Friday, July 31, 2015

A Battle Hero and A Pub Singer – Jim Radford with Ross Altman at The Coffee Gallery

The real British Invasion did not take place on the Ed Sullivan Show in February of 1964, but twenty years before on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944. And it will be coming to the Coffee Gallery Backstage this coming Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets at 18.00.

Jim Radford is England’s best-known folk singer and sea shanty singer. His current notoriety is largely due to the BBC’s belated discovery last year that he is also Britain’s youngest surviving D-Day veteran, a true profile in courage at the age of 15, as well as the only one who has written a decent song about it—The Shores of Normandy—one that has struck an emotional chord with most of the people who have heard it, including the Queen—which he will sing tonight. Before that and throughout the sixties and seventies he was even better known as an anti-nuclear activist and prisoner of conscience, as well as a successful organizer of major community action campaigns,

Friday, July 31, 2015

Superscooper Fire-fighting Aircraft To Arrive In Los Angeles County 2 Weeks Early

Mayor Michael D. Antonovich announced that the Los Angeles County Fire Department has secured the early arrival of two CL-415 SuperScoopers fire-fighting aircraft leased from the government of Quebec.  The SuperScoopers will arrive for service in Los Angeles County on August 15th.

SuperScoopers are a fixed-wing aircraft that can carry up to 1,620 gallons of water and takes only 12 seconds to scoop water from a lake and inject it with fire-resistant foam – a combination up to 3 times more effective than water alone.  They can be airborne in as little as five minutes and fly three hours before refueling.

In addition, an Erickson Aircrane Type I Helitanker was also leased for the 2015 fire season.  Capable of delivering 2,200 gallons per drop, it will be also placed into service on August 15th.

Thursday, July 30, 2015

End of Summer Reading Finales on Tap for the Altadena Public Library

The Altadena Library District is holding a series of Summer Reading Program finales this coming weekend until Tuesday, August 4th, to mark the end of the annual reading program that started in late June.

The Teens Reading Program ended today, Thursday, July 30th, 3 p.m. Candy sushi for the participants; sundaes were served along with games for the participants. The finale also featured the announcement of who won the grand prize for the Teen Summer Reading Program and raffle prizes including the tabletop games King of Tokyo and King of New York.

For adult participants, their own Summer Reading Finale will be on Saturday, August 1st, from 2 to 3 p.m. Every adult who completes his or her reading log will receive a goodie bag at the event. Winners in the bookface and sleeveface photo contest will also be unveiled. In this contest, participants take pictures of themselves holding a book cover or record sleeve obscuring or augmenting any part of the body,

Thursday, July 30, 2015

Tofu! Tiffani! Toby! Dorothy! Meet Our Friendly 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.

Tofu (A380991) is a sweet eight-year-old Chihuahua and Parson Jack Russell Terrier mix. He is a calm, affectionate, easy going senior who loves sitting in laps and and going for walks. Tofu has been out on our mobile unit where he was loved by all! Tofu also qualifies for our Seniors for Seniors program which waives the adoption fee for adopters age 60 and up. The mandatory microchip fee of $20 still applies. Tofu’s regular adoption fee is $125, including the spay surgery, microchip and a set of vaccines.

Meet gorgeous Tiffani (A381086)! She is a two-year-old petite tortie. You will often find her on top of the perch greeting visitors in the cattery. Tiffani loves attention, face rubs, and playtime. She is a very social and confident feline that would do great in loving forever home.

Thursday, July 30, 2015

Next Week’s, It’s “National Night Out” in Altadena

Altadena’s National Night Out activities will be held on Tuesday, August 4th, at the Farnsworth Park at 568 E. Mount Curve Avenue, starting at 5 p.m.

Deputy Dan Paige at the Altadena Sheriff’s Station said the Night Out will be held on the middle picnic area south of the covered picnic area and north of the softball diamond. The area is far more level than areas used in the past and there is ample setting, lighting and electrical outlets.

As in previous years’ National Nights Out in Altadena, various units and agencies look at the event as an opportunity to touch base with the community and showcase their personnel and services. National Nights Out are held to promote closer cooperation between the community and institutions involved in law enforcement and public safety functions.

Among the units that will be represented at the Altadena National Night Out are the Altadena Uniform Patrol, Altadena Posse, Altadena Search and Rescue, Altadena CERT, Altadena Explorer Post, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s VIDA Program,

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Found Mother and Son — Do You Recognize Them?

Joshua reports that “This mother son pair wandered into the yard this morning. Anybody recognize them? They were found on West Marigold just west of Olive. Please contact 213.305.5817“

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Free Concerts in the Park Presents Mighty Burnt Bacon at Farnsworth Park This Saturday

What has 4 horns, 20 legs and makes a sizzling sound?

The MIGHTY Burnt Bacon are a 10-piece 60s style, soul band from North Hollywood whose mission is to bring the magic and the music of the 1960’s to a brand new generation of fans and this Saturday, August 1 they’ll be playing their hearts out at Farnsworth Park.

The band is a fun, high energy ensemble that features the unique power and passion of a “woman dominant” lineup. So be sure to bring your smiling faces and your dancing shoes, because if this band can’t get you dancing – you aren’t alive!

The concert starts at 7 p.m. at the Farnsworth Park Amphitheater, 586 Mount Curve Ave. Bring a picnic, or enjoy tacos from El Patron Mexican Restaurant or beer and wine from the Altadena Rotary Club. Admission is free.

The event is brought to you by the Sheriff’s Support Group of Altadena.

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Altadena Library Awarded Pitch An Idea Grant

The Altadena Library has been awarded $30,000 from the Pitch an Idea grant, which is awarded annually by the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and administered by the California State Librarian.

The funds will be used to expand Altadena Library’s teen makerspace, the monthly DIY Club, at the main library. DIY Club kicked off January 2014, and it has continued to be a staple of teen programming ever since.

The grant will pay for exciting new technology like Macbook Pros with film editing software, 3D printers, film making equipment, and sewing machines, all supplemented by print resources to increase the technological side of our makerspace, which has focused on lower-tech activities like string art, duct tape crafts, and hand sewing stuffed animals.

“Our mission is to improve society, and specifically our community, through facilitating knowledge creation” said Mindy Kittay, the Libraries District Director. “We have been doing this, and I believe doing it well, on a shoestring budget.

Sunday, July 26, 2015

“Cowboy” Is — Missing Have You Seen Him?

Sarah reports her short hair orange cat called “Cowboy” has gone missing in the neighborhood near New York Drive and Catalina Avenue.

If you have seen him, please call her immediately at (626) 372-5622.

Sunday, July 26, 2015

Altadena Station’s Crime Blotter for the Week of July 12, 2015

Sunday, July 12th

No Significant incidents to report.

Monday, July 13th

9:15 PM – Lashawn Zimmerman, 36 years old of Altadena, was arrested in the 2200 block of Santa Anita Avenue for spousal assault.

Tuesday, July 14th

No Significant incidents to report.

Wednesday, July 15th

6:25 PM – George Jacobs, 66 years old of Altadena, was arrested in the area of Calaveras Street and Fair Oaks Avenue for drinking in public.

8:30 PM – Christopher Harris, 25 years old of Altadena, was arrested in the 800 block of West Figueroa for battery.

Thursday, July 16th

8:00 AM – A vandalism occurred in the 600 block of East Palm Street.   Suspect has been identified as the victim’s ex-girlfriend.  On-going investigation.

1:40 PM – A petty theft occurred in the 600 block of East Woodbury Road.