❤️ In this issue of Pasadena Spotlight 

🌤️ Pasadena, CA Weather

🚓 Pasadena Man Injured in Shooting; Police Seek Public's Help

🚥 Rising Pedestrian Deaths in Pasadena: Is Banning Right Turns on Red the Answer?

📖 The Palace Project: Over 100,000 eBooks and Audiobooks Now Available at Pasadena Public Library

🎨 The Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair Returns to Pasadena: A Celebration of Local Artistry

🧐 AP Exams Registration Phase Enters Late-Registration Period

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

Pasadena Man Injured in Shooting; Police Seek Public's Help

A Pasadena resident in his 50s became the victim of a shooting in the 300 block of Elizabeth Street just before 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 16.

The ShotSpotter technology, alongside calls from residents, alerted the police to the incident.

One of the calls was from a family member of the victim. The victim was found and transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect, believed to be a man in his 20s, is still at large. The investigation continues, and the Pasadena Police Department is seeking information from the public.

Rising Pedestrian Deaths in Pasadena: Is Banning Right Turns on Red the Answer?"

With a 233% increase in pedestrian fatalities in 2021, Pasadena, CA, is now the 8th deadliest city for pedestrians in the U.S.

This alarming trend has spurred discussions about banning right turns on red, a practice that some argue contributes to these accidents.

Washington, D.C. and Ann Arbor, Michigan, have already banned right turns on red, and other cities, including Chicago, are considering similar measures.

However, critics argue that such a ban would not necessarily make streets safer and could inconvenience motorists and impact public transportation and deliveries.

This debate is part of a larger conversation about road safety, energy conservation, and infrastructure.

Arguments in favor of banning right turn on red

- Advocates argue that drivers should not have the authority to decide when it is safe to turn right on red.

- The rise in distracted driving makes it even more crucial to eliminate the option for right turns on red.

- Banning right turn on red would prioritize pedestrian safety and reduce accidents.

- Pedestrians and bicyclists are at risk due to drivers not paying enough attention while making right turns on red.

- Restricting right turn on red would create a safer environment for pedestrians and cyclists.

Arguments against banning right turn on red

- Some argue that blanket bans on right turn on red would not necessarily make streets safer.

- A study analyzing California crash data found that right turns on red accounted for a small number of pedestrian and bicyclist deaths.

- Critics claim that the movement to ban right turn on red is part of an agenda to make driving more difficult.

- Concerns are raised about the inconvenience to motorists and potential impacts on commuter buses and deliveries.

- There are concerns that penalties from right-on-red bans would disproportionately affect lower-income drivers.

More details here.

Quick Poll

The Palace Project: Over 100,000 eBooks and Audiobooks Now Available at Pasadena Public Library

The Pasadena Public Library has launched The Palace Project, a new digital media platform offering a vast collection of eBooks and audiobooks.

This platform is a result of a collaborative effort by libraries across California, creating a shared collection that provides library users with over 100,000 items to choose from.

The Palace Project carries many exclusive titles, further enriching the digital content available to users.

To access this wealth of literature, users simply need to download the Palace Project app on their Apple iOS or Android devices and log in using their Pasadena library card.

Thus, the Palace Project expands the Pasadena Public Library's digital content, ensuring that users have access to a diverse range of literature at their fingertips.

The Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair Returns to Pasadena: A Celebration of Local Artistry

The Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair, a renowned community event that showcases local artistry, is scheduled to return to Central Park, Pasadena this weekend, running from 10 AM to 4 PM on November 18 and 19.

The fair was envisaged by Melissa Kohout and Sara Diederich, who sought to create a platform where local artisans and the community could intersect.

Since its inception in 2015 in Pasadena, California and Denver, Colorado, the fair has expanded to Burbank in 2019 and Minneapolis in 2021.

The event features over 150 local artisans specializing in handmade goods ranging from original fashion and jewelry designs to home decor and food.

AP Exams Registration Phase Enters Late-Registration Period

The College Board, which oversees the administration of the Advanced Placement (AP) Exams, has announced that the late registration period is now in effect.

Since November 15th, a $40 late fee per exam has been implemented for students who have yet to finalize their registration.

To register, students can use the provided link on the College Board's website, and it is advised that any concerns or uncertainties about the process should be directed towards their AP teachers or school counselors.

The AP Exams, which are based on college-level courses, provide students with the potential to earn college credit and qualify for more advanced classes upon entering college.

Upcoming Local Events

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.