Monday, June 8, 2015

Leo! Hilda! Lori! Bethany! Here are Our Pets of the Week

This week, we introduce you to four pets up for adoption now at the Pasadena Humane Society. See a friendly face you want to bring home? Call (626) 792-7151 with the ID number.

 

A375970 – Leo is a two-year-old, male, black and white Pit Bull Terrier and Rottweiler mix. He is a sweet and affectionate fellow! Leo knows his sit, down and stay commands. He earned his Blue Ribbon from behavior staff, which reduces the adoption fee to $100. Leo has already been neutered which means he is able to go to his new forever home today!

 

A378438 – Hilda is an eight-year-old, female, black domestic longhaired cat. She is affectionate, but shy. Hilda enjoys attention, but would be best suited to a quiet home where she can have time to herself when she needs it. Hilda qualifies for the Seniors for Seniors program which waives the adoption fee for adopters age 60 and up.

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Monday, June 8, 2015

Rain, Thunderstorms Could Make for Hot, Muggy Tuesday

The remants of Tropical Storm Blanca will sweep through the Altadena area Tuesday and bring with it the unusual possibility of rain and thunderstorms during a warm day predicted to top out at 87 degrees.

A Special Weather Statement issued for the Los Angeles County says by the National Weather Service says a low-pressure system currently developing over the eastern Pacific Ocean will pass over the area on Tuesday, and bring the threat of precipitation through Tuesday night.

The Service says there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday. The day will be mostly cloudy.

Tuesday night the chance of showers and thunderstorms drops to 20 percent before 11 p.m. The evening will be partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Initial estimates of the possible rainfall for most areas to receive between 0.10 and 0.50 inches with locally higher amounts possible with any thunderstorm development. Ventura and Los Angeles counties will likely receive the highest totals.

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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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