by TImothy Rutt
Lauren Heller is announcing the continuation of Kundalini Yoga classes at Farnsworth Park, every Wednesday night from 7:30-9 PM. Classes are held in the Davies Building auditorium. Cost is $10 per class, with multi-class discounts available. For more information, email laurenheller@sbcglobal.net.
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It's supposed to be cloudy again today, and clear up and warm up for the rest of the week. James Romero of Blackswift Bicycles shares this rainy weekend image of a rainbow touching down on in Eaton Canyon.
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Delie's cat Darwin took off, and maybe we can help get him home:
My cat ran out of the house today. We live on Olive Avenue and he went in the direction of Granduer directly to the east of Olive. About 1:30 PM on December 3, 2012.
He is a male cat medium size about 5-6 lbs. White and black in color, and is called a tuxedo cat. He is a rescue cat originally and is very terrified of the outdoors. No tags.
Please contact me at (626) 376-0031. Day or night or at my email address of drbishil@yahoo.com
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"Con Carina" is a class focused on introducing Spanish to your baby. Songs, games, and play are part of the time together. There are two class levels: 1-12 months on TUesday mornings, and 1-2 years of age on Friday mornings. Cost is $75 per six class session, which will be held at the Community Center of La Canada Flintridge, 4469 Chevy Chase Dr. in La Canada Flintridge. To register, email Rachel at ConCarinaClass@gmail.com, or call (323) 369-2125.
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by Timothy Rutt
Two men were shot in separate incidents in west Altadena and in Pasadena near the border on Friday.
Lt. Brian Fitch of the L.A. County Sheriff reported that Altadena deputies responded to a "shots fired" call at the 400 block of west Woodbury Road on Nov. 30, at about 11:30 PM. Deputies were unable to locate the source of the shots after canvassing the area.
However, about 20 minutes later, deputies answered a call of a male gunsot victim sitting in a parked vehicle along the 500 block of East Alameda Street. According to a release from the Altadena Sheriff Station, the victim had been shot once in the right side and once in the right hip, and there were several bullet holes on the passenger side of his vehicle. The victim was treated by paramedics and taken by ambulance to Huntington Memorial Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.
The victim said he had been driving on Woodbury Road when he was shot by unknown persons driving an unknown type of vehicle, and was unable to provide a description of his assailants. Deputies were unable to come up with any more information, evidence, or witnesses after canvassing the area.
Earlier in the day, according to a story in the Pasadena Star-News, another man was found by Pasadena police about 12:30 AM at a bus stop at Lincoln Avenue and Montana Street. The report said the victim had a grazing gunshot wound to the face and would not cooperate with authorities.
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By Joe Piasecki
Pasadena Sun
The El Sereno Avenue home in Pasadena where two men died in a Nov. 1 explosion and fire was under investigation by city officials over allegations of illegal construction and substandard living conditions that date back to 2003, according to city records.
At the time of the fire, 20 men were renting rooms in the duplex at 1385 El Sereno Ave.
Paul Richard Boyd, 75, and Cliff Juan Clark, 56, died in the blaze. Perry Simons suffered “severe respiratory distress” and minor burns to his face and limbs, according to Pasadena Fire Department documents. Sixteen others escaped.
Tenant Garth Allen Robbins, 49, has been charged by the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office with intentionally setting the fire. Robbins pleaded not guilty on Nov. 10 to murder, attempted murder and arson. Prosecutors say they may seek the death penalty.
Jeanette Broussard, a 73-year-old Altadena resident who has owned the house since 1991, declined to comment.
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by Timothy Rutt
There was literally more going on Saturday than we could cover (for example, parking for the Village Playgarden Winter Market was so spread out we figured it'd involve about an extra half hour just to walk from our car and back, so we bailed!) We did manage to catch the St. Mark's School WInterfest, where people enjoyed a sledding run with actual snow. More after the jump.
