Saturday, June 6, 2015

Election Results Declared in Altadena Town Council Races

[Revised Results Published 9:40 p.m.]

 

Anne Chomyn, Billy Malone, Damon Hobdy, Dean Cooper, Brent Musson, Anne Lansing, Justin Robertson and Sylvia Vega have won seats on the Altadena Town Council.

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Friday, June 5, 2015

Altadena Town Council Election is Saturday, From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Election Day for the Altadena Town Council is Saturday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cast your ballot for a candidate in your Census Tract at any of nine polling locations:

Altadena Community Center (730 E Altadena Dr)

Altadena Library (600 E Mariposa St)

Coffee Gallery (2029 Lake Ave)

Farnsworth Park (568 E Mt Curve Ave)

Gordy’s Garage (843 W Woodbury Rd)

Loma Alta Park (3330 N Lincoln Ave)

Mint Leaf Restaurant (2535 E Washington Blvd)

Podley Properties (1471 E Altadena Dr)

Ralph’s Market (2270 Lake Ave)

Identification is needed to vote; bring something that identifies your street address, such as a driver’s license, California ID, utility bill or similar.

For more information, please visit www.altadenatowncouncil.org or www.altadenaelection.org.

 

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Friday, June 5, 2015

Two Helicopters Hoist Nine Stranded Hikers to Safety Off Clifftop Thursday Night

Photography courtesy David Mather, Bill Westphal and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Dan Paige

A group of nine hikers was rescued by two Sheriff’s helicopters and ground search and rescue teams after becoming stranded on a steep cliff above Eaton Canyon Thursday evening.

None of the hikers was injured.

The group was originally spotted around 6 p.m. by Altadenan David Mather who notified the Altadena Sheriff’s station.

“As my wife and I hiked up the Mt. Wilson Toll Road towards Henninger Flats, our attention was drawn to a group of  nine teenagers who were shouting for assistance from an adjacent ridge off of Kinneloa Canyon,” Mather told Altadena Now. “They were stuck on the ridge in very steep terrain, unable to move up or down, and in thick brush.”

Authorities said both the Altadena Mountain Rescue Team along with Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team were activated.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Air Rescue 5 was dispatched and located the hikers atop a cliff near Mt.

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Altadena Station’s Crime Blotter for the Week of May 24, 2015

Sunday, May 24th

2:07 AM – Emilio Mayes was arrested in the area of Lake Avenue and Calaveras Street for an out of state fugitive warrant for residential burglary.

5:10 PM – A shoplifting incident occurred at Baja Ranch Market, 2715 N. Fair Oaks Avenue. Suspects stole beer and fled the location.

9:00 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 3500 block of Canyon Ridge Drive. Suspects entered the residence by cutting the screen and prying the rear door. Loss: unknown at this time.

11:22 PM – A grand theft occurred in the 2200 block of E. Washington Boulevard. Property stolen: Convertible top to vehicle.

Monday, May 25th

1:50 AM – Isaac Molina was arrested in the area of Woodbury Road and Fair Oaks Avenue for drinking in public.

Tuesday, May 26th

No significant incidents to report.

Wednesday, May 27th

No significant incidents to report.

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Town Council Elections Early Voting Reportedly Goes Smoothly, Turnout Exceeds Council’s Expectations

Election Committee Chairman Okorie Ezieme said the Altadena Election Early Voting on Tuesday “was well conducted and orderly” and that there were no unusual incidents.

“The turn out was great — exceeded our expectations,” Ezieme said in a late-night email. “While, the Election Committee is not prepared and / or required to announce or release any data at this time, the total number of votes cast is expected to set another record for Early Voting.”

 

Altadena Sheriff’s Station Lieutenant Lewis and Sergeant Bossier picked up the Ballot box at 9 p.m. from the Altadena Main Library and transported it to the Altadena Sheriff Station and secured in a locked cabinet at the Station, Ezieme said.

