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🌱 Patch AM: Could thieves be watching South Pasadena shoppers all the way home?
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- Could thieves be watching South Pasadena shoppers all the way home?
Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Los Angeles! and 6 more events.
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- Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.
- Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 64, low: 56.
- Thursday: Heavy morning rain, with a high of 61 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Thieves Trail Shoppers Home in Rising Pattern of Calculated Heists (pasadenanow.com) — A South Pasadena mother says two high-end e-bikes were stolen from her gated complex on Christmas Day, reflecting a broader rise in organized thefts of motorized devices. South Pasadena Police urge residents to record bike serial numbers, use licensing and property marking services, and consider GPS tracking to improve chances of recovery and deter thieves.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Pasadena
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- Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Los Angeles!
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX, 5985 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles
7:30 pm
Thursday January 15
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Other local events
- Computer Classes
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3:00 pm - Knitting and Crochet Club
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1:00 pm - Walk-in Tutoring With Dennis
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12:30 pm - Walk-In Tutoring With Margie
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Walk-In Tutoring With Bo-Gay
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Walk-In Tutoring With Cheri
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Walk-In Tutoring With Pat
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Computer Classes
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3:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
Saturday January 3
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Live Jazz Night
1020 Mission St , South Pasadena
6:30 pm - Noon Year’s Eve Party - Southern California Children's Museum
Southern California Children's Museum , 459 E Colorado Blvd , Pasadena
9:00 am - ARC BLS Provider
CPR Training Centre , 1 S Hidalgo Ave , Alhambra
9:30 am - Happy Noon Year
Santa Catalina Branch Library , 999 E Washington Blvd , Pasadena
11:30 am
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
San Gabriel
- After rain-soaked delay, Santa Anita gallops back into action on opening day (sgvtribune.com)
- Pasadena-area faith leaders offer a Rose Parade prayer amid the weight of a trying year (sgvtribune.com)
- Gaming Industry Mourns Loss of Vince Zampella, Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Killed in Car Crash (smobserved.com)
Pasadena
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