Thursday, December 24, 2015

Altadena Sheriff’s Station honors Deputy David Larimer, Who Died in the Line of Duty on Christmas Eve, 1941

By Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Lt. John Stanley

The weather on Christmas Eve 1941 reflected the mood of the people in Los Angeles County. It was dreary, dark and filled with uncertainty. Less than three weeks before, the Japanese Imperial Navy smashed the U.S. Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor. Now, even sharing the daily weather forecast with the public was prohibited by a nervous War Department that feared that the enemy might use this knowledge to launch an attack against the West Coast. Cars moved slowly through the early evening darkness made more extreme by newly-imposed wartime blackout laws. Even Altadena’s famous Christmas Tree Lane was ordered into darkness for the first time in twenty-one years.

On this most uncertain of all Christmas Eves, when the promise of peace on earth and goodwill to men never seemed more remote, Altadena Deputy David Stout Larimer and his longtime partner Benjamin Davis were patrolling on Colorado Boulevard just west of Rosemead Boulevard. This area is patrolled by Temple Station today,

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Altadena’s Crime Blotter for the Week Ending December 19, 2015

Sunday, December 13th

11:00 PM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 700 block of E. Sacramento Street. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by prying the door lock. Property Stolen: sewer line hydro jet cleaner, sewage camera, power drills.

Monday, December 14th

**No significant incidents**

Tuesday, December 15th

6:28 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 2200 block of E. Crary Street. Suspect(s) entered the residence by shattering the window. Suspects described as (2) male, Whites, 20 years old. Property Stolen: jewelry box containing miscellaneous jewelry. On-going investigation.
6:30 PM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 600 block of W. Mendocino Street. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by prying the door lock. Property Stolen: Macbook, Sony camera, hammer drill.
8:00 PM – Amber Haynes, 35 years old of Altadena was arrested in the 200 block of Crosby Street for domestic violence.

Wednesday, December 16th

7:30 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 3200 block of Dabney Avenue.

Saturday, December 19, 2015

Has Anyone Seen Charlie?

Farah Schureman writes: “Our little miniature poodle, Charlie, has been missing since 11 a.m. this morning. She was last seen by a neighbor corner of Athens Street and Santa Anita. She is wearing a red collar with no tag.  My phone number is  (626) 676-4366.”

Saturday, December 19, 2015

Take Holiday Guests to “Altadena in the Rose Parade” Exhibit at Community Center

“We have added Saturday hours to make it easier for area residents and their holiday houseguests to visit our exhibit, ‘Altadena in the Rose Parade,’ at the Community Center,” said Historical Society President Jane Brackman.

“We will be open from 2-4 p.m. on Saturdays through Jan. 16 to accommodate people who can’t come in during our weekday hours, and also those who are visiting the area for the big parade and football game.”

The Historical Society’s archives and new museum corridor are also open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, and by appointment for groups.

The Historical Society exhibit is in the Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Drive, 91001.

“Altadena in the Rose Parade” is an extensive display of vintage and recent photographs, documents, newspaper articles and memorabilia about Altadena’s 70 years of participation in Pasadena’s Rose Parade.

“The Valley Hunt Club, which originated and managed the parade, was founded in an Altadena mansion;

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Shop, Sip and Sparkle for the Holidays Tonight

Everyone wants a little extra sparkle for the holidays. This year, sip a bubbly signature cocktail shop and treat yourself to a new-vintage fashion-forward accessory from ALUXE at Meredith M. This is the store’s fourth Shop, Sip and Socialize event and the first to include a live trunk show.

The ALUXE trunk show will feature a collection of new- vintage luxury accessories comprised of up-cycled items all made with forgotten treasures that are spotlighted and given a new life. Each piece is unique and special. Founder and creator, Anthony Guthmiller, will be in attendance. Guthmiller began ALUXE in 2013 after spending 12 years hand embroidering a quilt as a surprise for his mother. Upon its completion, he decided to apply hand embroidery to a tie and thus, ALUXE was born. Anthony continues to evolve the brand into unique and different areas including sparkling hair accessories, cufflinks, occasional furniture and more.

Finish up your holiday shopping at Meredith M, a trend-friendly women’s apparel and fashion accessories boutique with a selection of gifts and clothing for babies and toddlers.

