Tuesday, October 13, 2015

MonteCedro Welcomes Applicants to Job Fair

Applications for employment will be accepted during several job fairs scheduled in October and November for MonteCedro, a new nonprofit continuing care retirement community expected to welcome its first residents in December 2015.

The senior living community is looking for individuals with great customer service skills and experience working with older adults or in a hospitality setting. Positions available include administrative and clerical, life enrichment activities, residential health services, environmental services and dining services.

Job fairs are scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the following locations:

• Friday, Oct. 16, Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr., Altadena
• Wednesday, Oct. 21, California State University, 5151 State University Dr., Los Angeles
• Wednesday, Nov. 4, Rose City Church, 1801 E. Del Mar Blvd., Pasadena. Note: This job fair ends at 1:30 p.m.

MonteCedro is part of the Episcopal Communities & Services family of organizations and provides employees with a wealth of opportunities to enhance the lives of its residents.

Monday, October 12, 2015

Mount Wilson Observatory Under the Lens at Altadena Historical Society Program

 
Christopher Purcell Presents Free Program Monday Oct. 26
 

The history of the world-famous Mount Wilson Observatory will be given at 7:30 p.m. Monday Oct. 26 at the Altadena Historical Society by retired aerospace engineer Christopher Purcell, from the Mount Wilson Institute.

The program will be at the Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Drive, and is free and open to the public.

Founded by astronomer George Ellery Hale in 1904 with funding by the Carnegie Institution, the celestial observatory is located on top of 5,710-foot-high Mount Wilson, above Altadena in the San Gabriel Mountains.

It was at the Mount Wilson Observatory that famous astronomer Edwin Hubble was able to prove that the universe extends beyond the Milky Way Galaxy, and to the subsequent view that the universe is actually expanding.

Chris Purcell spent nearly 40 years in the aerospace industry, much of it related to spacecraft launch, trajectory analysis, and orbital control. He has a bachelor’s degree in astrophysics from UCLA and a master’s degree in aerospace engineering from USC.

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Captain Christopher Reed Departing Altadena Station for Sheriff’s Information Bureau, Welcomes Incoming Captain Vicki Stuckey

Captain Christopher Reed is departing Altadena Station, transferring to Sheriff’s Information Bureau, the Sheriff’s Department’s media headquarters, effective Sunday, October 11, 2015. Replacing Captain Reed at Altadena Station is Captain Vicki Stuckey, pictured with Captain Reed who gave her a warm welcome to her new command. Captain Stuckey brings with her more than 30 years of law enforcement experience, most of her time being spent at various patrol stations throughout the County, including Norwalk, Compton, and Lomita Stations.

Reflecting on his time at Altadena Station, Captain Reed pointed to several noteworthy achievements by Altadena Station Deputies and his management team during his tenure, including:

– Reducing overall Part I crimes by over 18% in 2014 as compared to 2013

– Building on last year’s crime reduction, overall Part I crimes have been reduced an additional 17% year to date this year, with a nearly 50% reduction as compared to 5 years ago

– Enhancements to Altadena’s deployment model,

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Altadena Station’s Crime Blotter for the Week of September 27, 2015

Sunday, September 27th

9:45 PM – Arie Phillips, 43 years old of Altadena, was arrested in the 1900 block of N. Grand Oaks Avenue for domestic battery.

Monday, September 28th

11:00 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1900 block of Braeburn Road. Suspects entered the residence by shattering the rear glass door. Suspects described as two males, both white, driving a white newer model Toyota or Honda 2-door sedan. Property stolen: unknown.

7:30 PM – Hector Alarcon, 34 years old of Pasadena, was arrested in the 100 block of E. Woodbury Road for domestic battery.

Tuesday, September 29th

8:00 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 400 block of Wapello Street. Suspect(s) entered the residence by removing the window screen. Property stolen: gray MacBook Air, Canon 50D camera, Contak G2 camera.

11:00 AM – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 2200 block of N. Lake Avenue.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

College Trustee Board Candidates Gather at PCC Election Forum Tuesday

By EDDIE RIVERA, Community Editor

Following a tumultuous few years in which a troubled “porn professor” resigned after being threatened with firing, a Superintendent President was asked to resign at a cost of $403,000 to the district, and Pasadena City College was placed on probation by a regional accreditation review board, six candidates who have emerged to run for two vacant trustee board seats in the upcoming November 3 election.

Pasadena City College was placed on probation by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges in July for failing to comply with its own ethics, planning and communication policies. It has until October of 2017 to rectify its problems, or the college faces losing its academic accreditation entirely.

The six candidates appeared at Pasadena City College Tuesday evening for a candidates’ forum, hosted by the PCC Faculty Association.

