LASD Gangs + Passed Out Tesla Driver + Hispanic Heritage Month

Good morning, people of Pasadena! Andy here, your local Patch editor. We're going to start doing a digest of recent top stories in and around the Pasadena area. Expect these to start appearing in your inbox with some regularity. Now, on with the show.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 79 Low: 53.

Here are the top stories today in Pasadena:

1. A Tradition of Violence: The History of Deputy Gangs in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (oxy.edu)
2. Audio captures moments CHP stopped apparently passed-out driver of Tesla on Autopilot in Glendale (KABC-TV)
3. ‘Coffee With Community Services’ Event Planned For Pasadena (Pasadena Patch)
4. Pasadena Celebrates 2021 Hispanic Heritage Month With Virtual and Outdoor Events (coloradoboulevard.net)
5. Arcadia police arrest swim coach for allegedly having sex with minor; investigators seek more possible victims (KABC-TV)
6. Pasadena Councilwoman Rivas Announces 2022 Campaign Kickoff (coloradoboulevard.net)
7. Portantino's Gun Control and Peace Officer Training Reform Bills On Governor's Desk (Pasadena Now)

Today in Pasadena:

• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (8:00 AM)
• PTSA Fundraiser - The Stand (El Molino) (12:00 AM)
• JV G Volleyball Whittier Tournament - Pasadena High School (12:00 AM)
• Cross Courntry Woodbridge Invite - Pasadena High School (12:00 AM)
• Oil Filter Exchange Event - City of Pasedena NW Programs (9:00 AM)
• Hamilton PTA 3rd Grade Meet Up - Hamilton Elementary School (9:30 AM)
• Fight Drugs (1:00 PM)
• Varsity Cross-Country @ Brookside Park (2:00 PM)

Pasadena Patch Notebook

• Pasadena Humane: "Check out some of the animals who are scheduled to be at our Pop-up Adoption Event at Petsmart Monrovia tomorrow, September 18! Stop by from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for onsite adoptions with no appointment necessary. We hope to see you there!" (Instagram)
• Visit Pasadena: "We're "succas" for the succulent vertical garden at @descansogardens. Thanks @dwb.g for the photo. It looks amazing! What's your favorite botanical garden in the Pasadena and SGV area? #visitpasadena #pasadena #pasadenaca #succulents #bo..." (Instagram)
• Pasadena Farmers Market: "#harvest🍂#fall🍁 #autumn🎑 ANY SEASON Myriad Flowers International has you covered!!!🍁🍂🌼💐🌻 Hashtags 😝 #localflorist #flowers4life #serotoninboosters "can you trace your food back to the HERO that grew it?" #knowwhogrowsyourfood #b..." (Facebook)
• City of Pasadena - Public Agency: "It's time for Pasadena’s 23rd annual Latino Heritage Celebration! Enjoy an entire month of FREE, family-friendly virtual and outdoor events sponsored by Pasadena Parks and Rec and the Latino Heritage Committee: https://bit.ly/3EwpVrM Pas..." (Facebook)
• City of Pasadena - Public Agency: "A special City Council meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 20, at 4:30 p.m. by video/teleconference. View meeting agenda and public comment instructions: https://bit.ly/2XsuxxH You can watch the meeting live on KPAS TV or stream it online..." (Facebook)

Events:

• Estate Planning for Your Loved Ones - Webinar w/ Live Chat Q&A (September 18)

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— Andy Nguyen

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