Friday, January 15, 2016

Altadena Walmart Store on List of 269 Store Closures Announced Today

Walmart announced today it is closing 269 underperforming stores, including the Altadena store at 2408 Lincoln Avenue. It will close January 28, according to a company press release.

The move comes as the retail giant eliminates 10,000 jobs as a result of the closures.

The Altadena store is one of 154 locations in the U.S. the company is closing, which includes 102 of its small-format stores, Walmart Express. Also covered in the closures are 23 of Walmart’s Neighborhood Markets, 12 Supercenters, seven stores in Puerto Rico, six discount centers and four Sam’s Clubs.

Walmart says the closures follow a thorough review of nearly 11,600 worldwide stores that looked at financial performance and strategic alignment with the company’s long-term plans. Outside the U.S., 115 stores are closing.

“Closing stores is never an easy decision, but it is necessary to keep the company strong and positioned for the future,” said Doug McMillon, president and CEO, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. “It’s important to remember that we’ll open well more than 300 stores around the world next year.

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Altadena’s Crime Blotter for the Week Ending January 8, 2016

Sunday, January 3rd

6:30 AM – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 2200 block of N. Crawford Avenue. Property Stolen: golf clubs, gym bag.

Monday, January 4th

5:19 PM – Nathan Macon, 50 years old and Tina Williams, 48 years old both from Pasadena were arrested at Walmart, 2408 N. Lincoln Avenue for shoplifting.

8:25 PM – Gabriel Lopez, 24 years old of Pasadena was arrested in the area of Allen Avenue and Washington Boulevard for being under the influence of a controlled substance.

Tuesday, January 5th

12:30 PM – A shoplifting incident occurred at Toto’s Beauty Supply, 2311 Lincoln Avenue. Suspect described as a male, 40 years old, 6’00”, 180 pounds, wearing a red beanie, tan jacket, and blue jeans. Property Stolen: hair conditioner.

4:00 PM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 2300 block of Grandeur Avenue. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by cutting the lock. Property Stolen: construction machinery.

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

​Saint Elizabeth School in Altadena Holds Open House

The Saint Elizabeth School in Altadena is holding its annual open house on Sunday, January 24, and Thursday, January 28, 2016, for prospective students and parents to get to know about the school’s programs and activities and meet faculty members and staff.

Saint Elizabeth School is a Catholic parish school of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church serving kindergarten through 8th grade.

“The school, within a diverse community, exists to serve and proclaim Christ, through a commitment to service, justice and peace,” says an announcement on the school’s website. “The administration, faculty and staff, in collaboration with parents, prepare our students to become responsible life-long learners. We also provide an atmosphere where Christian values are modeled and developed.”

Saint Elizabeth offers a “challenging academic curriculum, technology, fine arts and physical education program provide a liberal arts education for the whole child.”

The school’s open house is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on January 24, and from 9 to 11 a.m.

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Eliot Arts Magnet School’s Free E-waste Recycling Event

The public is invited to drop off their electronic waste at Eliot Arts Magnet School’s Free E-Waste Recycling Event on Saturday, January 16, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 2184 N. Lake Ave., Altadena.

Electronic Items accepted are computers, monitors, laptops, printers, scanners, copiers, televisions, LCDs, PC peripherals, VCR/VCD Players, Facsimile Machines, Power Supplies, Auto/Rechargeable Batteries, and Cell/Landline Phones.

We do not accept: Light bulbs, Oil, Household batteries likd (AAA, AA, C, D), Hazardous Waste, and All Medical Waste. **$5 fee for microwave ovens.

For more information, contact 1-909-591-8408 or visit attanrecyclingcorp.com.

Charles W. Eliot Arts Magnet Academy, 2184 N. Lake Avenue, Altadena, (626) 396-5680 or visit eliot.pasadenausd.org.

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Residential No-Burn Alert Issued for Today

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has issued a residential no-burn alert effective Wednesday, January 13, 2016, for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes Altadena.

SCAQMD reminds residents in these areas that burning wood in their fireplaces, both indoors and outdoors, is prohibited through midnight on Wednesday.

No-burn alerts are mandatory in order to protect public health due to a high concentration of fine particulate air pollution forecast for the area.

The no-burn prohibition also applies to manufactured fire logs, such as those made from wax or paper. Particles in wood smoke – also known as fine particulate matter or PM2.5 – can get deep into the lungs and cause respiratory illnesses, increases in emergency room visits and hospitalizations.

