Monday, January 4, 2016

Altadena Town Council Land Use Committee Meeting Agenda for January 5, 2016

Diane Marcussen, Chair, Altadena Town Council, has issued the agenda for the Land Use Committee meeting for January 5, 2016 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) — January 5, 2016

5. Approve Minutes — December 2015

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

6.1. R2015-02165 Request to sell alcohol onsite at Amy’s Patio Café located at 912/900 E Altadena Drive
6.1.1. Public Comment

7. General 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.

Thursday, December 31, 2015

Altadena’s Crime Blotter for the Week Ending December 26, 2015

Monday, December 21st

10:00 PM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 2000 block of Pepper Drive. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by shattering the passenger window. A laundry basket, clothes, makeup, and perfumes were stolen.
12:00 PM – A grand theft occurred in the 1800 block of E. Mendocino Street. The suspect was possibly a relative. A MacBook laptop was stolen.
11:40 PM – A juvenile was arrested at Rite Aid, 735 E. Altadena Drive for shoplifting.

Tuesday, December 22nd

2:00 AM – An attempt burglary occurred at the Healing Center, 1911 N. Lake Avenue. The suspect(s) pried the door to attempt entry.
3:15 PM – A domestic assault occurred at All Star Liquor, 2421 Lincoln Avenue. The suspect has been identified. Arrest of suspect pending.

Wednesday, December 23rd

No significant Incidents

Thursday, December 24th

9:16 AM – Maria Gatdula, 57 years old of Pasadena was arrested at Super King,

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Frost Advisory Issued for Altadena for Monday Night, Tuesday Morning

The National Weather Service has issued another frost advisory for Altadena and nearby areas, in effect from midnight Monday night to 9 a.m. Tuesday. NWS predicts there will likely be “at least two hours of temperatures at or just slightly above freezing” tonight.

“Cold air behind a weak weather system will bring another round of cold overnight temperatures and areas of gusty winds,” the NWS says in its frost advisory for tonight.

NWS advises residents that measures should be taken to protect sensitive outdoor plants and that pets should be brought indoors.

Tuesday will be sunny with a high near 59 and calm winds from the north and northeast, and Tuesday night will be mostly clear with lows at 43.

Wednesday will be sunny and the temperature gets warmer, high around 64 with a north to northeast wind around five miles per hour becoming calm in the afternoon. Lows will be near 45 degrees.

Thursday promises to be warmer sunny day,

Thursday, December 24, 2015

Altadena Sheriff’s Station honors Deputy David Larimer, Who Died in the Line of Duty on Christmas Eve, 1941

By Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Lt. John Stanley

The weather on Christmas Eve 1941 reflected the mood of the people in Los Angeles County. It was dreary, dark and filled with uncertainty. Less than three weeks before, the Japanese Imperial Navy smashed the U.S. Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor. Now, even sharing the daily weather forecast with the public was prohibited by a nervous War Department that feared that the enemy might use this knowledge to launch an attack against the West Coast. Cars moved slowly through the early evening darkness made more extreme by newly-imposed wartime blackout laws. Even Altadena’s famous Christmas Tree Lane was ordered into darkness for the first time in twenty-one years.

On this most uncertain of all Christmas Eves, when the promise of peace on earth and goodwill to men never seemed more remote, Altadena Deputy David Stout Larimer and his longtime partner Benjamin Davis were patrolling on Colorado Boulevard just west of Rosemead Boulevard. This area is patrolled by Temple Station today,

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Altadena’s Crime Blotter for the Week Ending December 19, 2015

Sunday, December 13th

11:00 PM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 700 block of E. Sacramento Street. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by prying the door lock. Property Stolen: sewer line hydro jet cleaner, sewage camera, power drills.

Monday, December 14th

**No significant incidents**

Tuesday, December 15th

6:28 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 2200 block of E. Crary Street. Suspect(s) entered the residence by shattering the window. Suspects described as (2) male, Whites, 20 years old. Property Stolen: jewelry box containing miscellaneous jewelry. On-going investigation.
6:30 PM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 600 block of W. Mendocino Street. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by prying the door lock. Property Stolen: Macbook, Sony camera, hammer drill.
8:00 PM – Amber Haynes, 35 years old of Altadena was arrested in the 200 block of Crosby Street for domestic violence.

