BJ's Closing In Pasadena + College Applicants + Blue Boy On Loan

Up and at 'em, Pasadena! It's another Wednesday and that means another edition of the Pasadena Digest. Our top stories include the Pasadena BJ's closing permanently, a new general of college applicants in California and the Huntington loaning its Blue Boy painting to the National Gallery in London.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, rain beginning; cool. High: 51 Low: 50.

Here are the top stories today in Pasadena:

1. Pasadena Sees 203 New COVID-19 Cases in Single Day, Highest Daily Count Since January 8 (Pasadena Now)
2. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse in Pasadena to Close Permanently on Thursday (Pasadena Now)
3. California's unentitled generation of college applicants (Los Angeles Times)
4. Some Los Angeles bars and restaurants voluntarily closing during COVID-19 holiday surge (KABC-TV)
5. L.A.-based esports giant Riot settles discrimination case for $100M (KTLA Los Angeles)
6. Blue Boy going on trip overseas; Huntington loaning painting to London’s National Gallery until May (The Pasadena Star-News)

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Today in Pasadena:

• Tournament of Roses & Rose Parade Bandfest 2021: City College, Pasadena (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Visit Pasadena: "Got a question about the @rose_parade and #RoseBowlGame? Call the Pasadena Visitors Hotline for all the answers. We're here to make your stay safe and enjoyable. The hotline is open Mon. - Fri., 9:00 am - 5:00 pm #visitpasadena #pasadenaca" (Instagram)
• City of Pasadena - Public Agency: "Planning to camp out along the Rose Parade route? Remember: - Overnight camping is permitted on Friday night, Dec. 31, only. - Campfires are NOT allowed. - You may use a small, portable BBQ or similar warming appliance as long as it's at..." (Facebook)
• Pasadena Humane: "For this entire week, your donation will be DOUBLED for animals like Thor, who require extra resources and care for a bright future. ❤️‍🩹 All gifts will be matched– DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR – up to $10,000 until December 31. ❤️‍🩹 Thor appe..." (Instagram)
• Faith Mellinger: "I didn’t order cards in enough time to get them in the mail…so I was thinking about you! But I’ll try again next year. #christmascardfail #merrymerry #happyholidays" (Instagram)
• Pasadena Public Library: "All Pasadena Public Library will be closed in observance of New Year's day on Friday, Saturday & Sunday December 31, January 1 & 2." (Instagram)
• Pasadena Public Library: "Join us for a fun storytime featuring a few American Sign Language (ASL) signs to learn. This in person storytime will take place outside at San Rafael Branch library. Thursday, January 6, 10:30am. Can't make it to this one? Visit our Ev..." (Facebook)
• Pasadena Public Library: "If #COVID19 made it hard to pay your rent and you’ve received an eviction notice, you should apply for rent relief and let your landlord know. Eligible renters who apply for relief can’t be evicted. Apply at http://HousingIsKey.com or 83..." (Facebook)
• Pasadena Education Network (PEN): "Before school starts next week, PUSD is holding drive through testing and vaccine clinics for students and staff. Here's the information." (Facebook)
• Pasadena Museum of History: "In this new blog, Assistant Archivist Kirk Myers explores the history of the location of the Rose Garden at the Tournament House, the former home of Mr. and Mrs. William Wrigley, Jr. - and several others. Although the rose garden now app..." (Facebook)
• City of Pasadena - Public Agency: "Sand & sandbags are available at Pasadena Fire Stations 37 (3430 E. Foothill Blvd.) & 38 (1150 Linda Vista Ave.) if you need them. Up to 10 bags per resident. Fire personnel are available to assist with loading if they're not responding ..." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, East Eaton Wash: "FOUND KEYS. - I found these keys this morning on Santa Paula near Estado. If they are yours, please PM me." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Historic Highlands: "Someone stole the catalytic converter from my Prius last night while it was parked in the street (Holliston at Topeka). - My Prius is affectively totaled now seeing as the catalytic converter cost more than the car is worth. Kind of a bu..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Pilgrim Tower East: "Hi Neighbors, - My name is Jen, I'm the owner of a new business ARCHETYPE YOGA which is coming to Pasadena FEB 2022. We are located in the heart of the Playhouse District across the street from the Trio Apartments, the Laemmle, and Vro..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lower Hastings Ranch: "Hi all. - my cat is still lost. Last seen at corner of Hastings Ranch/ Greenhill Road. $250 reward if you see her and contact me! Missing since early Saturday morning!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Garfield Heights: "Two german shepherd s were seen going south on Los Robles and Mountain at 12:10 pm. - One of the german shepherd s was white. Both dogs were wearing collars." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Washington Square: "Two German Shepards loose heading up El Molino they had collars on - Two German Shepards on the loose heading up El Molino they have collars on" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Craftsman Heights: "Lost German Shepherd - I found this dog in my front yard on Prescott, no collar. The dog is safe in my yard for now with water and treats. I think he belongs to the young man who rides his bike along side the dog, up and down Prescott. M..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Central Pasadena SW: "Lost Bunny! - This is my bunny his name is Benito. Last time we saw him was when a women in a grey car was grabbing him in Pasadena, on the street Sunset Ave, and Pepper,91103. Please if anyone has seen him, please contact me." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Central Pasadena SW: "We take care of several stray cats, but one of them hasn't shown up for his last three meals. - Has anyone seen this cat since Sunday evening? The best identifying mark he has is a smudge of black on his chin that looks like a soul patch..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Historic Highlands: "Porch pirate - This happened this afternoon. It was reported to PPD" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Central Pasadena NW: "Advise needed. - Hi all so long story short we own a business here in Pasadena and our landlord decided to send the property manager in TODAY to hand all the tenants a letter stating we all have to pay $400 extra for a security guard HE ..." (Nextdoor)

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