Sunday, June 18, 2017

Altadena Town Council Issues Agenda for June 20, 2017

Okorie Ezieme, Chair, Altadena Town Council has issued the agenda for the Council’s June 20, 2017 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

1.1. Pledge of Allegiance ___________________________ Council Member
1.2. Roll Call _____________________________________ Recording Secretary, Judy Matthews
1.3. Approve June 20, 2017 meeting Agenda

2. OFFICERS’ REPORTS

2.1. Chairman ____________________________________ Okorie Ezieme
2.2. Vice Chairman ________________________________ Damon Hobdy
2.3. Recording Secretary ___________________________ Judy Matthews
2.3.1. Approve May 16, 2017 Meeting Minutes
2.4. Treasurer ____________________________________ Patricia Sutherlen
2.5. Corresponding Secretary _______________________ Billy Malone

3. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS

3.1. California Highway Patrol _______________________ Officer Mike Ulloa
3.2. Altadena Sheriff’s Station ______________________ Lt. Yolanda Clay
3.3. CERT ________________________________________ Deputy Dan Paige
3.4. Map Your Neighborhood _______________________ Karen Gibson / Eric Vander Velde
3.5.

Friday, June 16, 2017

Altadena’s 5th Annual Car Show to be Held at Farnsworth Park, Saturday June 17

5th Annual Car Show at Farnsworth Park, is on Saturday, June 17th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. will feature Music, Vendor Booths, Food, Fun for the entire Family.

Categories include Antiques, street rods, classics, truck, and motorcycles.

Pre-registration: $25 (by June 1st)
Registration: $30 (June 2nd-June 16th)
Event Day: $40

There are still spots to register a car, or just clear your schedule and stop by on June 17th for great Altadena community event. To register, contact:

LA Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Altadena Station Car Show
Altadena, California
Sandy Crosthwaite
Phone: (626) 296-2107

Pre-registration: $25 (by June 1st)
Registration: $30 (June 2nd-June 16th)
Event Day: $40

Farnsworth Park is located at 568 E. Mount Curve Avenue in Altadena.

For more information, contact (626) 296-2107 or email Sgt. Sandy Crosthwaite at hmcrosth@lasd.org or Deputy Pete Liberda at apliberd@lasd.org.

Friday, June 9, 2017

Altadena Town Council Election Saturday

The Altadena Town Council election kicks off Saturday at various polling locations throughout the community from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Representatives to the Altadena Town Council are elected by Census Tract (CT) to two-year terms, and each tract has two members who are elected in alternating years.

CT 4601
No candidate.

CT 4602
Census Tract 4602 incumbent candidate Billy Malone has been on the Altadena Town Council since 2013. Malone’s focus will be on keeping this community the upbeat, unique place that it has always been while working toward its financial stability through encouragement of economic and business growth, according to the ATC website.

Malone has sat on the Executive Committee for the past two years and has also sat on the Board and served as President for the Altadena Chamber of Commerce. Malone’s involvement as an Altadena Town Council member has also included assisting local Pasadena Unified School District schools and community organizations in obtaining grants.

Friday, June 9, 2017

Altadena’s Crime Blotter for the Week of Saturday, June 3rd

Sunday, May 28th

9:00 PM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 500 block of W. Harriet Street. Vehicle damage: slashed tire.

Monday, May 29th

12:49 PM – A battery occurred in the 1500 block of Oxford Avenue.

Tuesday, May 30th

12:57 PM – Sean Thomas, 29 years old of Pasadena was arrested in the 2100 block of Summit Avenue for domestic battery.

Wednesday, May 31st

2:45 PM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 1800 block of N. Lake Avenue. Vehicle damage: shattered window.
4:30 PM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 2100 block of Crawford Avenue. Vehicle damage: spray paint.
4:41 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1800 block of Midlothian Drive. Suspects entered the location by shattering the rear sliding window. Suspects described as (2) males between 18 and 25 years of age wearing dark clothing. Stolen: various watches and ring.
9:40 PM – Oscar Sanchez,

Thursday, June 8, 2017

Altadena Summer Beach Bus Service Begins June 13

Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced that the Altadena Summer Beach Bus service to Santa Monica Beach will start on Wednesday, June 13.

“The Beach Bus service runs through Labor Day, providing our residents an opportunity to travel to the beach without having to drive through traffic, find a parking space or feed a parking meter,” Supervisor Barger said.

Passengers can board the Summer Beach Bus every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from June 13 through Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2015. The stop locations are at the Metro bus stop at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Ventura Street; Loma Alta Park; Mariposa Street in front of the Altadena Senior Center, and the Metro bus stop at the intersection of Allen Avenue and Oakwood Street.

