Rain Storm + Griffith Park Ponies + Alhambra Car Show

It's a brand new day, everyone, and that means a new edition of the Pasadena Digest. Check out what we have for the day to help get rid of that bad case of the Mondays. Our top stories include a powerful rainstorm set to hit Pasadena, an assessment of the Griffith Park ponies and an Alhambra car show.

First, today's weather:

Clouds and cooler. High: 55 Low: 52.

Here are the top stories today in Pasadena:

1. Caltech Engineers Teach Artificial Intelligence to Navigate Ocean with Minimal Energy (Pasadena Now)
2. Powerful' Storm Set to Douse Pasadena on Monday and Tuesday, Temps to Drop (Pasadena Now)
3. Reward offered over Debs Park killing (The Eastsider LA)
4. Council members want assessment of Griffith Park ponies (Los Angeles Times)
5. ExxonMobil Division Acquires Pasadena-based Resin Manufacturer Materia (Los Angeles Business Journal)
6. Car show in Alhambra supports documentary about homeless children (CSULA University Times)

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Today in Pasadena:

• B Monday - Blair High School (12:00 AM)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (9:00 AM)
• JV G Soccer (non-league) vs Mayfield Senior (3:30 PM)
• V G Soccer (non-league) vs Mayfield Senior (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Pasadena Humane: "Foster kitten Shovel is a little shy, but is quickly learning the joy of snuggles!" (Instagram)
• Visit Pasadena: "It's about to get lit. Light up your day at Descanso Gardens' Enchanted Forest of Light! This whimsical light displays will only be around for a limited time. Get your tickets today. Now - Jan 9. Details in bio. #enchantedforestoflight #..." (Instagram)
• Pasadena Motorcycle Club: "Thanks to all the guys at @bfmc101 , and @ripfighter (pictured) for being generous hosts and for putting on a successful charity event yesterday. #goodfellowship" (Instagram)
• City of Pasadena - Public Agency: "We've launched the City Prosecutor Community Mediation Program to help in the early resolution of community disputes & prevent them from rising to the level of police, criminal justice or court involvement. Find out more, including how t..." (Facebook)
• Pasadena Farmers Market: "Let's not forget to #shoplocal this Saturday. Just in time to stock up on all your favorites gifts 😜 Let's not forget to stop into @DancingCrowVineyards for some well deserved self care....and presents for all occasions!🎄🎁=🍷 Hashtags..." (Facebook)

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