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In today's newsletter:

  • How to get expert breast cancer advice in South Pasadena Oct. 8
  • South Pasadena's top teachers just earned countywide recognition—see who's honored
  • How a South Pasadena backyard duck became an underground dining sensation.

Also on today's calendar: Toots McApplesauce: Only Slightly Misbehaving and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 94, low: 68.
  • Friday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. South Pasadena Woman's Club Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Night (southpasadenan.com) — South Pasadena residents are invited to a Breast Cancer Awareness Night at the Woman's Club clubhouse on October 8, featuring USC breast surgical oncologist Dr. Maria Nelson. You'll hear practical guidance on risk factors, screening, myths, and lifestyle, plus learn about local breast care resources, with time for questions after a wine-and-cheese reception.
   

2. SPUSD's Teacher of the Year Jennifer Velez Simon Named Top 16 Teacher in LA (southpasadenan.com) — South Pasadena families can celebrate that SPUSD's Teacher of the Year, Jennifer Velez Simon of Arroyo Vista Elementary, has been named one of the top 16 teachers in Los Angeles County. She and fellow site honorees from Marengo, Monterey Hills, South Pasadena Middle School, and South Pasadena High School are being recognized for innovative, caring work with local students.
   

3. A Kaiser doctor turned his backyard Peking duck into a celebrity sensation (latimes.com subscription) — On a quiet South Pasadena hillside street, radiologist Dr. Hong Pham has turned his backyard Peking duck hobby into a wildly popular pop-up, complete with a 10-day dry-aging process and live carving shows. Neighbors and food lovers now join a long waitlist for his richly detailed meal kits, as his once-private passion project grows into a sought-after local culinary experience.
   

4. Greg Freeman to Release ALL SET THE BONE Album, Tour North America (broadwayworld.com) — Indie artist Greg Freeman is bringing his upcoming album "All Set The Bone" to life on a North American tour that includes a November 6 stop at South Pasadena's Sid The Cat Auditorium. The record blends tense, politically tinged storytelling with adventurous rock arrangements, and local fans will be able to hear the new songs live just days after the album's release.
   

5. CA's Best High Schools Ranked In New Analysis (patch.com) — South Pasadena Senior High School earned a spot among California's top public high schools in a new statewide ranking from Niche, highlighting strong academics and student reviews. The list compares schools across the state, giving local families another data point as they weigh educational options and consider how South Pasadena's public schools stack up against other highly rated campuses.
   

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