Three men reported missing in the Angeles National Forest overnight Monday were found uninjured at about 8:35 AM Tuesday, authorities said.

The men were reported missing about 11 PM. Monday, prompting an overnight search by crews from the Montrose and Sierra Madre search and rescue teams. A Los Angeles County sheriff’s helicopter was also used to aid in the search effort.

An artist’s reception will be held Sat., Sept. 10, from 5-8 PM. The show contines through Sept. 20.

by Timothy Rutt

The Pasadena Area League of Women Voters will look at the topic of redistricting at a lunchtime panel Sept. 8.

"Redistricting Perspective: Key players explore current and future actions" features panelists Kathy Feng, executive director of Common Cause; Dr. Lori Glasgow, assistant chief deputy for county Supervisor Mike Antonovich;

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing at its regular Sept. 6 meeting as it mulls over three maps that will change supervisorial district boundaries.

All three maps keep Altadena in District 5 under Michael Antonovich, but the decision on new boundaries is by no means final.  Previous draft maps have placed Altadena in District 1 (Molina), or split it between Districts 1 and 5.

This exhibit addresses the artist’s interpretation of a city or neighborhoods physical or social characteristics through a traditional, abstract, figurative or conceptual method.

The Opening Reception will be held Saturday, Sept. 10,  from 5-9 PM,

A couple of Saturday sales you should be aware of:

There will be an estate sale at 1338 Hull Lane from 9 AM-2 PM.    Antiques, furniture, upholstered furniture, decorative accessories, mirrors, rugs, paintings, silver plate, pottery, baskets, books, linens, beautiful women's designer clothing (French and boutique/some never worn), shoes, purses, accessories, some jewelry, much more! Cash only!  (We know the owner and her taste is exquisite!)

Also: Altadenan David Britt at pure design,

Donations for the musicians will be accepted.

Please bring a coat or blanket (because it can get cold) and pack out any food you pack in to keep the bears away.

The community is invited to attend the Brandon Jackson Scholarship Basketball Shootout Saturday, August 13, 2011, Loma Alta Park Altadena, California from 8am to 8pm

First Presbyterian Church along with members of the Altadena and Pasadena community will host the first annual Brandon Jackson Scholarship Basketball Shootout on Saturday at Loma Alta Park.

• Watercolor reception: Donna Barnes-Roberts let us know that she and her students are displaying their artwork in the conference room at the Coffee Gallery, 2029 N. Lake thru August.  There will be a reception on Sun., Aug. 14, from 5:30-7:30 PM.  Displaying with Donna are: Barbara Field, Terry Swanson, Mary Weidner, Jody Berges, Pat Rollie, Jane Brackman (Dr. Barkman!), and Marianne Rodriguez. Come and enjoy the reception. Donna’s website which has class information is at http://www.altadenaartist.​com/.

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  Five Acres: PSN’s Janette Williams has a feature on Bob Ketch, who is retiring as executive director of Five Acres after 34 years at the helm.
•  Coyote Watch: A head’s up: we were talking to Sussy Nemer, field deputy to Supv. Michael D. Antonovich, who tells us that there will be a representative from the Dept. of Agriculture at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting to discuss coyotes. 

Angela Shepherd, Vocals / Percussion / Harmonica

Angela pursued a Law Enforcement Career and became a Lieutenant for the LA County Sheriff’s Department. She loves to sing and she has been singing all her life from church choir to rock and roll bands.

Lisa Haley dubbed Farnsworth Park Amphitheater “the Altadena swamp” for the night as she mixed a spicy gumbo of zydeco music to a packed house.  Lisa Haley and the Zydekats played the Sheriff Support Group’s summer concert series Saturday night, and it was yet another night where the dancing started early and went on and on.  More pictures after the jump.

Our column for the Sunday Valley Sun is up on the Pasadena Sun website.

A driver was killed Saturday in a single-vehicle wreck on Angeles Crest Highway, some 15 miles above La Cañada Flintridge.

The crash occurred near highway mile marker 39, a few miles northeast of Angeles Forest Highway, Sgt. Kim Shelton of the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station said.

Unseasonably cool temperatures and penny-pinching may be drawing more hikers to local mountains and trails, triggering an uptick in mountain rescues this year, officials said.

So far this year, there have been 50 mountain rescues for the Verdugo region, which includes Pasadena,

Just got word from Bulgarini Gelato, 794 E. Altadena Drive (in the Rite Aid center) that singer/ songwriter/ musician Lita Neumann will perform songs from her newest EP release, “Little Star,” starting at 7 PM tonight (Sunday). In the band, Lita will play violin and feature Lorenzo Grassi on guitar, Edwin Galestian on keyboard, Sharon Ray on electric bass, and Taylor Dextor on drums.

And besides, the music,

Los Angeles Times staff
Pasadena Sun

In the second fatality in as many days, a woman died after her car went over the side of a road in the Angeles National Forest early Sunday, authorities said.

A witness at the Coldwater Campground reported seeing a blue Honda go off the road near mile marker 32 on San Gabriel Canyon Road at about 2:27 AM,

… and we'll be throttling back a little this week to enjoy some time with the daughters while son & spouse are out of town (don't worry, full town council coverage is planned, and if it hits the fan, we'll be there!) Hope you are having an enjoyable summer, too!

