❤️ In this issue of Pasadena Spotlight 

🌤️ Pasadena, CA Weather

🚨 CU Buffs Coach Calls for Understanding for Alleged Rose Bowl Thieves

🚓 Pasadena Police Award Commendation for Exceptional Investigative Work in Burn Homicide Case

🗞️ Pasadena's AFC Receives $100,000 Grant to Expand Conservation Education Program

⛲ City of Pasadena is Hiring! Find Your Next Career Move

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

CU Buffs Coach Calls for Understanding for Alleged Rose Bowl Thieves

Deion Sanders, the coach of the CU Buffs, showed empathy towards four students accused of stealing personal items from the CU Buffs' locker room during a Rose Bowl game.

The suspects, who are reportedly prospective UCLA recruits from Beaumont High School, Riverside County, are still under investigation by Pasadena police.

Despite the ongoing situation, Sanders has called for forgiveness, emphasizing that these young individuals should be given a chance to learn from their mistakes and change their lives.

He also dismissed questions about his interest in other high-profile football positions that have recently become available, asserting his focus remains on the performance of the Buffs.

Pasadena Police Award Commendation for Exceptional Investigative Work in Burn Homicide Case

The Pasadena Police Department (PPD) recognized the exceptional investigative work of Investigator Trey Sorensen and PPD Detective Alex Torres with a Divisional Commendation.

The duo successfully solved a complex burn homicide case that took place in the Arroyo Seco area.

They identified the victim, an immigrant from El Salvador, who was found severely burned near the La Loma Bridge on the Arroyo Seco Trail.

After a comprehensive investigation, they identified two brothers from Los Angeles as primary suspects and initiated a wiretap investigation.

Their persistence led to the identification of the individual responsible for the homicide and an unrelated hit-and-run murder.

The suspect was subsequently charged with two counts of murder, torture, arson, and hit-and-run.

Pasadena's AFC Receives $100,000 Grant to Expand Conservation Education Program

The Michael J. Connell Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to the Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy (AFC).

The grant will support AFC's Conservation Through Education program, which aims to develop a deep connection between individuals and nature.

The funding will also be used to expand AFC's summer internship program for college and high school students, providing them with valuable experience in fieldwork, data analysis, and communication.

Additionally, the grant will support AFC's innovative "Living in a Wildlife Corridor" mobile exhibit, which aims to introduce communities to the wildlife corridors in their neighborhoods.

City of Pasadena is Hiring! Find Your Next Career Move

The City of Pasadena is actively recruiting for a range of positions.

Opportunities include roles in finance such as an Accountant, construction with the Building Official post, or a role fostering youth development as a Community Youth Advisor.

Legal professionals can explore the Deputy City Attorney position, while those in the HR field might find the Human Resources Manager role appealing.

Technical roles in HVAC and planning are available, as well as administrative roles like Permit Technician II.

Interested and eligible individuals are invited to apply on the city's website.

Upcoming Local Events

Thursday, November 16

Huntington U: Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Symbiotic Beauty: The Sustainable Wisdom of Samurai Residences - 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Pasadena United Against Hate - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Shibani Mahtani & Timothy McLaughlin, in conversation with Ben Rhodes, discuss Among The Braves: Hope, Struggle, and Exile in the Battle for Hong Kong and the Future of Global Democracy - 7:00 p.m.

Friday, November 17

Health Fair and Fresh Produce Distribution - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Pop-Up Adoption Event at LA Auto Show - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Friday Movie Matinee: “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” (1987, R) - 1:00 p.m.

"Craft with Us": Felt Garlands - 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 18

Teen Gardening Club: Hydration - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Flower Arranging: Fall Centerpieces - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

36th Annual Elves' Faire - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Huntington Holiday Market - 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. The Pasadena

Walking Film Tour - 10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Autism Speaks Walk 2023 - 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, November 19

The Fifth Annual Art Fair in the Garden -10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

"44th Occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Parade " - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Front Row Card Show - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Guitar Master Class - 11:00 a.m.

Ambient Music Performance - 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Restoration Concert Series: New Hollywood String Quartet - 4:00 p.m.

Enchanted Forest of Light - 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.