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The Swazzle Puppets return to the Altadena Libraries next Tues., June 19, with "Dream Carver."
"Dream Carver" is a bilingual, musical puppet show based on the the book of the same name by Diana Cohn, illustrated by Amy Cordova. The book is inspired by the life of Manuel Jiminez who pioneered the Oaxacan woodcarving style.
Swazzle Puppets will appear at the Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St., at 2 PM, and at the Bob Lucas Branch Library, 2659 N. Lincoln Ave., at 4 PM.
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The final meeting of the county Boundary Review Committee will be tomorrow, Wed., July 13, starting at 2 PM. The committee will make recommendations on changes to supervisory districts that will go on to the Board of Supervisors for approval.
Some of the maps under consideration will move Altadena in whole or in part from the Fifth Supervisory District (Michael D. Antonovich) to the First (Gloria Molina). The Altadena Town Council has come out urging the boundary committee to keep Altadena in the Fifth District.
The meeting will be livecast at http://bos.co.la.ca.us/Categories/MtgsBoard/LiveBroadcast.htm
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Yes, it's hard to think of Christmas in 90 degree weather, but the folks at the Christmas Tree Lane Association do it all year long!
The Association is looking for vendors for the 2nd Winter Arts & Crafts Festival that will lead to lights-on on Sat., Dec. 10. The festival will take place in the parking lot of the Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St.
If you'd like to be a vendor, fill out the application form here and fax it to Linda Lane White at 626-296-1979 or emal it to christmastreelaneassociation@gmail.com. Cost per vendor is $75, which will provides for a 10x10 space for the afternoon and evening and generator power. More information on the graphic.
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Altadena Congregations Together Serving (ACTS) is holding a series of salad suppers in July and August to look at "Building Community: How Are We Called to Action?" Please bring a vegetarian dsh to share: appetizers, main dishes, fruits, salads, desserts, etc.
The next supper will be Thurs., July 14, at Altadena Baptist Church, 791 E. Calavaras St. It will feature a panel of ACTS members currently serving their congregations and/or communities.
On Thurs., July 28: "How Do We Get to Know Our Neighbors?" with guest speaker Rev. Mark Lau Branson, Ed.D. at First Church of Christ Scientist, 942 E. Altadena Dr.
On Thurs., Aug. 4, the topic will be "Finding and Taking The Next Steps: Individually Within Our Congregations And As ACTS." The supper will be at Altadena Community Church, 943 E. Altadena Dr.
Speakers are from local Baha'i, Baptist, Christian Scientist, Episcopal, Jewish, Islamic, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, and United Church of Christ communities.
Donations will be accepted for low income elementary school students in Altadena: backpacks, pencil boxes, packs of pencils, crayone, lined paper, erasers, and/or cash.
Please send your Faith Notes to altadenablog@gmail.com
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Villa Esperanza Services will hold a block party to celebrate its 50th anniversary on Sat., July 16 from 3-7 PM at the 2100 block of East Villa St., Pasadena
There will be music, live entertainment, dancing, a kid's zone and a beer garden. $5 admission includes five activity tickets, and children five years and under are free.
(And look for Danny's Farm petting zoo putting in an appearance!)
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Following Dr. Barkman's suggestion, we went looking for wolf urine to keep the coyotes away -- and where better to start your shopping than at Amazon? And guess what: Amazon DOES stock wolf urine.
Bad news: they won't ship it to California. (We didn't know there was ANYTHING forbidden in California other than having a job-creating business).
Good news: the customer reviews. We'll leave it at that.
Of course, there's always PMart.
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Received a notice from the Altadena Sheriff station that calls are continuing about sightings of a prowler in the President Streets neighborhood. In the past two weeks, the Sheriff’s Department has received several calls regarding a prowler in the 1300 and 1400 block of Coolidge Avenue. The suspect has been described as a male African American, approximately 20 years old, 6 feet tall, thin build, with an afro, wearing all black clothing. The suspect has been seen in the back yard of several residents in the evening hours.
According to the email:
If you see anyone in your back yard call 911. Do not confront the suspect. Tell the dispatcher exactly what you see and attempt to give a detailed description of the suspect, including: height, weight, clothing, race, hair style, age, etc. Also if the suspect leaves tell the dispatcher the direction the suspect was seen leaving.
If you see any suspicious activity in your neighborhood call the Altadena Sheriff’s Station at 626-798-1131. If it is an emergency call 911 (someone in your backyard in the evening or nighttime hours would be considered an emergency).
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The second annual LA Folk Festival is set to take place Aug. 6 at the Zorthian Ranch in Altadena, but right now, they're in fundraising mode.
Kickstarter, the pledge-to-good-causes website, has a page up for the Folk Festival, and they're trying to raise $3,500 by Mon, July 25 to get it moving.
