Monday, June 22, 2015

Altadena Sheriff’s: Fireworks are Illegal in Altadena

The Altadena Sheriff’s Station reminds all residents and visitors that the best way to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with family and friends is by attending professional fireworks shows such as the fireworks celebration at the Altadena Town & Country Club, 2290 Country Club Dr., Altadena on Wednesday, July 1st.

Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. Please call the Front Desk at (626) 794-7163 for information.

On July 4th, Americafest at the Rose Bowl Stadium will be a safe venue to watch one of the largest fireworks shows in all of Southern California.

The sale or possession of all fireworks is illegal in Altadena. Violators are subject to confiscation and impound of vehicles; up to one year in jail and fines up to $50,000.

Call Altadena Sheriff’s at (626) 798-1131 to report illegal fireworks.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department wants to remind everyone that the use of fireworks not only causes fires, but results in severe injuries and burns.

Monday, June 22, 2015

Altadena Mountain Rescue Team Rescue Pasadena Woman Sunday

Images courtesy Deputy Dan Paige

Members of the Altadena Mountain Rescue Team rescued a 22-year-old Pasadena woman who lost her way while hiking in the Angeles National Forest Sunday.

The hiker was on a 12-mile hike near the Millard Canyon above Altadena when the trail she was on disappeared.

The woman said later that she knew she was close to Altadena but didn’t know exactly where. That was when she decided to call the Altadena Sheriff’s Office on her mobile phone and request for help.

The hiker had started her hike at about 9 a.m. and was about seven miles into the hike when she stopped for water at Henninger Flats, where she found no water. She still had some water in her bottles so she continued the hike.

Along the way, she came in contact with a swarm of bees and was stung a few times. The hiker luckily was not allergic to bee stings and was able to continue — but tripped while running from the bee swarm and suffered a minor abrasion.

Monday, June 22, 2015

Altadena Library Adult Summer Reading Program Kicks Off Tomorrow

Calling all adults! You are invited to “Read to the Rhythm” during the Altadena Library’s second annual Adult Summer Reading Program for a chance to win a Barnes & Noble NOOK!

The purpose of this program is to motivate community members to read. Countless studies have shown the many benefits of reading for pleasure. It reduces stress and improves your memory, focus, and concentration. Reading has even been shown to combat feelings of loneliness in adults.

What you need to know about the Adult Summer Reading Program: It is open to all adults aged 18 and over. Sign up at the Main or Bob Lucas Branch Library starting June 23, 2015.
Laemmle Theatres tickets will be raffled off each week!

Enter the Bookface/Sleeveface photo contest by July 31st for a chance to win a special prize. Submit your photo to sim@altadenalibrary.org (see photo on right for inspiration).
Read 6 books by July 31st to be eligible for the Barnes &

Saturday, June 20, 2015

Agenda Released for Monday’s Altadena Library District Board Meeting

The June Board of Trustees meeting will be held on Monday, June 22nd at 5:00 p.m. in the Barbara J. Pearson Community Room of the Main Library. Following is the agenda:

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL:
Meredith McKenzie, President
David Datz, Secretary
David Tuck
Gwendolyn McMullins
Adalila Zelada-Garcia

3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Opportunity for Board members to delete items, re-order items, continue items or make additions to the agenda pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b).
Recommended Action: The Board of Library Trustees hereby adopts the Agenda as presented.

4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Citizens may address the Board regarding any item of Library business on or not on the agenda. Citizen comments are limited to 3 minutes per item. At the discretion of the President, citizens may be allowed a longer presentation. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow the Board to take action on any item not on the agenda.

Friday, June 19, 2015

Hot and Dry Through the Weekend

The National Weather Service is warning of an “elevated fire danger ” over the interior areas of Southwest California including Altadena, as an extended period of hot and very dry conditions continue through the weekend.

In a Hazardous Weather Outlook updated Friday morning, the NWS said there will be “heightened fire concerns today” due to the heat and low relative humidity.

Today, temperature highs will go up to 92 degrees, while the humidity will remain low at 42 to 49 percent through the weekend until at least Tuesday next week.

Gusty onshore winds will also push the hot and dry conditions further inland and add to the elevated fire danger.

“Brief critical fire weather conditions can be expected each afternoon across portions of the mountains, interior valleys, and deserts,” the NWS said.

The hot spell, which began in earnest Thursday, is the product of an upper-level high pressure system. NWS forecasters said the system “will produce temperatures in the 90s and low 100s in the valleys and at lower elevations in the mountains.”