Wednesday, December 16th

7:30 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 3200 block of Dabney Avenue.

Saturday, December 19, 2015

Has Anyone Seen Charlie?

Farah Schureman writes: “Our little miniature poodle, Charlie, has been missing since 11 a.m. this morning. She was last seen by a neighbor corner of Athens Street and Santa Anita. She is wearing a red collar with no tag.  My phone number is  (626) 676-4366.”

Saturday, December 19, 2015

Take Holiday Guests to “Altadena in the Rose Parade” Exhibit at Community Center

“We have added Saturday hours to make it easier for area residents and their holiday houseguests to visit our exhibit, ‘Altadena in the Rose Parade,’ at the Community Center,” said Historical Society President Jane Brackman.

“We will be open from 2-4 p.m. on Saturdays through Jan. 16 to accommodate people who can’t come in during our weekday hours, and also those who are visiting the area for the big parade and football game.”

The Historical Society’s archives and new museum corridor are also open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, and by appointment for groups.

The Historical Society exhibit is in the Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Drive, 91001.

“Altadena in the Rose Parade” is an extensive display of vintage and recent photographs, documents, newspaper articles and memorabilia about Altadena’s 70 years of participation in Pasadena’s Rose Parade.

“The Valley Hunt Club, which originated and managed the parade, was founded in an Altadena mansion;

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Shop, Sip and Sparkle for the Holidays Tonight

Everyone wants a little extra sparkle for the holidays. This year, sip a bubbly signature cocktail shop and treat yourself to a new-vintage fashion-forward accessory from ALUXE at Meredith M. This is the store’s fourth Shop, Sip and Socialize event and the first to include a live trunk show.

The ALUXE trunk show will feature a collection of new- vintage luxury accessories comprised of up-cycled items all made with forgotten treasures that are spotlighted and given a new life. Each piece is unique and special. Founder and creator, Anthony Guthmiller, will be in attendance. Guthmiller began ALUXE in 2013 after spending 12 years hand embroidering a quilt as a surprise for his mother. Upon its completion, he decided to apply hand embroidery to a tie and thus, ALUXE was born. Anthony continues to evolve the brand into unique and different areas including sparkling hair accessories, cufflinks, occasional furniture and more.

Finish up your holiday shopping at Meredith M, a trend-friendly women’s apparel and fashion accessories boutique with a selection of gifts and clothing for babies and toddlers.

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Altadena’s Crime Blotter for the Week Ending December 12, 2015

Sunday, December 6th

8:50 PM – Christopher Mendoza, 22 years old of Temple City was arrested in the 1200 block of Pleasant Ridge Drive for possession of a controlled substance.

Monday, December 7th

****No significant incidents****

Tuesday, December 8th

****No significant incidents****

Wednesday, December 9th

8:37 AM – Joseph Escobedo, 25 years old of Pasadena was arrested at Arco, 1880 N. Lake Avenue for attempted carjacking.
4:50 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1700 block of N. Oxford Avenue. Suspect(s) entered the location via unknown means. Property Stolen: laptop, tablet, safe, backpack, personal documents, currency. On-going investigation.

Thursday, December 10th

12:04 AM – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 200 block of Mountain View Street. Property Stolen: Sony stereo, keys.
12:05 PM – A vehicle was reported stolen in the area of Maiden Lane and Mendocino Street. The vehicle was recovered at 1:30 pm in the 1100 block of Marcheta Street.

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Altadena Sheriff’s Station Food and Toy Drive

LASD – Altadena Sheriff’s Station is holding a Food and Toy Drive i.e. Nonperishable food (Canned items, Pasta, Rice, Etc.) and Toys for age 2 to 12, New and Unwrapped until December 18, 2015.

Items can be dropped off anytime at the Altadena Sheriff’s Station at 780 East Altadena Drive, Altadena.

For more information, contact Sgt. Mann or Dep. Gabriel at (626) 798-1131.