According to their website, "Over the last year, The New LA Folk Fest has been recognized for its unique contribution to the local music scene by putting on events that go beyond the usual concert experience. Bringing together bands that inspire a new definition of folk music in this unique environment, we hope to create a new appreciation for the festival experience, while also celebrating the unique history of Zorthian Ranch itself."
Performers will be located all over the ranch for a unique and only-in-Altadena experience.
Their Kickstarter page is right here.
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The Altadena Crest Trail Restoration Working Group (ACTRWG) meets on Tues., July 12, at 7 PM in the Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr.
This month, there will be a special showing of a short film about the Pacific Crest Trail:
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is the jewel in the crown of America’s scenic trails, spanning 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada through three western states. It reveals the beauty of the desert, unfolds the glaciated expanses of the Sierra Nevada, and provides commanding vistas of volcanic peaks and glaciers in the Cascade Range. The trail also passes through historic mining sites and evidence of human’s endless quest for natural resources. Thousands of hikers and equestrians enjoy this national treasure each year. Some only travel a few miles, while others complete every mile in a single season!
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The July 16 Sheriff Support Group Summer Concert at Farnsworth Park will be the Down Beat Express Big Band with vocalist Jennifer Gates and trumpeter Paul Cacia, directed by Pat Emmett. Show starts at 7 PM, and admission is free.
The Down Beat Express was founded nearly 30 years ago by Pasadena area saxophonist Safford Chamberlain. A year or so later Safford passed the baton to Pat Emmett and the rest is a long swingin’ history of concerts, corporate and charity banquets, wedding receptions, dances and the CD recording “The Silver Project”. CDs will be available for purchase during and after the concert.
This performance will feature the band playing original arrangements of classics to appear on their next CD release “Big Band My Way”: new treatments of hits from the Big Band era’s Tommy Dorsey, Charley Barnet, Les Elgart, Gene Krupa and more.
Jennifer Gates, vocalist: The evening will showcase the formidable vocal talents of MCA recording artist Jennifer Gates singing new arrangements of American Song Book standards that have made her the hit of hundreds of Down Beat Express engagements. Jennifer can be heard regularly in area supper clubs with her trio and will appear on the upcoming Down Beat Express CD “Big Band My Way”.
All material performed at this concert has been arranged by band members especially for the Down Beat Express and Miss Gates.
PAUL CACIA, trumpet: Paul Cacia is a trumpet legend recognized throughout the world. He is counted among one of the greatest living high note trumpet showmen today, celebrating over half a century as a trumpet soloist, orchestra leader, and producer.
He studied as the protégé to trumpet master Claude Gordon and was the pupil to Duke Ellington trumpeter “Cat” Anderson. Mentored by Louie Bellson, he began working professionally at the age of 16 playing on The Louie Bellson Big Band and joining the Buddy Miles Express touring the country during the golden glamour days of rock n’ roll.
Continue reading "Next Saturday's concert: Down Beat Express" »
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Finally got the poster for the Library's Summer Movie Extravaganza for July: free movies and popcorn every Friday through the summer and the Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St., starting at 3:30 PM.
Next Fri., July 15: Rango: Johnny Depp as a lizard? Why not?
Fri., July 22: Beastly: a new look at a classic tale.
Fri., July 20: The Karate Kid (2010): a reimagining of the 1984 movie.
Click on the graphic for more details.
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The Irish Volunteers opened up the Sheriff Support Group of Altadena's 15th annual Summer Concert Series, with an appreciative and larger-than-usual crowd for opening day at Farnsworth Park. The Irish Pride Dancers, like the young lady pictured, also performed in a show with something for the whole family. More pictures after the jump.
Continue reading "A bit o' Ireland in song and dance opens summer concert series" »
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On Thurs., July 14 from 4-5pm, plays games from around the world and then expand your palate with international candies at our Global Games & Candy Tasting event.
This program is part of the Altadena Library's exciting Teen Summer Reading Program. If you haven’t signed up, what are you waiting for? We’ve got fun programs, great reads, and did I mention awesome prizes?
Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St.
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Lori Paul is a Chaney Trail neighborhood resident and keeper of many environmental flames here in Altadena. She recently gave us permission to reprint an article about living with in the same neighborhood as wildlife that we thought was worth sharing.
by Lori Paul
It is amazing how many unscrupulous, big name exterminator companies are out there (and trappers, by the way, who "control" coyotes for places like the Huntington Gardens) who know they have built-in job security because what they do sets up a constant cycle of "re-infestation" that requires subsequent poisoning, more traps, etc.
Pictured: Merriam's chipmunk, from Wikipedia Commons.
