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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Altadena’s Crime Blotter for the Week of Saturday, August 6th

Altadena’s Crime Blotter for the Week of Saturday, August 6th

Sunday, July 31st

12:11 AM – Dalonte Andrews, 25 years old of Altadena was arrested in the 2200 block of Fair Oaks Avenue for domestic violence.
9:08 PM – Three juveniles were taken into custody in the 2900 block of N. El Nido Drive for battery and residential vandalism.

Monday, August 1st

9:50 PM – A battery with a water bottle occurred in the 2400 block of Lincoln Avenue. Suspect identified as the victim’s ex-boyfriend.
10:00 PM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 2400 block of Lincoln Avenue. Suspect is the victim’s ex-girlfriend.

Tuesday, August 2nd

1:59 AM – An assault with a deadly weapon (hands/feet) occurred in the 1500 block of Coolidge Avenue. The victims were walking northbound on Coolidge when they were approached by a male White in his 20’s and (2) male Blacks in their 20’s. The suspects punched and kicked the victims and fled the area.
8:00 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 700 block of W.

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Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Law Enforcement Officers Join Youth for Basketball and BBQ

Law Enforcement Officers Join Youth for Basketball and BBQ

Last month Captain Vicki Stuckey of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and other law enforcement officers visited Hathaway-Sycamores. They came for a spirited game of basketball and to enjoy some tasty barbeque with the boys at our El Nido residential campus.

The visiting team included deputies, firefighters, probation officers and volunteers. “The Goal is very simple, to improve the relationship between our community, our foster youth and our law enforcement,” according to Hathaway-Sycamores Senior Vice President Joe Ford. Joe encouraged the boys to make some friends, ask some questions. It is his hope that the boys will see them as people. As Deputy Scott Rule said, “This is the start. We’ve got to start somewhere.” The basketball game and barbeque was the second in a series of ongoing activities planned to build good relationships between the youth and law enforcement officers. We were honored to have Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich join us for the festivities too!

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Friday, August 5, 2016

New Altadena Foothills 4H Club is Officially Open for Enrollment

New Altadena Foothills 4H Club is Officially Open for Enrollment

The new Altadena Foothills 4H Club will hold a meet-and-greet on Saturday, August 20 from 10:00-1:00 at the Loma Alta County Park (north of Loma Alta Drive near the play structure.) Meet club leaders, learn about 4H project areas, and enroll your child. Children do not need to be Altadena residents to join.

4H, the nation’s largest youth-development organization, has been a path for youth skill-building and leadership for generations, giving boys and girls opportunities to get hands-on and ‘learn by doing.’ In its inaugural year, Altadena Foothills 4H Club is pleased to offer the following topics: Clothing and Textiles (sewing), Dairy Goats, Farm-to-Table (gardening and cooking), Horses, and Woodworking.

For more information, or to enroll online, contact Lynette Wiebe, altadena4h@gmail.com

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Thursday, August 4, 2016

Fifty Years On, These Former Students Still Love Their Sixth-Grade Homeroom Teacher

Fifty Years On, These Former Students Still Love Their Sixth-Grade Homeroom Teacher

Having learned in harmony during a time of racial strife, they gathered at Mijares Restaurant last Saturday evening to thank the man who guided them in their youth and enriched their lives forever.

Dr. Mel Beech, a former sixth-grade Pasadena Unified teacher no one from his homeroom class of 1967-68 will ever forget, said he remembers that year of national social and political unrest as “a good one” for him and his students at Altadena Elementary School.

His former students clearly agree. So much so that some flew in from across the country to let him know how important he has been to them.

Alumnus Tod Dawson hatched the idea with classmate Warner Session of throwing a party for Dr. Beech by taking advantage of the class reunion at John Muir High School, saying the timing was perfect.

The Connecticut-based business executive explained why he made the effort: “Did you ever have that one teacher that kind of opened the blinds and lit a spark?

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Thursday, August 4, 2016

Altadena’s Crime Blotter for the Week of Saturday, July 30th

Altadena’s Crime Blotter for the Week of Saturday, July 30th

Sunday, July 24th

6:00 PM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 100 block of W. Pine Street. Vehicle damage: shattered window.

Monday, July 25th

7:30 AM – A petty theft occurred in the 3300 block of Lake Avenue. Stolen: vehicle registration tags.
9:30 AM – A grand theft occurred in the 2300 block of Grandeur Avenue. Stolen: LG television 47 inch, LG sound bar, Xbox game console, PlayStation 3, Toshiba laptop, subwoofer, Wii game control, iPad mini, Nintendo 3DS, and PlayStation Vita.
11:07 PM – An assault with a deadly weapon occurred in the 600 block of E. Pine Street. Victim sustained non-life threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

Tuesday, July 26th

1:29 AM – An assault with a deadly weapon occurred in the area of Lake Avenue and Woodbury Road. Victim sustained non-life threatening injuries. Investigation is ongoing.
2:15 AM – A shooting at an inhabited dwelling occurred in the 200 block of W.

