Saturday, September 5, 2015

No Summer Concert Series this Saturday in Farnworth Park

Altadena’s Concert in the Park is dark tonight, but returning on Saturday, September 12 at 7 p.m. with a rousing rendition of Sgt. Pepper.

Organizers say the free concert will likely be very well attended.

“If you were there last year you know to arrive early! This concert will be packed!” representatives of the hosting Sheriff’s Support Group of Altadena said.

The concert, which will be the Grand Finale for the season, will be held at Farnsworth Park, located at 586 Mount Curve Avenue.

Saturday, September 5, 2015

Altadena Heritage’s Pours Out Water-Wise Landscaping Workshop Series

Altadena Heritage will be conducting a series of water-wise landscaping workshops on transforming your front yard into a beautiful and sustainable garden.

The series will have three sessions on September 12 and 17 and on October 24.

“Early sessions of workshops almost sold out, but we still have room in 11:30-1:30 sessions,” Michele Zack said recently.

The first and third sessions will be on-site workshops and the second session will be a free presentation by experts about designing your front yard using drought-tolerant plants. This presentation will be held at the Altadena Community Center, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Horticulturist Debby Figoni is leading the hands-on workshop and is offering up her lawn as the main “classroom.” She will be providing quick reference design sheets focusing on water-wise plants and irrigation, and share her experiences with project changes and lessons learned.

Figoni is a water conservation analyst who practices what she teaches. She has transformed her lawn-dominated yard into an award-winning water wise wonderland.

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

New Altadena Historical Society Exhibit At Webster’s Community Pharmacy Features Mountain View Mausoleum

The glorious architecture and artwork of the Mountain View Mausoleum are celebrated in a new photographic exhibit by the Altadena Historical Society in the gallery at Webster’s Community Pharmacy.

The one-dozen color photos of the landmark are part of a continuing cooperative program by the Historical Society and Webster’s to present Altadena’s colorful history in a popular, accessible location.

The enlarged photos show the exterior and interior of the mausoleum, which is located at 2300 N. Marengo Ave., three blocks north of Woodbury Road, and is itself open to the public seven days a week.

“This is Altadena’s own Sistine Chapel,” said Jane Brackman, Ph.D., Historical Society president and curator of the exhibit at Webster’s.

“Most Altadenans, even those who have lived here all their lives, have driven past the mausoleum on Marengo but have never gone inside. We hope this exhibit will encourage people to visit this Altadena landmark, which is truly stunningly beautiful.”

The high,

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Altadena Station’s Crime Blotter for the Week of August 23, 2015

Sunday, August 23rd

6:00 PM – Daniel Sandoval, 31 years old of Altadena, was arrested for battery on family members in the 2100 block of Glenrose Avenue.  He was additionally charged with battery on a paramedic and resisting arrest.

An identity theft report was documented from the 3100 block of Ewing Avenue.

Monday, August 24th

Between 12:00 AM and 9:00 AM– A vandalism occurred in the 100 block of West Ventura Street.  Unknown suspect(s) scratched two separate vehicles parked in a driveway.

1:30 PM- A petty theft occurred in the 2000 block of Mar Vista Avenue.  Unknown suspect(s) stole clothing and a pair of shoes from a parcel left on the porch by UPS.

6:30 PM – Jaime Flores, 50 years old of Altadena, was arrested for carrying a concealed dagger, public intoxication, and giving false information to a peace officer in the area of Woodbury Road and Raymond Avenue.

Tuesday, August 25th

9:00 AM – Porfirio Guerrero,

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Finally, the Evidence Emerges: It Looks Likely that ALDI Really is Coming to Altadena

At tonight’s Land Use Committee meeting of the Altadena Town Council, the attached documents were available for distribution showing detailed plans filed with the County which clearly show an ALDI market at the corner of Calaveras Street at Lake Avenue.

These plans are the first solid, convincing documentary evidence Altadena Now has seen.

See the plans for yourself! Click here Aldi_Elevations

As recently as August 25, public relations officials for ALDI refused to reveal if the market was planning to come to Altadena.

“As you can imagine, there are many factors involved when ALDI opens a new location. Aspects such as population density, proximity to competition, cost of the property and, with this being California, even traffic patterns are evaluated,” wrote Eniko Bolivar, Vice President of ALDI-hired PR firm Weber Shandwick.

Looks like Los Angeles County may have blown their smokescreen away.