As long as people live on the edge of wild areas, there will be an endless stream of young animals looking for new territory and places to survive who will move in after dominant individuals are poisoned or trapped in a location that provides these species with food, water, or safe shelter. Rounds of poisoning, or "spraying for spiders and ants," or gassing gophers, etc. costs property owners incredible sums of money and causes incredible suffering and losses of wildlife, including raptors, foxes, ringtail cats, bobcats and other predators or "non-target" prey (like beneficial lizards, frogs and toads, small birds, etc.) that eat toxic baits or die slowly on those horrific sticky boards.
Continue reading ""Nativescaping" and using nature for pest control" »
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Next Saturday, the Altadena-to-Santa Monica beach bus will be out of service due to the planned closure of the 405 freeway that weekend (aka "Carmageddon.") Bus service will resume the following Tues., July 19
According to a release from the county Dept. of Public Works, Altadena residents who desire to go to the Santa Monica State Beach may ride the La Crescenta/La Cañada Flintridge Beach Bus departing from Foothill Bl/La Cañanda Bl (northwest corner) at 9:15 am, Two Strike Park (on Rosemont Av) at 9:30 am, County Library (on La Crescenta Bl) at 9:40 am, and Montrose Av/Ocean View Bl (southeast corner) at 9:50 am. The bus is scheduled to arrive to Santa Monica State Beach by 10:50 am, pending any traffic delays.
Fares are $3 roundtrip for children and adults. For senior citizens (age 60 and older) and people with disabilities, the fare is $1.50 roundtrip. Since limited seating is available, Altadena residents planning to ride the La Crescenta/La Cañada Flintridge Beach Bus must call (626) 458-3909 between Monday, July 11, and Thursday, July 14, from 8 AM to 4 PM.
For more information about the 405 freeway closure visit www.metro.net/405.
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There was a fairly massive flyover of vintage aircraft, some flying in formation, in the south apparently over Pasadena, lasting from about 5:50-6 PM. We're throwing it out to our aviation fans in hopes they'll give us an answer!
UPDATE: we knew we could count on our readers! The city of Burbank is celebrating its 100th birthday, and the flyby was to celebrate Bob Hope Airport. The planes included a twin-tailed P-38 (which we could identify, and which totally exhausts our knowledge of WWII planes).
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The final meetings of the county's Boundary Review Committee, which will determine final choices for supervisory districts, will be livecast on the web next week.
According to a press release, "The culminating meetings of the Los Angeles County Boundary Review Committee (BRC) will be streamed live online, as the BRC concludes its work and prepares to send recommendations on revising the boundaries of the five supervisorial districts to the Board of Supervisors for consideration."
The final two meetings are scheduled for Mon., July 11, at 2 PM and Wednesday, June 13, at 2 PM. The online broadcast will be available by going to the Los Angeles County homepage at http://www.lacounty.gov, and clicking on “Board Meeting Webcast” on the right-hand side of the page, or at the direct link: http://bos.co.la.ca.us/Categories/MtgsBoard/LiveBroadcast.htm.
According to the press release, "The BRC is tasked with identifying any necessary changes to the boundaries of the supervisorial districts and will report to the Board of Supervisors its findings and recommended changes. It is expected that growth in the number of residents will require some shift in the boundaries of the five districts to accommodate population changes or shifts among people living in Los Angeles County." In some of the plans under consideration, Altadena will move as a whole or in part from District Five (Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich) to District One (Supervisor Gloria Molina)
Additional details on the Los Angeles County boundary review process are available at http://redistricting.lacounty.gov.
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Los Angeles County has scheduled two public meetings this month to answer questions and provide information about Altadena's new trash collection plan.
According to a letter mailed out to residents this week by the county Dept. of Public Works, the meetings will be Wed., July 20, from 7-8:30 PM, and Sat., July 23, from 10-11:30 AM. Both meetings will be held at the Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr.
The county awarded Athens Services a seven year trash franchise for Altadena, which is scheduled to start Sept. 1. Athens' basic rate will be $18.06 per month, and senior discount is $13.55. Residents will receive three 96 gallon rolling containers -- one each for trash, green waste, and recyclables -- with the option to have an extra green or recyclable container at no additional charge.
Athens is also offering other services as well, including Christmas tree collection, bulky item collection, free roll-out services for the elderly and disabled, and e-waste collection. Residents who keep horses can also receive a 64-gallon cart at no additional cost for manure.
Click on the graphics for more information.
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Altadena sheriffs are still looking for two suspects in the armed robbery of Ace's Smoke Shop last night on the 2500 block of Lake Ave.
According to Sheriff Lt. Joe Dempsey, witnesses have identified the suspects as two male Latinos. Initial reports said that the robbers were African American. The suspects were wearing masks while robbing the shop, but shed the masks in front of witnesses while making their escape. The suspects were armed with a rifle.
