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First published in the Jan. 26 print issue of the Pasadena Outlook. Friends In Deed heads into their 35th year of providing winter support to individuals experiencing homelessness during inclement weather in the cold months. The organization conducts their Bad Weather Supplies program to register clients in the system for...

First published in the Jan. 26 print issue of the Pasadena Outlook. Celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Rabbit during The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens’ Chinese New Year Festival on Feb. 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine.

First published in the Jan. 26 print issue of the Pasadena Outlook. The 58th Pasadena Showcase House of Design hosted its annual Empty House Party, celebrating the night before renovations begin at the Stewart House. The exclusive party included French fare and hosted spirits. More than 30 designers were on hand to present their forward-thinking design concepts as guests strolled through the grand colonial estate.

First published in the Jan. 28 print issue of the Glendale News-Press. Extremely important: The Glendale City Council has extended the vote on the sanitation fee rate hike to Jan. 31. Protests are needed from more than 50% of Glendale homeowners and renters. The opportunity to protest is Tuesday, Jan....

— Officers stopped a driver for vehicle code violations at 2:30 a.m. on Jan 20 near Magnolia Boulevard and Orchard Drive. Drug paraphernalia was observed in plain view. A search of the driver revealed an unregistered loaded handgun. A resulting probable cause search of the vehicle revealed an additional handgun and methamphetamine. The man was arrested for drug possession, illegal firearm charges and resisting arrest.