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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.
Read More »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.”
Read More »Friday, May 29, 2015
Neighbors Building a Better Altadena Host Altadena Town Council Debate Thursday
Story and Photography by LAURA B. MONTEROS
[Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article inadvertently erred by identifying altadenaelection.org as the “official election site.” In fact, the official site is the Altadena Town Council site, altadenatowncouncil.org. We apologize for this error.]
All politics is local, and it doesn’t get much more local than the Altadena Town Council, a non-legislative advisory council to the District 5 county supervisor. In a forum sponsored by Neighbors Building a Better Altadena (NBBA) on Thursday night, seven of the 12 candidates for eight seats presented their views on Altadena and what they will bring to ATC. One of the recurring themes was that many Altadenans do not know that there is a town council, so increasing visibility of the body is crucial to its effectiveness in advising the Board of Supervisors.
Candidates who attended the forum were incumbents Billy Malone (CT4602), Damon Hobdy (CT4603.01), and Brent Musson (CT4610) and new candidates Anne Chomyn (CT4601),
Read More »Friday, May 29, 2015
Titus! Ivy! Kate! Roxie! Here Come the 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.
A377847 — Titus is a two-year-old, male, white and gray Siberian Husky mix. He enjoys attention and treats, as well as going for walks. Like many Huskies, Titus likes to talk! He has already been neutered which means he would be able to go home with you today.
A374094 — Ivy is a beautiful two-year-old Spayed female brown tabby Bengal mix with an affectionate and social personality. Ivy came into the shelter pregnant and had 6 adorable kittens that will be available for adoption very soon. Her foster mom reports that she was a great mom and is litter box trained. Ivy loves to be the center of attention and has interacted well with both adults and older children. She would need to find a home in a single cat household.
Read More »Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Altadena Sheriff’s Station Crime Blotter for the Week of May 17, 2015
Sunday, May 17th
No significant incidents to report
Monday, May 18th
8:50 PM – Maurice English was arrested in the 2100 block of N. Navarro Avenue for spousal assault.
Tuesday, May 19th
12:38 PM – A petty theft of a package occurred in the 3000 block of Calanda Avenue. Property stolen: credit cards.
5:00 PM – Daniel Munoz was arrested in the 100 block of Figueroa Drive for vehicle vandalism. Suspect shattered the rear window.
Wednesday, May 20th
12:30 AM – A vandalism occurred in the 100 block of E. Woodbury Road. Suspect(s) damaged plants at the residence.
8:50 PM – An assault with a deadly weapon occurred in the area of Lincoln Avenue and Figueroa Drive. The victims were standing in front of an apartment building and were approached by the suspect. After a brief exchange, the victims walked away when they were fired upon by the suspect.
Read More »Wednesday, May 27, 2015
12 Invited to Public Forum for Altadena Town Council Candidates
Twelve candidates running for eight seats on the Altadena Town Council have been invited to appear at a candidates’ forum at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28 at the Altadena Library Community Room, 600 East Mariposa Street.
Voting in the election will be held on June 2 and June 6.
The candidate forum is sponsored by Neighbors Building a Better Altadena, a group dedicated to creating a stronger, more cohesive community.
At the forum, each candidate will be offered an opportunity to speak to the entire community and respond to additional questions from attendees.
Then the group will gather by census tract with each tract’s candidates available for more detailed discussions with their neighbors.
The Altadena Town Council is the community’s forum for discussion, consensus, and prompting action on issues important to residents. From traffic, to public safety, to economic development, this body is the vehicle for addressing local concerns.
This will be the third time Neighbors Building a Better Altadena is working to increase community involvement in the election of Town Council representatives.
Read More »Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Pasadena Unified’s Dina G. Perez Honored as L.A. County’s Preschool Teacher of the Year
Mayor Michael D. Antonovich honored Dina G. Perez, of the Pasadena Unified School District’s Child Development Program as 2015 Los Angeles County Preschool Teacher of the Year for the 5th District.
Perez focuses on providing young children with the life skills necessary to succeed by developing a customized learning experience for children and encourages parents to get involved in their child’s education.
Read More »Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Altadena NAACP Presents The “Battle of the Dena’s” Games on Sunday, May 31
The “Battle of the Dena’s Basketball” tourney will be center court on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Loma Alta Park as the Altadena NAACP presents a “Unity in the Community” game. Organizers say local churches, schools, community teams, organizations and individuals from Altadena and Pasadena can bring the entire family to enjoy a day in the park. This is free to the public event. Athletes can sign up for the following Battle of the Dena’s games:- Basketball Tournament
- Flag Football
- Volleyball
- Softball
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Sierra Club Presents an Evening of Great Pictures Wednesday Night at Eaton Canyon Nature Center
The Sierra Club Forest Committee will present an evening of great pictures, from historic black and white shots of the San Gabriels to the latest of wildlife and wilderness.
The program, called “Photographing the San Gabriel Mountains,” will feature the adventure behind the pictures, and tips on how to take better ones.
It all starts with a reception at 7 p.m. and theprogram following at 7:30 p.m. Both are free and open to the public. The event will be held in the Eaton Canyon Nature Center, 1750 N. Altadena Dr., Pasadena 91107.
Read More »Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Altadenan Meredith McKenzie to Speak on Water Issues at All Saints Church Forum
California water expert Meredith McKenzie will speak about California’s prolonged drought, its ramifications and just how large the crisis has grown on June 18, 7 p.m. in a forum at All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena.
McKenzie is a local realtor and a member of the board of the Altadena Library District. She is also a lecturer at Cal Poly Pomona.
As part of her discussion, McKenzie will touch on how the people can support effective water availability and environmental justice. The event is also sponsored by Sustainable World, Environmental Defense of the Earth Now (EDEN), Transition Pasadena, The Arroyo Interfaith Environmental Coalition.
Contact Norma Sigmund for more information at (626) 583-2734 or nsigmund@allsaints-pas.org.
All Saints Church is located at 132 North Euclid Avenue in Pasadena.
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