CA COVID Rate + Radioactive Dust + Caltech's Racist Past

It's almost the weekend, everyone. Get excited! This is your local Patch editor here with the latest edition of the Pasadena Digest. Our top stories include California's rising COVID-19 case rate, a potentially radioactive dust cloud being sent into the air above Los Angeles and Caltech grappling with its racist past.

First, today's weather:

Very warm. High: 90 Low: 65.

Here are the top stories today in Pasadena:

1. Design Commission Approves Condos for Strip of Former Railroad Right-of-Way (Pasadena Now)
2. California's COVID-19 case rate now higher than many Southern states, twice that of Florida's (KABC-TV)
3. Explosion Sends Potentially Radioactive Dust Into Air Above LA (NBC Southern California)
4. 12-year-old boy killed in crash involving off-duty LA County deputy (FOX 11 Los Angeles)
5. LA Considers Some Changes to Proof of Vaccination Requirements (NBC Southern California)
6. Pasadena Trader Joe’s Recalls Popular Chicken Product (Pasadena Patch)
7. Caltech Works To Distance Itself From Racist Past (Pasadena Patch)

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Today in Pasadena:

• Cross Country CIF Prelims - Pasadena High School (12:00 AM)
• SMHS Late Start (10:00 am) (SMHS Master) (12:00 AM)

Pasadena Patch Notebook

• Pasadena Humane: "Check out some of the adorable animals who are scheduled to be at our Pop Up Adoption Event at PetSmart Monrovia this weekend! This Saturday, November 13 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., you can stop by for onsite adoptions with no appointment..." (Instagram)
• Pasadena Humane: "Four-year-old Socks is a wonderful boy who is practicing his model poses and waiting for his forever home at @petfoodexpress in Pasadena!" (Instagram)
• Visit Pasadena: "We would like to take a moment to honor those who have served our country. Thank you for your dedication and bravery. Happy Veteran's Day. #Happyveteransday #veteransday" (Instagram)
• Visit Pasadena: "Sit, stay, relax. A stroll through Desiderio Park is a great way to get some fresh air, take in Pasadena's greenery, and bask in the architectural magnificence of the Colorado Street Bridge. Thanks @whatapoppylife for sharing! #visitpasa..." (Instagram)
• City of Pasadena - Public Agency: ""As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." —President John F. Kennedy #VeteransDay" (Facebook)
• Pasadena Public Library: "National Novel Writing Month is this month. If you're still wondering if you should write that awesome story of yours, here are 5 novels that came out of the #NaNoWriMo challenge to inspire and motivate you! tinyurl.com/a6duj7ht" (Facebook)
• City of Pasadena - Public Agency: "Are you at risk of eviction due to unpaid rent? The CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program can help eligible renters impacted by COVID-19. Visit HousingIsKey.com or call (833) 430-2122 to check your eligibility and apply to receive free financi..." (Facebook)

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