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UPDATED: Sheriff’s Deputy Fired Upon in Altadena 'Ambush' A sheriff’s deputy escaped injury after she was fired upon while driving along Fair Oaks Avenue in Alt...adena on Friday afternoon, officials said. The unprovoked ambush took place as the deputy was driving northbound in the 2400 block of Fair Oaks Avenue, near Mountain View Street, according to Deputy Eric Ortiz of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Information Bureau. Multiple gunshots were fired at her, but luckily she was not struck, he said. The Deputy’s vehicle was also not hit by the gunfire, according to Sgt. McKelvy of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Crescenta Valley Station. Two men in their 20s were being sought in connection with the shooting, she said. Deputies set up a search perimeter and scoured the area for witnesses. Officials initially reported a building had been struck by the gunfire, but later said that did not appear to be the case. No further details were available. Anyone with information can reach the sheriff’s Altadena Station at (626) 798-1131. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Check back for updates on this developing story.

BREAKING: Governor Newsom Issues New Stay-at-Home Order, But Pasadena Is Not Yet Affected Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a regional stay-at-home order on Thursday.... The order is designed to restrict public movements in counties facing ICU bed shortages due to surging COVID-19 cases. The order is expected to affect the entirety of Southern California within days. Unlike a health order issued by Los Angeles County, Pasadena would be forced to comply. As of now, no areas are under the order. This is breaking news. Pasadena Now will update this story when more information becomes available.

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UPDATED: Toddler Found Wandering Alone in Pasadena; Family Located 6 Hours Later Police on Friday morning located the family of a 3-year-old girl who was found... wandering by herself in Pasadena in the middle of the night, officials said. The child was spotted by herself at Wilson Avenue and Yolo Street just before 2 a.m., Pasadena police said in a written statement. A passer-by notified authorities after seeing the girl by herself on a sidewalk, according to Lt. Max Dahlstein. The citizen found the child wearing pajamas, holding a bottle, and wearing no shoes, according to the police statement. Officers brought the girl to the police station, and she was placed into the custody of the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services, the lieutenant said. She appeared healthy and unharmed. Investigators began scouring the neighborhood looking for signs of the girl’s family and reached out to the public for help, officials said. The child’s frantic mother called police shabout 8:45 a.m. to report finding her daughter missing and the front door of her home open, Dahlstein said. Preliminary investigation has not revealed any evidence of child endangerment or neglect, according to the police statement. Once the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services determines it is safe to return the child to her parents, the family will be reunited. The investigation is ongoing.

In accordance with #COVID19 guidelines from the state on outdoor playgrounds and other recreational facilities, Pasadena Parks and Rec will reopen outdoor playgrounds on Friday, Oct. 2. Visitors to outdoor community playgrounds must comply with the following requirements: Face masks over the mouth and nose are required for everyone 2 years of age or older with caregiver supervision at all times to ensure face mask use.... Do not use a playground when different households are unable to maintain a physical distance of 6 feet or when the capacity limit has been reached. Caregivers must monitor to keep adults and children from different households at least 6 feet apart. Consider coming on different times or days to avoid wait times and potential crowded times. No eating or drinking in playgrounds to ensure face masks are worn at all times. Wash or sanitize hands before and after using playgrounds. Elderly and persons with underlying medical conditions should avoid playgrounds when others are present. Limit visit to 30 minutes when others are present. Signage will be posted with COVID-19 protocols at every playground. For more information, visit cityofpasadena.net/parks-and-rec or call (626) 744-7311.

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Excessive Heat Warning Issued as Temps Will Soar Today, Triggering Possibility of Electrical Shortages Across State ---> https://www.pasadenanow.com//excessive-heat-warning-issue/