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Elliot Gold has sent out a link for a survey of the Nov. 27 ACONA meeting, and it's right here:
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Sheriff L ee Baca was one of the keynote speakers Saturday at the Quality of Life Center's Bright Future Scholars gathering in the Community Center. Dean of Scholars Dr. Sandra Thomas welcomed mentors Baca, Altadena Sheriff's Captain John Benedict, Senator Carol Liu, Congressmember Judy Chu and General Manager of the Pasadena Water and Power Phyllis Currie to speak to Altadena and Pasadena youth.
The Sheriff spoke about growing up in Los Angeles and his journey to becoming the leader of the largest Sheriff's Department in the nation.
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Reader Kim found a dog Saturday, near Marigold and Thurn:
My son was walking home from a friend's house and found this little dog wandering the streets. He talked to several people in the neighborhood but nobody recognized the dog. We can shelter him for a day or two.
Please email Kim, tlmkbm@earthlink.net if you recognize this dog. Friendly and energetic. Would love to get him back home.
UPDATE 12/4: Doggie has been returned home.
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Fun Flick Friday at the Altadena Library takes on the holiday spirit with "Arthur Christmas" (rated PG) on Fri., Dec. 14 at 3:30 PM.
Free admission, popcorn, and drinks as you watch this family film about Arthur's mission to be completed before Christmas morning.
Fun Flick Friday is at the Altadena Main Library Community Room, 600 E. Mariposa St.
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by Timothy Rutt
Add this stop to your busy Saturday: The Famous Holiday Open House at Webster's Fine Stationers (Altadenablog sponsor).
Starting at 10 AM, indulge yourself in great nibbles for the holidays while you also enjoy:
... giveaways, and much more!
Stop by at Webster's Fine Stationers, 2450 N. Lake Ave.
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by Timothy Rutt
Walmart Neighborhood Market is one of the co-sponsors of "Career Day" next Sat., Dec. 8, to be held at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 2283 North Fair Oaks Ave., from 9 AM-1 PM.
Potential Walmart employees can learn about the firm's application process and interview tips when applying for work a the new Neighborhood Market to open in Altadena next year. Walmart has said they anticipate having 65 positions in the new supermarket.
Other sponsors include Foothill Workforce Investment Board and LA Works. For more information, call Ron Carter at (626) 345-1413.
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by Timothy Rutt
Altadena Heritage will have its annual meeting and holiday celebration Sun., Dec. 16, at the Swann Estate, 2162 Holliston Avenue, from 2-5 PM.
Join them for an afternoon of music, food, wine, and conviviality.
It's also a good time to join or renew your membership to the organization, "dedicated to protecting, preserving, and raising awareness of the rich architectural, environmental, and cultural heritage of our foothills community."
Please RSVP to altadenaheritage@earthlink.net or call (323) 893-1318.
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Workers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory are asking for a congressional investigation into the agency's data security efforts after learning the theft of a laptop and documents last month may have compromised information for 10,000 NASA employees.
The incident is the latest in a series of skirmishes over NASA's employee background checks.
On Oct. 31, a NASA laptop and documents were stolen from an employee's locked vehicle on a Washington, D.C., street. A few weeks later, workers at JPL and elsewhere received letters from the agency stating that personal information gathered in NASA background checks, including home addresses and Social Security numbers, was at risk.
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by Timothy Rutt
A final two-day appeal by the Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy manged to put them over the top to purchase lower MIllard Canyon, preserving the popular hiking area "forever."
In an email by conservancy director John Howell, the push for a finall $3.200 in donations by Nov. 30 met with success. The conservancy has spent the past several months attempting to raise $675,000 in order to purchase the canyon for preservation.
In his email, Howard said:
Here's what matters: Millard will be preserved and protected – forever.