One Altadenablog reader, who witnessed the suspects running out of the shop, said that the suspects dropped the masks they were wearing and a backpack as they ran across Lake Avenue. The reader identified them as two Latino men in their 20's.
If you have any information, please call the Altadena Sheriff's Staton at 626-798-1131 or anonymously at Crimestoppers:
Phone: 800-222-TIPS (8477)
Text: TIPLA plus your tip to 275637 or CRIMES
Online: go to http://lacrimestoppers.org and click the link to submit a tip.
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“I am with the people. I shall bid no more,” said the real estate developer who only moments before had been bidding against the people, intent on purchasing and developing the 107-acre Cobb Estate that today is our treasured hiking and nature sanctuary at the top of Lake Avenue.
Bob Barnes and his students at Muir high school, led by student Maggie Stratton, not only raised the consciousness of the community regarding the importance of preserving the area, but also were instrumental in raising the $175,000 needed to purchase the land - all this in a six-day period that began September 25, 1971. Bob will speak about the improbable victory, and explain the formidable obstacles the group overcame to turn the potential real estate development into a people’s park.
Bob was born and raised in Altadena and attended Altadena and Webster elementary schools, Eliott Junior High, John Muir High School and Pasadena City College. In 1960 he graduated from Pomona College and immediately embarked on a teaching career. In 1970 he began teaching social studies at Muir High School. In 1985 he was PUSD teacher of the year as well as a 1986 nominee for California teacher of the year.
Programs are free and open to the public.
The Altadena Historical Society: "Purchase of the Cobb Estate - 40 years later" will be presented at 7:30 PM Mon., July 25, at the Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Drive.
www.altadenahistoricalsociety.com
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If you haven't had a chance to see Ellen Snortland's "Now That She's Gone" one-woman show, you have five (count 'em, five) chances to see it right here in Altadena in July. In August, she takes it to the world famous theater festival in Edinbugh, Scotland.
The "abridged festival version" wil be presented at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N. Lake Ave., at the following times:
Sat., July 16, 1 PM preview; and at 3 PM.
Thurs., July 21, 8 PM.
Sat., July 23, 3 PM.
Sun. July 24, 5:30 PM.
TIckets are $7.50 through $15 through BrownPaper Tickets, http://tiny.cc/Snortland. Tickets may be available at the door.
Nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in Drama, "Now That She’s Gone" is a play that explores Ellen Snortland’s often hilarious, irreverent and sometimes torturous relationship with her Norwegian-American mother. "Now That She’s Gone" has been described as a Lily Tomlin / Garrison Keillor hybrid… passionate, poignant and funny in turns. A memoir piece with Eleanor Roosevelt, sex, drugs and lutefisk, the play and performance has received rave reviews and standing ovations in California, New York, and Washington, D.C. And it's not just for women… there’s even a chase scene!
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The Pasadena Summer Youth Chamber Orchestra (yes PSYCO) will hold a free concert at Levitt Pavilion in Pasadena on Tues., July 26, starting at 6 PM.
The concert includes:
Prelude to “Psycho”----Bernard Hermann
Concerto Grosso--Handel
Paul Bunyan Suite—Robert Kerr
“The Grand Coulee”---Laurel Gonzalo
“Little Suite”---Nielsen
“Hoedown”---Copeland
“Viva La Vida”---Coldplay
Marvin Neumann and Chad Prado are the conductors.
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UPDATE: An updated story and a corrected description of the suspects is located here.
Altadena Sheriff Lt. Marjory Jacobs said that there was a call about an armed robbery at Ace Smoke Shop, 2501 N Lake Ave., at 7:44 PM tonight (Thursday).
Suspects were described as two black male juveniles, who took about $200 in cash.
There's a containment area set up right now (10 PM), and deputies are actively searching for the suspects.
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From Carolyn Seitz:
Many thanks to all who have made a contribution to the fund for the family of Katherine Lopez, the beautiful three year old who was tragically killed in an accident. It is all gratefully appreciated by the family.
Attached is information on the vigil planned for Friday and the funeral service and burial for Katherine which will take place on Saturday. The public is invited. If you would still like to make a donation, you can drop that off at the Altadena Sheriff's Station until 2 PM on Saturday. After that you may still make a deposit to the fund at Wells Fargo Bank using this information: "Katherine Lopez Donation - Acct #73-21253424".
The vigil will be from 5-8 PM Fri., July 8, at Mountain View Cemetery, 2400 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Funeral is Sat., July 9, at New Guide Baptist Church, 2162 Summit Ave., Altadena, from noon to about 2 PM. Burial will be at Mountain View Cemetery.
UPDATE: Also at least two local businesses are taking donations: Webster's Fine Stationers, 2450 N. Lake Ave; and the Altadena Ale & Wine House, 2329 N. Fair Oaks.