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Altadena’s Crime Blotter for the Week Ending December 12, 2015

Sunday, December 6th

8:50 PM – Christopher Mendoza, 22 years old of Temple City was arrested in the 1200 block of Pleasant Ridge Drive for possession of a controlled substance.

Monday, December 7th

****No significant incidents****

Tuesday, December 8th

****No significant incidents****

Wednesday, December 9th

8:37 AM – Joseph Escobedo, 25 years old of Pasadena was arrested at Arco, 1880 N. Lake Avenue for attempted carjacking.
4:50 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1700 block of N. Oxford Avenue. Suspect(s) entered the location via unknown means. Property Stolen: laptop, tablet, safe, backpack, personal documents, currency. On-going investigation.

Thursday, December 10th

12:04 AM – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 200 block of Mountain View Street. Property Stolen: Sony stereo, keys.
12:05 PM – A vehicle was reported stolen in the area of Maiden Lane and Mendocino Street. The vehicle was recovered at 1:30 pm in the 1100 block of Marcheta Street.

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Altadena Sheriff’s Station Food and Toy Drive

LASD – Altadena Sheriff’s Station is holding a Food and Toy Drive i.e. Nonperishable food (Canned items, Pasta, Rice, Etc.) and Toys for age 2 to 12, New and Unwrapped until December 18, 2015.

Items can be dropped off anytime at the Altadena Sheriff’s Station at 780 East Altadena Drive, Altadena.

For more information, contact Sgt. Mann or Dep. Gabriel at (626) 798-1131.

Monday, December 14, 2015

The Links Kick Off Holiday Season with Sold-Out Holiday Jazz Brunch

The Pasadena-Altadena Chapter of the Links, Incorporated helped kick off the 2015 Holiday Season with a rousing holiday jazz brunch “Christmas with the Links” on Sunday December 6, 2015 in Paseo Colorado’s Noor Ballroom.

The sold-out affair, which raised $30K, featured greetings by Chapter President, Yvonne Hill, followed by a warm welcome from event co-chairs Charmayne Mills-Ealy, Faye Davidson, and Dr. Karen Guinn Radley. Cheryl Myers, chapter Vice President gave a summary of the current initiatives along with highlighting its impact on the local community for the past 52 years.

After shopping several trendy local vendors, and noshing on the superb brunch, guests were enthralled by former chapter scholarship recipient, Morgan Duff Tucker. She gave a heartwarming speech where she recounted how the Links scholarship enabled her to have funds for her personal educational needs while attending and later graduating in 2013 from USC.

Links chapter members and guests attended from across the nation, with some in attendance from as far away as Houston,

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Altadena Town Council Issues Agenda for December 15, 2015

Diane Marcussen, Chair, Altadena Town Council has issued the agenda for the Council’s December 15, 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

1.1. Pledge of Allegiance _______________________ Councilmember
1.2. Roll Call _________________________________ Recording Secretary, Damon Hobdy
1.3. Approve December 15, 2015 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 November 17, 2015 Meeting Minutes
2.3.2 Approve September 15, 2015 Meeting Minutes
2.4. Treasurer ________________________________ Patricia Sutherlen
2.5. Corresponding Secretary ____________________ Billy Malone

3. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS

3.1. California Highway Patrol ___________________ Officer Ulloa
3.2. Altadena Sheriff’s Station ___________________ Lt. Rob Lewis
3.3. Cert ____________________________________ Karen Gibson
3.4. County Fire_______________________________ Stephanie English

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Thursday, December 10, 2015

Altadena Library District Presents Paying for College: Finandial Aid and Scholarship Workshop

Altadena Library is sponsoring a workshop, Paying for College: Financial Aid and Scholarships, on Monday January 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room.

Affording a college education is a challenge for most families these days. Learn about financial aid and scholarships from the perspective of a college admissions office at our free workshop with Ashley Sim, former admissions officer at Caltech. She will discuss common misconceptions, types of aid available, and questions all parents and students should be asking the financial aid offices of colleges they are considering.

Ashley Sim is an educational consultant who provides individualized academic advising and college and law school admissions counseling to students and parents. A graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Law School, she has worked in college admissions for more than 15 years as an alumni admissions representative of Stanford and as the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions at the California Institute of Technology. In addition to advising her own clients, Ashley works as a consultant for Colledge,