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🌱 Patch AM: Which South Pasadena teachers just earned top countywide honors?
Also, don't miss Damien Jurado on the South Pasadena Patch calendar
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:
- Which South Pasadena teachers just earned top countywide honors?
- What were South Pasadena police watching for in this safety crackdown?
- Which South Pasadena High students are in the running for Rose Court?
Also on today's calendar: Toots McApplesauce: Only Slightly Misbehaving and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 85, low: 66.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• South Pasadena Teacher Named Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year Finalist (coloradoboulevard.net) — A South Pasadena Unified teacher at Arroyo Vista Elementary has been named a Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year finalist, highlighting the district's strong showing in this year's countywide competition. Alongside her honor, SPUSD recognized standout educators at Marengo, Monterey Hills, South Pasadena Middle, and South Pasadena High, underscoring the depth of teaching talent in local classrooms. 
• Police Conduct Pedestrian Safety Operation (outlooknewspapers.com) — South Pasadena police recently ran a traffic operation targeting speeding, illegal turns, and failure to yield, and are urging local drivers to slow down and stay alert. With pedestrian deaths high statewide, officers are stressing speed limits, distraction-free driving, and safer walking habits, especially at night and in busy neighborhood areas.
• 2027 Rose Court to be announced next week, with $7,500 scholarships on the line (dailynews.com) — Several South Pasadena High School students are among the finalists vying for spots on the 2027 Rose Court, which comes with $7,500 scholarships and months of parade-related appearances. They're competing with candidates from 41 Pasadena-area schools, with judges weighing leadership, academics, public speaking, and community involvement before next week's announcement.
📸 Around South Pasadena
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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Pasadena
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★ Featured events ★
- Damien Jurado →
Sid The Cat Auditorium, 1022 El Centro St, South Pasadena
8:00 pm
Friday October 9
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Other local events
- 2027 Product Rollout - CA - Los Angeles Market →
Mike & Anne's, 1040 Mission Street, South Pasadena
11:00 am - VCLA Short Film Screenings →
South Pasadena Public Library, 1100 Oxley Street, South Pasadena
7:00 pm - Queers in Media Game Night →
Burden of Proof, 1012 Mission Street, South Pasadena
5:00 pm - ELD Parent Night
South Pasadena Middle School South Pasadena, CA 91030
6:00 pm - PTA Parent Coffee
Monterey Hills Elementary School South Pasadena, CA 91030
8:15 am - AV Movie Night
District PDF South Pasadena, CA 91030
5:30 pm - Dirty at 7:30 Stand Up Comedy Show →
The Barkley Restaurant & Bar, 1400 Huntington Drive, South Pasadena
7:30 pm - Toots McApplesauce: Only Slightly Misbehaving →
Visionarium Live Italian, 1020 Mission St, South Pasadena
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Friday October 9
📣 South Pasadena Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Farmers Market →
100 S. 2nd Street, Alhambra
8:30 am - The Growing TBR Society - book club →
dym - book & boba shop, 2057 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena
9:00 am - Train with Us: In-Store Sculpt Class at lululemon →
lululemon, Pasadena
9:30 am - Manga Lounge "Spill the Tea" Event →
Manga Lounge, 2115 South Atlantic Boulevard, Monterey Park
10:00 am
Sunday September 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Production/Cook in Alhambra. Apply here.
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Alhambra. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Pasadena here.
🗞 Nearby News
Alhambra
- Pacific Retail, Conversant Capital form JV to buy Ventura mall (therealdeal.com)
- Second-Alarm Fire Displaces One Resident From Two-Story Pasadena Home (pasadenanow.com)
San Marino
- San Marino Unified School District Prepares for El Niño (outlooknewspapers.com)
- San Marino Alumni Association Board to Host Fall Gathering (outlooknewspapers.com)
- Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Is Underway (outlooknewspapers.com)
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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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