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Lt. Joe Dempsey at the Altadena Sheriff's Station tells us that over 800 Altadena residents are already signed up for the Nixle alert system, which sends detailed information directly from Los Angeles County via e-mail and/or text. To register for Nixle alerts, go to http://www.Nixle.com and register for "LASD - Altadena, Los Angeles County Sheriff" and “LASD – HQ Newsroom (SHB), Los Angeles County Sheriff” or, text your zip code to 888777 to receive text alerts only. Standard text messaging rates may apply, depending on your calling plan.
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Summer's here ...
Thurs. July 7
Fri., July 8
Sat., July 9
Sun., July 10
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626-808-2483 or 626-298-5681.
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Pictured: Sheriff Dept. Chief Neal B. Tyler congratulates Altadena Capt. Steven McLean during a surprise party held to honor him last week. Photo by Deb Halberstadt.
Altadena Sheriff Capt. Steven McLean got a surprise last week.
The Association of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs holds a survey of rank and file deputies every year to rate their captains, and McLean was one of the eight ranked highest of 60 captains rated. It's unusual for a first year captain to be ranked in the top tier.
He was notified when he stepped into a surprise party at the Community Center last Wednesday, June 29, largely organized by Volunteer On Patrol Jasmine Session. Volunteers, deputies, and other members of the community kept the lunch and celebration a secret until McLean walked through the door.
Deb Halberstadt also contributed this image of his commendation page.
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As guest preacher at Altadena Community Church, 943 E. Altadena Dr., the Rev. Wendy Tajima will lead "A Midsummer's Week of Psalms."
Worship begins at 10 a.m. and will be filled with the Psalms, the prayers and hymns of the Jewish tradition so well-known and beloved in the Jewish and Christian faiths.
At 11:45 a.m. on July 10, an adult class follows, about the Psalms' background and forms as they speak to us today. The services and class may be attended separately. Childcare is provided.
Growing up in Pasadena, Tajima was immersed in the community of Japanese-American churches. Educated at Stanford, UCLA, and San Francisco Theological Seminary, she is an ordained Presbyterian minister who has led retreats in spirituality and served as a worship leader in a variety of settings. Under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. Joe McGowan, Altadena Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ, which affirms that "God is still speaking" to and through people of faith. For more information, you can reach the church at (626) 798-1185.
Please send your Faith Notes to altadenablog@gmail.com
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It'll soon be forbidden to park your car with a "For Sale" sign on certain streets in Altadena and elsewhere in the county.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance Tuesday restricting parking on certain streets where parking "for sale" cars has become a nuisance. The ordinance, to take effect within 30 days, calls for the cars to be ticketed first. If the cars are found again on any of the streets within 30 days of the ticket, they can be towed and impounded.
And, if the problem migrates to streets adjoining the streets already restricted, those streets will be added to the forbidden zone.
In Altadena, the restricted parking areas are:
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SoCal Edson says that there's been an equpment problem that's knocked out power to several neighborhoods since about 4:30 this afternoon. We've had reports of power out at Crest Drive, but don't have good boundaries yet. As of about 10 PM tonight, it's still going on.
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ACONA (Altadena Coalition of Neighborhood Associations) will have its next meeting at the Altadena Library on Tues., Aug. 9, 7 - 8:30 PM at the Altadena Library Community Room.
The speakers will be:
Geoffrey Smith from Film/LA, who will talk about filming on Altadena property: how to make money from your own property, and how to complain about such filming.
Alex Garcia of the Dept. of Regional Planning and Christina Hernandez, Treasurer Tax Collector--Business License and Collection Services Unit will talk about liquor stores in Altadena.
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This information was being shared with the Presidents Streets newsgroup from some residents on Coolidge:
Friday night [July1] - my wife and son were reading in a back bedroom which leads to our backyard. They looked through the window, which had blinds two-thirds closed, and saw an unfamiliar pair of sneakers on somebody who was on our deck. My wife asked if it was our other son and the figure bolted into our backyard. He did not open and go through our gate, but was obviously accessing our yard by snaking through neighbor houses behind us. Basketball style sneakers. African American. Male. Took place at approx. 11:30pm. Sheriffs were called and responded.
Sunday night [July 3] - Two next door neighbor children rang our doorbell around midnight. They were nervous after having seen a suspicious character across the street who then dashed between two houses, heading toward Valencia. African American male. Long shirt. Long basketball style shorts and shoes. Late teens/early 20s. Sheriffs were called and responded.
The area is clearly being cased by prowlers. Probably a small team looking for unoccupied homes during vacation months, but they are being very brazen.