Three of the six candidates — social scientist Martin Enriques, businessman and adjunct professor Tom Selinske, university professor James Osterling — are vying for the seat of resigned 30-year veteran Jeanette Mann in Area Two,

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

LA Sheriff Search and Rescue Teams Prepare for Potential Swift Water Rescues During Possible Rainy El Niño Season

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s 8 search-and-rescue (SAR) teams are training and planning for the anticipated El Niño storms predicted for L.A. County. Last weekend 36 SAR specialists trained for swift-water rescue response. The focus was land-based operations which primarily deal with how to rescue a victim safely out of a fast flowing river or channel without having to enter the water. Upcoming future training will certify these SAR team members as Swift-water Rescue Technicians. Many current SAR team members already possess this certification, which deals with how to rescue a person trapped in a river or channel by entering the water and making contact with them. Swift-water rescue responses are the highest level of risk to the public safety agencies who respond. One-third of all swift-water deaths are rescuers who attempt to save someone from a river or channel.

The 8 SAR teams consist of team members who live in the immediate area and they will be pre-identifying likely areas prone to flooding.

Monday, October 5, 2015

AltadenaElection.org to Live-Stream Candidate Forum

AltadenaElection.org will be live-streaming the forum for Pasadena Area Community College District Trustee Area 2, held at the Altadena Library on Wednesday, October 7, 7:00-8:30 pm.

The forum features area 2 candidates Martin Enriques, James A.Osterling and Tom Selinske, and is hosted by Neighbors Building a Better Altadena (NBBA) and The League of Woman Voters Pasadena Area.

Pasadena Area Community College District Area 2, encompasses Altadena east of Lake Avenue, most of east Pasadena and all of Sierra Madre. Area 2 is one of three districts with seats up for election on November 3, 2015.

AltadenaElection.org is providing a live-stream of the event to enable voters who are unable to attend, but want to be able to make informed choices on Election Day. The live-stream will be through Altadena Election’s USTREAM channel, and can be viewed at www.AltadenaElection.org.

AltadenaElection.org is an independent source for Altadena Town Council election information. AltadenaElection.org is not affiliated with the Altadena Town Council.

Sunday, October 4, 2015

Altadena’s First Best Fest Was a Hit

Video and Story by MONICA TERADA | Click headline to see video

“Are you ready?” said Gerry O’Rourke, as he prepped his T-Shirt Canon for blast off.

“Three, two, one…”

Rourke’s canon shot out several t-shirts this Saturday morning at the Altadena Best Fest and was the hit attraction amongst kids.

“It’s so cool. I really want one in my bedroom,” said Scott Jameson, dripping in sweat from having run around trying to catch one of the shirts.

The festival took place on Mariposa St., where a section was blocked off from traffic, and several stands, food trucks, and even vintage trailers and campers came out for the “beautiful day,” as pointed out Johnny Agnew from Funky Junk Farms.

Agnew was one of the vintage trailers and campers exhibitors. According to him, it was a “great crowd” and he was “glad to be a part of it.”

The trailers ranged from big to small,

Friday, October 2, 2015

The Best of the Best: Best Fest Takes to the Streets

You don’t have to be a millionaire to experience the best Altadena has to offer. This year’s Best Fest offers a sampling of the town’s very top art, food, music and retailers. The festival expanded from the grounds of the Altadena library and has now taken to the streets.

“It was only artists initially. It was just an art fair and it was only artists. And then we had a food booth. And then we added a few community things. So we just ran out of space,” said Dale Lacasella, a festival organizer. “Last year we had 45 booths and it was just too crowded. So we decided to take it to the street.”

This year Best Fest has over 90 vendors, live music and activities for all ages.

Best Fest grew out of an annual art show on Mariposa Street and now includes everything from vintage cars to pet adoptions and live music. The art show, formerly called Art on Millionaire’s Row,

Friday, October 2, 2015

Big Draw LA offers Art Opportunities in Altadena and Pasadena

The Big Draw LA, a regional celebration of the art of drawing that has been attracting tens of thousands of Angelenos since 2010, will be held in Pasadena and Altadena this weekend.

On Saturday, October 3, the first of three Big Draw LA events in the area will occur as part of Altadena Best Fest from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Mariposa St. between El Molino and Marengo avenues. Entire familes may take part in group drawing or painting projects, created on a long scroll that can be folded up into a book-box The activitiy will be sponsored by the Urban Crop Circle.

BestFest is an annual festival that benefits the Altadena Library Foundation.

The next Big Draw event will be held on October 17th, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Pasadena’s Memorial Park on Holly Street and Raymond Avenue. San Gabriel Valley Pride is sponsoring the event as part of the SGVP Festival that will also feature a classic car show,