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Two Dragons Martial Arts, 2490 N. Lake Ave., will have an open house on Sat., Feb. 26., starting at 9 AM.
There will be martial arts demonstrations throughout the morning and an opportunity to see the range of classes they provide for all ages.
For more information, call 398-8853.
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There's something for everybody on Fri., Feb. 25, at Davies Auditorium in Farnsworth Park. Boss Dog Film Project will be presenting movies from 1-8:30 PM with free popcorn and punch throughout.
The classic Casablanca will start at 1 PM. The Nicolas Cage film The Sorcerer's Apprentice starts at 4 PM. Intermission features "urban illusionist" Greg Riley with snacks, prizes, and fun. The evening ends with the vampiriffic Twilight: Eclipse starting at 6:30 PM.
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Central Altadena Little League will have its Annual Pancake Breakfast on Sat., March 5 from 9-11 AM at Farnsworth Park Upper Pavilion. After the breakfast, the official Opening Ceremony will begin at 11:15 a.m. in the Amphitheater.
Cost of the tickets is $5 per person, including pancakes, sausage, and hot & cold beverages.
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Barks and books: Kids age 5-12 can read to Pearl, a loveable rescued poodle from the Pasadena Humane Society at 4 PM Wed., March 2, at the Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St.
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Loving husband and father, Tim Gripp, passed away on February 16, 2011. He was 59 years old. He is survived by his devoted wife, Pam, and their children, Erin, Brendan and Hayley. Tim is also survived by his father, Tom Gripp, Sr., his brothers, Tom, Jr. and Bob, sisters, Lenore Highet and Jane Clarke, as well as nieces and nephews, Todd, Ryan, Jenni, Callie and Andrew and his dog, Webster.
Tim was born in Pasadena, California and was raised in La Crescenta, attending Crescenta Valley High School. He attended University of California at Berkeley where he was president of his fraternity, Delta Kappa Epsilon and played rugby for the “Old Blues”. Tim began his career with Bateman, Eichler, Hill, Richards as a stockbroker and after 13 years, opened his own financial planning company with Independent Financial Group. He worked in the community, sharing his time and talents with the Good Shepherd Shelter for Battered Women and Children. Planning their annual summer party and lending a loving hand during the holidays was very special for Tim.
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The 29th annual Black History Parade and Festival kicked off this morning from Charles White Park in Altadena and made its way down Fair Oaks to Robinson Park in Pasadena. The skies cleared up long enough to make it a great time to be outside. More pictures after the jump.
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Friends of Brandon Jackson's family held a barbecue at Loma Alta Park today to raise frunds for the slain teen's family. More pictures after the jump.
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Pictured: deputies cordoned off the area around the AM-PM on Lake Ave. and New York Dr. Friday night
An unidentified man was shot and died at the scene after fleeing a traffic stop and pulling out a handgun during a fight with a sheriff's deputy, according to a statement from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Dept.
The incident occured at about 11:30 last night near the AM-PM on Lake Ave. and New York Dr., on the 900 block of East New York Drive.
According to the statement from the sheriff's department, "deputies conducted a traffic stop, and a male black adult exited from the passenger side of the vehicle and ran away. A brief foot pursuit ensued when the suspect turned and engaged one of the deputies. The suspect started fighting the deputy in an attempt to get away. During the fight, the suspect reached into his waistband and pulled out a handgun. The deputy, fearing for his life, shot one time killing the suspect."
The suspect was pronounced dead on the scene. The deputy was not injured. The statement says that the suspect's gun was recovered at the scene. As of Saturday morning, no other information is available.
UPDATE: The man killed in the shooting has been identified by the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office as Stephen Bullock, 33, of Pomona.
This story has been revised to reflect new information.
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A celebration of the 75th anniversary of the League of Women Voters Pasadena Area will be held March 6, 4- 6 PM at the Caltech Athenaeum, with music, food and drink and brief remarks by Congresswoman Judy Chu and Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard. Admission is $75 and requires advance reservations available online at www.lwvpasadenaarea.org/celebrate or by calling 626-798-0965.