What also matters is that we saved it by all pulling together. Thanks so much to all who helped, and for each and every thing you did to make it happen: for money contributed, hikes led and hikes attended, bird studies completed, plant lists compiled, amphibians identified, gatherings hosted and gatherings attended, photos taken, restoration planned, canyon cleanup begun, contacts made, cooperation extended, encouragement given.
Now we celebrate together, in spirit. Soon we’ll celebrate together, in person -- stay tuned for an announcement of the Millard Celebration!
Powell also sent a list thanking those who contributed money toward Millard's purchase and preservation, which we present after the jump.
Continue reading "Arroyo & Foothills Conservancy hits goal for Millard Canyon" »
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from the Altadena Sheriff Station
Online Shopping Tips
Shopping online is a convenient way to shop but it also has some risks. Here are some good tips to remember:
Shopping in a Store Tips
Remove it... Lock it... or Lose it
If you prefer to shop in the store, remember the holidays are a busy time of year and everyone has a lot on their mind. Criminals are looking to take advantage of you while you are at your busiest. Remember these tips when you’re out shopping for your holiday gifts:
If you see any suspicious activity either close to your home, or while you are out shopping, call your local sheriff's or police station. "If you see something, say something." Or, if you wish to remain anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
We wish you a Happy Holiday Season. We know you will enjoy the holidays more if you take some precautions and keep your hard-earned gifts.
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by Timothy Rutt
Next Saturday, Dec. 8, Altadena becomes a small town as we welcome in the season with "light's on" for Christmas Tree Lane.
Christmas Tree Lane -- Santa Rosa Avenue between Woodbury Road and Altadena Drive -- will be lit up through the Christmas season after the community pomp and ceremony. now more than 90 years old.
The day begins with the Winter Arts and Crafts Festival, which begins at 2 PM at the Altadena LIbrary parking lot, 600 E. Mariposa St. Fifteen vendors will be selling handmade items, along with four food trucks in attendence. Santa Rosa Avenue will be closed to traffic after 4 PM (and parking will be harder to come by), so early arrival is suggested.
The Lighting Ceremony begins at 6 PM, hosted by Altadena resident Tammy Trujillo of KPCC. The ceremony includes the Blair JROTC Color Guard and the singing of the national anthem by the Blair IB Singers. A local musical group, Daniel Landau and Smithfield Bargain, will perform.
When the lights are lit, the ceremony ends with the John Muir Alumni Marching Band leading the crowd down the Lane.
For more details visit: http://www.christmastreelane.net/
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By Timothy Rutt
Altadenablog is proud to announce that it has added CrimeMapping.com's local crime activity map to our website as we strive to better serve the residents of Altadena.
CrimeMapping.com has been developed by The Omega Group to help law enforcement agencies throughout North America provide the public with valuable information about recent crime activity in their neighborhood.
The Omega Group says: "We are dedicated to enriching the quality of life in all communities by providing solutions for law enforcement, public safety and education agencies. We are the industry-leading developer of innovative Geographic Information Systems software designed to assist public agencies with their daily data driven decisions. Our diverse solution offering distinguishes us in our field and includes demographic analysis, enrollment forecasting, crime analysis, investigative intelligence, COMPSTAT reporting, tactical operations, monitoring critical infrastructure as well as situational awareness."
The Omega Group says that the goal of CrimeMapping.com is "to assist police departments in reducing crime through a better-informed citizenry. Creating more self-reliance among community members is a great benefit to community oriented policing efforts everywhere and has been proven effective in combating crime."
Continue reading "Altadenablog adds CrimeMapping.com local crime map" »
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by Timothy Rutt
Yes, it was one year ago today that hurricane-force winds blew into Altadena and the San Gabriel Valley, knocking over trees, knocking out power, and making for a frightening night and uncomfortable few days as power was slowly restored.
For weeks thereafter, fallen trees and branches were piled into gutters and eventually carted off by Athens Services or county crews.
But the recriminations started right away, as Southern California Edison took what seemed to many like a long time to restore lost power to all the houses and places of business that lost it.