Residents can also vote this Saturday, June 6, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at any of the nine polling locations all over town.

Altadena Community Center (730 E Altadena Dr) Altadena Library (600 E Mariposa St) Coffee Gallery (2029 Lake Ave) Farnsworth Park (568 E Mt Curve Ave) Gordy’s Garage (843 W Woodbury Rd) Loma Alta Park (3330 N Lincoln Ave) Mint Leaf Restaurant (2535 E Washington Blvd) Podley Properties (1471 E Altadena Dr) Ralph’s Market (2270 Lake Ave)

Voters must provide an ID such as a driver license or utility bill for proof of residence.

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Mayor Michael D. Antonovich Calls for Local Waterworks Districts

Mayor Michael D. Antonovich authored a motion unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors today directing County Counsel to create separate water district commissions to administer the Waterworks Districts.

“These commissions, made up of local representatives, will provide local control with transparency in the Districts’ administration, changes in water rates and other related issues” said Antonovich. “Local commissions, with local community and business representation, will make it easier for ratepayers to obtain information and collaborate with staff on issues of concern.”

County Counsel will report back to the Board in 30 days on the details of how these Commissions will be formed.

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Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Unidentified Altadena Man Dies Near Rose Bowl Monday Night

Pasadena police said a 47-year-old Altadena man died near the Rose Bowl last night about 8:41 p.m. after he apparently suffered a “medical event” and his car went off the road.

The man has not been identified publicly as of this writing.

Pasadena police Lt. Mark Goodman said the man’s death almost certainly was the result of a medical event, probably cardiac arrest. The resulting car accident, which occurred near Rosemont Avenue and Arroyo Boulevard, was minor in nature.

No other persons were injured, Goodman said.

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Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Today is Early Voting Day, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., at the Altadena Library

Today is early voting day. Altadena residents can vote any time between 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Altadena Library, 600 E Mariposa.

Residents can also vote this Saturday, June 6, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at any of the nine polling locations all over town.

Altadena Community Center (730 E Altadena Dr) Altadena Library (600 E Mariposa St) Coffee Gallery (2029 Lake Ave) Farnsworth Park (568 E Mt Curve Ave) Gordy’s Garage (843 W Woodbury Rd) Loma Alta Park (3330 N Lincoln Ave) Mint Leaf Restaurant (2535 E Washington Blvd) Podley Properties (1471 E Altadena Dr) Ralph’s Market (2270 Lake Ave)

Voters must provide an ID such as a driver license or utility bill for proof of residence.

For more election information visit www.altadenatowncouncil.org, www.altadenaelection.org or www.buildingabetteraltadena.org.

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Sunday, May 31, 2015

Altadena Mountain Rescue Team Leads VIDA Kids on Hike

With thanks to Deputy Dan Paige, Altadena Station

The Altadena Mountain Rescue Team led Temple Station VIDA kids on a hike in the US Forest Service – Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument.

VIDA serves kids between the ages of 11 and 17½ at eight locations across the county. Over the course of the 16-week program, VIDA participants focus on increasing academic achievement, improving family relationships, developing positive social behaviors and realizing the possibilities for a better future.

The program includes regular visits with VIDA staff members, a Saturday component and weekly sessions with the child and parent to facilitate communication and understanding. Upon completion of the program, participants receive a certificate of completion and are referred to other programs to continue their growth.

To learn more about VIDA, please visit see http://www.vida.la for more information.

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Sunday, May 31, 2015

Altadena Town Council Land Use Committee June 2 Meeting Is Cancelled

The June 2 meeting of the Altadena Town Council Land Use Committee has been cancelled, Council Chair Diane Marcussen said in an email Saturday.

“After careful consideration of the current status of the active projects that we are working on, the committee has determined that there are no actionable items at this time so the June 2 meeting of the ATC Land Use Committee has been cancelled,” Marcussen wrote. “This will also allow residents to vote for their ATC councilmember that evening as well.”

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