Gas Prices + Walktober + Kehinde Wiley At The Huntington

Hey folks, it's Monday and that means a new edition of the Pasadena Digest. Our top headlines include gas prices in Los Angeles County reaching a new high, the Pasadena City Council considering maintaining its tri-city status and Walktober coming to the city.

First, today's weather:

Sun and areas of high clouds. High: 87 Low: 64.

Here are the top stories today in Pasadena:

1. Los Angeles County average gas prices reach new 2021 high; cost is now $4.419 (KABC-TV)
2. Requests by Eden Bar and Grill to Expand Live Entertainment Go Before City Hearing Officer (Pasadena Now)
3. City Council Considers Preservation of Tri-City Status Within County Supervisorial District 5 (Pasadena Now)
4. Quinceañera car parade hits the Arboretum with a dance, a doll and a blessing (The San Gabriel Valley Tribune)
5. Walktober 2021: A Month of Events Celebrating Walking and Pasadena's Streets (coloradoboulevard.net)
6. Rental assistance hiccups prompt Pasadena leaders to get creative (The San Gabriel Valley Tribune)
7. Kehinde Wiley's 'Portrait of a Young Man' on view at The Huntington (Q Voice News)

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Today in Pasadena:

• I Heard the Ocean Sing: an exhibition of emotional jewelry by Adnohia (12:00 PM)

Pasadena Patch Notebook

• Pasadena Humane: "Today, we are releasing additional adoption appointments for those who are specifically wanting to adopt a large dog (over 40 lbs). We have lots of big dogs, like Santos, who are looking for their forever homes, and we are ready to help ..." (Instagram)
• Pasadena Humane: "Four-week-old Jill is too young to be adopted just yet, so for now she's hanging out in her foster home and playing with her favorite toy, *checks notes*, a... broom! Well, who are we to question the taste of someone so adorable??" (Instagram)
• Visit Pasadena: "Looking for some #sundayserenity? Escape to @storrierstearns #japanesegarden like @lynne_an @wenfloral did. #visitpasadena #pasadenaca #relax #randr #rnr #calm #peace #tranquility #zen" (Instagram)
• City of Pasadena - Public Agency: "Avoid a trip to the hospital by getting vaccinated! Pasadena Public Health Department will be administering FREE flu 𝘢𝘯𝘥 COVID-19 vaccines at locations around the city in the coming weeks. Book an appointment time now at http://MyTurn..." (Facebook)
• City of Pasadena - Public Agency: "Visit bit.ly/Vaccinate-Pasadena for nearby vaccination locations." (Facebook)

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