Looking back, what do you remember about the great wind of 2011?
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The Arroyo Food Co-op will host a no-reservation holiday party on Thurs., Dec. 6, from 7-8:30 PM at the Everson Royce wine store, 55 North Raymond Ave. in Old Pasadena.
The cost is $15, which includes wine, appetizers and one complimentary raffle ticket for prizes from local merchants. Free 90-minute parking is available in the city garage next door, or take the Gold Line to the Memorial Park station.
In addition to offering wine tasting and conversation, the co-op will update attendees on the progress being made toward opening its doors.
Anyone can shop at the co-op, but those who make an investment and become member-owners receive additional benefits, including patronage refunds during profitable years. The full investment to join is $300; however the co-op offers a payment plan of $30 per year.
AFC has been established as a California Consumer Cooperative Corporation. The effort to open its doors is being spearheaded by a devoted cadre of volunteers, led by an eight-member board of directors.
For more information about the Arroyo Food Co-op, including a membership application and listing of other upcoming events, visit www.arroyofoodcoop.com.
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Join the Altadena Community Church adult class in exploring "Vincent Van Gogh as a Spiritual Guide for the Holy Season of Advent" on Dec. 2, 9, 16, and 23. The 11:30 AN to 1 PM. class includes discussion, meditation, and the opportunity to respond to Van Gogh works with your own artwork. Pastor Joe McGowan created this class and will lead it. The Heicher Hall entrance is up the east driveway at 943 E. Altadena Drive. Childcare will be provided.
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by Timothy Rutt
Winter break from school is just ahead, and Farnsworth Park is offering a winter camp during the holiday season to keep your 5-to-14-year-old active.
Camp runs two weeks, Monday through Friday from 8 AM-6 PM Dec. 24 through Jan. 4 (it doesn't meet Christmas or New Year's Day, of course). Cost is $60 per child per week, non-refundable.
Activities include sports, arts and crafts, dance, kid's fitness club, and computers.
For more information or to apply, click on the graphic.
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On Thurs., December 13, Rev. Bacon will presenting a seminar entitled “Love can be habit-forming?” hosted by MonteCedro, a new planned Episcopal Communities & Services (ECS) Continuing Care Retirement Community in Altadena. During the event, he will address the emotional highs and lows that people experience during the holiday season, and share his wisdom with San Gabriel Valley seniors about surrounding yourself with love on a daily basis.
Rev. Bacon will also provide insights from his book 8 Habits of Love. Attendees will learn ways to incorporate the eight habits of love in their daily routine, which he identifies as stillness, truth, compassion, play, candor, generosity and forgiveness.
Space is limited for this event. To register, please visit www.montecedro.org or call 877-282-1584.
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Get ready for the holidays: the Altadena Ale & Wine House, 2329 N. Fair Oaks Ave., is having its annual French Champagne, Sparkling Wine and Spanish Cava tasting this Sunday afternoon, from 4-6 PM. Cost is $20 per person.
And, the Ale House is also a drop-off location for the Altadena Sheriff Station Food and Toy Drive, taking canned goods and new toys until Dec. 7.
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The parking lot at 24 Hour Fitness strikes again: two stolen cars, along with a shooting and the usual residential burglaries. Crime blotter provided by the Altadena Sheriff Station.
Friday, November 16
Between 9:45 PM and 12:07 PM (Sunday) – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 3000 block of El Nido Drive. Loss: black 1992 Acura Vigor. ***Vehicle was recovered by El Monte PD on 11/22/12***
Sunday, November 18
Between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 24Hr. Fitness parking structure – 2180 N. Lincoln Av. Loss: red 1995 Honda Accord. ***The vehicle was parked on the first floor***
12:09 PM – A stolen vehicle from San Bernardino County was recovered in the 400 block of Harriet Street.
