Tuesday, August 25, 2015

County Fire Chief Urges Extreme Caution as Foothills Enter Fall Fire Season

Los Angeles County Fire Chief is circulating a letter to all county residents to advise them to prepare for the upcoming fall fire season.

“You play a vital role in protecting your life, the lives of your loved ones, and property,” County Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby writes. “Through advance planning and preparation, we can all be ready for the next wildfire.”

Osby is warning that the combined effects of years of drought, high temperatures, low humidity and dry Santa Ana winds have the potential to cause devastating consequences during the fall fire season.

“Southern California continues to be one of the most desirable places on earth to live. However, many challenges, including longer and warmer summers, fast-moving powerful storms, and an on-going drought continue to challenge our ability to live safely in the wildland-urban interface areas of Los Angeles County,” Osby writes in the message.

He further warns that as the numerous fires that have impacted Northern California have proven,

Monday, August 24, 2015

Pasadena Educational Foundation Teacher Grants

The Pasadena Education Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 Teacher Grant Program, an annual incentive that provides teachers throughout the Pasadena Unified School District with resources so they could take their creative projects from idea to reality.

The grant awards teachers with up to $1,000 in funding for them to be able to apply their ideas to enhance the classroom experience for their students.

To be considered for the Teacher Grant Program, projects should be student-centered, should be related to the curriculum and directly benefit students, and should enhance and improve student achievement.

The grants include the Jarrat Brunson Memorial Teacher Grant Award, named after the late PEF founder who initiated the Teacher Grant Program. It goes to the proposal that best reflects Brunson’s passion for reading and early literacy.

The Kathy Onoye Administrator’s Award honors the former Principal of Willard Elementary School who retired recently as Executive Director of Elementary Education for the PUSD, who has been an outstanding role model and mentor for principals.

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Altadena Station’s Crime Blotter for the Week of August 9, 2015

Sunday, August 9th

4:45 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 3000 block of Lincoln Avenue.  Suspect(s) entered the residence by shattering the window.  Property Stolen:  black bag.

5:15 PM – Huzafah Collins, 24 years old of Victorville, was arrested in the area of Washington Boulevard and Los Robles Avenue for violating a domestic violence restraining order.

Monday, August 10th

2:04 AM – Tyree Phillips, 19 years old of Pasadena, and Francis Zuniga, 18 years old of Altadena, were arrested at Charles White Park for violation of park hours.

9:00 AM – A residential vandalism occurred in the 900 block of Kent Street.  Suspect(s) shattered the front door glass pane with an unknown object.

Tuesday, August 11th

6:45 AM – A mail theft incident occurred in the 2700 block of New York Drive.  Property Stolen: mail from outgoing box.

5:25 PM – Jose Cuellar, 35 years old of Pasadena,

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Over Half Million Kids Go Back to School Today in L.A. County

Today, over half a million children go back to school in Los Angeles County. Many of these kids will be either walking, bicycling, skateboarding and boarding/unboarding school buses.

Here are some friendly reminders for not only our kids, but everyone driving during the school year:

Pedestrians
-Cross at the corner or crosswalk (no jaywalking).
-Always walk on the sidewalk.
-Pay attention. Do not walk while talking on a cell phone or listen to music while crossing a street.
-Stop before you cross, look both ways when you cross.
-Never cross or enter the street from in between cars.
-Obey all traffic signs and signal lights.

Bicyclists, skateboarders and scooters
-All bicyclists should wear properly fitted bicycle helmets every time they ride.
-Anyone under 18 who uses a skateboard, non-motorized scooter, rollerblades, roller skates and bicycle must use a helmet.
-Ride your bicycle in the same direction as other vehicles.
-Be visible.

Monday, August 17, 2015

Cafe de Leche Opening in Altadena

Altadena is going to be the new home to Café de Leche, in the 2400 block of Lake Avenue. You may have tried their location already open in Highland Park.

They serve Stumptown Coffee for all of your caffeinated needs. They also have some amazing house espresso. Hot outside? Order some refreshing iced coffee. If you are not a coffee lover still try it out; they have some fantastic teas.

Café de Leche will also carry some delicious pastries as well as some yummy tamales and scrumptious bagels.

Seating is plentiful so it would be a great spot for a morning work meeting or some chat time with the gals.

If you love coffee and part of your morning routine is going out to get a great cup of joe then try Café de Leche out as the new way you start your day.

Check them out at www.cafedeleche.net; we’ll keep an eye out for their grand opening.

Sunday, August 16, 2015

Altadena Emergency Crews Rescuing Three Girls Are Hailed by Victim in Second Incident

Today at 11:00 a.m. the Altadena Mountain Rescue Team responded into Coyote Canyon, in the Angeles National Forest, for the rescue of three hikers stranded in a canyon.

