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🌱 Patch AM: Landscapers Beaten And Robbed While Working In SoCal: Reports
And check out La Canada vs South Pasadena on the South Pasadena Patch calendar
Greetings South Pasadena! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- South Pasadena landscapers attacked and robbed while on the job
- How does South Pasadena stack up in this week’s SGV rankings?
Also on today's calendar: Micro-Forest Design Workshop and 6 more events.
Find out what's happening in South Pasadenafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in South Pasadenafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.
- Wednesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 83, low: 54.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Landscapers Beaten And Robbed While Working In SoCal: Reports (patch.com) — Residents of South Pasadena are learning about a violent robbery that left two landscapers, a married couple, injured and struggling after thieves stole their equipment during a local job. One victim was reportedly beaten and dragged by a vehicle, requiring medical treatment, while a customer from Azusa has launched a GoFundMe to help them recover financially from the loss and medical costs. 
• SGV girls basketball Top 20: La Salle, Flintridge Prep solid in big tests (fresnobee.com) — South Pasadena High’s girls basketball team is ranked 16th in the latest San Gabriel Valley Top 20, highlighting how they stack up against nearby powerhouses like La Salle and Flintridge Prep. The rankings recap recent league games, standout performances, and key upcoming matchups that shape the regional playoff picture.
📸 Around South Pasadena
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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Pasadena
★ Featured events ★
- La Canada vs South Pasadena
South Pasadena High School Gym, 1431 Diamond Ave, South Pasadena
5:00 pm
Wednesday January 14
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Other local events
- Walk-In Tutoring With Cheri
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Walk-In Tutoring With Bo-Gay
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Walk-In Tutoring With Pat
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Walk-In Tutoring With Margie
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Tech TryOut Cart
Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
3:00 pm - Computer Classes
Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
3:00 pm - South Pasadena Farmers’ Market
South Pasadena Farmer's Market , 920 Meridian Ave , South Pasadena
4:00 pm - Micro-Forest Design Workshop
100 Pasadena Ave
9:00 am
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
Saturday January 17
📣 South Pasadena Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Walk-in Tutoring With Dennis
Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
12:30 pm - Adult Walk-in Tutoring With Eli
Cypress Park Branch Library
4:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Alhambra Unified School District , 1515 W Mission Rd , Alhambra
5:00 pm - Walk-in Tutoring Session
El Sereno Branch Library
6:30 pm
Tuesday January 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- HOUSE FIRE 90042
HIGHLAND PARK LINCOLN Ave and AVE 50 LAFD E55 first on (Nextdoor South Pasadena Central) - Firefighters report an exterior fire at an abandoned cocktail lounge on 11th Ave & Broadway in San Diego, with additional medical personnel en route and trash cans on fire discovered at the rear of the structure.
12:44AM on Jan 12: Thirteen units are responding to a structure fire in Downtown. (Nextdoor )
- Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1465055-1) in Alhambra. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Alhambra. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Pasadena here.
🗞 Nearby News
Alhambra
- Why the I-710 Freeway Ends at Valley Boulevard: A Hidden History of Alhambra (coloradoboulevard.net)
- 5 Chain Restaurants Fans Say Have the Best Pastrami Sandwiches (eatthis.com)
- FDA Warns Consumers After Nationwide Dietary Supplement Recall (dailyvoice.com)
San Gabriel
- SGV boys basketball Top 20: Damien remains No. 1 after beating Etiwanda (sgvtribune.com)
- Wind advisory in place for Western San Gabriel Mountains/Highway 14 Corridor until Monday afternoon (presstelegram.com)
Ok South Pasadena! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
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