Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Volunteers Needed As First Altadena Bestfest Approaches

Organizers of Altadena’s first BestFest are calling for volunteers to help set up the site, coordinate with vendors, monitor the restricted parking area and lead children’s activities as the street festival-style community event approaches.

BestFest will occur on Saturday, October 3rd, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., along the stretch of Mariposa Avenue that runs from El Molino to Santa Anita Avenue in Altadena.

Set-up volunteers will assist the site coordinator and party rental company employees in setting up tables, chairs and tents. Set-up staff must be able to do some heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds. Set-up volunteers will be working from 6:30 to 9 a.m. on October 3rd.

Site coordinator assistants will assist the Site Coordinator as needed, walk around and check on vendors and distribute information to booths and guests. They will be working in two-to three-hour shifts from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Take-down volunteers will assist the Site Coordinator along with party rental company employees to take down their equipment and must be able to do some heavy lifting.

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Altadena Station’s Crime Blotter for the Week of September 13, 2015

Sunday, September 13th

7:32 AM – Stephanie Jenkins, 65 years old of Altadena, was arrested at Walmart, 2408 Lincoln Avenue for shoplifting.

7:35 PM – Rodolfo Montoya, 23 years old  of Altadena, was arrested in the 3300 block of Lincoln Avenue for possession of a controlled substance.

Monday, September 14th

4:12 AM – Gewo Khachadoorian, 24 years old of Pasadena, was arrested in the 1400 block of N. Hill Avenue for possession of a controlled substance.

6:26 AM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 3100 block of Casitas Avenue.  The vehicle stolen was a 1995 Honda Civic.  Still outstanding.

7:00 PM – Joshua Muema-Washington, 20 years old of Altadena, was arrested in the area of Lincoln Avenue and Wyoming Street for possession of burglary tools.

Tuesday, September 15th

12:20 PM – Lando King, 31 years old of Altadena,

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Altadena Mountain Rescue Responds to the Call of Stricken Four-Legged Victim

Members of the Altadena Mountain Rescue Team rescued two dogs suffering from heat exhaustion as they were hiking with their owners on the Sam Merrill Trail in the Angeles National Forest Saturday. One of the owners also fell ill because of the heat and had to be given cooling measures before being released.

Altadena Station Deputy Dan Paige said the rescue team was called in to help a hiker whose pet dog, a six-year-old female golden retriever, had refused to walk on the trail. AMRT crews hiked for about two miles up the trail before locating the hikers – a 39-year-old male and a 42-year-old female who are both Pasadena residents.

Their dog, named Spicey, had become overheated after a 12-mile hike.

“A crew from the United States Forest Service, Engine 11 was called in to assist Altadena Rescue Team due to the remoteness of the area and extremely high temperatures,” Paige said.

As the rescuers were carrying the dog in a wheeled stretcher,

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Altadena Sheriff’s Station Presents “Coffee with the Captain”

Join Altadena Sheriff Station on Monday September 28th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Coffee Gallery, located at 2029 N. Lake Ave, Altadena for Coffee with the Captain.

The community is invited to meet with Captain Christopher Reed and staff to discuss topics of concern and any community issues. Starting a Neighborhood Watch Program, recent crime trends and how to safeguard your property will also be discussed.

Members of the public are also welcome to just stop by and say hello.

For more information, contact Deputy Greg Gabriel at (262) 296-2107 or Sgt. Brian Mann at (626) 296-2106.

Monday, September 21, 2015

Pasadena Unified’s 2015 State of the Schools Event to be Held Tuesday at Eliot Arts Magnet

The public is invited to attend the 2015 State of the Schools event on Tuesday, September 22nd from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Eliot Arts Magnet Academy located in the beautiful town of Altadena. The State of the Schools event will be held in the Carl D. Roeder Auditorium, 2184 North Lake Avenue.

There will be art exhibits on display, Eliot Arts Magnet programs will be showcased, and light refreshments will be served by the Blair Culinary Arts Academy students.

PUSD welcomes the community to come celebrate its many successes and hear about how PUSD is moving the district forward in Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre.

For further information, visit www.pusd.us/pages/PasadenaUSD.

Monday, September 21, 2015

Neighbors Building A Better Altadena Announces Candidate Forum for PCC Board of Trustees for District 2

Neighbors Building a Better Altadena (NBBA) announces a candidate forum on Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00 p.m. for Pasadena Area Community College District Area 2, a district which encompasses Altadena east of Lake Avenue, most of east Pasadena and all of Sierra Madre.http://www.pasadena.edu/board/districtmap2.cfm

Area 2 is one of three districts with seats up for election on November 3, 2015.