Monday, August 31, 2015

Problems at Huntington Hospital May Extend Far Beyond Reported Superbug Outbreak in Scope Patients

Federal health inspectors effectively stopped over 30 unstarted surgeries from proceeding at Huntington Memorial Hospital last Tuesday after they reportedly discovered numerous violations of proper sterilization procedures during a surprise audit, current and former Operating Room nurses allege.

Steve Ralph, President and CEO of Huntington Memorial, released a statement last week confirming that federal auditors from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) were in the hospital and that “elective surgeries were temporarily halted Monday evening and resumed Tuesday.”

Ralph gave no specific explanation for stopping the surgeries other than to say that “as with any audit, business as usual can be disrupted.”

CMS officials would not discuss Huntington Hospital, citing department policies.

Huntington Hospital’s Manager of Public Relations and Media Derek Clark did not respond to two emails and three phone calls seeking comment on the nurses’ version of last week’s events.

The shutdown of all 17 operating rooms at once is said to be unprecedented at Huntington Hospital.

Monday, August 31, 2015

Altadena Town Council Land Use Committee Agenda for Tuesday, September 1 Meeting

Here is the agenda for the Altadena Town Council Land Use Committee, which is scheduled to meet Tuesday, September 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Altadena Community Center at  730 East Altadena Drive:

1. CALL TO ORDER: Diane Marcussen, ATC Chair

2. Pledge of Allegiance: LUC Committee Member

3. Roll Call

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

5. Approve Minutes – August 2015

6. Action Items: None

7. Presentation

7.1. Project R2014-01586 located at 183 – 205 E. Palm Street – The applicant will present this project for information only. – Okorie Ezieme and Billy Malone

7.2. Public Comment

8. General Public Comment:

8.1. Public Comment: During the Public Comment period, any person may address the Land Use

Committee concerning any item that is or is not listed on the agenda. The Land Use Committee welcomes public participation and input.

Friday, August 28, 2015

Search Teams, Helicopter Scour Mountains, Rescue Two Hikers In Distress Thursday Night

A large ground response backed by a helicopter located two lost hikers who were reportedly in distress due to the high temperatures in the mountains above Altadena on Thursday night.

The Altadena Mountain Rescue Team was activated at 6:40 p.m. to assist the Los Angeles County Fire Department search for two men lost in the area of Eaton Canyon, in the Angeles National Forest.

Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Copter 12 spotted the missing hikers and performed a hoist rescue. The missing hikers were flown to Farnsworth Park where they were treated and released by L.A. Co. Fire Squad 11.

The hikers, a 24 year-old and a 25 year-old, both San Gabriel city residents, were hiking off any marked trail when they became stranded on a steep mountainside.

A passing hiker notified the Los Angeles County Fire Department and requested assistance.

The missing hikers were located in Coyote Canyon. The hikers driven to their vehicle by Altadena Search and Rescue team.members.

Thursday, August 27, 2015

The Animal Guys Come to Eaton Canyon for Twilight Nights

On Saturday, August 29, at 7:00 p.m. come meet a Porcupine, Grey and Red Foxes, Red Tail Hawk, snakes and other surprise animal guests at the Cynthia Null Outdoor Classroom at Eaton Canyon Nature Center.

The Animal Guys teach children about the fascinating world of wildlife biology. With the help of rescued and captive-bred wild animals as visual aids, the Animal Guys are striving to make learning about wildlife biology an exciting experience, and inspiring children to develop a deep interest in the natural sciences.

The program is open to all ages. A $3.00/person donation is requested. Children under two are free.
The Eaton Canyon Nature Center is located at 1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena. For more information call (626) 398-5420 or visit www.ecna.org.

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Altadena Station’s Crime Blotter for the Week of August 16, 2015

Sunday, August 16th

8:30 PM – An assault with a deadly weapon (knife) occurred in the 2000 block of Lovila Lane.  The suspect has been identified as the victim’s ex-boyfriend and has been arrested on the indicated charge.

9:00 PM – An assault with a deadly weapon (knife) occurred in the 200 block of Ventura Street.  The victim and suspect were involved in a verbal altercation and the suspect challenged him to a fight.  Both parties were involved in a physical altercation which resulted in the victim receiving an injury to the forearm.  An arrest warrant has been issued for the suspect.

Monday, August 17th

4:00 PM – Wilbert McElroy, 55 years old of Altadena, was arrested at Walmart, 2408 Lincoln Avenue for shoplifting.

Tuesday, August 18th

8:26 AM – Adrienne Jackson, 56 years old of Pasadena, was arrested in the area of Tremont Street and Raymond Avenue for possession of drug paraphernalia.

12:15 PM – Martin Ronquillo,