Monday, November 19th
Between 10:10 AM and 10:20 AM – A petty theft occurred in the 2800 block of N. Olive Avenue. Loss: hedge trimmer.
Between 6:00 PM and 7:00 AM (Tuesday) – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 900 block of Alta Pine Street. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle via unknown method. Loss: iPad, Dell laptop, jewelry. ***Suspect arrested***
Tuesday, November 20th
12:05 AM – A possible stolen item was recovered in the 300 block of E. Mariposa St. Item: amplifier. ***Still attempting to obtain a victim***
Between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1500 block of N. Altadena Dr. Suspect(s) entered the residence via the kitchen window. Loss: jewelry.
1:18 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 2000 block of N. Lake Avenue. Suspect(s) entered the residence via the front door. Loss: unknown.
Thursday, November 22nd
3:23 PM – An assault with a deadly weapon occurred in the 100 block of W. Altadena Drive. Suspect(s) described as two male, Blacks, armed with a handgun. Suspect vehicle: black van/suv with Oregon plates. Vehicle last seen southbound on Glenrose Av.
Friday, November 23rd
2:25 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 400-blk of W. Figueroa Drive. Suspect(s) attempted to enter the residence by removing the window screen. Possible suspect described as a male, Hispanic, 504, thin build, wearing dark clothing. Loss: none.
Saturday, November 24th
Between 9:15 PM and 11:15 PM –24Hr. Fitness – 2180 N. Lincoln Av. The suspect(s) stole the victim’s vehicle which was parked in the gym parking lot. Vehicle Loss: blue 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. *** The vehicle was parked on the first floor ***
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by Timothy Rutt
The LA County Sheriff's Department and the Pasadena Fire Department seem to be at odds following Monday's rescue of two Alhambra women at the Eaton Canyon waterfall.
The press release issued by the sheriff -- which Altadenablog received -- said:
The first hiker, who fell approximately 30 feet, sustained what appeared to be two broken femurs, as well as significant head injuries. She was rescued from the canyon by members of the Altadena Search and Rescue team and airlifted to Huntington Memorial Hospital via Los Angeles County Fire Department helicopter. The second hiker, who sustained only minor injuries during the hike, was treated at the scene by Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics. She was released at the scene.
That is at odds with the story as told by the Pasadena Fire Department. As reported by Brian Charles in the Pasadena Star-News, the Pasadena Fire Department is claiming that it was Pasadena firefighters who carried the women down from the mountain and transported them both via ambulance, not just one by air.
A photo by the Pasadena FIre Department (see here) would seem to confirm the claim that an ambulance, not a helicopter, was used.
Charles' story says that "Because the incident occurred after dark, L.A. County Fire officials declined to use its helicopter to effect a rescue, Pasadena officials said."
But: in the picture, it is plainly the red-shirted Altadena Mountain Rescue Team (under county sheriff jurisdiction) near the ambulance, suggesting they had a role in evacuating the injured hikers. In addition, there was a county helicopter deployed that night (we heard it), and scanner chatter included rescuers trying to find a landing spot for it (we also heard that) -- whether that qualifies as "declined" rather than "tried but couldn't" may be a matter of interpretation.
Charles' story says that Pasadena officials are miffed by what they perceive as the Sheriff's Department taking all the credit for rescues where both agencies are involved. Eaton Canyon lies partly in Pasadena, and partly in LA County -- meaning that responsibility over the area is a smorgasboard of the city of Pasadena, LA county fire and sheriffs, and the state parks police.
UPDATE: Thx to Frank Girardot for the shout-out.
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Peter found a small male Chihuahua mix on Sunday, Nov. 25, at about 5 PM at Lincoln and Mariposa. The dog has a collar but no tags, is well-behaved but small dog hyper, black with brown paws. Contact Peter at psychotek@earthlink.net
Cynthia has found a dog (pictured) this morning at the corner of Washington Boulevard and Altadena Drive. Female pit bull puppy, brownish with white neck and chest. No collar. The puppy will be taken to the Pasadena Humane Society this morning.
