Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Next Monday is Coffee with the Captain

Next Monday December 7th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. join Altadena Operations staff and Captain Vicki Stuckey for Coffee with the Captain. This event is at the Coffee Gallery, located at 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena. (626) 398-7917.

Please stop by for a cup of great coffee, or just to say hello. Altadena Sheriff’s Station (ASS) will be there to answer any questions about policing in the community, crime trends and prevention. There is also time to help out with the toy and food drive, the Altadena Sheriff’s Station is accepting donations until December 16th.

For further information or questions regarding either of the above events please call Altadena Station Community Relations , Sgt. Brian Mann at (626) 296-2106 or Dep. Gregory Gabriel (626) 296-2107.

Monday, November 30, 2015

Altadena Town Council Land Use Committee Meeting Agenda for December 1, 2015

Diane Marcussen, Chair, Altadena Town Council, has issued the agenda for the Land Use Committee meeting for December 1, 2015 meeting to be conducted at the Altadena Community Center, 730 East Altadena Drive, starting at 7:00 p.m.

A pdf version is available by clicking here.

1. CALL TO ORDER: Diane Marcussen, ATC Chair

2. Pledge of Allegiance: LUC Committee Member

3. Roll Call

4. Approve Meeting Agenda(s) – December 1, 2015

5. Approve Minutes – November 2015

6. Action Items: The committee is expected to take action on the following items:

6.1. R2013-02962 Proposed New Verizon Cell Tower at 2561 Fair Oaks Ave – Gloria Sanyika, Dean
Cooper, Patricia Sutherlen, Justin Robertson
6.1.1. Public Comment
6.2. R2015-02353 – Proposed New Verizon Cell Tower located at 2949 Lincoln Ave – Dean Cooper,
Gloria Sanyika
6.2.1. Public Comment
6.3. R2015-00201 – 91 Wapello – Request to build a new two-story second unit with a reduced 3-
foot side yard setback and 19.5-foot rear yard setback.

Saturday, November 28, 2015

Missing: Pumpkin

John writes to report his family cat, the beatiful Pumpkin pictured above, “got out on Thanksgiving Day, and we haven’t seen here since. We live in the Florecita Farms neighborhood north of Altadena Dr. and west of Lincoln.   If anyone has information, please call (626) 644-6257.”

Friday, November 27, 2015

Santa Claus is Coming to Altadena on December 5

The Altadena Chamber Of Commerce is sponsoring the Annual North Lake Pole Holiday Fest at Lake & Mariposa on Saturday, December 5, from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., with most stores staying open late for shopping convenience. Downtown Altadena will be transformed into Santa’s North Pole complete with elves, caroling and Santa himself! Great local gift shopping, holiday fare and prize drawings will attract everyone in the community to this exciting event! To keep people in the shopping mood, some local restaurants, including El Patron, Gypsy Eats and Pizza Of Venice will be offering delicious menu items at street-side tables.

Santa’s Coming

Bring the whole family for a personal visit with Santa Claus! Santa will be at his North Lake Pole station at 3:15 for list making and picture taking.

Sing For Your Supper

This year, there will be a singing contest created by Altadena’s own Julian Shah-Tayler, The Singularity. Sing your heart out for a chance to win $100!

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Altadena Families Get a Gift from Altadena Sheriff Station and Hilton Garden Inn at LAX

A big thanks to the Hilton Garden Inn LAX in El Segundo for providing a tremendous Thanksgiving meal for 2 Altadena families that are participating in the Altadena VIDA program.

Altadena’s Captain Stuckey, Deputies Walters and Baires, who teach the VIDA program presented the Thanksgiving feast to the families. Altadena is proud to be involved in such a great program.

Vital Intervention and Directional Alternatives (VIDA) is a structured 16-week program for non-violent, at-risk youth between the ages of 11 and 17½. Through collaboration between the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, community-based organizations, volunteers, schools and families, the program teaches youth the value of effective decision-making and taking responsibility for their futures.

