Friday, December 30, 2016

Hiker Rescued Off Steep Mountain Side in Millard Canyon

At 1:20 p.m. Altadena Mountain Rescue Team was called for a hiker stranded on top of a waterfall in Eaton Canyon, in the Angeles National Forest. Rescue crews were not able to reach the stranded hiker via cellphone and crews started searching Eaton Canyon area. After approximately 20 minutes rescue crews were able to make contact with the hiker and it was determined the hiker was in Millard Canyon.

The hiker, 44 y/o male residing in Cerritos was on a return hike from a waterfall when he lost sight of the trail and became stranded on a steep hillside approximately 50′ off a trail.

Rescue crews set up ropes and lowered a rescuer to the stranded hiker and raise him to safety. The hiker was not injured and was able to hike out on his own. We were able to have the hiker out at 4:00pm before the sun set.

Thursday, December 29, 2016

Altadena’s Crime Blotter for the Week of Saturday, December 24th

Sunday, December 18th

12:01 AM – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 1300 block of Skywood Circle. Stolen: battery charger, charging cords, shoes, vitamins and books.
3:20 AM – Omar Cabrera, 22 years old of Pasadena was arrested in the 3200 block of Dabney Avenue for possession of a controlled substance.
5:00 PM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 2000 block of Meadowbrook Road. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by shattering the window. Stolen: burgundy backpack, black Kindle and books.
10:00 PM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 200 block of E. Alta Loma Drive. Vehicle damage: scratches and dents.

Monday, December 19th

1:25 PM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 300 block of Acacia Street. Vehicle described as a green 1997 Honda Accord. Vehicle was recovered on 12/20/2016 by LAPD Southwest Division.
8:11 PM – A battery occurred in the 20 block of E. Woodbury Road. As the victim was walking out of a business the suspect punched the victim in the face for unknown reasons.

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Altadena Library District Presents Poetry with Suzanne Lummis

Join Altadena Library for an engaging poetry workshop with poet Suzanne Lummis Saturday, February 4th at 1:00 p.m. at the Main Library.

As writer, poet and influential teacher with the UCLA Extension Writers program Suzanne Lummis is among the best-known figures in the Los Angeles literary community. Her poems have appeared in The Hudson Review, Antioch Review, Ploughshares, New Ohio Review, Plume, The American Journal of Poetry and The New Yorker. Her most recent collection, Open 24 Hours, won the Blue Lynx Poetry Prize and was published by Lynx House Press. Suzanne edited Wide Awake: Poets of Los Angeles and Beyond (Pacific Coast Poetry Series/Beyond Baroque Books), one The Los Angeles Times’ Ten Best Books of 2015. She is the director of The Los Angeles Poetry Festival, which produced nine city-wide festivals between 1989 and 2011, and now produces once major event a year.

Join the Altadena Main Library for Poetry with Suzanne Lummis: A workshop suitable for poets at all levels,

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Two Midday Rescues in the Mountains Above Altadena

Today at 12:46 p.m. the Altadena Mountain Rescue Team was activated for a motorcycle down call on the crest trail near Eaton Canyon, in the Angeles National Forest. Los Angeles County Fire Department Squad 11 had located the injured person on Mt. Wilson Truck Trail just north of the bridge. It was determined there was no motorcycle involved, rather the injured person was riding a mountain bike when he fell. The mountain biker, 22 y/o male residing in Glendale was complaining of right arm, back pain and was bleeding from his mouth. The mountain biker was transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital with Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics.

The trails are are very busy with hikers today, if you ride a mountain bike, please use caution with the heavy traffic on the trails. Pictured is LA Co. Fire Captain Aldana directing additional units.

At 2:50 pm another call for the Altadena Mountain Rescue Team. A hiker was reported missing hiker near Dawn Mine,

Monday, December 26, 2016

Altadena Store Gutted by Fire

A fire heavily damaged a discount store in Altadena Friday night, a report from the Los Angeles County Fire Department said.

The report said the fire on the commercial structure was first reported at Fair Oaks Avenue and Woodbury Road about 11:03 p.m. Firefighters arrived on scene a few minutes later and saw heavy smoke and fire inside the building.

The structure, located at 2211 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, was occupied by Joon’s Discount.

Responding units had to use cutting tools to gain access inside and saw nobody was inside.

The statement said the exact cause of the fire is unknown and investigation is continuing.

“Early signs show it does not appear to be suspicious circumstances,” the statement continued.

Fire, smoke and water damaged most of the contents of the store, the county fire department said, although an estimate of the cost of the damage was not available at the time.