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Mon., June 27
Between 11:30 AM and 12:45 PM: A vehicle burglary occurred at Windsor Av. & Ventura St. Suspect(s) entered a silver Toyota van by shattering the right front passenger side window. Loss: black leather satchel, black leather day planner, and misc. currency.
Tues., June 28
Between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM, Wednesday: A grand theft occurred in the 40 block of W. Figueroa St. Suspect(s) broke the lock securing the gate and stole the following items: red Honda lawnmower, gray and red Echo leaf-blower, orange Kawasaki weed eater, and a red and gray Echo chainsaw.
Wed., June 29
Between 12:00 AM and 6:30 AM, Thursday: A petty theft from a vehicle occurred in the 1500 block of Meadowbrook Road. Suspect(s) removed the front grill of a 2005 BMW. Approximate value of loss: $100.00.
2:11 PM: A shoplifting incident occurred at the Super King Market, 2260 N. Lincoln Av. Deputies responded to the location and the suspect was taken into custody.
Between 7:00 PM and 6:00 PM, Saturday:A petty theft from a vehicle occurred in the 1900 block of N. Roosevelt Avenue. Suspect(s) removed the front grill of a 2005 BMW 530i. Approximate value of loss: $400.00.
9:30 PM: An arson occurred in the 70 block of Gaywood Drive, Altadena. Suspect(s) ignited a tree and shrubbery in the front yard of the location. Residents extinguished the fire. Possibly family related.
Thurs., June 30
3:00 PM: A shoplifting incident occurred at the Super King Market, 2260 N. Lincoln Av. Deputies responded to the location and the suspect was taken into custody.
Sat., July 2
Between 1:00 AM and 8:30 AM - A petty theft from a vehicle occurred in the 1900-block of N. Roosevelt Avenue. Suspect(s) removed the front grill of a 2005 BMW X5. Approximate value of loss: $300.00.
Sun., July 3
7:29 PM A suspicious package was delivered to Fire Station 11, 2521 N. El Molino Av. Deputies responded to the area and blocked off nearby streets pending the arrival of LASD Arson & Explosives. Upon their arrival, the package was rendered safe.
If you see any suspicious behavior in your neighborhood call Altadena Sheriff's Station at 626-798-1131. In an emergency call 911.
Lock car and house doors.
Leave porch lights on at night (don't just leave them in motion-detect mode).
Do not leave backpacks, bags in your car where they can be seen.
Report any suspicious activity to sheriffs office immediately.
Alert your neighbors to this activity.
Clear any, all junk mail from your porch (arrange to have neighbors do so when you're on vacation).
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Pictured: East Altadena Little League All Stars at last month's game against the Challengers.Central Altadena Little League's Adam Bell tells us that CALL beat Arcadia American Little League 13- 11 Tues. night to advance to the single elimination rounds of the 9 and 10 year old Little LeagueAll-Star Baseball Tournament. As a result, all three Altadena Little Leagues will advance to the single elimination rounds.
Central Altadena will play Thurs. July 7 at 7:15 PM against Sierra Madre Little League. West Altadena Little League will play Pasadena Southwest Little League Friday July 8 at 5 PM. East Altadena Little League will play Pasadena American Little League Friday July 8 at 7:15 PM.
All games will be played at Farnsworth Park.
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Ed & Carrie Meyers have lost a pet, and let's hope they find it:
Lost pet white rabbit w/ pinkish eyes (no pic available). Disappeared around 4p on Tuesday around the area of Maiden Ln/Rubio Rd. We call him "Coco", but not sure he knows that.
With the recent coyote situation, it's a shot in the dark anyone will spot/find him. If anyone does, you can reach Ed at (626) 375-6447 or Carrie at (626) 375-6446.
UPDATE: He was found this morning in his own driveway -- all's well that ends well.
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We are pleased to have a real Ph.D. canid scientist, Jane Brackman, aka "Dr. Barkman," on our list of people who give straight answers to our often-stupid questions. She sent us this email:
Your commenters are right and wrong.
Coyotes will kill and eat dogs and cats if given a chance. Unfortunately this is what happens when an amateur meets a professional. And yes, the easier the meal is to acquire, the more likely a hungry coyote will return to the scene of the crime.
On the other hand, rabies is not a problem right now in coyote populations in southern California. Be more afraid of your cat. If you let cats out at night to roam free you’re providing it an opportunity to be exposed to rabid wild life. In addition, cat owners are less likely to make sure their cats have the county required rabies vaccination.
Dog owners should be much more concerned about canine parvovirus and distemper. It isn’t unusual to see large die-offs of coyotes every 15 years or so due to these diseases. Make sure your dog is up to date on her vaccinations.
Regarding attacking children, coyote attacks are extremely rare. But they do happen. (Your neighbor’s dog is more likely to attack your kid than a coyote. And the culprit is more likely to be a cocker spaniel than a pit bull, but then that’s another story.)