Women in California won the right to vote 100 years ago – before the rest of the nation got on board. Civic-minded women in Pasadena banded together 25 years later to form a League of Women Voters chapter – just 16 years after the 19th amendment passed. After these seven-and-a-half decades, the mission remains the same: To promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government.
Only the faces have changed since 100 women gathered in the living room of a San Marino home in February 1936 to launch the Pasadena League.
And Altadena women have always been well-represented: Monica Hubbard, chair of the anniversary committee, founded the women’s choral music program at Caltech and is editor of “Altadena Women’s Network” and “Wired Women,” popular local email newsletters; she is known as a community leader with connections in hosts of local non-profit groups. Altadena residents Dolores Hickambottom, Emiliy Hausman, Debbie Heap, and Marge Nichols are also on the planning committee. The League also instrumental in organizing the Altadena Town Council.
Membership in the League is open to eligible voters (men and women), with special memberships available to people under 18 years of age or non-citizens. For further information, call 626-798-0965.
Advance reservations are required for the event and can be made online at www.lwvpasadenaarea.org/celebrate.
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Nancy Steele, president of the Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy, announced some good news in a Friday night email:
In mid-December, we told you that the Eaton Canyon Nature Center Associates had made two $10,000 grants to the Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy. One was outright and the other was contingent on our raising another $10,000 in gifts and pledges.
Well, you matched the grant with donations and surpassed it with Foothills Society pledges. This is great news, and it puts us that much closer to preserving the foothills.
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The Altadena Community Garden send us:
Community member Ashley Ravestein has generously posted some items to give away. Check our "contact us" section to respond to Ashley if you are interested in any of the items:
100 ft of 8ft tall nylon fencing
50 ft of 2.5 ft tall chickenwire fencing
6 tomato cages
2 8ft nylon stakes (great for sunflowers)
8 iron T posts 8 ft in length
please contact me if you could use these items
Altadena Community Garden website is here.
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The Parent Council of the Pasadena Waldorf School will be offering an open-to-the-public lecture/mini workshop by Simplicity Parenting author Kim John Payne on Fri., March 25 at Pasadena City College. This will be Mr. Payne's only public Los Angeles appearance and he will be available to sign copies of his book at the event. The school expects this event to be a sellout, so people who would like to attend should book their tickets now. Details about Mr. Payne's book, the movement behind "Simplicity Parenting", and this workshop in the following link:
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=g79yqpcab&oeidk=a07e3ddq5qaf7b047e8&oseq=a01pcg4htumgn
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by Laura Bethold Monteros
About 75 people turned out for a community meeting at Robinson Park on Feb. 17 called by the Pasadena Police Department to address three recent non-fatal shootings in Pasadena and the murder of Brandon Jackson, the teenager killed in Altadena in a drive-by last Saturday night.
Pictured: Sheri Costley and Cyntha Brown
Jackson’s aunts, Sheri Costley and Cynthia Brown, spoke eloquently about their nephew and the losses in their family.
Jackson, a junior at John Muir High School, was shot on the 300 block of W. Palm St. on Feb. 12 at about 10:40 p.m. He had just left a party in the neighborhood when a car pulled up and called him over. He went, and someone in the car opened fire. Friends transported Jackson to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Pasadena Police Cmdr. John Perez, who led the meeting, Pasadena Police Chief Phillip Sanchez, and other PPD officers took the lion’s share of the time, but most of the questions were regarding the Jackson shooting. At one point, a man named Carlos asked, “Can we hear from the Altadena Sheriff’s Department?”
PIctured: Pasadena Police Chief Phillip L. Sanchez
Perhaps the most arresting moment of the meeting was when a woman stood up and said, “My name is Cynthia Brown, and Brandon was my nephew.” Brandon had been on his way to her house when he was shot.
“Every day, Brandon would get up and say, ‘Good morning, God,’” Brown said. She told of his being promoted from middle school with a 4.0 average, and how his life became a constant struggle since his mother passed away in 2007. “He was still struggling with that, among other issues,” she said.
