Friday, August 1, 2025

In Altadena, Deputies Invite Residents to Park Saturday for Community Camaraderie and Crime Prevention

The Altadena sheriff’s station will host its annual National Night Out celebration on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lower Loma Alta Park, 3330 N. Lincoln Ave., welcoming families for a community-building evening with local deputies, California Highway Patrol officers and county firefighters.

The event, part of the National Night Out nationwide campaign to foster police-community partnerships and strengthen neighborhood camaraderie, features music, games and other family-friendly activities.

The Pasadena Police Department will follow suit on Tuesday, Aug. 5 in front of its headquarters at 207 N. Garfield Ave. in Pasadena from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 PM.
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The Altadena station opted for a Saturday observance—rather than the official National Night Out date of Tuesday, Aug. 5—to better accommodate working families and encourage broader turnout. Officials say past weekend celebrations have helped “bring back a true sense of community” and created more opportunities for local engagement.

The timing comes amid rising crime concerns: residential burglaries in Altadena surged more than 240% from January through May compared with the same period in 2024, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department data, based upon post-Eaton Fire conditions.

Deputies say meeting neighbors and law enforcement officers face-to-face can help residents feel safer and improve cooperation with investigators.

In addition to in-person interaction, the station recently launched AltadenaTips@lasd.org, a dedicated email address for submitting photos, videos and anonymous tips.

The station is located at 780 E. Altadena Dr.; for non-emergency inquiries, residents can call (626) 798-1131.

The celebration is free and open to all ages. Organizers hope it will further reinforce the bond between law enforcement and the Altadena community.