Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Altadena Public Library Presents the Return of the Emmy Award Winning Music Artist Gerry Rothschild/Gerry Rothschild Band

On Saturday, January 9, at 6:30 p.m., the Altadena Library District presents Gerry Rothschild as its musical artist for January’s Second Saturday. Gerry Rothschild band is a custom band that is proficient in a wide variety of musical styles that vary from Fats Waller in the 1920’s to Bruno Mars and everything in between.

Gerry is an accomplished musician who has appeared and performed at major festivals and events including The Rose Bowl, The Playboy Jazz Festival and the “Fete Americaine” in Geneva, Switzerland.

Gerry has composed, edited, performed, and recorded music for many hit television series including Friends, Drew Carey, Dream On and The George Lopez Show.

He has won “The Knot” magazines Best of Wedding three years in a row and has played for The Milken Institute, Boeing Inc., and Technip Corp., among others, in the corporate world.

The Gerry Rothschild Band was our most popular music event in 2014 and we are very excited to bring them back to the library and the community in 2016!

Friday, December 4, 2015

Two Men Detained After Quick Thinking Neighbor Heard Glass Breaking and Saw Men Leaving Their Neighbor’s House

Today at approximately 2:15 p.m. a call came into to the Altadena Sheriff’s Station for the sound of glass breaking and possibly 3 males running from a house near Las Flores Dr. And Glenrose, in Altadena. Deputies raced to the area and a deputy saw a black vehicle stopped and 2 males running away. The males appears to be involved in the break in, and with the help of a Sheriff’s helicopter and units from La Canada, 2 males were detained, pending an investigation for residential burglary.

Amazing response and collaboration by all involved. If you want to be part of this team keeping the neighborhood safe, and protecting people visit http://lasdcareers.org/

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Altadena Station’s Crime Blotter for the Week of November 28, 2015

Monday, November 23rd

1:00 AM – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 900 block of E. Woodbury Road. Property stolen was a black JPL briefcase, files, folders, and notebooks.

Tuesday, November 24th

10:30 PM – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 400 block of Concha Street. Property stolen was a black Garmin GPS.

Wednesday, November 25th

9:45 AM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 3200 block of Summit Avenue. The stolen vehicle was a gold 1993 Honda Accord 4-door. *Vehicle was recovered on 11/28/2015 in the city of Baldwin Park by California Highway Patrol.
9:47 AM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 300 block of Parkman Street. The stolen vehicle was a green 1993 Nissan Pathfinder. *Vehicle was recovered on 11/28/2015 in the 3500 block of Hollyslope Road.

Thursday, November 26th

12:30 PM – A battery occurred in the 3300 block of Thurin Avenue.

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Assembly Majority Floor Leader Chris Holden Announces Availability of Assembly Fellowship Program Applications

Assembly Majority Floor Leader Chris Holden (AD – 41) today announced the availability of applications for the 2016-2017 Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program.

The Assembly Fellowship Program provides the opportunity for aspiring public servants of all ages, background and experiences to directly participate in the legislative process. The 11–month fellowship provides an introduction to public policy formation and adoption through full-time work as professional staff in the Assembly.

“The Assembly Fellowship Program offers college graduates the unique opportunity to learn and craft public policy through hands-on work with elected officials and staff,” said Assembly Majority Floor Leader Holden. “The program provides a challenging, professional work experience that serves as the foundation for successful careers in both the public and private sectors.”

As fellows work to pass legislation on behalf of an Assemblymember, they’re in a position to make a real difference for everyday Californians on issues that may include education, consumer protection, labor or the economy.

“Being an Assembly Fellow was an outstanding way for me to learn about state government,

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Altadena Public Library Presents “Space Is A Doubt”: An Art Exhibition, Performance and Concert Dedicated to Author Georges Perec

Tuesday, December 22nd, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the Main library of the Altadena Library District will exhibit various artists and include live sculpture, performance dance, and a free concert.

6:30-7:30 p.m. – Live sculpture/performance dance “Breathe In, Breathe Out” by Marie-Noëlle Deverre
7:30-8:30 p.m. – Free concert “An Hour for Piano” (1971) by Tom Johnson with Samuel Boré on piano.