Brown addressed Muir principal Sheryl Orange’s comments in the Pasadena Star-News on Thursday, in which Orange said Jackson “had so much turmoil on the inside” and that he was trying to decide whether or not to join a gang. In the article, Orange also affirmed that Jackson was turning his life around and raising his grades.
Continue reading "Crowd wonders why Pasadena called meeting for Altadena murder" »
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Rain is coming, and the National Weather Service shouts ...
..FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR THE RECENT BURN AREAS FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES/OXNARD HAS ISSUED A
* FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE STATION...MORRIS...BRIGGS AND CROWN BURN AREAS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
* FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
* RAINFALL RATES COULD EXCEED ONE INCH PER HOUR.
* FLASH FLOODING AND DEBRIS FLOW WILL BE A THREAT IN AND BELOW THE RECENT BURN AREAS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
RESIDENTS IN OR BELOW THE RECENTLY BURNED AREAS ARE URGED TO TAKE THE STEPS NECESSARY TO PROTECT THEIR PROPERTY. PERSONS IN THE WATCH AREA SHOULD REMAIN ALERT AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS OFFICIALS.
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Sometimes, Mom or Dad have to be away from the kids -- business travel, family care, military service, lots of reasons. Wouldn’t it be great for little kids to still have a connection to their parents -- maybe the same kind of connection they have to a favorite stuffed animal?
Enter the Parent Doll, the brainchild of Altadena inventor and toymaker Brian Gibson. The Parent Doll is exactly that -- a squeezable doll with the parent’s face, that can speak up to four different messages in the parent’s own voice.
“A few years ago my childhood friend came up with this idea and wanted to know if he could do in in DVD -- I have a film background,” Gibson said. The idea was a DVD with the parent’s face and voice that could teach and talk to the young child.
But then the idea came: let’s do it on dolls.
The Parent Doll idea is rather simple: a male or female doll with a transparent plastic pocket over the face, so a picture of the parent can be inserted. The doll also has a recording device built in and switches in the hands and feet, so parents can record up to four different messages in their own voice. The doll can handle up to eight minutes of messages.
Pictured: Brian GIbson
“I knew it’s something doable, and it’s tangible, and kids love toys,” Gibson said. “And who better to learn from than Mom and Dad, rather than Dora the Explorer or Sponge Bob?
The doll can leave personal messages, recite the ABCs, or even a favorite bedtime story -- whatever the parents can imagine.
Continue reading "Altadena toymaker envisions "The Parent Doll"" »
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A rainwater harvesting workshop sponsored by Foothill Municipal Water District, Glendale Water and Power, Pasadena Water and Power and Burbank Water and Power, will be held on Sat., March 12. Participants will learn principles, practices and tips for water-harvesting earthworks and rain gardens.
The workshop will be taught by inspiring speaker Brad Lancaster. Brad Lancaster harvests rainwater, grey water and storm water to create water abundance instead of water scarcity. His fifteen plus years of experience in permaculture consulting, design and education has focused on integrated and sustainable approaches to landscape design, planning and living. He also created the website www.HarvestingRainwater.com.
“Rain gardens conserve water, replenish groundwater supplies and create sustainable oases around homes,” said Nina Jazmadarian, General Manager of FMWD.
The event will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Salvation Army Pasadena Tabernacle, 960 E. Walnut St., Pasadena, CA 91106. Registration is required to attend. Participants can register at www.PasadenaSavesWater.com.
“Living in a semi-arid climate, it is important to find a way to capture rainwater and put it to good use. Rain gardens quickly infiltrate rainfall into the soil where less is lost to evaporation,” said Nancy Long, Water Conservation Manager for Pasadena Water & Power.
Rain barrel examples will be displayed at the event. Raffle prizes include two rain barrels as well as for four sets of books published by Brad Lancaster: Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond Volume 1: Guiding Principals to Welcome Rain Into Your Life and Landscape and Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond Volume 2: Water-Harvesting Earthworks. Product exhibitors will also be present, some offering discounts to consumers.
