Tuesday, May 31, 2016

American Cancer Society Relay For Life to be Held in Farnsworth Park

The Relay For Life of Altadena invites all individuals who want to celebrate the lives of those who have faced cancer, remember loved ones lost, and cancer survivors who are fighting back against the disease to join its Relay For Life, scheduled for Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Altadena at Farnsworth Park on the Lower Baseball field. Opening Ceremonies begin at 9:00 a.m.

Relay For Life is a 12 Hour community celebration where individuals and teams take turns walking around a track relay style to raise funds to fight cancer. There is live entertainment throughout the day and into the evening.

At nightfall, participants will light hundreds of Luminaria around the track in a moving ceremony to honor cancer survivors as well as friends and family members lost to the disease. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life represents HOPE that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated. 

Friday, May 27, 2016

Altadena Library Presents Los Angeles Area Indy Authors Panel

Altadena Library District will present an “Indie Authors Panel” consisting of five local writers on Tuesday, June 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Main library. Guest panelists will be discussing their work, their writing process, and their independent publishing journey. There will also be time set aside for questions from the audience and for panelists to sign copies of their work. The panelists for the presentation will include:

Dario Ciriello is a professional author and freelance editor. His nonfiction book, Aegean Dream, was a UK travel bestseller in 2012. His first novel, Sutherland’s Rules, was published in 2013, and was followed by Free Verse and Other Stories, a collection of short Science Fiction, and a suspense thriller novel titled Black Easter. Dario lives with his wife in the Los Angeles Area.

S.W. Lauden’s debut crime novel, Bad Citizen Corporation, was published by Rare Bird Books in 2015. The second Greg Salem novel, Grizzly Season, will be published in September 2016.

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Altadena’s Crime Blotter for the Week of Saturday, May 21st

Sunday, May 15th

12:30 PM – A petty theft occurred in the 2800 block of Lincoln Avenue. Stolen: tan Coach cross body bag, credit cards, phone charger, vehicle remote key and currency.

Monday, May 16th

4:13 PM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 2200 block of Casitas Avenue. Vehicle described as a blue 1971 Chevrolet pick-up.
8:00 PM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 300 block of W. Woodbury Road. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle via unknown means. Stolen: unknown.

Tuesday, May 17th

9:48 AM – A package theft occurred in the 1800 block of E. Altadena Drive. Possible suspect described as a male Hispanic wearing a blue Dodgers hat in a silver vehicle. Stolen: package containing glucose monitor.
11:14 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1300 block of New York Drive. Suspect Ivan Cortes-Ortega, 18 years old of Pasadena and a juvenile, 16 years old of Pasadena were taken into custody.

Monday, May 23, 2016

Unbound Productions Brings History Lit: A Festival of Timeless Stories to the Pasadena Museum of History

Wicked Lit creators stage works adapted from iconic 19th & 20th century authors as an immersive, fully-produced theatre event throughout the grounds of the Fenyes Mansion & Museum Exhibition Halls

Unbound Productions Executive Director Jonathan Josephson, Artistic Director Paul Millet, and Producing Artistic Director Jeff G. Rack have announced their newest immersive theatre event – HISTORY LIT: A Festival Of Timeless Stories (July 9-31, 2016) at the Pasadena Museum of History. Unlike it’s award-winning cousin Wicked Lit, HISTORY LIT will present stage adaptations of timeless literature that reflect history in creative ways (and not Gothic tales of classical horror).

HISTORY LIT 2016 will feature two of the three plays that were presented as a part of the first-ever HISTORY LIT production at PMH in 2012 – Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Two Pictures In One and Katherine Mansfield’s The Garden Party – and will also feature a third piece that is yet to be announced. The plays will be fully produced inside the Curtin House (a guest house on the grounds of the mansion),

Sunday, May 22, 2016

Southern California Gas to Run Make-or-Break Pressure Test on 20-Inch Pipeline in Pasadena, Altadena

Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) will test a major local pipeline by forcing water through it at very high pressure to see if it holds without leaks, a move prompted in part by the tragic natural gas pipeline explosion in San Bruno in 2010.

Late last week, Pasadena Water and Power announced that a hydrostatic pressure test of the 1.6 mile section of a 20-inch high pressure natural gas transmission pipeline within Pasadena and Altadena will be conducted in June.

Shari Thomas, PWP Interim General Manager, said the segment runs from the Pasadena City Yards at Mountain and Mentone Streets to the intersection of Crosby Street and North Lincoln Avenue in Altadena.

The work is part of a system-wide plan by SoCalGas to further enhance the safety of their pipelines.

