- 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.
- Courtesy Scott Webster on Facebook: you can buy an authentic "Christmas Tree Street" framed print! (Yes, "Street!") If you want REAL Christmas Tree Lane swag, check out the stock at Webster's Fine Stationers.
- A reminder that there will be a CERT training course in Altadena at NEYS (Neighbors Empowering Youth Center), 2662 N. Fair Oaks Avenue. The LA County Sheriff's Dept. will conduct training over seven consecutive weeknights July 18-28. Register: www.rcpi-ca.org