For questions about the event, please contact Jennifer Hao at jhao@cityofpasadena.net or (626) 744-7926.
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Just got word from the Arroyo Seco Foundation that Saturday's Hahmongna Walkabout has been rescheduled due to probably rain on Saturday.
The new date is Sat., March 5, from 9 AM to noon.
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Acorns aren't just for the squirrels, you know: Join RIPE Altadena and native plant expert Orchid Black (which is a great name for a plant expert) as she presents valuable information on how to prepare acorns for food in a Feb. 27 workshop.
Learn how to identify the best oak species for food and storage, learn how to leach and grind flour, and in the end eat acorn cornbread.
The workship costs $10 and runs from 1:30-4:30 PM at the Pasadena Seventh day Adventist Church, 1280 E Washington, Pasadena. To register, contact Gail at 626-689-0593.
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Multiple sheriff units responded to reports of a possible armed threat at 9 AM this morning on Stonehurst Drive near N. Casitas Avenue. According to Det. Lt. Joseph Dempsey, a suspect was identified and taken without incident.
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Wed., Feb. 9
Between 8:00 AM and; 5:00 PM – a residential burglary occurred in the 2200 block of Navarro Avenue. Suspect(s) entered via the unlocked window. Residence was ransacked and the following items were stolen: black Samsung 42” TV, black “Samsung” Blu-ray, and; silver “Aeas” digital camera.
Between 7:00 PM and; 7:00 AM – a grand theft occurred in the 600 block of Devirian Place. Loss: beige washing machine, green/yellow “John Deere” lawn mower, red “Lincoln” welder, wood/leather horse hoe, and; a push lawn mower. Items were stolen from an unsecured backyard.
Thurs., Feb. 10:
Between 8:00 AM and; 11:00 AM, Friday – a petty theft occurred in the 900 block of Wapello Street. Loss: purple “Phat” beach cruiser, green “Pulling Rock” beach cruiser, and; red “Schwinn” mountain bike.
Fri., Feb. 11:
12:06 PM – a residential burglary occurred in the 2600 block of Santa Rosa Avenue. Deputies responded to the location due to a burglar alarm activation. Suspect(s) entered the residence by prying open the front door. Loss: silver “MacBook” 13”. Possible suspect descriptions: male and female, African‐American, driving a light blue 4‐door vehicle or two male, Hispanics in a white pick‐up truck.
4:00 PM and; 5:00 PM – a vehicle burglary at occurred at Eaton Canyon Nature Center, 1750 N. Altadena Dr. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by shattering the front passenger window. Loss: brown/white “Coach” purse, ID, and; misc. currency.
Sat., Feb. 12:
10:40 PM – Deputies responded to the area of 300 W. Palm St., after receiving a call of shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies were advised by citizens that a male, African‐American, 18 yrs. was shot and transported to the hospital by friends. Additional deputies responded to the hospital and were advised that the victim was deceased. Further investigation revealed a red 4‐ door sedan was seen leaving the area at a high‐rate of speed. The investigation is on‐going.
Mon., Feb. 14:
4:30 AM and; 3:00 PM – a residential burglary occurred in the 100 block of E. Woodbury Road. Suspect(s) entered a trailer by removing the lock and chain which secured the front door. Loss: black “Acer Aspire” 15” laptop.
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Fox News reports that there will be a Muir Booster Club fundaiser barbecue for Brandon Jackson's family on Sat. at Loma Alta Park, beginning at 10 AM. Because of expected rain, the barbecue will be drive-up.
Also, Bank of America has set up a memorial fund for the family. Donations can be made at any Bank of America to the “Brandon Marquise Jackson Memorial Fund.”
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The Pasadena Police Department will be hosting a meeting regarding community safety to address the department’s response to recent incidents of violence in Pasadena and Altadena.
The meeting will be held on Thurs., Feb. 17 at 6 PM in the gymnasium at Robinson Park located at 1081 N. Fair Oaks. Chief Phillip Sanchez and other members of the Pasadena Police Department will discuss these incidents, provide insights on the strategies taken by the police department to reduce these crimes and answer questions from the community in attendance.