Friday, December 23, 2016

By Your Side Vigil Companions Training

By Your Side Vigil Companions, a program of the Episcopal Communities and Services, trains volunteers to be a compassionate presence in the lives of those perhaps in Palliative Care or nearing the end of life. The next training will begin at MonteCedro in Altadena on February 6, running for 5 consecutive Monday evenings for a total of 10 hours. While graduates may go on to volunteer in hospital or long-term care settings, there is no requirement to do so.

Montecedro is located at 2212 El Molino Ave, Altadena.

The fee for the training is $70. Scholarships are available. To register and for further information, please contact: Susan Brown at sbrown@ecsbyyourside.org ( 626) 403-5424.

Friday, December 23, 2016

Todd Washington Trio at Altadena Library Second Saturday Concert

The Altadena Library’s Second Saturday concert season features The Todd Washington Trio on Saturday January 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The Todd Washington Trio will entertain with a mix of blues, folk, rock soul and gospel. The band’s lead singer, TMax, has performed with Chaka Kahn, Katy Perry, Earth Wind & Fire, Taj Mahal, Sarah Brightman, Michelle Shocked and other top artists.

During Second Saturday performances at the Altadena Library you can listen to great music as you sip beer and wine from The Ale House; savor grilled eats from El Patron and Guerrilla Chef Mateo; and sample delectable desserts from Sweeter Than Honey. Altadena Library also hosts a monthly art show which you can view while dancing the night away.

Altadena Library is located at 600 East Mariposa Steet, Altadena.

For more information, call (626) 798-0833 or visit the library online at www.AltadenaLibrary.org.

Thursday, December 22, 2016

The Altadena Library Presents Author Presentation: For the Love of Money by Sam Polk

Join Altadena Library for an engaging author discussion of Sam Polk’s book, For the Love of Money on Saturday, January 14 at 4:00 p.m..

In 2014, a former hedge fund trader’s New York Times Sunday Review front page article about wealth addiction instantly went viral. This is his unflinching memoir about coming of age on Wall Street, fighting to overcome the ghosts of his past—and the radical new way he now defines success. At just thirty years old, Sam Polk was a senior trader for one of the biggest hedge funds on Wall Street, on the verge of making it to the very top. When he was offered an annual bonus of $3.75 million, he grew angry because it was not enough. In that moment he knew he had lost himself in his obsessive pursuit of money. And he had come to loathe the culture—the shallowness, the sexism, the crude machismo—and Wall Street’s use of wealth as the sole measure of a person’s worth.

Thursday, December 22, 2016

Gun Shots on Mountain View St. and Glenrose Ave., No One Injured

On Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 11:36 p.m. Altadena Sheriff’s Station received a call of gunshots heard, and responding units discovered a shooting had occurred.

An Assault With A Deadly Weapon (Gun) occurred at Mountain View St. and Glenrose Ave, in Altadena. Altadena Sheriff’s units responded to the location regarding a report of gunshots. They were later advised two victims were shot at by an unknown person(s) with an AK-47 type weapon at the location. Deputies spoke with the victims at their residence and saw their dark compact vehicle was shot on the passenger side front door and driver’s side bumper. The victims said when the shooting occurred the suspects were driving a newer model SUV. The suspect vehicle drove south on Glenrose Ave from Mountain View St and out of view. It is unknown if this is gang related.

This is an ongoing investigation, at this time no further details are being released. If anyone saw the incident, details about the crime or has knowledge of any persons involved please contact Altadena Sheriff’s Station (626) 798-1131 or anonymously at 1(800) 222-8477(TIPS) or http://www.lacrimestoppers.org/

Thursday, December 22, 2016

Altadena’s Crime Blotter for the Week of Saturday, December 17th

Sunday, December 11th

8:00 PM – A business vandalism occurred in the 2400 block of Lincoln Avenue. Damage: exterior spray painted.

Monday, December 12th

8:30 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1500 block of BraeburnRoad. Suspect(s) entered the residence by shattering the rear glass door. Stolen: wooden jewelry box, rose gold ring, gold necklace with triangle pendant and gold charm, costume jewelry and a gold pocket watch.
9:00 PM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 1500 block of N. Allen Avenue. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by shattering the window. Stolen: black case containing a light kit, flood lights and spot light.

Tuesday, December 13th

10:30 AM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 4000 block of Chaney Trail. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by shattering the window. Stolen: black GoPro video camera.
3:00 PM – A bicycle was found in the 2500 block of Marengo Avenue. Bicycle described as a black and white Easton C9K boy’s 18 speed.