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  • Which 2026 California driving laws will change daily life in Pasadena?
  • How Pasadena let a seven-point lead vanish in the final minutes
  • Who’s joining the national honor band marching through Pasadena in 2026?

Also on today's calendar: Pasadena Friday Fun- Paint Nite with Boozy Pigments and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Cool with variable cloudiness, with a high of 59 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 63, low: 49.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What Pasadena Drivers Need to Know About New California Laws Taking Effect in 2026 (pasadenanow.com) — New California driving and parking laws taking effect in 2026 will directly change how Pasadena residents navigate local streets, school zones, and parking tickets. From lower school-zone speed limits and expanded “slow down, move over” rules to new consumer protections at Pasadena-area dealerships and more flexible parking fine payment plans, the changes aim to improve safety and fairness for local drivers.
   

• The Classic: La Mirada routed in opener; Arcadia, San Gabriel Academy advance (pasadenastarnews.com) — Pasadena High’s boys basketball team let a late lead slip away, falling 49-48 to Liberty (Nevada) in the Classic at Damien despite a big night from Texas A&M commit Josh Irving. The tournament also saw Arcadia and San Gabriel Academy advance in the Gold Division, setting up a local quarterfinal showdown that Pasadena fans will be watching closely.
   

• Area students to perform in 2026 Rose Parade (hometownsource.com) — Pasadena will again be in the national spotlight as the 137th Rose Parade on New Year’s Day 2026 welcomes the Bands of America Honor Band, featuring three high school musicians from Minnesota. They’ll spend a week in Southern California rehearsing, performing at Bandfest, and marching through Pasadena in the globally televised parade.
   

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    Saturday December 27
  • Awaken Your Body
    Crystalized Beauty by C.O.T.A Life , 709 Fremont Ave ste a , South Pasadena
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    Pinot's Palette , 168 W Green St #109 , Pasadena
    3:30 pm
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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