Pasadena Mask Requirements + COVID Protocols For PUSD Schools

Happy Friday, neighbors! 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 business owners in Pasadena being required to provide upgraded face coverings for their employees, new health protocols at Pasadena schools and Los Angeles County resuming its annual homeless count.

First, today's weather:

Low clouds and fog may break. High: 63 Low: 48.

Here are the top stories in Pasadena today:

1. Business Owners, Get Ready! Pasadena Will Require You Provide Upgraded Masks To Your Staff (Pasadena Now)
2. The Best Events In Pasadena This Weekend (Pasadena Now)
3. City Issues Newly-Revised Health Protocols for Reopening Pasadena Schools (Pasadena Now)
4. Los Angeles County reports 37,215 new COVID-19 cases, shattering previous record for daily infections (KABC-TV)
5. Chef Tony does dim sum deliciously in Arcadia (The Pasadena Star-News)
6. Inmate found dead in cell at L.A. County women's jail day after arrest (KTLA)
7. L.A. County will resume annual homeless count after 2021 postponement (KTLA)

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Today in Pasadena:

• Pasadena Bead & Design Show (10:00 AM)
• FREE Workshop: Quickly Start a Micro-Gig Business From Home 10am This Friday (11:00 AM)
• V G Soccer vs Muir - Pasadena High School (3:00 PM)
• F/S B Basketball @ Muir - Pasadena High School (3:30 PM)
• V B Soccer @ Muir - Pasadena High School (3:30 PM)
• JV B Basketball @ Muir - Pasadena High School (3:30 PM)
• JV G Soccer vs Muir - Pasadena High School (5:00 PM)
• JV B Soccer @ Muir - Pasadena High School (5:00 PM)
• V G Basketball @ Muir - Pasadena High School (5:30 PM)
• V B Basketball @ Muir - Pasadena High School (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Visit Pasadena: "Here's a fun #tbt photo taken by @gareths__life of the Northrop B-2 (Spirit) flying over the @rosebowlstadium for the #RoseBowlGame this weekend. What an amazing sight to see (and hear!) Did you go to the game? #visitpasadena #pasadenaca" (Instagram)
• Pasadena Humane: "Stop by PetSmart Monrovia for a pop-up adoption event on Saturday, January 8 from 11 am to 2 pm! Onsite adoptions are available with no appointment necessary. Chances are you will go home with your new best friend! Please note that spec..." (Instagram)
• Pasadena Humane: "Did Cookie pose for this photo amongst the leaves because she knew it would bring out her eyes? Possibly! It's been really rewarding to see this girl come out of her shell in the time she's been with us, and we can't wait for her to fi..." (Instagram)
• Pasadena City College: "Only 4 more days until the #PCCSpring2022 semester begins! As we continue to remind everyone that the Spring 2022 semester will begin ONLINE (for the 1st two weeks), we want all of our #PCCLancers to know that we are still here to help k..." (Facebook)
• Pasadena Public Library: "This week we throw back to 1981 with this interesting photo of a fallout shelter sign near the south entrance of the Central Library. In the early 1960s, when the Cold War was in full swing, then-President John F. Kennedy instituted a pr..." (Instagram)
• City of Pasadena - Public Agency: "We will be lowering our flags to half-staff on Saturday, Jan. 8, in honor of Senator Harry Reid who passed away on Dec. 28: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/12/29/a-proclamation-on-the-death-of-harry-reid/" (Facebook)
• Pasadena City College: "Still need help picking your classes for the #PCCSpring2022 semester? We've got your back! If you need help choosing classes for the upcoming semester, watch the video below to see some of the tools available to guide you in course selec..." (Facebook)
• Pasadena Public Library: "Join us for storytime in the garden! This Saturday January 8th at 10:30 at the Hill Avenue Branch. For ages 3-5 and their caregivers. For more info, visit: https://bit.ly/3zuIr1u" (Facebook)
• Pasadena Humane: "Here, Snuggles is living up to her name while also showing us what we must look like when we're trying to get out of bed in the morning. Snuggles is a little shy, but if you're also a bit of an introvert who likes quiet, cozy mornings in..." (Instagram)
• Pasadena Farmers Market: "Did you miss us?😉 We are back Saturday morning with everything you need to be the best you in '22!!!😜 Hashtags 😝 "can you trace your food back to the HERO that grew it?" #newyouin2022 #eatinghealthystartshere #knowwhogrowsyourfood #bu..." (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today, Pasadena. Thank you so much for reading.

— Andy Nguyen