All members of the community are invited to attend and Spanish translation services will be available. For further information contact Lt. Jari Faulkner at (626) 744-6485.
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4:25 PM: Thanks to readers who alerted us (we're in the field now, but we have wireless and a mobile scanner) unconfirmed reports of an aircraft down around the Cobb Estate. Fire and Air 5 seems to be rolling. We'll keep monitoring.
4:26 PM: Please remember scanner transmissions are raw information and subject to revision or just plain being wrong -- but Battalion 4 (which services Altadena) is waiting for confirmation that an aircraft is down -- can't see it from their location.
4:34 PM: Have named it the Lake Incident, units responding to Lake & Loma Alta ... LA air control says everything's up in the air that should be, so they're canceling units altho' Air 5 (sheriff chopper) is on scene and looking.
4:35 PM: This is looking more like a washout -- local units are remaining on scene at Lake & Loma Alta, reinforcements are being canceled.
4:43 PM: Fire dispatch reports that no reports of any planes down, anywhere. Checking local general aviation airports.
6:10 PM: Altadena Mountain Rescue Team says they are coming down the mountain, apparently nothing found.
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Always welcome to hear from Ben McGinty of the late Gallery at the End of the World, and he tells us that the end is near:
Hello all, Ben here from the gallery.
I hope your year has started off well. I am emailing you to let you know It's time for the liquidation sale.
I will be selling off a lot of the miscellaneous props and things. We have old doors, windows and all the bits and pieces that have accumulated through the years..
I have sorted through my collection of vintage clothes and collectibles to add to the sale, along with a bunch of old trunks that the clothes were stored in.
The stove and the lot of serving dishes & kitchen misc. will be included. As well as the front counter.
We have a fun collection of things and I hope you can make it over.
If your unable to make the sale, we are planning a farewell potluck BBQ on March 26th from 3pm till 9pm. Mark your calendar for the last art bender BBQ!!!!
The dates of the sale will be Saturday and Sunday February 19th 20th and the 26th & 27th 9 AM to 3pm On the 27th we'll blowing out whats left!
the address is; 2475 N. Lake ave Altadena Ca. 91001-2441
i look forward to seeing you.
Ben and the gang here at GATEOTW
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The 29th annual Black History Parade and Festival will be this Sat., Feb. 19, starting with a parade originating in Charles White Park and ending with a festival at Robinson Park in Pasadena.
Jarvis Emerson of the City of Pasadena said that the parade is scheduled to start at 10 AM, at Charles White, and will move south along Fair Oaks to the festival site at Robinson Park on Washington in Pasadena.
Celebrity grand marshalls will be newscaster Michaela Pereira and Manuel Galloway, whose experiences with an all-black white-collar biker club were the basis of the film “Biker Boyz.” Galloway is currently an employee of the city of Pasadena.
Emerson said that the parade and festival, which is co-sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank and Miller Coors Brewing, will also honor 14 “unsing heroes and heroines.” “We have a large group that is participating,” Emerson said, including the mayor and council members from Pasadena, the Altadena sheriff’s station, and a host of drill teams and high school bands and other notables.
The festival at Robinson Park goes from noon to 4 PM and will feature music and food, and will be held indoors at the park’s gym due to rain, Emerson said.
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Al Evans of the LA County Dept. of Parks and Recreation told the Altadena Town Council Tuesday night that a farmer’s market at Loma Alta Park could start as early as April, although many details have yet to be worked out.
Evans said that the county was still taking applications from farmer’s market managers, although two so far are very interested in taking it on. What has yet to be determined is the day, with the market likely to take place on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning.
Even though Loma Alta Park is busy on weekends, with sports and Community Garden activities, the market shouldn’t interfere, Evans said.
Once a manager and a day is chosen, the county will be taking suggestions from the community on what they would like to see in the market, such as breads, flowers, or other items so the manager can identify vendors and bring them to the market.