Staff reports
Pasadena Sun

A 60-year-old woman who suffered an ankle injury while hiking in Eaton Canyon Sunday afternoon, was rescued by personnel from the Pasadena and Los Angeles fire departments and Altadena Search and Rescue. Two hikers have died in accidents at the Altadena park this summer.

More at the Pasadena Sun.

A definite uptick in vehicle burglaries, with some residential burglaries and thefts mark this period of the Crime Log:

Fri., July 29

Between 10:30 AM and 5:30 PM, Sunday – A commercial burglary occurred in the 300 block of E. Alameda Street.  Suspect(s) entered an unlocked tool shed located in the backyard of a residence. 

Elliot Gold tells us that the questionnaire for ACONA (Altadena Coalition of Neighborhood Associations) is up at this address, should only take three minutes:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/X7NJJWJ

And let us know in the comments below what YOU think should be covered in future meetings.

What’s the next for the Altadena Urban Farmer’s Market?

The monthly market, a project of the Arroyo Time Bank, was in many respects a victim of its own success:  it provided a place where small businesses and craftspeople rubbed elbows with weekend farmers and kitchen-based hobbyists –sometimes literally —  and it quickly outgrew its home at the Zane Grey Estate.

Altadenablog friend Colleen Dunn Bates, editor/publisher of Eat L.A. and Hometown Pasadena, interviews local foodie guru Steve Rudicel for KPCC's "Offramp" right here. (Steve runs The Press restaurant in Claremont, owns the Zane Grey Estate, and is usually found wherever there's local foodie event).

We can't find a dictionary definition of "Food Crafting," but just by checking around, it's all about simple preparation of simple, locally-grown food that at the end results in artisanal bread, cheese, even home-made mustard. 

Joseph Shuldiner's Institute of Domestic Technology will have a one day workshop on "Foodcrafting 101"

We've got a chance to enjoy some summer days with our daughters, so we're taking advantage of it this week — updates will be limited, but steady!

Staff reports
Pasadena Sun

The U.S. Forest Service has named Thomas Contreras to be supervisor for the Angeles National Forest. For the past several months, he has been serving as acting supervisor of the Angeles National Forest.

“I welcome the opportunity to manage one of the most heavily used urban forests within the nation,” Contreras said in a statement.

The Abundant Harvest Christian Center, 2387 N. Lake Ave., is taking the lead on an ambitious community festival Sept. 10 that will bring together many community groups and businesses in a day filled with information, activities, and entertainment.

Phlunte Riddle — a lieutenant in the Pasadena Police Department in her day job — is the lead coordinator for the event, which will close down Mariposa Street between Lake and El Molino for the day and promises over 60 vendors in a number of pavilions around the area. 

By Joe Piasecki

Adam Carter is only 27, but he’s already worked for the Pasadena area’s top Democratic officeholders. Carter starts work this week as the new district representative for state Sen. Carol Liu (D-La Cañada Flintridge) in the Pasadena and Altadena areas, Liu announced Wednesday.

A Pasadena native who studied political science at UCLA,

By Daniel Siegal

Despite another fatal crash on Angeles Crest Highway over the weekend — the fourth since the lower part of the highway reopened in June of this year — the California Highway Patrol says that it’s drivers who are dangerous, not the road.

On Saturday, Bellflower resident Edgar Martinez, 18, was driving on the highway at 45 to 50 miles per hour when he entered a curve but failed to turn,

Thurs., Aug. 18

• The Peace and Justice Academy Open House, 6-8 PM, Pasadena Church of the Brethren, 1041 N. Altadena Dr., Pasadena.
• Coffee Gallery, 2029 N. Lake:  Front stage, Heart of Gold/4 Way Street (tributes to Neil Young, and CSNY), 8 PM, $20. Reservations:  (626) 798-6236.

Fri.,

We’re still on half speed this week, but we present the town council odds & ends rundown:

• Councilmember Alice Wessen (CT 4603.01) has resigned.  Any resident of the census tract who would like to be considered to replace her should contact Doug Colliflower at 626-797-8441 ext 205 or email: doug.colliflower@altadenatowncouncil.org
• Several committee assignments were made, including: a team to overhaul the council website, consisting of councilmembers Greg Middleton and Brent Musson, with volunteers Rebecca Haussling and Bill Westphal. 

• LA Curbed has a piece on this house on Alzada Road in the Chaney Trail neighborhood that has been massaged by three different architects.  Our views on modernist architecture are rather well-known, but we like this because it’s not a bright white stucco monstrosity.
• HGTV’s renovation show “Professional Grade” is searching for homeowners in Altadena/Pasadena this summer and fall “who think they can renovate a room better and cheaper than a contractor.”  Homeowners are challenged by host Matt Blashaw for a chance to win big cash.

Here's what's not to miss today:

• Ben McGinty is running a huge Estate Sale, 2346 N. EL Molino, the Taggert house, from 9 AM-2 PM.  We're hearing a lot about this one: furniture, bric-a-brac, and stuff from Victorian era to the present.
• Wine tasting at Webster's Fine Stationers, 2450 N.

Please help us find our black lab/pit mix Tyson – last seen on Meadowbrook just east of Allen.  He’s about two years old, very energetic, sweet and goofy, not aggressive at all.  If you’ve seen him, please call us at (626) 840-5084.  Thank you for any information you can offer, and please keep an eye out for him.