The test will involve digging around the underground pipeline and safely venting natural gas from the pipeline. The pipeline will then be filled with water and the pressure will be increased to a level that is higher than the pipeline’s normal operating pressure.

Sunday, May 22, 2016

Altadena Coalition of Neighborhood Associations Will Convene Public Meeting Tuesday

The Altadena Coalition of Neighborhood Associations (ACONA) will discuss the statewide drought, the fire danger level, and traffic, bike and pedestrian safety during its next meeting Tuesday, May 24, at the Altadena Community Center, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Daniel Drugan, Water Program Technician at Foothill Municipal Water District, will be speaking about Supplies and Conservation Actions related to the drought.

For the topic on Traffic, Bike and Pedestrian Traffic Safety in Altadena, Captain Steve Strull and Officers Mike Ulloa and Phil Copper from the CHP will be among the speakers.

Captain Vicki Stuckey and Lt. Rob Lewis from the Altadena Sheriff’s Station will also be part of this discussion which will tackle the rules of the road as far as safety is concerned.

Captain Stuckey and Stephanie English, Community Services Liaison at Division III of the Los Angeles County Fire Department will talk about the Fire Danger being early this year. The discussion will include fire laws, fireworks,

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Altadena’s Crime Blotter for the Week of Saturday, May 14th

Monday, May 9th

12:53 AM – Joseph Absi, 28 years old from Pasadena was arrested in the 1800 block of E. Washington Boulevard for possession of a controlled substance.
2:28 AM – A commercial burglary occurred in the 2400 block of N. Lake Avenue. Suspect(s) entered the location by removing the vent opening on the roof. Stolen: unknown.
8:30 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 2800 block of Zane Grey Terrace. Suspect(s) entered the residence by removing the window screen. Stolen: iPad.

Tuesday, May 10th

12:10 AM – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 1900 block of N. Craig Avenue. Stolen: cigarette lighter and currency.
3:00 AM – Two vehicle burglaries occurred in the 2100 block of N. Lincoln Avenue. Suspect(s) entered the vehicles by shattering the rear window. Stolen: unknown.
4:00 PM – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 1700 block of Grand Oaks Avenue.

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Altadena Sheriff’s Deputies Catch Two Suspected Burglars Right After Break-in

Today at 11:14 am a call came into our station for house on the 1300 block of New York Dr. that was just burglarized. The suspects were still in the area, and our quick thinking watch deputy make a loudspeaker announcement to the entire station.

Detectives, Sergeants and office staff raced out of the station and started to surround the area where the suspects were last seen. We recieved word the suspects were now seen down the street from the house that was just burgled. Within seconds units had the pair detained.

The persons detained are an 18 y/o and a juvenile both residing in Pasadena. Another great show of teamwork, and a big thank you to the citizens who spotted the pair and called our station. The investigation is still ongoing.

Pictured is Captain Stuckey who was working day shift patrol, was with the group of deputies who found the suspected burglars.

If if you see something,

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Altadena Sheriff’s Station Seeks Public’s Help to Find Suspect Who Allegedly Stole Cellphone

The Altadena Sheriff’s Station is seeking the public’s help in locating a man who is suspected of stealing a cellphone from a Verizon Wireless store in Altadena last month.

The store is located at 2230 Lincoln Avenue.

Deputies said the theft occurred at about 9 p.m. when the suspect, described as male Hispanic, about 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall and between 160 and 180 pounds, entered the store and asked an employee about cellphone plans.

As the employee retrieved a brochure for him, the suspect grabbed a cellphone from the display, and ran out of the store.

The suspect had short dark hair, a goatee, and was wearing a blue jacket, white shirt, blue jeans and white shoes, according to the description.

Anyone with information about the suspect is advised to contact the Altadena Sheriff’s Station at (626) 798-1131.

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Altadena Town Council Issues Agenda for May 17, 2016

Diane Marcussen, Chair, Altadena Town Council has issued the agenda for the Council’s May 17, 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

1.1. Pledge of Allegiance ___________________________ Councilmember
1.2. Roll Call _____________________________________ Recording Secretary, Damon Hobdy
1.3. Approve May 17, 2016 meeting Agenda

2. OFFICERS’ REPORTS

2.1. Chairman ____________________________________ Diane Marcussen
2.2. Vice Chairman ________________________________ Okorie Ezieme
2.3. Recording Secretary ___________________________ Damon Hobdy
2.3.1. Approve April 19, 2016 Meeting Minutes
2.3.2. Minor ATC Bylaw revision
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. Clay
3.3. Cert ________________________________________
3.4. County Fire __________________________________ Stephanie English

4.