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In today's newsletter:
- Are hidden wildfire toxins still inside Altadena homes a year later?
Today's riddle: What did one volcano say to the other volcano? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Altadenafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Rain in the afternoon, with a high of 56 and low of 49 degrees.
- Monday: Rather cloudy, a shower; cool, temps: high: 59, low: 48.
- Tuesday: Periods of sun with a shower, with a high of 60 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• UCLA: Health Risks From Smoke May Linger, Even After Wildfires Are Out (mynewsla.com) — Altadena residents returning after the January 2025 wildfires may still face lingering indoor air pollution, as UCLA researchers found some harmful smoke-related chemicals remained elevated even after flames were out. The study, focused on burn zones including Altadena-Pasadena, warns that staying indoors didn’t fully prevent exposure and urges steps like ventilation and air purifiers to reduce long-term health risks. 
Find out what's happening in Altadenafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
📸 Around Altadena
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Altadena
- Walk-in Tutoring With Dennis
Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
12:30 pm - Walk-In Tutoring With Bo-Gay
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Walk-In Tutoring With Pat
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Walk-In Tutoring With Cheri
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Walk-In Tutoring With Margie
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Computer Classes
Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
3:00 pm - Teen Game Day
Playa Vista Branch Library
3:00 pm - English Conversation With Ronnie
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
📣 Altadena Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Mommy & Me Chinese Class - Ages 5 & Under (Jan) - Monterey Park, CA 2026
Garvey Ranch Park , 781 S Orange Ave , Monterey Park
9:00 am - Baby & Toddler Storytime
El Sereno Branch Library
10:30 am - Baby and Toddler Storytime
Atwater Village Branch Library
10:30 am - Baby & Toddler Storytime and Play
Cypress Park Branch Library
10:30 am
Sunday January 4
Monday January 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Report of police activity in Los Angeles, California.
8:27PM on Jan 2: Police activity at Benjamin Ave & Goddard Ave, Los Angeles, California, per local source (Nextdoor )
- PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Pasadena. Apply here.
- Legacy Education, LLC posted a job opening for Clinical and Theory Nursing Instructor in Pasadena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Altadena here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pasadena
- Rain Prevented a B-2 Spirit Rose Parade Flyover—but It Still Made the Big Game! (nationalinterest.org)
- More Rain All Weekend (pasadenanow.com)
- Ancient meditation practices find new life among religious (columbian.com)
Glendale
- ‘Stranger Things' creators defend Will's coming out scene after backlash: ‘The ultimate f–k you' (nypost.com)
Los Angeles
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