Saturday morning jolt: mysteries, women, and mosquitos

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  NPR recently had a feature on Naomi Hirahara and her Mas Arai series of mystery books.  Mas Arai is one of the last of the Japanese gardeners, amateur sleuth, and based in Altadena!
• The Women’s Organizations of Greater Pasadena have an open invitation to all women (and we're sure some men too!) to march around Pasadena City Hall on celebrate the passage of the 19th Amendment on Thurs., Aug. 26, 6-8 PM.  Meet on Euclid Avenue side -- sashes will be provided, and there will be speeches, music, and food in the courtyard.  Free to all.
• The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District says that they have retrieved West Nile Virus-positive dead birds from Covina, West Covina, and Glendora, so we still have a problem.  Throughout the summer, remove all sources of standing water, report "green" inoperable pools or other sources of standing water to the District, wear mosquito repellent, and make sure your doors and windows are properly screened.  Report dead birds to the WNV Hotline at 877-WNV-BIRD. The District can be reached at 626-814-9466 or on the web at www.sqvmosquito.org