Reservations are available and strongly recommended to ensure seating availability. To reserve a trip, please visit www.LAGoBus.com. The fare is $3 per round-trip for children and adults. For senior citizens (age 60 and older) and people with disabilities,

Saturday, June 3, 2017

Altadena’s Crime Blotter for the Week of Saturday, May 27th

Sunday, May 21st

1:00 AM – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 2600 block of Glenrose Avenue. Stolen: turquoise sunglasses.
10:05 AM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 2500 block of Glenrose Avenue. Vehicle described as a yellow 2005 Ford F150 pick-up. Vehicle was recovered by Pasadena Police Department.
10:20 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1400 block of Palm St. Suspect(s) entered the residence by prying the door frame. Stolen: brown jewelry box and jewelry.
5:10 PM – Juan Gutierrez, 48 years old of Altadena was arrested in the 900 block of Athens Street for domestic violence.

Monday, May 22nd

12:00 AM – A theft of vehicle parts occurred in the 400 block of Mountain View Street. Stolen: 1999 Honda Accord catalytic converter.
12:42 AM – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the area of Marengo Avenue and Sacramento Street. Stolen: vehicle keys and alarm.

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Pasadena Unified Announces the Selection of Altadena Elementary Principal

The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) is pleased to announce the selection of Benita Scheckel as Principal of Altadena Elementary School. Ms. Scheckel was promoted after a competitive process that included input provided by Altadena Elementary stakeholders, students, employees, and parents that informed the development of the new principal profile.

“Ms. Scheckel’s accomplishments as an educator and her extensive arts background will be assets to the Altadena Elementary School community,” said Superintendent Brian McDonald. “I am pleased to promote Ms. Scheckel to Principal of Altadena Elementary.”

Ms. Scheckel was named the 2017 Most Promising New Administrator by the Association of California School Administrators Region VX. Since 2015, she has served as Assistant Principal of Marshall Fundamental Secondary School, where she led the Academy for Creative Industries, the college and career pathway program. She was previously the K-8 curriculum resource teacher at McKinley School. From 2011-2015, Ms. Scheckel was coordinator of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme at Blair School and served on the team that brought the dual language immersion program to Blair.

Friday, May 26, 2017

Thefts From Unlock Vehicles in Altadena

You want to make your car less appealing to the thief, even hiding valuable items under a towel or jacket does not prevent someone from wanting to go inside your vehicle. By far it is best to lock items in your trunk or remove them entirely.

Don’t have the time to wait for a deputy to show up to your house and take a report?

MAKE AN ONLINE POLICE REPORT
The following incidents can be reported online:

-Lost or stolen cell phone valued $950 or less
-Lost or stolen property valued $950 or less
-Theft from an unlocked vehicle valued $950 or less
-Theft from an open or unsecured area valued $950 or less
To make a report:

http://shq.lasdnews.net/shq/SORTS/sorts_intro.aspx

Friday, May 26, 2017

North Pasadena Vons May Close

A spokeswoman for Albertsons, Inc. said Friday that the Vons Market at 1390 Allen Avenue just north of Washington Boulevard may close “in the near future.”

“While we are currently having discussions with the landlord to continue leasing our Vons store on N. Allen Avenue in Pasadena, there is a possibility we will be forced to leave the store,” Jenna Watkinson, Director, Public Affairs for Albertsons Southern California Division said.

The store has operated in that location for 41 years.

“We are disappointed by this situation and sincerely hope we can come to an amicable agreement so we may continue to proudly serve the Pasadena community in this location as we have since 1976,” Watkins said.

Should the Vons close, a vast swatch of Altadena and North Pasadena will have to travel a significantly increased distance to grocery shop.

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Altadena’s Crime Blotter for the Week of Saturday, May 20th

Sunday, May 14th

10:33 AM – Tywon Johnson, 28 years old of Altadena was arrested in the 2100 block of Raymond Avenue for criminal threats.
12:00 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 3100 block of N. Olive Avenue. Suspect(s) entered the residence by removing the portable window air conditioner. Loss: unknown.
3:30 PM – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 400 block of W. Marigold Street. Stolen: black wallet, credit cards and currency.

Monday, May 15th

8:10 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1100 block of Meadowbrook Road. Suspect(s) entered the residence by shattering the window. Loss: medication.

Tuesday, May 16th

11:20 AM – A grand theft occurred in the 2100 block of New York Drive. Stolen: red Honda lawnmower, blue weed whacker, red tree trimmer and red chainsaw.
3:00 PM – A residential fire occurred in the 20 block of La Venezia Court. No injuries reported.