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Wednesday, July 27, 2016

California ISO Declares a Statewide Flex Alert Due to High Temperatures

California ISO Declares a Statewide Flex Alert Due to High Temperatures

The California Independent System Operator Corporation (ISO) is declaring a Flex Alert, a request for consumers to conserve electricity today, especially during peak demand time from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Electricity supplies statewide are expected to be tight because of high summer temperatures driving up demand, power plant outages, and transmission line import capacity reductions. Power imports may be limited today because of high temperatures in neighboring states.

Consumers are urged to conserve electricity today, especially during the late afternoon when air conditioners push power consumption to the highest point of the day. Find Flex Alert tips at www.caiso.com.

Outlook for July 27, 2016 Flex Alert
High temperatures are forecast for the entire state. Energy demand is expected to be high and consumers are urged to conserve electricity until after 9 p.m.

Forecast peak demand: 45,867 megawatts between 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Outlook for July 28, 2016
Temperatures will continue to be hot.

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Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Register Now for the Third Annual Battle of the Bands

Register Now for the Third Annual Battle of the Bands


Are you ready to Battle? Battle of the Bands that is… register now! Friends, neighbors, and the Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) join together to pump up the volume for music education programs in the public schools at Rock 4 PEF benefit concert. Top Bands to perform at Rock 4 PEF Music Festival to be held on November 5 at the Levitt Pavilion, Pasadena.

Calling all Pasadena, Altadena, and Sierra Madre Teen Musicians! Showcase your music in the online voting competition, plus get heard by PEF’s expert panel of judges.

Register your band now *
• Upload your song (after 9/21)
• Voting online begins (after 10/7)
• Finalists announced (after 10/24)

Great music, food trucks, special guests, family fun and much more!

* Note: Musicians must be 19 years or younger on November 15, 2016. One band member must live in or go to school in Pasadena,

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Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Altadena’s Crime Blotter for the Week of Saturday, July 23rd

Altadena’s Crime Blotter for the Week of Saturday, July 23rd

Sunday, July 17th

2:00 PM – Frank Garcia, 34 years old of Los Angeles was arrested in the 300 block of Crosby Street for battery.
5:43 PM – A package theft occurred in the 10 block W. of Pine Street. Suspect described as a male Black. Stolen: climbing shoes.

Monday, July 18th

11:50 AM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 2100 block of N. Lincoln Avenue. Suspect(s) shattered the front passenger window.
4:00 PM – A business vandalism occurred in the 2300 block of N. Lincoln Avenue. Suspect(s) shattered the front glass door.

Tuesday, July 19th

12:00 PM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 2400 block of N. El Molino Avenue. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle via the rear window. Stolen: 3rd row seats to a Chevrolet Suburban.

Thursday, July 21st

1:00 PM – A telephone scam incident occurred in the 1000 block of Alta Pine Drive. The victim received a phone call from an unknown male who posed as her grandson and requested money to be bailed out from jail.

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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Heartbeat City, a Tribute Band to The Cars to Hold a Free Concert at Farnsworth Park

Heartbeat City, a Tribute Band to The Cars to Hold a Free Concert at Farnsworth Park

A free concert will be held this Saturday July 30th, Farnsworth Park amphitheater located at 568 E. Mt. Curve Ave., Altadena at 7:00 p.m. Heartbeat City will be performing a tribute to The Cars.

The Cars arrived on the music scene in the late 70’s (around ’78/’79) and quickly changed the style of the hit music of that period. They led the way into the new sound of the 80’s music era. They continued to be a prominent force into the late 80’s and were a fixture on the radio as well as MTV. Along the way they sold millions of albums and had 30 hit singles to their credit. There weren’t many bands more successful at the time. Their music was fresh, upbeat, and fun… and it was Rock & Roll! You’d have a hard time finding anyone who doesn’t like the Cars!… Their music still gets regular radio airplay and their You Tube videos continue to get millions of hits. There is still a huge audience for the music of the Cars.

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Saturday, July 23, 2016

Double Whammy: Triple Digit Temps Mix with Smoke to Create Dangerous Health Conditions Today

Double Whammy: Triple Digit Temps Mix with Smoke to Create Dangerous Health Conditions Today

The explosive Sand Fire in the Santa Clarita area grew to over 3,300 acres overnight, pouring smoke and dumping “ash rain” over Altadena while creating a health hazard for a Saturday predicted to reach 102 degrees.

Temperatures in the west San Gabriel Valley are expected to range from 100 to 110 degrees today, with hot, dry gusts of about 15 mph.

Federal, regional and local authorities warned authorities said everyone in the Pasadena area should avoid any vigorous outdoor or indoor exertion; people with respiratory or heart disease, older adults, and children should remain indoors.

“Do not exercise outside for a few days due to ash and high heat. Air quality is already bad and now confounded by ash and smoke,” said Pasadena Fire Department spokesperson Lisa Derderian. “Keep pets inside if possible and clear away remnants as soon as it stops.”

The National Weather Service said that anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location and bystanders should call 911.

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