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In today's newsletter:

  • How Pasadena fought to keep “its” Marine battalion at home
  • How perfect attendance at Pasadena High can score you tasty rewards
  • Why is Pasadena being sued over California’s SB 9 housing law?

Also on today's calendar: Sunday Evening Paint Nite with Boozy Pigments and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Monday: Warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 79, low: 53.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ‘Adopted sons and daughters' of Pasadena US Marine regiment get a warm welcome home after mission (pasadenastarnews.com) — Pasadena’s own Marine reservists from the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines are back home after a six‑month deployment to Okinawa, welcomed by Mayor Victor Gordo and former mayor William Paparian at their Pasadena base. The city’s long “adopted” relationship with the battalion, symbolized by a yellow ribbon kept at City Hall, underscores how these citizen‑soldiers live, work, and serve alongside local residents.
   

• Edwin's perfect attendance at Pasadena High unlocked a delicious reward, exemplifying the power of commitment and presence. (pasadenian.com) — Pasadena High School is celebrating student Edwin Olguin Compean for winning its Perfect Attendance initiative, which rewards showing up every day with a chance at free food truck coupons. The program, promoted under the “Eagle Pride Never Dies” slogan, aims to build consistent attendance, responsibility, and strong habits among Pasadena teens through weekly drawings.
   

• Fighting words: Huntington Beach, state housing battle far from over (therealdeal.com) — Pasadena is named alongside Los Angeles and Malibu in a new YIMBY Law lawsuit challenging Governor Newsom’s suspension of SB 9 lot-splitting in wildfire burn areas. The broader piece explains how Huntington Beach and other charter cities are still battling state housing mandates and builder’s remedy rules that could reshape development across Southern California.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday December 16
  • Walk-in Tutoring With Dennis
    Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
    12:30 pm
  • Read With STAR Volunteer Suze
    Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday December 17
  • Computer Classes
    Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
    3:00 pm
  • Holiday Tea
    Julienne Fine Foods & Celebrations , 2649 Mission St , San Marino
    3:00 pm
  • Book Club for Adults
    San Gabriel Library , 500 S Del Mar Ave , San Gabriel
    3:00 pm

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  • Hi Neighbors, I am missing the tan dog on the left.
    Her name is Sheba and has been missing since sometime between yesterday afternoon and the evening probably around 5pm. I live on Tremont between… (Nextdoor North Central Pasadena NW)
  • 553 toys delivered!
    We’re glad we were able to help out! Happy Holidays Neighbors! (Nextdoor Madison)
  • Crate & Barrel posted a job opening for Seasonal Replenishment Associate in Pasadena. Apply here.
  • Pasadena Unified School District posted a job opening for Middle School Teacher - Core Setting DLI: Spanish | 2025-2026 School Year in Pasadena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pasadena here.

🗞 Nearby News

Altadena

  • Public Meetings to Shape Altadena's Recovery, Infrastructure, and Housing Future (coloradoboulevard.net)
  • UCLA, community partners support Altadena fire recovery with free soil testing (ucla.edu)
  • Off-duty California Highway Patrol officer stationed in Altadena area killed in motorcycle crash (cbsnews.com)

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