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The spectre of the murder of Brandon Jackson hung over a busy Altadena Town Council meeting Tuesday night, cropping up in several places.
Altadena Sheriff Capt. Steven McLean said that the killing of Jackson on Saturday night was the first homicide in two years in Altadena. The latest information, McLean said, is that deputies believed he was walking home from a party at around 10 PM and at some point a red vehicle drove up to him. McLean said that Jackson apparently talked to someone in the vehicle, and that someone in the vehicle shot and killed him.
McLean said that there were two shootings in Pasadena the next day that may or may not be related. He was working with Pasadena Police Chief Phillip Sanchez to see if the shootings are linked, and to tackle the problem of gang violence.
McLean said, “What I want the community to know is that we are dedicated to tracking and finding Brandon’s killer.” McLean said that “my detectives have been working night and day since the very second we heard about it.”
Later in the evening, Penny Daniels, manager at Loma Alta Park, said that Jackson was a member of the Teen Club, and was there playing baseball Friday night.
Members of the councll mentioned that there seem to be more young men hanging out at night at Loma Alta and Farnsworth Parks, and McLean said that the sheriffs were aware and ‘we have plans in place.”
Det. Lt. Joe Dempsey, the sheriff station’s public information officer, said that the station was partnering with the city of Pasadena and reallocating resources to the parks and streets, and also working with the county parks bureau, which patrols the parks. “We’re not going to let any parks be taken over by gangs.”
The sheriffs said that if anyone can help with the investigation to call the Altadena station (798-1131) or call 800-222-TIPS (8477), or go online: www.lacrimestoppers.org
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Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) -- which also supplies some neighborhoods in Altadena -- and the California Dept. of Public Health (CDPH) will hold a public hearing in Altadena next week to help determine if it can bring the Monk Hill water treatment plant online, to add its water to the domestic water supply.
The Monk Hill plant was built to clean up pollutants, particularly perchlorate and carbon tetrachloride (CTC), from four wells that were contaminated by underground plumes of water from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The public hearing -- part of the approval process -- will be Thurs., Feb. 24, at the Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr., from 7-9 PM. The public comment period, where written comments will be accepted, will be open through March 13. If approved by the PWP and CDPH, the plant could be running later in March.
Pictured: the Monk Hill Treatment System under construction. Photo courtesy NASA.
Perchlorate and its salts are used in solid propellant for rockets, missles, and fireworks. According to the CDPH, if released into the environment, perchlorate has been found to interfere with iodide uptake by the thyroid gland, which can decrease the production of thyroid hormones needed for prenatal and postnatal growth and development. It can also affect normal metabolism and mental function in adults. CTC, a volatile organic compound found in the discharge from chemical plants and industrial activities, has been linked to liver problems and cancer.
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Brandon Jackson, the teen who was the apparent victim of a drive-by shooting in Altadena Saturday night, was "an awesome kid ... he motivated kids his own age, he motivated even adults. He was one of those kids who wanted to see people do well."
That's the opinion of Astonn Penman, lead program coordinator for Mentoring and Partnership for Youth Development (MPYD) at John Muir High school, a mentoring program for young men. Jackson was one of Penman's own mentees, and said the young man overcame a lot of difficulties to blossom into leadership.
"This kid ... closed out ninth grade with a 1.88 GPA, and this past semester he had a 3.2," Penman said. "This kid was an awesome football player. He had one of the biggest personalities on campus -- he talked to kids, adults, security guards, everybody."
Penman said that Jackson was overcoming a bad family situation -- his mother died of cancer, and his family life was abnormal and difficult. Penman said that Jackson was also close friends with Jerrill Dulaney, the teen whose May 9, 2009 Altadena murder remains unsolved.
Continue reading "Slain teen was working to overcome difficult life" »
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Whether you are planning a complete kitchen remodel this year, or you just want to freshen up your space, don’t miss the chance to learn from the experts March 10, “9 SOULutions™ to Cookin’ Up A Fabulous and Functional Kitchen” that will support your cooking and lifestyle needs, integrate seamlessly with your home, and add value to your property.
