Cargo Train Theft + Kimchi Day + Vigil For Pasadena Boy

Happy Tuesday, everyone. This is Andy Nguyen here with your latest edition of the Pasadena Digest. Our top stories include the impact of a cargo train theft, Korea Kimchi Day in Los Angeles and a vigil planned for the 13-year-old boy shot by a stray bullet in Pasadena.

First, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 73 Low: 50.

Here are the top stories today in Pasadena:

1. Ordered Something That's Delayed? Here Are Some Customers Who Were Victim to Cargo Train Theft (NBC Southern California)
2. Los Angeles celebrates Korea Kimchi Day with kimchi festival (KABC-TV)
3. LA County Is Being Sued For Delaying Food Assistance To Poor Families (LAist)
4. Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy's Veritas Scholarship – Pasadena Schools (Pasadena Now)
5. Pasadena stray-bullet shooting: Community plans vigil to mourn Iran Moreno-Balvaneda (KABC-TV)
6. Brush Fire Reported Near 710 And 210 Freeways In Pasadena (Pasadena Patch)
7. Pasadena Unified Board Member Tina Fredericks Withdraws Lawsuit Against School Board (Pasadena Now)

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Today in Pasadena:

• JV B Basketball Tournament @ St. John Bosco (3:00 PM)
• V B Soccer (non-league) vs Monrovia - Pasadena High School (3:45 PM)
• JV B Soccer (non-league) vs Monrovia (5:15 PM)

Pasadena Patch Notebook

• Pasadena Humane: "Join us at Savor the Flavor in Sierra Madre on Friday, December 3 at 6 p.m. for an in-person, private holiday shopping event! You'll enjoy drinks and bites while you pick up amazing specialty foods and goods–all while giving back to anim..." (Instagram)
• Pasadena Humane: "Betty is a little shy around new people, but once she gets to know you, she's so loving! Most animals (and honestly, people too!) need time to adjust to new environments and strangers, but a little patience (and positive reinforcement wi..." (Instagram)
• Visit Pasadena: "Thankful for our educational institutes like @Caltech for bringing great minds and innovation to Pasadena, as well as our talented photographers who capture architecture at such unique angles. Thanks @tania_hinton for the great #Caltech ..." (Instagram)
• Pasadena Motorcycle Club: "Some PMC guys joined a few friends Saturday morn; rode through Griffith Park to DTLA to the @thelamission to drop off some stuff. Thanks to @jasminerosetea for leading the way" (Instagram)
• Pasadena Humane: "10-year-old Cali would do best in a quiet home rather than a more hectic one, but she's already shown that she's so friendly and sweet! She meows and chirps to ask for attention and has a hearty purr. 😻 Cali is carrying a few extra po..." (Instagram)
• Visit Pasadena: "Getting ready for Thanksgiving dinner? Our PCOC Board Chair, @tyronhampton and Executive Chef, Diego Feliciano have the perfect recipe for a Caribbean Lemon Garlic Turkey that is sure to make your mouth water. See the full recipe at http..." (Instagram)
• City of Pasadena - Public Agency: "92 children received a dose of #COVID19 vaccine today at McKinley School! Over 1,800 Pasadena children ages 5-11 have received their first dose so far. Special thanks to Congresswoman Judy Chu for stopping by and encouraging more parents..." (Facebook)
• Pasadena City College: "It's that time of year, purchase a gift from the Office of Student Life PCC Holiday Angels Giving Tree today! Gifts purchased will help support the children of PCC EOP&S, CARES, CalWorks and PASS students. For a list of gifts and mailing..." (Facebook)
• Faith Mellinger: "When fall ball is over but these kids still want to play they get out the wiffle balls and put together a game! #sall #dannyboy #lojeskifield" (Instagram)
• Pasadena Public Library: "Thanks to all who came out this weekend to Hill Avenue Branch library's Succulent Swap. If you missed it you can swing by Hill Ave any time today between now & 5pm and tomorrow from 10am- 5pm to help yourself to some succulents. Hill Ave..." (Facebook)
• Pasadena Public Library: "Just in time for the winter holidays, The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library will offer another segment of its great bookstore inventory for sale on Saturday, Dec 4 in Central's parking lot from 11am - 2pm. Fill a grocery bag for jus..." (Facebook)
• City of Pasadena - Public Agency: "City councilmembers volunteered their time—and turkey-cutting skills—to make sure community members enjoy a delicious #Thanksgiving meal⤵" (Facebook)
• City of Pasadena - Public Agency: "There are still some time slots available for tomorrow's COVID-19 vaccine clinic! Book your child's appointment now: MyTurn.ca.gov" (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early later with another update. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Andy Nguyen

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