Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Sheriff’s Dept. Arrests 11 in Altadena Dispensary Raids

Authorities arrested 11 people and recovered three firearms while searching illegal marijuana dispensaries in Altadena, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced Monday.

The searches took place during the last two weeks of January at two dispensaries within the Altadena township area, according to the sheriff’s Altadena station.

A post by LASD Deputy Dan Paige said two different search warrant operations were conducted by the LASD’s Narcotics Bureau, assisted by Altadena Station Detective Bureau members. The searches were conducted at two locations along Fair Oaks Drive.

The 11 people, several of whom were believed to be employees of the illegal marijuana dispensaries, were arrested for a variety of crimes, deputies reported.

Authorities also recovered a “large sum of money,” “eatable” and “vapeable” marijuana products, and three firearms, one of which was confirmed stolen, deputies said.

The LASD said anyone who sees activity that appears to be suspicious or criminal in nature should contact the Altadena Sheriff’s Station at (626) 798-1131,

Saturday, February 1, 2020

Altadena Town Council Land Use Committee Meeting Agenda for February 4, 2020

Diane Marcussen, Chair, Altadena Town Council Land Use Committee, has issued the agenda for the Land Use Committee meeting for February 4, 2020 meeting to be conducted at the Altadena Community Center, 730 East Altadena Drive, starting at 7:00 p.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER: Diane Marcussen

2. Pledge of Allegiance: LUC Committee Member

3. Roll Call – Pat Sutherlen

4. Approve Meeting Agenda(s) – February 4, 2020

5. Approve Minutes – December 3, 2019

6. Chairman Report – Diane Marcussen

7. Action Items – The Committee is expected to take action on this item.

7.1 Rayuela School, 2121 N. Garfield Ave, Project #2018-003928(5), CUP #RPPL2018006181
To allow the operation of a child care center with up to 49 children on 2 lots – Applicant Maria Garcia
Pat Sutherlen, Nick Santangelo
7.1.1. Public Comment

8. Presentation Only

8.1. None

9. General Public Comment: During the Public Comment period,

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Altadena’s Crime Blotter for the Week of Saturday, January 18th and Week of Saturday, January 25th

Sunday, January 12th

11:24 PM – A grand theft from a vehicle occurred in the 300 block of W. Harriet Street. Stolen: 2002 Ford F350 catalytic converter.

Monday, January 13th

1:30 AM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 90 block of E. Altadena Drive. Vehicle described as a red 2018 Dodge Charger 4 door.
8:05 AM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 1700 block of La Paz Road. Vehicle described as a white 2005 Ford E450. Vehicle was recovered by LAPD Hollenbeck Division on 1/15/2020.
12:30 PM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 800 block of Figueroa Drive. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle via unknown means. Stolen: silver iPod, red iPod, blue sunglasses, and silver necklaces.

Tuesday, January 14th

7:52 AM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 700 block of Figueroa Drive. Vehicle described as a blue 2018 Honda Odyssey. Vehicle was recovered by LAPD Hollywood Division on 1/15/2020.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Barger Calls for Expanded Access to Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Services

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger to develop recommendations to enhance and expand access to substance use prevention and treatment services.

Barger represents Pasadena on the Board.

Substance use disorders are estimated to impact more than 250,000 individuals and cost nearly $13 billion annually in Los Angeles County alone.

Currently, the demand for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs heavily outweighs the existing capacity. The ability for individuals to access services is becoming critically important as the County continues to address the impact of substance abuse disorder on homelessness and incarceration.

“As we work to address the needs of homeless individuals or those who are involved in the criminal justice system, we must ensure we are providing comprehensive services to meet the full spectrum of their health needs including substance use disorder treatment services,” said Supervisor Barger. “Substance abuse, especially in light of the opioid epidemic, continues to cost lives and wreak irreparable social and emotional damage on children and families.

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Altadena’s Crime Blotter for the Week of Saturday, January 4th

Sunday, December 29th

4:54 AM – Jesus Carrillo, 22 years old of Altadena was arrested in the 300 block of E. Woodbury Road for drinking in public.
Between 9:00 PM and 9:15 PM – A grand theft occurred in the 1700 block of Oakwood Street. Stolen: silver Macbook Pro.
Between 9:20 PM and 9:40 PM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 2100 block of Lincoln Avenue. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by shattering the window. Stolen: brown leather purse containing personal documents.