Interior designer, speaker and radio show host (and Altadena resident) Gail Jamentz, Principal, Soul Interiors Design, Cherie Twohey, Chef and cookbook author (“I Love Trader Joes Cookbook Series”), owner of Chez Cherie cooking school, and Ron Brooks, Regional Sales Manager, Viking Corporation, will lead attendees through an entertaining and informative two-hour workshop utilizing the exact process they use with private clients to create inviting and efficient kitchens.
PIctured: l-r, Gail Jamnetz, Cherie Twohey
Participants will learn how to: plan a kitchen that enhances the cooking process -- from planning, prep, and storage, to cooking and cleanup; shop for new appliances that support their cooking style; select the right countertops, cabinets and finish materials to complement their home and lifestyle; avoid construction delays and incorporate money-saving tips; create a comfortable, beautiful space to share with friends and family; and shop like a designer at vendors’ showrooms.
Continue reading "Jimnetz, Twohey serve up kitchen SOULutions in March" »
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Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced legislation today to designate the post office at 2271 Lake Ave. as the “First Lt. Oliver Goodall Post Office,” in honor of the more than 50 years of service that Oliver Goodall of Altadena provided to the community and country as a Tuskegee Airman, public information officer and postal worker.
Goodall died in 2010.
“Oliver Goodall was a steadfast champion of our community and a great patriot, and always exhibited perseverance in the face of adversity,” Rep. Schiff said in a press release. “His courageous life story and legacy of service lives on and inspires us all.”
Continue reading "Schiff introduces bill to name Altadena post office after Tuskegee Airman" »
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Authorities still haven't released the name of the victim in Saturday night's shooting on W. Palm St., which is now being investigated by sheriff's detectives.
Updated information says that the victim was a 17-year-old Muir High School student who was on the football team, and a participant in the Mentoring and Partnership for Youth Development program on the Muir campus. Tecumseh Shackelford, one of the MPYD mentors, told Altadenablog this morning via phone that he was on the Muir campus meeting students about the situation.
UPDATE: The victim has been identified as Brandon Jackson, 18, a junior at Muir High School and fullback on the football team.
Via Frank Girardot of PSN's Crime Scene blog, here's Brandon's memorial Facebook page.
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View Critter Map 2011 in a larger map
More sightings: a bobcat was spotted last week at Skywood Circle on Holliston, probably eyeing the local cats.
And a coyote was spotted on Mar Vista, heading toward Sonoma last week (we now have a coyote graphic, so we can start logging those sightings, too!)
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If you're interested in the Pasadena Unified School District elections, Hahamongna Watershed issues, or are a Pasadena-resident reader, it's going to be a busy few days:
Thanks to our friends Dianne Patrizzi, Chip Ossman, & Monica Hubbard for alerting us to these important Pasadena meetings.
(2/15 more meetings added).
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Yep, it's Valentine's Day, another Day of Enforced Joy tm. Hope yours is happy.
If you're looking for a place to celebrate, Atladenablog sponsor the Altadena Ale & Wine House is a good place for a Valentine's Champagne toast: Gail Casburn says "We will be serving a glass of Champagne for $9, or French sparkling wine for $5, both served with chocolate and fresh strawberries."
And if you're looking for that last-minute card or goody, Webster's Fine Stationers is the place to go!
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PSN has an obit on the amazing Catherine "Kit" Zack, mother to Alta-historian (and Altadenablog columnist) Michele Zack.
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Per the scanner (and thus unconfirmed), there were reports of gunfire around Glen and Pepper, and deputies are looking for shell casings. Called the watch commander around 8 PM, and he says they're still trying to pin down anything solid. We'll continue to monitor the situation.
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Last night's shooting on the 300 block of W. Palm St. resulted in the first murder in Altadena since 2009.
The vicitim, described only as an adult African American man, was transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
We checked with sheriff's headquarters bureau about 2 PM, and no further information has been released.
(Address fixed).