All three District 2 candidates, Martin Enriques, James Osterling and Tom Selinske, have accepted the invitation to participate in the candidate forum which will be held at the main branch of the Altadena Library, 600 E. Mariposa St. in Altadena.

“NBBA is pleased to offer this free public service event in partnership with the Altadena Library and League of Women Voters Pasadena Area,” said Nicole Moore, a member of the NBBA leadership team. “PCC is a tremendously important educational institution for our entire community. PCC is going through a very tumultuous time and this candidate forum will be extremely helpful to voters as they try to decide who best can provide the leadership the college needs.”

Founded in 2012,

Friday, September 18, 2015

Beijing Students Arrive at Altadena’s Aveson School for Their American Immersion

By EDDIE RIVERA

Fresh from seeing a few of the sights in California, including Yosemite National Park, 56 happy and eager Chinese fifth-graders from Beijing, began the first day of their six-week attendance at the Aveson School for Leaders in Altadena yesterday.

It is the second year Chinese fifth-graders have attended the school.

The school day began with a noisy assembly in the school auditorium as the students learned about their new campus. After the assembly, small groups of the new Chinese students, dressed in green and white school outfits, were led on tours by confident and knowledgeable Aveson students.

Zhu Hongbing, Principal of Fang Cao Di International School, explained the relationship: “The United Nations Educational and Cultural Foundation originally helped us to build this partnership, and this is part of our philosophy. We want our students to have an international insight and perspective.”

The Fang Cao Di International School community contacted a number of schools all over the US before choosing Aveson and,

Friday, September 18, 2015

Architect, Horticulturist Dispense Water-Wise Garden Design Tips at Altadena Heritage Landscaping Workshop

By NADRA KAREEM NITTLE

If you’ve ever been tempted to buy a bunch of different plants and cram them together in your yard, Mark Goldschmidt has one word of advice: Don’t.

The former landscape architect outlined the basics of site design Thursday night at Altadena Heritage’s second water-wise landscaping workshop, which also featured horticulturalist Debby Figoni discussing low-maintenance plants and irrigation at the Altadena Community Center.

“You really do need some kind of structure,” Goldschmidt said of cluttered yards. Hardscapes, pavement, walls and hedges can organize a disordered front lawn, he continued.

“You need something to contrast with the plants,” he said while presenting a slide show highlighting a variety of landscapes found in Altadena yards.

While the former architect appreciates gravel, rocks and dry stream beds in front lawns, he warned the several dozen people gathered in the community center for his talk not to use rocks in excess. In addition to those materials, Goldschmidt suggested that audience members give concrete,

Friday, September 18, 2015

Premier Lake Avenue Location Holds Sunday Open House

Gated and sophisticated 2,453 sq. ft. family home with state-of-the-art design and finishes, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, spacious rooftop terrace, pool & spa and attached garage.

• 3 Bedrooms
• 2.5 Bathrooms with Walk-in Closets
• Walls of Glass
• Family Room
• Dining Room
• Living Room
• Pool & Spa
• 2-Car Garages

Square Footage:
• 1st Floor: 1,301 sq. ft.
• 2nd Floor: 1,152 sq. ft.
• Garage: 374 sq. ft.
• Total: 2,453 sq. ft.

This beautiful home is listed at a new price! $998,000

Don’t miss their open house this Sunday, September 20, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Offers Due by Thursday, September 24th @ 2:00 p.m.

For more information, contact Lara Arslanian or Boyd Smith.

Lara ArsLanian
(626) 795-1585
lara.arslanian@podley.com
CalBRE #01274839

Boyd Smith
(626) 755-1669
boyd.smith@podley.com
CalBRE #00862189

1974 North Lake Avenue
Altadena,

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Altadena Station’s Crime Blotter For The Week Of September 6, 2015

Sunday, September 6th

6:30 PM – Valerie Bohannon, 52 of Altadena, was arrested for domestic violence in the 700 block of Figueroa Drive.

Monday, September 7th

9:00 PM – A grand theft occurred in the 3400 block of Barhite Road.  Money was stolen through checks.

Tuesday, September 8th

10:00 AM – A residential burglary and assault occurred in the 100 block of West Mountain View Street.  The victim was uninjured.  Property stolen is unknown at this time.

Wednesday, September 9th

11:45 AM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 2100 block of Midlothian Drive and later recovered with no one in custody.

Thursday, September 10th

No significant incidents to report.

Friday, September 11th

10:28 PM – Sergio Huezo, 36 of Altadena, was arrested in the area of Fair Oaks Avenue and Mariposa Street for being drunk in public.

Saturday, September 12th

2:44 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 200 block of West Woodbury Road.