Monday, December 30th

Between 6:00 PM and 7:45 AM (Tuesday) – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 1900 block of Sinaloa Avenue. Stolen: green purse, blue Coach wallet, and credit cards.
Between 6:30 PM and 6:45 AM (Tuesday) – A burglary occurred in the 2600 block of Boulder Road. Suspect(s) entered the location via the unsecured garage. Stolen: light blue Ping golf club bag containing black golf clubs, black and white Scott ski pole,

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Altadena Deputies Respond to False Report of a Woman With a Gun

In what a Sheriff’s spokesman said might have been a hoax call, deputies responded to the 300 block of Garfield Ave. to investigate a report of a woman with a gun in a house acting in a threatening manner.

The call came in at 10:24 from an unknown location, Lt. Mark Lopez of the Altadena Sheriff’s station said.

When deputies arrived on the scene, there was a family inside the house, but there was no crisis and no gun found.

The caller gave limited information, but Lopez said the deputies had to take the call at face value and respond as if it were a real threat.

Lopez said law enforcement has been unable to trace the call. There is no further information about the caller at this time.

Falsely reporting a crime to law enforcement is a crime in California.

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Pasadena Firefighters Backup L.A. County Crews Battling Altadena House Fire

A fire damaged an Altadena home today, but no injuries were reported.

The blaze was reported at 11:12 a.m. at 2100 Minoru Drive.

Los Angeles County Fire Department crews, with an assist from the Pasadena Fire Department, had the flames extinguished at 11:42 a.m.

There was no immediate word on what sparked the fire.

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Barger Calls for Investigation Into Specialty Care Wait Times

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Chair, calling for an immediate and comprehensive investigation into wait times at specialty care centers at county health care facilities.

The Department of Health Services will report back to the Board of Supervisors on its efforts to provide efficient and timely care to the thousands of patients throughout our health care system. The report will detail any deficiencies, delays or complaints as well as suggested improvements or remedial actions needed.

“This report supports our mission to take proactive steps to ensure our Comprehensive Health Centers and Hospitals make quality patient care, protection and safety its highest priority,” said Supervisor Barger.

The motion includes a written report to the Board of Supervisors in 10 days on average wait times at all County facilities that provide specialty care; and establishes a multi-disciplinary approach with the Department of Health Services, Chief Executive Office and County Counsel to provide an analysis regarding staffing,

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Barger Comments on Supreme Court Decision

“In September, the Board of Supervisors voted in support of my motion co-authored with Supervisor Janice Hahn to file an amicus brief for the United States Supreme Court to review the Boise v. Martin ruling and provide greater clarity on how local governments should interpret these laws.

Today’s decision by the Supreme Court to not review the Boise ruling by the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals is disappointing.

A review by the Supreme Court providing clarity to the Boise ruling could have added one more tool in our set of strategies to combat this humanitarian crisis. Nonetheless, we continue to move forward with a sense of urgency. This includes my recent housing initiative that calls for a private sector expert to help the county develop short and long-term supportive housing solutions in partnership with local cities.

The City of Bellflower is a good example of how a community can work to solve this issue at the local level. Bellflower has committed to building sufficient homeless housing and has entered into a settlement agreement with a nonprofit agency in Orange County that will allow them to serve their own residents first and foremost.

Monday, December 16, 2019

Altadena Town Council Issues Agenda for December 17, 2019

Okorie Ezieme, Chair, Altadena Town Council has issued the agenda for the Council’s December 17, 2019 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 _______________________________________ The ACT Club (Action Changes Things)
Introduction, Victoria Knapp
1.2 Roll Call _________________________________________________ Veronica Jones
1.3 Approve December 17, 2019 meeting Agenda __________________ Pat Sutherlen

2. OFFICERS’ REPORTS

2.1 Chairman _______________________________________________ Billy Malone
2.2 Vice Chairman _________ Pat Sutherlen ___________________________________
2.3 Recording Secretary _________ Veronica Jones ______________________________
2.3.1 Approve November 19, 2019 Meeting Minutes
2.4 Treasurer _________ Jennifer Lee _______________________________________
2.5 Corresponding Secretary _________ Dorothy Wong __________________________

3. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS

3.1 California Highway Patrol ___________________________________ Officer Cooper
3.2 Altadena Sheriff’s Station ___________________________________ Captain Marjory Jacobs
3.3 Altadena Fire _____________________________________________ Maria Grycan
3.4 CERT ____________________________________________________ Deb Halberstadt

4.