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A celebration of Black History month, Lincoln's birthday, and Altadena's own griot, Leslie Perry, filled the Altadena Library Community Room with the joy of story. Here, Perry tells one of his own works in progress, where he meets the great storytellers along the road less taken .... Aesop, Jesus, the Brothers Grimm, Uncle Remus, and others.
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors announced the appointment of Chief Deputy Daryl L. Osby as the Los Angeles County Fire Department's next Fire Chief.
Chief Osby, who is currently the Chief Deputy, Business Operations, was chosen by the Board after a national search. He began his public safety career 27 years ago and has performed in a myriad of assignments and roles including firefighter/ paramedic, firefighter specialist, captain, battalion chief, assistant fire chief, deputy chief and chief deputy. In addition, throughout his career, Chief Osby has been actively engaged in community and mentoring activities in the Los Angeles region and has been the recipient of various awards and commendations from local and state entities for his related work.
Confirmation of Chief Osby's appointment as the new Los Angeles County Fire Department Fire Chief will take place at the Feb. 15 board meeting and he will officially assume his new position on Feb. 26, 2011.
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Danny's Farm has announced the date of its annual BBQ fundaiser: Sat., May 21. To make sure you get an invitation, send an email (subject "BBQ Invitation") to dannysfarm@yahoo.com. Music, barbecue, silent auction, and the farm animals will all be there, with celebrity chairperson Alec Baldwin.
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At about 10:40 PM, word went out on the scanner (and thus unconfirmed) that there was a shooting at about Olive and Palm. Per scanner, a victim was "scooped up" and is being taken to an unknown hospital by persons on the scene. The chopper is being dispatched, and the sheriffs are looking for a red Honda.
UPDATE 11:13 PM: The fleeing car may be a red Dodge Neon, 2001-2003, per the scanner. Fled westbound from Palm. Scanner also says the victim is in surgery at Huntington.
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Four fancy food trucks made the parking lot of the Webster's complex the place to be Friday night in the first of what promises to be a monthly event. The chance to see friends and indulge in some wine from Oddball Grape made the long lines a little easier to take. Webster's Fine Stationers, Community Pharmacy, and Liquors hosted the event, and the pharmacy's Meredith Miller told us that it was such a hit we can expect more next month (and maybe more food trucks, too!)
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It seems to be the season for announcing summer concerts ... Bob Mann's Big Hat Productions presents authentic Western music in his home in Altadena each summer (usually with barbecue!) and this year's lineup looks rip-snortin'! Advance reservations are required.
(Pictured: Juni Fisher)
Sat., June 11: A Special Evening with Juni Fisher, 2009 Western Music Assn. Female Performer of the Year. $25 cash donation requested.
Sat., June 25: Gary Allegretto with Ian Esponiza: Singer/songwriter/harmonica virtuoso Allegretto and singer/songwriter/guitarist Esponza form a duo without peer. In addition, Gary will present his harmonica workshop (designed for the complete beginner), ages 6 and up. Great fun for everyone. $20 for the concert, $20 for the workshop, or $35 for both (deadline for harmonica workshop reservation is June 15).
Sat., July 9: Gary Robertson and Michael Tcherkassky in an evening of cowboy poetry and song, $20.
July 23: Dave Bourne and Ray Doyle: western pianist Bourne also records Dixieland and plays ragtime coronet -- he was most recently the Gem Saloon piano player in HBO's "Deadwood." Singer/songwriter/guitarist Doyle is a longtime member of the C&W band Wylie & the Wild West, and celebrates his Irish immigrant heritage. $20 donation
Sat., Aug. 6: Belinda Gail, "America's Western Sweetheart," returns to close out the series. $20 donation
Reservations are required: email big.hat@sbcglobal.net to make reservations or join the mailing list.
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Another missing dog, this time around Alzada. Susan writes:
MiniMe has still not returned. She is a miniature pincher but is unique and doesn’t fit the min-pin mold. She is old but tuff; has only one good eye and no tail. If you see her please give me a shout – 626.222.5072 or Trista at 626.419.7045. Here’s a picture of her on her boogie board.
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