

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💬 Chatter

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  • ASK -Does anyone have a portable air conditioner we can borrow until Monday or Tuesday next week.
    Our central air conditioner fan has broken and the part will not be in until next week. Our Chocolate Lab is having a hard time with this. We have… (Nextdoor Southeast Pasadena)
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    This beautiful 3 year old Frenchie needs help. He is running out of time at the shelter, needs rescue or adopter. Share with anyone that you know… (Nextdoor Lamanda Park)
  • Target posted a job opening for Specialty Sales (Style, Beauty/Beauty Studio or Tech) (T1332) in Pasadena. Apply here.
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Arcadia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pasadena here.

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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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