❤️ In this issue of Pasadena Spotlight 

🌤️ Pasadena, CA Weather

⚖️ Pasadena Case Highlights Tensions Over Self-Defense Interpretation

🏠 Pasadena's Rental Housing Board Revamps Resolution System for Enhanced Accessibility

💻 Pasadena's Water and Power Online System to Undergo 13-Hour Maintenance

⚽️ Pasadena High School Bulldogs Make Mark in Pacific League: A Dive into the Season's Stat

⚽️🏀 Marshall Fundamental Girls' Teams Make Pasadena Proud: Soccer Team Clinches First Win, Basketball Team Advances to 6-3

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Pasadena Spotlight community, your local weather forecast for Saturday, December 9 promises a day of mild temperatures and clear to partly cloudy skies.

The day starts cool at 48° in the early morning, warming up to a pleasant 62° by 10 am. The north wind of 10 mph adds a slight chill, so a light jacket would be advised for early risers.

Moving into noon, temperatures rise gently under partly cloudy skies to a comfortable 68°, with winds shifting east and south-east. A light sweater and sunglasses should be perfect for these conditions.

The afternoon sees a high of 69°, with skies clearing up towards evening. Dressing in layers would be a smart move.

Evening temperatures drop gradually from 60° to 53° under clear skies, with a north-northeast wind adding some chill. Cozy scarves and gloves would be ideal for an outdoor evening.

Stay warm, Pasadena!

Pasadena Case Highlights Tensions Over Self-Defense Interpretation

A preliminary hearing took place at the Pasadena Courthouse involving a man and woman who are facing charges related to a contentious incident where the man allegedly fired a warning shot from a moving vehicle in response to threats against his family.

The defense argued that the man's actions were in self-defense and did not pose a risk of bodily injury.

However, the deputy district attorney countered that self-defense does not justify firing a weapon from a moving vehicle and highlighted that the bullet ricocheted, hitting a car's bumper.

The judge ruled there was sufficient cause for the male defendant's charges to proceed to trial, while the female defendant's charge was reduced to a misdemeanor.

Pasadena's Rental Housing Board Revamps Resolution System for Enhanced Accessibility

The Pasadena Rental Housing Board (PRHB) has unanimously adopted a resolution that will introduce a chaptering system for its resolutions under the Measure H Charter Amendment.

This system aims to make regulations more readily accessible to the public and PRHB staff by grouping related resolutions together, rather than the current chronological ordering.

Since the start of this year, the Board has passed six resolutions related to the charter amendment, including rules of conduct for meetings, interest payments on security deposits by landlords, and just cause eviction policies.

More resolutions are expected in the next year, including those related to Individual Rent Adjustments and registration of Covered Rental Units by landlords.

Pasadena's Water and Power Online System to Undergo 13-Hour Maintenance

Pasadena Water and Power Department has notified the public about a planned maintenance on their online billing system set to take place on Saturday, December 9.

This maintenance will temporarily suspend access to the MyMeter portal for 13 hours, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Department, which provides essential utilities to Pasadena's residents, urges customers to plan their online transactions accordingly.

The scheduled work is aimed at improving the system's efficiency and user interface, promising a better overall performance once service resumes after 8 p.m.

Pasadena High School Bulldogs Make Mark in Pacific League: A Dive into the Season's Stat

The Pasadena High School Bulldogs continued their winning streak, recording their second consecutive victory in the Pacific League on Friday.

The Boys' Varsity Soccer team dominated the game against Hoover High School, wrapping up the match with an impressive 3-0 score.

The girls' teams also made their mark, with both the Varsity and Junior Varsity teams outclassing Hoover High School.

The Varsity team won by a significant 6-2 margin, and the Junior Varsity team stunned their opponents with a resounding 8-0 victory.

These wins are indicative of the Bulldogs' growing supremacy in the Pacific League, and these statistics suggest a strong season ahead for the teams.

Marshall Fundamental Girls' Teams Make Pasadena Proud: Soccer Team Clinches First Win, Basketball Team Advances to 6-3

The girls' teams of Marshall Fundamental in Pasadena had a successful Thursday, with both soccer and basketball teams registering victories.

The soccer team celebrated their first win of the 2023-24 season, defeating Walnut 1-0, thanks to a goal by Esmeralda Jaquez, assisted by Harlie Atacador.

Goalkeeper Kaiya Jota showed her skills with seven saves. The Eagles now prepare for the Mission Valley League opener against Gabrielino.

Meanwhile, the basketball team improved their record to 6-3 with a victory over Ramona at the Covina Tournament.

Maryn Goodwin, Destiny Ihiaso, and Kaitlan Sakuma stood out in the win, contributing 11, 10, and six points respectively.

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Upcoming Local Events

Drive-Thru Donation Drive: Pasadena Fraternity's Initiative to Support Local Families

The Pasadena Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. is organizing a drive-thru donation initiative on December 9, 2023, to assist families benefiting from the Pasadena Public Health Department's Black Infant Health Program.

The event, which will take place at the ChapCare Health Center, will accept donations of new and unused baby essentials.

This initiative reflects the fraternity's commitment to community service and the improvement of public health in Pasadena.

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Saturday, December 9

Restore + Explore: Forest Bathing with Debra Wilbur - 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Christmas & Holiday Luncheon/Breakfast with Santa - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Hill Avenue Winter Craft Festival - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Christmas Tree Lane 103rd Anniversary Lighting Ceremony & Winter Festival - 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Winter Celebration with the Candlelight Carolers! - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 10

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

Santa Snacks & Stories - 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Mission District Historic Walking Tour - 2:00 p.m.

A Holly Jolly Holiday Concert - 4:00 p.m.

Holiday Community Open House - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Holiday Concert at The Old Mill - 5:00 p.m.