Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Altadena Station’s Crime Blotter for the Week of June 14, 2015

Sunday, June 14th

9:00 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 2600 block of Visscher Place.  Suspect(s) entered the location by prying the garage door.  Property stolen:  orange Santa Cruz Heckler mountain bike and a red Bianchi touring bike.

10:28 PM – An assault with a deadly weapon (knife) occurred in the 3300 block of N. Marengo Avenue.  The victim was confronted by the suspect, Glenn Carlton, his roommate, regarding smoking marijuana inside of the apartment.   During the verbal altercation, the suspect retrieved a knife and stabbed the victim.  The victim’s injuries are not life-threatening.  The suspect was taken into custody.

Monday, June 15th

8:41 PM – Brian Alexander was arrested in the 700 block of Ventura Street for violation of a restraining order and a subsequent felony vandalism to a patrol vehicle when he kicked out the rear side window while handcuffed in the back seat.

Tuesday, June 16th

12:00 AM – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 1300 block of N.

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Owners Found, Reunited with “Fluffy”

Melissa Hogan writes to let animal lovers across Altadena know that the owners of Fluffy have been reunited with their beloved dog — so this story now has a happy ending.

Hogan had found the dog wandering late last night without a collar around Fair Oaks and Pine St. and put out the word.

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Altadena Library Board Announces Board Vacancy

With the resignation of Trustee David Datz, the Altadena Library Board of Trustees is accepting letters of interest from anyone who would like to serve on the board for his unexpired 2015 term.

Those applying must be at least 18, a resident of and registered to vote in Altadena. The board will interview potential candidates at the next board meeting at 5 p.m. on July 20th.

The applicant selected must agree to be willing to run in the Nov. 3, 2015 election for the 4-year term for this seat which expires in 2019.

Interested parties should submit a letter of interest, resume, and completed supplemental questionnaire (on library’s website) to the Library Director by 12 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2015.

The Altadena Library is located at 600 E. Mariposa St. For more information about the library, please visit the library’s website at www.altadenalibrary.org.

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.