❤️ In this issue of Pasadena Spotlight 

🌤️ Pasadena, CA Weather

🚨 Grand Theft at the Rose Bowl: Diamond-Plated Necklaces Among Stolen Items

🚓 Five Apple Store Robbery Suspects Apprehended Thanks to Vigilant Delivery Driver

🥁 Union Station Homeless Services Champions Fight Against Homelessness at Rose Parade

🏘️ Pasadena Takes Bold Steps Towards Affordable Housing and Mental Health Services

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

Grand Theft at the Rose Bowl: Diamond-Plated Necklaces Among Stolen Items

Several diamond-plated necklaces, headphones, and football equipment were stolen from the University of Colorado locker room at the Rose Bowl on October 28, involving four football players as victims.

The Pasadena Police Department, which is leading the investigation, has classified the incident as 'grand theft,' indicating the total value of the stolen items exceeds $950.

Some of the stolen items have been returned to the players.

The suspects are believed to be juveniles. The police department is working in collaboration with UCLA, Rose Bowl Stadium officials, and the University of Colorado.

More information will be released as the investigation progresses.

Five Apple Store Robbery Suspects Apprehended Thanks to Vigilant Delivery Driver

An Apple delivery truck driver's alertness resulted in the arrest of five individuals believed to be involved in a string of Apple Store thefts.

The driver, while making a delivery to the Old Pasadena store, noticed a suspicious van that matched descriptions from previous robbery reports.

He promptly alerted the Pasadena Police, who intercepted the van on the westbound 134 freeway.

One suspect attempted to escape via the sewer system of a nearby golf course but was later apprehended. The remaining suspects were arrested without further incident.

The LAPD, handling similar cases of theft, has taken custody of the suspects and the van.

Union Station Homeless Services Champions Fight Against Homelessness at Rose Parade

Union Station Homeless Services will reveal its inaugural float, "Bee the Solution," at the 135th Rose Parade on New Year's Day.

The float, designed with musical bees, an attractive beehive, and Bee walkers, embodies the organization's 50th-anniversary tagline, aimed at inspiring individuals to contribute to ending homelessness.

With a high retention rate of 97%, the organization has proven to be effective in ensuring the majority of the people they help achieve and maintain stable housing.

The organization's representation at the parade is a testament to their positive impact on those experiencing homelessness.

Pasadena Takes Bold Steps Towards Affordable Housing and Mental Health Services

Pasadena has officially gained ownership of a long-vacant former Kaiser Permanente property with the aim of transforming it into a comprehensive center for affordable housing and mental health services.

The city plans to create up to 100 housing units and expand services for the homeless and the community in the region.

The development of this project is seen as a significant step in enhancing the city's economic vitality and addressing the local mental health crisis.

Although a specific timeline for the project is yet to be set, a call for development proposals is expected within three months.

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

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.