Pasadena Redistricting + Dog's GPS Foils Alleged Car Thief

Andy Nguyen
·4 min read

Howdy, folks, and happy Thursday. Pardon the delay in getting you the latest edition of the Pasadena Digest, but better late than never. Our top stories include Pasadena finalizing its redistricting plans, Los Angeles County settling a lawsuit from a man beaten by sheriff's deputies and Pasadena police tracking a suspected car thief through a dog's GPS collar.

First, today's weather:

Cooler with periods of rain. High: 54 Low: 42.

Here are the top stories today in Pasadena:

  1. Pasadena appeals court to rehear closed schools lawsuit (Spectrum News 1)

  2. Council Members Seek Review Of Griffith Park Pony Rides (MyNewsLA.com)

  3. DA George Gascón addresses violent crime increase in L.A. (KTLA Los Angeles)

  4. Pasadena City Council prepares to finalize redistricting efforts (The Pasadena Star-News)

  5. LA County Pays $2.75M To Compton Man With Mental Illness Beaten By Deputies (CBS Los Angeles)

  6. Pasadena-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Update (Pasadena Patch)

  7. Car thief arrested after driving off with victim's dog; Pasadena police tracked suspect using pet's GPS collar (KTLA Los Angeles)

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Today in Pasadena:

  • School Tour - Marshall Fundamental School (9:30 AM)

  • Winter Voice Concert - Marshall Fundamental School (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Pasadena Humane: "Koni is SO floofy and soft, and has the tiniest squeak of a meow. She is so precious!" (Instagram)

  • City of Pasadena - Public Agency: "Now that's some dog-gone great detective work!👏" (Facebook)

  • Pasadena Public Library: "All Pasadena Public Libraries will open at 12 noon tomorrow, December 9th." (Instagram)

  • The Pasadena Symphony | The Pasadena POPS: "You saw him here first! In case you missed Randall Goosby's performance of Brahms Violin Concerto for our opening night, read this BBC Music article to see what the rising star has been up to: https://www.classical-music.com/features/art..." (Facebook)

  • Pasadena Public Library: "Los Angeles Times Cooking columnist, Ben Mims will presents special Holiday Cooking and Baking Tips on Zoom.Monday, December 20th at 5pm. To reserve your spot, register at the link in our bio." (Instagram)

  • City of Pasadena - Public Agency: "The #CARentRelief program is still accepting applications to help those impacted by #COVID19 pay 100% of their #rent and utility bills. Protect yourself from eviction, know your rights, and APPLY NOW: HousingIsKey.com, (833) 430-2122" (Facebook)

  • City of Pasadena - Public Agency: "If you have the means this season, please help give local children & teens a holiday to remember. Drop off new unwrapped toys, sports equipment and gift cards to any Pasadena Fire station for the annual #SparkOfLove Toy Drive by Dec. 24:..." (Facebook)

  • Pasadena Public Library: "We have STEAM kits for ages 0-99 on topics such as coding, human body, photography, engineering, dinosaurs, and more! STEAM kits are bins full of activities, books, and more focused on a STEAM related topic. For available kits, visit: ht..." (Facebook)

  • Pasadena Public Library: "Unfortunately the Take & Make Shadow Box program scheduled for December 15th is cancelled." (Instagram)

  • Pasadena Farmers Market: "Having people over?🎄🎉 NOT having people over?🤣😊 Charcuterie boards are the perfect sampling for every occasion!🧀🍎🍷🍘 Hashtags 😝 #charcuterieboards #snacktime #foodforalloccasions "can you trace your food back to the HERO that gre..." (Facebook)

  • Pasadena Education Network (PEN): "Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth Pomeroy who was named President of the PUSD Board of Education. Michelle Richardson Bailey was named Vice President and Kim Kenne, one of PEN's founders, was named Clerk. We look forward to working with t..." (Facebook)

  • Pasadena Education Network (PEN): "A timely message from our friends at Young and Healthy. When life gets stressful, you can help your child feel more grounded by taking a break to NOTICE and COUNT:" (Facebook)

  • City of Pasadena - Public Agency: "Getting a flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and the ones you love from #flu and its potentially serious complications. Get your flu shot today: MyTurn.ca.gov" (Facebook)

  • City of Pasadena - Public Agency: "Bring your old electronics and up to 3 legal size boxes of documents to our FREE e-waste recycling & paper shredding event THIS SATURDAY @ Brookside Park! This event is for Pasadena residents only👇" (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all later for another update!

— Andy Nguyen

This article originally appeared on the Pasadena Patch