Continue reading "Coyote Summer: Dr. Barkman puts in her two scents" »
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Reader Karen says:
We're babysitting a friend's dog and the fireworks empowered him to bend open the metal gate latch and escape. Older, large black short-haired dog with white chest markings and a somewhat knobby head (in a good way.) Friendly, answers to Hobbes; last seen approx. 10 PM Monday night along El Molino between Calaveras and Mariposa. If found or seen, please hold and/or call Karen at 626-296-2051 or Gary at 626-590-9056. Thanks very much.
UPDATE 9:30 PM: from Karen:
Thank you to Mike on Catherine Street. Hobbes the Wayfarer was found safe and sound, 'tho a bit rattled, in a local backyard about 5:00 this afternoon. Karen and Gary are working on improving their fortifications.
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Yes, it's Mayor Antonovich: Looking through the comments and email in recent days, sounds like a reminder is due: Several stories and comments refer to Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich as "Mayor Antonovich." (People are sending us messages which more or less say 'He's a SUPERVISOR, not a MAYOR -- now bask in my anal-retentive superiority.") The chair of the Board of Supervisors -- a position that rotates every year -- is also considered the Mayor of the unincorporated areas and towns of Los Angeles County. Some of the supervisors don't call themselves Mayor when it's their turn to chair, but Antonovich does. Hence, "Mayor Antonovich" is a proper usage, at least until the chairmanship rotates to the next supervisor.
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Yes it does, and they had brass (and more) to spare on Pepper Drive this morning as they celebrated Independence Day. We've got pictures of Pepper Drive and the Sonoma Drive neighborhood parades after the jump.
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Celebrate liberty and let your flag fly today, like this one overlooking Lake Ave. Some of the area merchants were already celebrating independence, after the jump.
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They played valiantly, but it wasn't quite enough: the East Altadena Little League with a 3-0 record was facing off against their rivals, Santa Anita Little League, in a big match up for the top spot in Pool A, and Santa Anita brought it home, 15-4. Still, it was a great thing to watch on a hot day, as these spectators show. More pictures after the jump.
Continue reading "Little Leaguers take to the field Sunday" »
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July's featured artist at the Gallery at the Coffee Gallery, 2029 N. Lake, is Bonnie Bostwick.Bonnie Bostwick is a local artist and high school art teacher. She works with both gouache and acrylic paints as well as a variety of three-dimensional media. Many of her paintings explore the deep emotions and compassion found in faces across all cultures and the unexpected beauty found in unlikely places. Some pieces focus on the bonds and interconnection between feminine archetypes from infancy throughout old age.
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Triple-digit temperatures and increased humidity today -- some areas may even see thunderstorms and rain! It's just going to be miserable, so drink plenty of fluids today. The National Weather Service shouts:
...INCREASING THREAT OF THUNDERSTORMS ON FOURTH OF JULY... A STRONG UPPER LEVEL HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM CENTERED OVER SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA WILL CONTINUE TO BRING HOT TEMPERATURES TO THE INLAND AREAS TODAY. MANY AREAS WILL CONTINUE TO SEE TRIPLE DIGIT TEMPERATURES TODAY. HUMIDITIES WILL BE A LITTLE HIGHER TODAY AND THIS WILL MAKE THE WARM TEMPERATURES FEEL EVEN WORSE. A SURGE OF MONSOONAL MOISTURE WILL MOVE INTO THE FORECAST AREA TODAY...BRINGING AN INCREASED THREAT OF THUNDERSTORMS. THE GREATEST THREAT OF STORMS WILL BE IN THE MOUNTAINS AND ANTELOPE VALLEY... BUT A SLIGHT CHANCE OF STORMS EXISTS FOR ALL COASTAL AND VALLEY AREAS SOUTH OF POINT CONCEPTION. THERE COULD EVEN BE LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL WITH A POTENTIAL TO BRING FLASH FLOODING THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING...ESPECIALLY IN THE MOUNTAINS. A MOIST SOUTHEAST FLOW IN THE UPPER LEVELS OF THE ATMOSPHERE WILL CONTINUE TO BRING A SLIGHT CHANCE OF AFTERNOON THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE MOUNTAINS AND DESERTS TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. WHILE THE INCREASED MOISTURE LEVELS WILL LIKELY BRING SOME COOLING OF DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURES ACROSS THE REGION MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY... THE INCREASED HUMIDITY LEVELS WILL ADD TO THE DISCOMFORT LEVELS.
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Lots of helicopter traffic and some blocked streets around Fire Station 11 tonight. The sheriff's department watch commander tells us that a box of fertilizer was put in front of the fire station, and "we don't mess with things like that." Bomb and arson specialists were called in, and, she said, as of now (10:30 PM) everything is under control.