Homes that rely on wood as a sole source of heat, low-income households and those without natural gas service are exempt from the requirement. Gas and other non-wood burning fireplaces are not restricted.

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Do You Know This Man?

Do you know this man?

The Altadena Sheriff’s Department issued that public request Tuesday with these pictures as part of an investigation into the theft of packages from the porch of a home in 2300 block of Garfias Drive in Altadena.

The release says that on January 7 at 3:15 in the afternoon, this suspect was reportedly seen loitering in the area and then sitting on the home’s front porch for several minutes before walking away with the package.

A gray vehicle, possibly an Audi, was seen driving away from the area.

If you have any information regarding the identity of the suspect or any other leads regarding this case please call the Altadena Detectives Bureau at

(626) 798-1131 and refer to case #  916-00065-0777-389.

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Altadenan Darrell Park Announces Campaign for County Supervisor

Darrell Park, a former White House Office of Management and Budget staffer, author, and entrepreneur, officially announced his campaign for Los Angeles County’s 5th Supervisorial District today. The seat is currently held by Supervisor Mike Antonovich, who is prevented from seeking re-election by term limits.

“I am running for Supervisor because Los Angeles County needs leaders with new ideas, progressive values, and a demonstrated ability to bring people together to tackle the problems we face,” Park said. I am committed to fighting for policies that will end homelessness, invest in a green energy future, reform our foster care and criminal justice systems, preserve the natural beauty of our region, and protect funding for the services on which our most vulnerable citizens rely. The unique communities of this district deserve a progressive representative, one who will fight for a better quality of life for all. I am excited to officially launch my campaign and to get to work.”

Park, a Democrat, opened a fundraising committee at the end of September and has more than $100,000 on-hand as of December 31st.

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Meredith M Establishes Community Alliance Partnership with Trained Dogs for Adoption

Meredith M, announced today that is has established a community alliance partnership with Trained Dogs for Adoption.

Based in Altadena, Trained Dogs for Adoption (TDFA), an all-volunteer organization, was formed to fill a void in the Greater Southern California dog rescue community for hard to place German Shepherds. TDFA actively seeks out, trains and places these dogs in loving and qualified homes.

“We could not rescue, feed, provide vet care, train and shelter these amazing dogs that have been forsaken and in many cases, abused by their owners, without out the in-kind and financial support from businesses, friends and neighbors in Altadena. From animal shelters, to Girl Scout troops and other local non-profits, to members of the community who donate funds as well as their new and gently used clothes and household items for re-sale in our quarterly yard sales and local graphic designers and printers who donate their time and services to assist us in getting our jewelry ready for our annual Valentine’s Day and Christmas earring sales and to our local retail partner,

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Altadena Chamber of Commerce Names 2015 Citizen and Business of the Year

The Altadena Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association (www.altadenachamber.org) has named its 2015 Citizen and Business of the Year.

The Citizen of the Year is Dr. Jane Brackman, President of the Altadena Historical Society and nationally-known scholar on the interaction of dogs and culture. The Business of the Year is Two Dragons Martial Arts, Shelene Hearring, CEO.

The honorees will be recognized at the Chamber’s annual installation event at the Altadena Town & Country Club on Feb. 5, 2016.

Citizen of the Year: Jane Brackman, Ph.D, President, Altadena Historical Society

As the one who guides the team that maintains Altadena’s attic, Citizen of the Year Jane Brackman came into preserving history in a roundabout way.

She’d always been interested in historic architecture. As an art education teacher, she created a high school course on the history of architecture. Later, she worked for the city of Chicago issuing film shooting permits when she met her husband, film and television director Rod Holcombe.

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Hiker Falls 90 Feet Off Cliff Near Eaton Canyon Falls Monday Morning

Members of the Altadena Mountain Rescue Team rescued a hiker who fell about 90 feet off a cliff while hiking on the Eaton Canyon Falls trail about noon Monday.

Rescue personnel on board Engine 66 of the Los Angeles Fire Department also deployed to assist in the rescue.

Deputy Dan Paige of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Altadena station said the Department’s Air 5 rescue helicopter was on scene by 12:22 p.m. and was able to deploy paramedics near where the victim had fallen.

“The helicopter has dropped two paramedics down with the victim,” Paige said. “He is conscious and breathing. Two of our rescuers are also helping and we’re just waiting for the ground crews to hike in because they can’t hoist them out of the area.”

Paige said the canyon was too narrow for a helicopter to hoist the victim out, so ground crews had to move the victim out of the area before placing him on the helicopter. The victim was airlifted to Huntington Memorial Hospital.