❤️ In this issue of Pasadena Spotlight 

🌤️ Pasadena, CA Weather

🦴 Pasadena Dog Owners Beware: Unknown Respiratory Illness Surfaces with 10 Reported Cases

🏈 Cal-UCLA Rivalry Reaches Fever Pitch in Pasadena Showdown

🚓 Pasadena Police Seeking Assistance in June 2023 Double Shooting Investigation

🎉 Pasadena's Small Business Saturday: A Celebration of CommUNITY Spirit

🎁 Pasadena's Gamble House Unites Art and Charity in Annual Handmade Holiday

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

Pasadena Dog Owners Beware: Unknown Respiratory Illness Surfaces with 10 Reported Cases

The Los Angeles County health department is investigating a mystery respiratory disease in dogs.

The disease, known as aCIRD, is characterized by symptoms such as cough, sneezing, and lethargy.

To date, ten cases have been reported, all testing negative for common canine respiratory pathogens.

The department is in case-finding mode to determine the extent of this potential outbreak.

Dog owners are advised to monitor their pets closely for symptoms, seek veterinary care if symptoms present, and isolate affected dogs for at least 28 days from the onset of illness.

Cal-UCLA Rivalry Reaches Fever Pitch in Pasadena Showdown

The California Golden Bears are on the brink of securing a post-season bowl appearance as they prepare to take on the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

This game, slated for Saturday, November 25, 2023, marks the end of the regular season and the final installment of the Cal-UCLA rivalry within the Pac-12 Conference for this year.

The Bruins have historically dominated this series, winning nine of the last twelve meetings.

Fans are invited to tune in to this pulsating contest at 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time on ESPN for television coverage.

Radio listeners can catch the action on the Cal Bears Sports Network on KGO 810 AM, Sirius XM channel 85 or 198, Channel 960 on the SXM mobile app, or The Varsity Network mobile app.

Pasadena Police Seeking Assistance in June 2023 Double Shooting Investigation

The Pasadena Police Department is seeking the community's help in investigating two connected attempted homicides that occurred in June 2023.

The first shooting was reported at 9:12 p.m. on West Peoria Street, and the second, 26 minutes later, near Marengo Avenue and Painter Street.

Two victims self-transported to a hospital from the first scene, and a man from the second scene was found with life-threatening injuries.

A baby, found unharmed in the man's car, had its car seat struck by gunfire. Investigators have identified a black Ford Fusion sedan as the suspect's vehicle.

The Pasadena Police Department encourages anyone with potentially helpful information to reach out via phone at 626-744-4241 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.

Pasadena's Small Business Saturday: A Celebration of CommUNITY Spirit

Today, Pasadena will celebrate Small Business Saturday, an annual event that encourages people to shop and dine at nearly 200 independent businesses.

The event is more than a shopping spree; it's a celebration of the community spirit that characterizes Old Pasadena.

Participating businesses will offer special deals and promotions, while Santa's elves surprise shoppers with gift cards.

The day will commence at the Welcome Stations, providing early shoppers with a chance to pick up a tote bag.

Small Business Saturday is a testament to the unity, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit of Pasadena.

For more information, visit the event’s website

Pasadena's Gamble House Unites Art and Charity in Annual Handmade Holiday

The Gamble House's annual Handmade Holiday event on Museum Store Sunday is set to host a variety of local artisans, showcasing their handmade crafts on November 26, 2023.

Exhibitors include both well-known and emerging local artists, with proceeds from sales benefitting The Gamble House.

In addition to shopping, the event will feature author signings, a paper flower demonstration, a cat adoption drive, and a coffee cart.

The event will also serve as a donation drive in collaboration with Pasadena For All, collecting items for the city's unhoused community.

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Upcoming Local Events

Saturday, November 25

Authentically Yours, Pasadena (Small Business Takeover) - All day event

Storytime at Vroman's Hastings Ranch! - 10:30 a.m.

Vroman's Special Storytime featuring Sonoko Sakai presents Mai and the Missing Melon - 11:00 a.m.

UCLA Bruins vs CAL - 12:00 p.m.

Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop - 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

No Llores Roast Battle Hosted By Los Digits - 10:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 26

Handmade Holiday: Museum Store Sunday at The Gamble House - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

A Touch of Dickens - 3:00 p.m.

The Langham Winter Festival and Tree Lighting - 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.