❤️ In this issue of Pasadena Spotlight 

🌤️ Pasadena, CA Weather

🎓 Pasadena City Council Rejects Overpriced Bids on Two Key Projects

⚖️ Powerball Dispute: Man to Face Court over Stolen $2 Billion Ticket Claims.

🚓 74-Year-Old Local Man Missing, Pasadena Police Launch Search

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

😂 Viral Meme

Pasadena City Council Rejects Overpriced Bids on Two Key Projects

In a significant development, the City Council of Pasadena has rejected the bids received for two key public health projects due to budget overruns.

One project involved transforming unused space in the Public Health Building into functional workspaces, while the other aimed to upgrade the restrooms at the Pasadena Community Health Center for better accessibility.

In both cases, the bids received significantly exceeded the estimated costs, leading the City Council to reject them.

The city staff will now revise the project specifications and reduce the scope of work in a bid to attract more competitive offers in the future.

Powerball Dispute: Man to Face Court over Stolen $2 Billion Ticket Claims.

Jose Rivera Campos, accused of filing a false crime report, is due to face court on December 1 in Department N in the Pasadena Courthouse, following his claim that a $2 billion Powerball ticket was stolen from him.

Campos insists he, not Altadena resident Edwin G. Castro, bought the winning lottery ticket.

However, state officials refute Campos's allegations and uphold that Castro is the legitimate winner. Campos's lawsuit states that the ticket was stolen by "Reggie," later identified as Urachi F. Romero.

Despite numerous attempts to retrieve the ticket from Romero, Campos was unsuccessful. Castro's attorney argues there's no evidence in Campos's lawsuit detailing how Castro supposedly acquired the winning ticket.

74-Year-Old Local Man Missing, Pasadena Police Launch Search

The Pasadena Police Department, in conjunction with the Highway Patrol, has launched a search operation for 74-year-old Ramon Balderrama, who has been missing since the morning of November 6.

Balderrama, a local resident suffering from dementia and other health issues, was last seen leaving his home on foot.

Standing at five feet five inches tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds, Balderrama was last seen dressed in a beige baseball cap, a gray T-shirt over a black long-sleeve shirt, black pants, and gray tennis shoes.

The police department is encouraging anyone with information about Balderrama's location to come forward.

Those with information are urged to contact the Pasadena Police at (626) 744-4241. Reports can also be made anonymously via “Crime Stoppers” at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), through the “P3 Tips” Mobile App available on Google Play or the Apple App Store, or through the website lacrimestoppers.org.

Upcoming Local Events

Langham Pasadena's Winter Festival and Tree Lighting: A Spectacular Start to the Holiday Season

The Langham Pasadena's annual Winter Festival and Tree Lighting is happening on November 26th, 2023, in the Horseshoe Garden.

It marks the start of the holiday season with activities such as cookie-decorating, live carol singers, a kids' train ride, and a visit from Santa.

The highlight is the tree lighting ceremony. Tickets are now on sale for this community event. - Buy tickets here

Wednesday, November 8

Preschool Storytime - 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Storytime with Mr. Steve! - 11:00 a.m.

Caltech Theater presents "Another Revolution" - 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 9

In the Gardens of California’s Prison Landscape - 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Honor the Navajo Nation at Jefferson Branch Library! - 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Open Mic Night at Vroman's Hastings Ranch - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Large Dog Reactive Rovers - 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Little Dogs with Big Feelings - 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Comedy Show with Titi Lee - 7:00 p.m.

Friday, November 10

Scott Eyman discusses Charlie Chaplin vs America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided - 7:00 p.m.

A Midsummer Night's Dream - 8:00 p.m.

Inherit the Wind - 8:00 p.m.

Pasadena Community Orchestra 2023-24 Concert Season Begins - 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 11

Family Workshop: Chinese Brush Painting – DongZhi Festival - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Family Workshop: Holiday Napkin Dyeing - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Opening: Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight - All day event

Pasadena Grows: Wildflower Shaker and Garden Tidying - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Veterans Day "Pasadena Salutes Our Veterans" - 10:30 a.m.

UCLA vs Arizona State - 12:00 p.m.

Jazz Department Fall Recital - 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, November 12

Rose Bowl Flea Market - 5:00 a.m.

Bookmaking Workshop: Printed in 1085 - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Fenyes Gardens Paint/Sculpt-Out - 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

CRACKED: Nutcracker with a Twist! - 4:00 p.m.

Cancer Support Community Pasadena's Annual Poker Bowl Tournament - 6:00 p.m.