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by Timothy Rutt
The deadline is fast approaching for nominations for Altadena's Citizen of the Year and Business of the Year.
All nominations must be in to the Chamber by close of business this Friday, Nov. 30.
The Altadena Chamber Board of Directors has selected a citizen of the year since 1945. The nominees come from local community-based organizations, Chamber members and local residents. The recipients have been honored at a dinner that also names new Board members and a silent auction that benefits a local non-profit organization. As of this writing, we have not confirmed a date for this celebration but you can mark your calendar for late January, 2013.
The criteria for this selection is a person who has made a significant contribution to the community at large. Last year the Board of Directors also agreed to select a Business/Organization of the year subject to similar criteria. We hope you will help us by selecting a new addition to our list of distinguished honorees as there are assuredly many worthy businesses here in Altadena.
Please feel free to nominate a person, business and/or organization that has worked to make Altadena better. The nominees must live in or operate their business/organization in Altadena, respectively, and may not be a current member of the Board of Directors. Please mail, email or drop off your nominations at the Altadena Community Center by the 11/30/12 deadline. Thank you
We have a link to a pdf copy of the nomination form at our earlier story.
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The Pasadena Master Chorale, conducted by Altadenan Jeffrey Bernstein, will perform the music of Monteverdi and Handel with a professional barorque orchestra in a Christmas concert on December 15, 7:30 PM.
The Chorale and Orchestra Camerata will perform Monteverdi's "Magnificat" and Handel's "Messiah, Part I."
Soloists include Hayden Eberhart, soprano; Tania Mandzy, mezzo-soprano; Arthur Rishi, tenor; and Scott Graff, baritone.
The concert will be held at the First Congregational Church, 464 E Walnut St., Pasadena. General admission is $25, seniors $20, students $15, PUSD students and their parents free at the door.
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The Altadena Town Council Public Education Committee will meet Wednesday, November 28, at 6 p.m. in the Altadena Community Center board room.
Eric Sahakian, PUSD Director of Child Welfare, Attendance, and Safety, will be present to answer questions about support services for students in foster care or group homes who attend Altadena schools. The March joint meeting of the Altadena Town Council and the PUSD School Board is also on the agenda.
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by Timothy Rutt
This is a busy weekend for Altadena-based artists, with gallery openings and open studio sales this weekend:
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from Village Playgarden
We warmly invite the greater community to attend Village Playgarden’s Annual Winter Market – a day of family fun and the opportunity to shop locally!
Located in Altadena, Village Playgarden is a holistic preschool through kindergarten program and community for young children where learning, creativity, and caring take place in a loving home environment
Winter Market is our largest public fundraiser showcasing local artists and craftspersons, a silent auction, games & activities for children, a healthy café & bake shop, and an entertainment stage.
Join us to shop for yourself and all of your holiday gift giving needs. At the Winter Market you will find unique handcrafted clothes, jewelry, and accessories; all natural products for the body and home; and various services for the body and soul.
Village Playgarden is located at 3636 Skylane Drive, Altadena, CA. Please dress for comfort – we are located at a beautiful nature interface with un-even ground
More information can be found at our website: www.vpgwintermarket.com.
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by Timothy Rutt
The Altadena Town Council has extended the deadline for residents to apply for a seat in the Community Standards District Revisioning subcommittee.
The subcommittee will look at the residential and community standards in the light of the 2012 Altadena Visioning document compiled earlier this year.
The application should be returned no later than 5 PM Wed., Dec. 11, for consideration. It can be mailed no later than Dec. 8. Applications must be mailed or turned in to the Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr.
Application after the jump.
Continue reading "Applications still open for community standards committee" »
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by Timothy Rutt
Alta-historian Michele Zack will be one of the speakers tonight at a look at "Pasadena's Water Centennial" at the Pasadena Library, 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena, starting at 7 PM.