“Space is a Doubt” is inspired by the following text from Georges Perec. Every artist is showing pieces that are related from this text:

“I would like there to exist places that are stable, unmoving, intangible, untouched and almost untouchable, unchanging, deep-rooted; places that might be points of reference, of departure, of origin: […]

Such places don’t exist, and it’s because they don’t exist that space becomes a question, ceases to be self-evident, ceases to be incorporated, ceases to be appropriated. Space is a doubt: I have constantly to mark it, to designate it.

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Don’t be Fooled by Phone Scams this Holiday Season. Be Alert. Be Aware. Be Advised!

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has been advised that citizens are receiving phone calls from individuals who are representing themselves as Department employees. The caller usually tells the citizen that there has been a warrant issued for their arrest for failure to appear for Jury Duty. The caller will tell the victim that they have to pay a sum of money or deputies will come and arrest them. The caller will instruct the victim to either get a Money Order, conduct a wire transfer, or buy a Gift Card (usually Green Dot) and send it to “pay the fine.”

BE ALERT, BE ADVISED, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department or any Government Agency will NEVER call and solicit money for fines. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department does not solicit warrant information by phone. The Sheriff’s Department or any Government Agency will NEVER ask you to get a Money Order, Gift Card, or wire transfer. Sheriff Department personnel will never go to your home to collect a fee for a warrant.

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Saluting Altadena’s Seven Decades of Participation in the Rose Parade

The 2016 Rose Queen Erika Karen Winter and her Court of six Princesses will meet the public and inaugurate a new exhibit showcasing Altadena’s colorful history in the Rose Parade, at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Altadena Historical Society.

The Historical Society is at the Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena. The event is free and open to everyone.

The Queens and Princesses will form a receiving line after the 3:00 p.m. program, for photos and congratulations from the public.

The exhibit, “Altadena in the Rose Parade,” will be open from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. It features numerous vintage photos and articles about Altadenans’ key role in evolving the Rose Parade.

“The Valley Hunt Club, which originated the parade and administered it for many years, was formed in an Altadena mansion.”

Kristina Smith,

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Next Monday is Coffee with the Captain

Next Monday December 7th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. join Altadena Operations staff and Captain Vicki Stuckey for Coffee with the Captain. This event is at the Coffee Gallery, located at 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena. (626) 398-7917.

Please stop by for a cup of great coffee, or just to say hello. Altadena Sheriff’s Station (ASS) will be there to answer any questions about policing in the community, crime trends and prevention. There is also time to help out with the toy and food drive, the Altadena Sheriff’s Station is accepting donations until December 16th.

For further information or questions regarding either of the above events please call Altadena Station Community Relations , Sgt. Brian Mann at (626) 296-2106 or Dep. Gregory Gabriel (626) 296-2107.

Monday, November 30, 2015

Altadena Town Council Land Use Committee Meeting Agenda for December 1, 2015

Diane Marcussen, Chair, Altadena Town Council, has issued the agenda for the Land Use Committee meeting for December 1, 2015 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: Diane Marcussen, ATC Chair

2. Pledge of Allegiance: LUC Committee Member

3. Roll Call

4. Approve Meeting Agenda(s) – December 1, 2015

5. Approve Minutes – November 2015

6. Action Items: The committee is expected to take action on the following items:

6.1. R2013-02962 Proposed New Verizon Cell Tower at 2561 Fair Oaks Ave – Gloria Sanyika, Dean
Cooper, Patricia Sutherlen, Justin Robertson
6.1.1. Public Comment
6.2. R2015-02353 – Proposed New Verizon Cell Tower located at 2949 Lincoln Ave – Dean Cooper,
Gloria Sanyika
6.2.1. Public Comment
6.3. R2015-00201 – 91 Wapello – Request to build a new two-story second unit with a reduced 3-
foot side yard setback and 19.5-foot rear yard setback.

Saturday, November 28, 2015

Missing: Pumpkin

John writes to report his family cat, the beatiful Pumpkin pictured above, “got out on Thanksgiving Day, and we haven’t seen here since. We live in the Florecita Farms neighborhood north of Altadena Dr. and west of Lincoln.   If anyone has information, please call (626) 644-6257.”