- Deferred rain tax: The county Board of Supervisors deferred sending the "Clean Water, Clean Beaches" runoff tax to election after hundreds protested at Tuesday's meeting. Jason Wells and Kathy Corrigan tell the tale via the Pasadena Sun.
- Relay for LIfe: a reminder that kick-off for the American Cancer Society's Altadena Relay for LIfe is Friday, Jan. 18, 7 PM at the Davies Building, Farnsworth Park. There'll be video of last year's Relay, recognition of 2012 fundraising, "Hero of Hope" Jennifer Johnson will speak about her journey, Anita Torres Brenner will share a caregiver's tale, and the 2013 theme will be announced. And there'll be cake!