Homeless Count Resumes + COVID Home Testing Paused + Inmate Death

Happy Friday, people of Monrovia! Unfortunately, this is the last edition of the Pasadena Digest for the foreseeable future. But, let's end things on a strong note. Some of our top stories for the day include Los Angeles County resuming its annual homeless count, the county also pausing its at-home COVID-19 testing program and an inmate death at the women's jail.

First, today's weather:

Low clouds and fog. High: 62 Low: 47.

Here are the top stories today in Monrovia:

1. Business Owners, Get Ready! Pasadena Will Require You Provide Upgraded Masks To Your Staff (Pasadena Now)
2. LA businesses losing business from Grammys postponement, Inglewood fears Super Bowl COVID spread (FOX 11 Los Angeles)
3. L.A. County D.A. George Gascón’s chief of staff sues police over public intoxication arrest (KTLA)
4. Inmate found dead in cell at L.A. County women's jail day after arrest (KTLA)
5. L.A. County will resume annual homeless count after 2021 postponement (KTLA)
6. L.A. County pauses at-home COVID-19 testing program (Los Angeles Times)
7. Chance To Win Super Bowl Tickets By Donating Blood: Red Cross (Monrovia Patch)

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Today in Monrovia:

• END OF SEMESTER 2 TERM 1 (Events) - Canyon Oaks High School (12:00 AM)
• Girls Basketball (JV) vs. San Marino (Events) (3:30 PM)
• Boys Soccer (VR) vs. San Marino (Events) (3:30 PM)
• Boys Basketball (JV) vs. San Marino (Events) (3:30 PM)
• Girls Soccer (VR) vs. San Marino (Events) (3:30 PM)
• Girls Soccer (JV) vs. San Marino (Events) (5:00 PM)
• Boys Soccer (JV) vs. San Marino (Events) (5:00 PM)
• Boys Basketball (FR) vs. San Marino (Events) (5:00 PM)
• Girls Basketball (VR) vs. San Marino (Events) (5:15 PM)
• Boys Basketball (VR) vs. San Marino (Events) (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Monrovia Chamber: "Check out Bill’s chat with Andres of Gokí Café Video production by Kathy Graham Editing by Britney Lopez #Gokicafe #monrovia #cafe #peacock #goodeats #supportlocal" (Instagram)
• Monrovia Chamber of Commerce: "Check out Bill’s chat with Andres of Gokí Café Video production by Kathy Graham Editing by Britney Lopez #Gokicafe #monrovia #cafe #peacock #goodeats #supportlocal" (Facebook)
• City of Arcadia, City of Arcadia: "Compost Pails Update - Friendly Reminder: Due to the recent COVID-19 surge, free kitchen compost pails will NOT be available for pick-up until Thursday, January 20th. For questions, please contact the Public Works Services Department at ..." (Nextdoor)
• City of Arcadia, City of Arcadia: "City Council Redistricting Draft Maps Due Soon - The submission deadline for City Council redistricting draft maps is January 15. For more information on how to submit a map, including instructional videos, please visit ArcadiaCA.gov/red..." (Nextdoor)
• City of Arcadia, City of Arcadia: "Follow City of Arcadia's Facebook Page - Did you know that the City of Arcadia has a Facebook Page? Follow us to stay current on City news, special events, and the happenings at City Hall and around town. Make sure to tell your friends a..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hacienda: "WOD - workout for today - 10min warm up: jog/fast walk 5min followed by arm circles and air squats 3 Rounds for time of: 15 - Russian kettle bell swings (Med weight for swings) 15 - burpees" (Nextdoor)

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