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Hello again Pasadena! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How one IU family is soaking in Rose Bowl week in Pasadena
- Why Pasadena popped up in this CBS star’s engagement story
- How did Pasadena launch Trader Joe’s nationwide grocery expansion?
Also on today's calendar: Sunday Pasadena-Paint Nite with Boozy Pigments and 4 more events.
Find out what's happening in Pasadenafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Pasadenafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.
- Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 60, low: 55.
- Thursday: Heavy morning rain, with a high of 60 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Watch: IU WR Charlie Becker's family ‘extremely excited' for Rose Bowl (wishtv.com) — Indiana and Alabama are set to clash in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, where IU wide receiver Charlie Becker’s family has traveled to cheer him on. They describe their pride, nerves, and excitement about seeing him on college football’s biggest stage and enjoying Pasadena’s warm weather. 
• CBS TV Actress Reveals Engagement to Musician (popculture.com) — Pasadena gets a quick spotlight as Cait Fairbanks is pictured at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium during the 52nd Daytime Emmys, while the story focuses on her engagement to musician Jay Rudolph. The couple’s proposal in Japan, long relationship, and her recent COVID-related filming absence round out the update.
• Does Santa Monica need another Trader Joe's? (mercedsunstar.com) — Pasadena shoppers may appreciate that Trader Joe’s, which opened its very first store here in 1967, is continuing to expand across Southern California with a new location planned in Santa Monica. The piece looks at how the chain is growing, how it’s handling overlapping stores, and what that might mean for budget-conscious grocery customers in the region.
📸 Around Pasadena
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pasadena
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★ Featured events ★
- Noon Year’s Eve Party - Southern California Children's Museum
Southern California Children's Museum, 459 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena
9:00 am
Wednesday December 31
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Other local events
- Happy Noon Year
Santa Catalina Branch Library , 999 E Washington Blvd , Pasadena
11:30 am - Ice House Comedy: Laugh Bombs
Ice House Comedy Club , 24 N Mentor Ave , Pasadena
9:30 pm - Ice House Comedy: The Twin New Year Show (chinese show)
Ice House Comedy Club , 24 N Mentor Ave , Pasadena
7:30 pm - Ice House Comedy: The Twin New Year Show (English Show)
Ice House Comedy Club , 24 N Mentor Ave , Pasadena
9:30 pm - Sunday Pasadena-Paint Nite with Boozy Pigments
Hilton Pasadena , 168 S Los Robles Ave , Pasadena
7:00 pm - Jouyssance presents "Joyeux Noel"
St Luke's Episcopal Church , 122 California Ave , Monrovia
4:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
Sunday January 4
Sunday January 11
📣 Pasadena Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Live Jazz Night
1020 Mission St , South Pasadena
6:30 pm - No Time for a Munch Munch
Griffins Of Kinsale , 1007 Mission St , South Pasadena
7:00 pm - Computer Classes
Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
3:00 pm - DON RANDI QUEST
The Baked Potato , 3787 Cahuenga Blvd , Studio City
8:00 pm - Ice House Comedy: Laugh Bombs
Ice House Comedy Club , 24 N Mentor Ave , Pasadena
9:30 pm
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
Friday January 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Resolve This! —Jack Von Bulow Read on Patch
- On Monday Evening, January 5th, 7:30PM to 9:30PM, experience the joy, the wonder, and the nostalgia of classic railroading.
The Glendale Model Railroad Society invites you to step back into 1950s Southern California and watch the trains roll through iconic locations like… (Nextdoor East Eaton Wash) - Sweet Layla wants to be your new BFF in the new year!
Layla is pure love wrapped in a beautiful package! She has gone too long without her own home. She is a cream/apricot color lab/staffie mix about 5… (Nextdoor Peppergate)
- Compass Group USA Inc posted a job opening for Suite/Catering Runner - Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena. Apply here.
- Pasadena Unified School District posted a job opening for Middle School Teacher - Biology | 2025-2026 School Year in Pasadena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pasadena here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- One Year After the LA Fires, Just 13% of Damaged Homes Have a Rebuilding Permit (planetizen.com)
San Marino
- Thieves Trail Shoppers Home in Rising Pattern of Calculated Heists (pasadenanow.com)
- Your Top Ten Favorite Home Decor Items in 2025 and Sunday Morning Coffee (my100yearoldhome.com)
Los Angeles
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-- The Patch AM Team
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