One of the stranded hikers was able to use their cell phone to call her family member, who notified the Altadena Station and request help. The rescue team was able to reach the hikers after approximately one hour, all three hikers were not injured.

Rescue crews used over 300 feet of rope to guide the hikers to safety.

The hikers were following a trail up the canyon, and hiked up an approximately one mile with an approximate 1000 foot elevation gain.

The hikers two 16 year-old and one 17-year-old girls who all reside in in the El Monte area, were hiking on a trail in Eaton Canyon, when the trail became less defined and the girls became lost.

They attempted to hike out, but the ground became too loose and crumbly to safely hike out.

Saturday, August 15, 2015

Pets of the Week

This week, we introduce you to four pets up for adoption now at the Pasadena Humane Society. See a friendly face you want to bring home? Call (626) 792-7151 with the ID number.

Princess (A383345) is a three-year-old, female, brown Chihuahua. She can be a little shy at first, but when she warms up to you, she enjoys attention and affection. Princess loves going for walks! Princess would do well in a single dog home where she can get plenty of exercise. Her adoption fee is $125 which includes the spay surgery, microchip, and vaccinations.

Shelly (A379447) is a beautiful and sweet one-year-old tortoiseshell cat that has spent the last six weeks nursing and caring for her five little kittens in a foster home. Now it’s her turn to be cared for in her own forever home. Her foster mom says Shelly is a great cat who is sweet,

Saturday, August 15, 2015

Altadena Town Council Issues Agenda for August 18, 2015

Diane Marcussen, Chair, Altadena Town Council has issued the agenda for the Council’s August 18, 2015 meeting to be conducted at the Altadena Community Center, 730 East Altadena Drive, starting at 7 p.m.

A pdf version is available by clicking here.

1. CALL TO ORDER

1.1. Pledge of Allegiance____________________ Councilmember

1.2. Roll Call _____________________________ Recording Secretary, Damon Hobdy

1.3. Approve August 18, 2015 meeting Agenda

2. OFFICERS’ REPORTS

2.1. Chairman ____________________________ Diane Marcussen

2.2. Vice Chairman ________________________ Okorie Ezieme

2.3. Recording Secretary____________________ Damon Hobdy

2.4. Treasurer ____________________________ Patricia Sutherlen

2.5. Corresponding Secretary ________________ Billy Malone

3. SWEARING IN OF NEW COUNCILMEMBERS ________ Diane Marcussen

4. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS

4.1. California Highway Patrol _______________ Officer Cooper

4.2. Altadena Sheriff’s Station _______________ Lt. Phil Marquez

4.3. Cert ________________________________

4.4. County Fire___________________________ Stephanie English

5.

Friday, August 14, 2015

Muir Grads Grateful for McDonald’s Men’s Group Scholarships

Passing the hat for Muir High School graduates who have overcome obstacles is an annual tradition for an informal group of retirees who meet daily at the McDonald’s on Lincoln Avenue (at Woodbury) in Altadena.

By chipping in together and hitting up a few friends (including recently elected District 1 City Councilmember Tyron Hampton), the McDonald’s Men’s Group raised $2,400 which was divvied up into $300 scholarships for eight college-bound young men from Muir’s Class of 2015.

“This is our way of showing these young men that we’re proud of them and that we support them as they move ahead into the future,” stated group member Ernest Johnson. Another of the McDonald’s Men, Keenan Selico, added, “Our goal is to help these young men realize the importance of graduating high school and going on to college so that they can make their mark on the world.”

Summing up the effort, William Bradley stated, “This is about ordinary men stepping up to support and inspire the youth.”

The 2015 recipients of the McDonald’s Men’s Group scholarships are: Dorrell Caldwell,

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Antonovich Says He Will Run for Liu’s Senate Seat

Los Angeles County Mayor Michael D. Antonovich, whose district includes Pasadena, said at a gathering last weekend that he is running for the California state Senate in 2016.

The 75-year-old Republican, who will be forced out from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors by term limits next year, said as much during the La Crescenta Valley Republican Women Federated picnic at the Two Strike Park in La Crescenta on Saturday, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Antonovich has said he was eyeing the seat now held by Carol Liu (D-La Cañada), who will also be termed out in 2016.

The Times reported Natalie Blanning, managing partner with the political consulting firm Gilliard Blanning & Associates, as saying Antonovich hired her firm a few weeks ago and has been interviewing fundraisers and other potential campaign staff.

Blanning also said Antonovich is in the process of opening a candidate committee.

Antonovich’s supervisorial district includes Pasadena, Burbank and Glendale.