Visit www.VIDA.la for more information.

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Altadena Station’s Crime Blotter for the Week of November 21, 2015

Sunday, November 15th

1:30 PM – Dustin Warner, 30 years old transient was arrested at Rite Aid, 735 E. Altadena Drive for petty theft.

2:00 PM – A petty theft occurred at Walmart, 2408 Lincoln Avenue. Suspect described as a female Black, wearing a gray beanie, green sweater, grey sweatpants, and dark boots. The suspect exited the store and entered a silver Dodge Nitro occupied by another female, Black. Property Stolen: miscellaneous items.

2:36 PM – Victor Chavez, 40 years old of Altadena was arrested in the 3100 block of Via Madera Street for assault with a deadly weapon.

8:00 PM – A theft of mail occurred in the 2700 block of Santa Anita Avenue. Property Stolen: letter containing personal check.

Monday, November 16th

3:42 PM – A package theft occurred in the 2600 block of Windsor Avenue. Suspect described as a male White, in a red 1993 Infiniti sedan. Property Stolen: package containing power switch,

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Altadena Public Library Presents The Year-End Installment of the Open Studios Art Tour

Saturday, December 5th, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., as part of the 5th Open Studios Art Tour, featuring 50 exhibiting artists throughout Altadena and Pasadena, Altadena Library District proudly announces its participation and welcomes featured artists, Valérie Daval and Alejandra Engelberg.

The art exhibition will present artist photography from Alejandra Engelberg and drawings, from artist painter, Valérie Daval. Alejandra Engelberg will exhibit her photography made during the 4th Open Studios Art Tour while Valérie and the dancers will exhibit some new drawings of dancers.

Valérie Daval will do live drawings of dancers on December 5th, 2-6pm in different successive sessions. There will be a solo dancer, duo and small group with dancers from Altadena’s Community Dance Jam and from Contact Improv Dance (ARC Pasadena).

The art exhibition will remain featured in the Barbara J. Pearson Community Room of the main Altadena Library until December 15th.

Valérie Daval is a French-born artist, painter, art instructor, and art therapist based in Los Angeles since 2007.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Thanksgiving Dinner Offered at Pasadena Senior Center

The Pasadena Senior Center is offering a traditional turkey feast on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th, as it continues the tradition this year in honoring Pasadena’s senior citizens.

Seniors and family and friends will sit comfortably at beautifully decorated tables for the Thanksgiving dinner at noon. Chef Vince is preparing a delicious meal including your favorites – roast turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad, beverage and dessert.

PSC staff will do all the cooking and cleanup, and all you have to do is be there.

Prepaid reservations must be received at the PSC Welcome Desk no later than Monday, November 23rd.

The cost is $10 for members and $12 for non-members of all ages.

For more information, visit the PSC website, www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org, or call (626) 685-6724.

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

Monday, November 23, 2015

Do You Know Her?

Julie G. writes to say she found this beautiful lass on November 20 at the corner of East Poppyfields Drive and Santa Anita Avenue. This young female black lab (mix?) was wearing a collar with a leash attached. If she is yours, please call or text (626) 841-0084.

Monday, November 23, 2015

The History of Our Favorite Drink

Friday evening at the Altadena Library, Stuart Byles, author of Los Angeles Wine: A History from the Mission Era to the Present (American Palate), gave a lecture on the wine history of Los Angeles.

Byles explained that for most of the 19th century “California wine meant Los Angeles wine.”

“In 1850, when California became a state,” said Byles, “there were perhaps maybe six to eight vineyards, or wineries, in the whole bay area. In Los Angeles, there were over 100.”

He brought out copies of his book for signing and purchasing and after the lecture guests who had signed up for the event were able to partake in a wine tasting.

“I’m looking forward to reading Mr. Byles’ book,” said Emily Stevenson, holding an autographed copy. Stevenson said the lecture was very interesting and she did not know that prohibition had closed down most wineries in Los Angeles.

For those who missed the event, Byles’ book is available for purchase from Amazon.