For areas that experienced dense fog this morning,

Friday, June 19, 2015

Don’t Miss This Party on Saturday

The Father’s Day weekend will be an exceedingly festive one on Lake Avenue in Altadena where a new urban-chic mixed-use project opens to the public with a splashy party featuring free food and cocktails and shopping pop-up boutiques.

“Living Large at Millard Place” launches with a public open house on Father’s Day (Sunday, June 21) showcasing 12 condo units and one modern single-family home that offer sweeping views of the San Gabriel Mountains.

For Altadena Now readers, preferred clients and invited guests, there’s a VIP “preview day” from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Stop by to see what’s happening — food will be served, and cocktails are on the house at this grand open house.

The development is another indication of Altadena’s rising reputation in real estate circles as a great place to live with a wonderful quality of living.

The project is named in tribute to Henry W. Millard, who homesteaded in the mouth of a popular nearby canyon (know today as Millard Canyon) with his family in 1862.

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Fourth of July at Pasadena Senior Center

Images of amber waves of grain and purple mountain majesties will be on everyone’s minds Saturday, July 4, at noon when the Pasadena Senior Center presents the annual Fourth of July luncheon and dance.

The Scott Pavilion at the center, at 85 E. Holly St., will be adorned with patriotic red, white and blue décor as everyone celebrates America’s independence with finger-licking ribs and chicken, salads, sides and dessert.

The Great American Swing Band will provide music for listening and dancing to complement this celebration of our nation’s independence.

The cost is only $8 for members and $10 for non-members of all ages. Prepaid reservations are due at the Welcome Desk by July 1.

For more information visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call (626) 795-4331.

Founded in 1959, the Pasadena Senior Center is an independent, nonprofit organization that offers recreational, educational, wellness and social services to people ages 50 and over in a friendly environment.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Altadena Station’s Crime Blotter for the Week of June 7, 2015

The following information was provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department:

As the 4th of July holiday quickly approaches and celebrations are sure to be had, this is a friendly reminder that ALL fireworks and pyrotechnics are illegal to use within the unincorporated area of Altadena.  Deputies will be out in force for the entire holiday weekend and strictly enforcing fireworks ordinances in Altadena.

Sunday, June 7th

12:05 PM – An indecent exposure incident occurred in the area of Figueroa Drive and Lincoln Avenue.  The victim was walking when she heard a male yelling from his vehicle.  The suspect asked the victim for money.  When the victim handed the suspect a dollar, the victim noticed the suspect’s exposed genitalia.  Suspect described as a male, White or Armenian, 70 years old, gray hair, driving a gray 2004 Saturn 4-door.  On-going investigation.

Monday, June 8th

No significant incidents to report.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Altadena Chamber of Commerce Serves Up a “Power Breakfast”

The Altadena Chamber of Commerce served up a power breakfast Tuesday morning at the Altadena Town and Country Club with a side helping of Social Media.

It wasn’t enough to fill up on coffee, danish, rolls, bagels and fruit. Oh no, we were served a generous helping of Social Media as well. Who would have thought going to breakfast would mean facebook, twitter, Instagram, pinterest, linkedin, snapchat and google would also be on the menu. It was and enjoyed by all in attendance. Bon appetit!

The panelists for the Social Media presentation were Aubin Wilson of Aubin E. Wilson & Associates and Hugo Arteaga of Hugo Arteaga Graphic Design. And were they ever on point. It was billed as a beginner’s class. Aubin and Hugo delivered a simplistic, easy to understand outline of what Social Media is all about and the importance of it to your business. They outlined the top Social Media sites/applications that are good for your business and have the greatest reach.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

In Memorium: Frances Dyer

Frances Dyer, who helped found Altadena Neighbors, a group dedicated to welcoming minority families to Altadena, and who was active in the NAACP to promote “… interracial understanding and neighborhood stability,” has died at 91.

Born Frances Lorraine Grunewald on December 5, 1923 died June 11, 2015. She was the 7th of eight children born to Ernest and Kathryn Grunewald in Windom, Minnesota. Moving to Boone, Iowa at an early age, she considered that her home town.

Predeceased by her parents, two brothers, three sisters, and also her husband of 46 years, Virgil Dyer. She is survived by Virgil’s daughter Nancy Fairchild of South Carolina, and Nancy’s three sons, Jeff, Andy and Gary McCartney, and Nancy’s grandchildren, Madison and A.J.; daughter Krista Ober of Missoula, Montana; son Thomas Dyer of Grass Valley, CA; two sisters and many nieces and nephews.

Frances came to California in June, 1941, getting a job as Secretary at Union Oil Company in Los Angeles. She married Virgil Dyer (also from Iowa) in 1949 and they settled in Altadena,