Good morning, Pasadena. This is News N’ Roses, the newsletter that’s as comforting as a your favorite scarf 🧣
In today’s News N’ Roses:
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Rain, Incoming!
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Pasadena Air Quality
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Black History Festival Update
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Events This Week
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Save the Date!
Let’s get to it.
— Matthew Ramirez
THE DIGEST
Rain, Incoming!
In anticipation of potential rainfall following the recent Eaton Fire, the City of Pasadena is urging residents, especially those in affected areas, to take proactive measures against possible debris flows and flooding. The city recommends obtaining free sandbags available at designated locations, installing barriers to redirect water and debris, and clearing gutters and storm drains. Residents should exercise caution around downed power lines, avoid flood-prone areas, and be prepared for evacuation orders if necessary. The city is actively clearing storm drains, monitoring conditions, and providing resources to ensure community safety. Refer to guide for tips on how to protect your home. 🏠
Pasadena Air Quality
At a Pasadena City Council meeting, Caltech professor Paul Wennberg assured officials that air quality has largely returned to normal following the Eaton Fire, which burned over 14,000 acres and is now 95% contained. Despite improvements aided by clean desert air, officials discussed expanding the city’s network of “Purple Air” sensors to address monitoring gaps, especially in northern Pasadena. Acting Public Health Director Manuel Carmona emphasized the regional nature of air quality concerns, and Wennberg recommended deploying sensors at schools and advised against using leaf blowers to avoid re-disturbing particles. The City is collaborating with public health agencies to develop a comprehensive approach to air quality monitoring, reflecting its commitment to environmental resilience.
Black History Festival Update
Pasadena has canceled the parade portion of its annual Black History Festival and postponed the car show due to the impact of the recent Eaton Fire, which caused significant damage in the community. This year’s festival, focusing on recovery efforts in Altadena, Pasadena, and Glendale, will take place on February 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Robinson Park (1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave.). The event will feature performances originally scheduled for the parade, followed by festival activities. Vendors are encouraged to provide public assistance or services instead of selling items. “The committee hopes to bring resources and joy to help the community heal,” said Pixie Boyden, co-chair of the festival planning committee.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
Friday
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🍔Dine LA: Support our Pasadena business by participating in Restaurant week! Starting today until February 7th ❤️
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🍵Jane Austin Evening: tea, dancing and discourse in the spirit of the estimable Miss Austen, continues at the Pasadena Masonic Hall, 4 PM
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👝Something Good: A benefit market to support the survivors of the Eaton Canyon Fire, today and tomorrow, 10 AM – 3 PM
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📝Eaton Fire Informational Meeting: Robin Cloud LLP is hosting an information meeting to discuss victim’s rights at Hotel Dena, 10 AM – 12 PM
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📝Insurance Support Workshop: Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is hosting a free two-day workshop to assist Eaton Fire survivors, 10 AM – 5 PM
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🧵Hand Sewn Plushies: Learn to hand sew an adorable felt plushie from several pattern options at RCR, 6 PM
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🎨Tour: Catching the Eye: From Baroque to Modern: Join a Norton Museum educator as they lead you through to the modern galleries pointing out the keys to composition, color, value and line along the way, 1 PM
Saturday
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🎤Saturday Sing-Along: Kiddos of all ages get to explore various musical instruments while singing their favorite songs, 10:30 AM & 2 PM
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💪Zumba: Join Lamanda Park Branch Library for Zumba, a great way to lose weight, tone up, increase cardio strength, improve coordination, 10:30 AM
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👽Octavia E. Butler Science Fiction Book Club: Sponsored by Pasadena Public Library, Octavia’s Bookshelf, The Huntington Library, 3-4 PM
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🎺Mozart “Jupiter” Symphony: Pasadena Symphony presence the vibrant work of Grammy-winner Jessie Montgomery, 2 PM & 8 PM
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🎻A Night of Music and Healing: Delirium Musicum presents a free concert for those impacted by the LA fires, 7:30 PM
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🙋Go Fact Yourself LIVE with Virginia Madsen: Go Fact Yourself is a pop culture trivia show hosted by LAist, 7 PM – 8:30 PM
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😂Ladies Love Comedy: The Ice House presents Ladies Love Comedy. Featuring Chaunte Wayans, Laurie Douglas, Delo Brown, Camille Waters, Torrei Hart and Courtney Bee, 7:30 PM
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💃Fusion Odyssey: Grand re-opening of Flow State Studio after the fire in Pasadena, 8 PM – 3 AM
Sunday
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📝Eaton Fire Informational Meeting: Robin Cloud LLP is hosting an information meeting to discuss victim’s rights at the Hyatt, 10 AM – 12 PM
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🧧Family Day: Happy Lunar New Year! Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Norton Simon Museum, 1 – 3PM
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🎸Katie Pearlman: Healing Force of The Universe presents a free concert from Pasadena native Katie Pearlman for her EP release show, 2 PM
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🎸Restoration Concert Series: Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library’s Restoration Concert Series presents Susan Greenberg (flute), Christina Montes Mateo (harp), Robert Brophy (viola) and Maya Magub (violin), 4 PM
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🎺A Mindful Soundscape: You’re invited to relax, renew, and rejuvenate in the new year at The Gamble House, 4:30 PM
Save the Date
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🧧Lunar New Year: Join USC Pacific Asia Museum in celebrating the Year of the Snake with an afternoon of live performances and art activities, Feb 1
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💎SoCal Etsy Guild Market: A day of handmade fun! Live Art, Handmade Vendors, and Much More, Feb. 8
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🎭Macbeth: Immerse yourself in another powerful collaboration between Director Andi Chapman and A Noise Within, Feb. 9 – March 9
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👑She Means Business: Galentine’s Day Expo: Showcasing business, Feb. 13
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🌹Black History Parade & Festival: One of Southern California’s largest and longest-running Black history parades, Feb. 15
Nothing in this section is sponsored. These are just the things you need to know. I’ll always let you know if something is sponsored!
Civil News
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NEWS N’ ROSES WEATHER
Friday
70 🌡️ 44 |☀️| 💨 S 3 mph
🌆 Air Quality Index: 58 (Poor)
Saturday
57 🌡️ 45 |🌧️| 💨 S 10 mph
Saturday
51 🌡️ 41 |🌧️| 💨 S 5 mph
Temperature readings taken from the Pasadena Doppler radar.
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