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Two items from the Canyon Crest neighborhood:
Michiko found an Akita male dog with no name tag, pictured. If it's yours, please call 818-317-0501.
UPDATE: The Akita has been moved to Pasadena Humane Society: http://www.petharbor.com/pet.asp?uaid=PSDN.A291176
Reader Tamara Tolkin, who lives on Canyon Crest, said that her dogs were barking at about 10 AM Friday at an intruder: a coyote who hopped over her six foot backyard fence. The coyote attacked both dogs, but only managed to bite the smaller one before getting away. There's been too much of this going on lately.
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Pictured: Altadena is currently in the Fifth Supervisorial District under Michael D. Antonovich, but that could change as new district boundaries are drawn in coming months.
While one citizen’s panel is reviewing changes in congressional districts that may affect Altadena, an even more important debate is taking place, according to local officials.
Los Angeles County supervisorial districts are also under review -- and some of the plans call for changing the boundaries and severing Altadena entirely or partially from the Fifth Supervisorial District and incorporating it into the First.
If that happens, it would no longer be Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich looking out for Altadena's interests, but the supervisor for District 1, currently Gloria Molina.
The County's Boundary Review Committee is meeting this Wed., July 6, with the intent to “seriously consider the plans currently under review,” according to community volunteer Carolyn Seitz, who has sent out emails to alert residents about the meeting.
The Boundary Review Committee is looking at 17 maps that have been submitted by members of the public, or such groups as MALDEF. Two of the maps under review would remove Altadena entirely from the Fifth District, and two would apparently split Altadena among the FIrst and Fifth Districts.
Some community leaders are concerned if either outcome happens.
Continue reading "Altadena could move to Molina's district under redistricting plan" »
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The Sheriff Support Group of Altadena's 15th annual Summer Concert Series in Farnsworth Park starts Sat., July 9 at 7 PM with The Irish Volunteers.
The Irish Volunteers are a traditional Irish band new to the L.A. Irish music scene. The group is made up of John McKenna on accordion, Timothy Moynahan on tin whistle, Mike Manning on guitar and Sean Manning on lead vocals. They have combined their years of experience in Irish music to make a sound that is unique to their American Irish experience.
The name of the Irish Volunteers goes back to the brave men that have fought for a free Ireland since 1798. The Manning’s own great-grandfather was an Irish Volunteer himself, serving in the New York 15th of miners and engineers during the American Civil War. The most famous Irish Volunteer regiment of the time was of course the Fighting Irish of the 69th, New York .
John McKenna, musician and actor by trade, is the son of Irish immigrants and hails from the Bronx. John’s love of his own upbringing has carried on the family tradition of playing the small accordion, or “the box” as it is known. His skill with it gives the band its rich ethnic sound. John also plays the Irish drum or bodhran, and lends his fine Irish pipes to lead and back-up vocals.
Timothy Moynahan, second-generation Irish American and the band’s spiritual director of music grew up singing and playing Irish music with his four brothers and parents in Orange County. An expert trombone player and an international reggae star with that instrument, Tim’s additional prowess on the penny whistle, or Irish tin whistle, roots the fellas in Irish flavor. Timothy also writes and sings original music for the band.
Mike Manning brings his nearly 50 years of guitar work and Beatle’s inspired licks to give the Irish Volunteers their base in the folk/rock style. Together with his brother Sean on vocals the pair started a duo , Those Manning Boys , in 2001 and have collected and performed some 80 traditional Irish tunes in their repertoire. The Boys joined forces with John and Timothy in 2010 and have formed The Irish Volunteers. The name came from the fact that nobody was getting paid much to play, but has evolved once again into a force to be heard. “Faugh an Beallach,” or “Clear the Way" for the Irish Volunteers.
Before the concert, you can pick up a dinner from Amy’s Patio Café http://www.amyspatiocafe.net/id3.html or El Patron http://elpatrononline.com/. During the concert, and for the first time, beer and wine are available for purchase courtesy of the Altadena Rotary Club. Webster's Fine Stationers is providing water and ice for the performers.
Concerts are hosted by the Altadena Sheriff’s Station and Farnsworth Park. Sponsors of the summer concert series are: Warner Bros., Rotary Club of Altadena, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, Toyota of Pasadena, Baietti Seyffert/Podley Realtors, All American Audio Visual, M & M Printing, Trinity ThreadWorks, My Irish Pride, Georgia Rutherford in memory of Don Rutherford, and Altadenablog. The concerts this year are dedicated to the memory of Cue MacKenzie.
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The Altadena Town Council's Land Use Committee will meet Tues., July 5, at the Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr., starting at 7 PM. Click the graphic for the agenda (and yes, we're doing something on the Rubio Canon project).
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