"Pasadena's Century of Influence in Water" will be the topic as "water leaders" and historians discuss Pasadena's water utility, celebrating its century mark in 2012.
Zack will speak on "The Importance of Municipal Water." Other speakers include Pasadena vice-mayor Margaret McAustin, Tim Brick (Pasadena's director on the Metropolitan Water District board), John Morris (San Marino's MWD director), and Shan Kwan, water manager for Pasadena Water & Power.
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The Altadena Coalition of Neighborhood Associations (ACONA) meets tonight, and it's about streets, traffic, and fire:
ACONA meets tonight, Nov. 27, at the Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St., from 7-8:30 PM.
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A song for the next 2 million hits! : )
by gloriana casey
(sung to the tune of "As Time Goes By.")
You must remember this,
a hit and not a miss,
with camera's magic eye.
The fundamental things apply.
News makes us high!
And when those readers, WOW,
you've got the news and how!
Of that we realize!
No matter what the day brings you.
your key pad flies!
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by Timothy Rutt
Currently (6:45 PM) Altadena Mountain Rescue Team is trying to evacuate an injured hiker from Eaton Canyon. Based on scanner chatter, the victim will have to be airlifted to the hospital, and crews are trying to move the victim in place for a helicopter extraction.
UPDATE 8 PM: Altadena Station is waiting for the report from AMRT, but says there were two female hikers involved, both safely rescued, details to come.
UPDATE 11/27: The Altadena Sheriff's Station has sent out the following release:
On November 26, 2012, at approximately 1745 hours, personnel assigned to the Altadena Search and Rescue Team were deployed to Eaton Canyon Falls to search for two female hikers who sustained injuries. The first hiker, who fell approximately 30 feet, sustained what appeared to be two broken femurs, as well as significant head injuries. She was rescued from the canyon by members of the Altadena Search and Rescue team and airlifted to Huntington Memorial Hospital via Los Angeles County Fire Department helicopter. The second hiker, who sustained only minor injuries during the hike, was treated at the scene by Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics. She was released at the scene.
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by Timothy Rutt
Thank you, Altadena!
Sometime during the day, we crossed the threshhold of two million page views.
When we started this site five years ago, we were never quite sure what would happen to it. This kind of business was relatively new, and our town had lived in benign news neglect for too-many years. Maybe Altadenans just didn't care about what happened in their town?
We were betting they didn't. We were betting Altadenans wanted to know what was going on in town council, in local business, in the library, on the streets with crime. When disaster struck, we were sure you'd want the latest information on what was happening here.
We've never made a better bet.
Thanks first to everyone in our sponsor team, some of the best businesses in the area who serve the people of Altadena with class, professionalism, and unique Altadena flavor.
Thank you to our civic-minded frequent correspondants who are so generous with their time and their photos: Bill Westphal, Chris Considine, Steve Gerow, and Gary Altadena rise to the top of the list.
Thank you to our "staff" of regular irregular contributors: Laura Monteros, Erika McCarden, Devon Pettingill, Lizze Slocum, and Michele Zack.
Thank you to all our readers who are our "boots on the ground," sending us tips, on-the-scene reports, pictures and emails. This is a real community effort, from the community we live in and love.
Yeah, we don't give you recipes, lifestyle tips, news from Sierra Madre or City News Service. But we're the first and still only website that gives you nothing but Altadena news from our Altadena headquarters.
We love this work. We love Altadena. Now, more than ever!
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If you live in Altadena, you know that rescuing errant hikers is a too-frequent occurance. But have you ever wanted to be one of the rescuers?
The Altadena Mountain Rescue Team is holding a membership drive on Sun., Dec. 2, at the Eaton Canyon Nature Center, 1750 N. Altadena Dr. in Pasadena from 10 AM-2 PM.
Headquartered at the Altadena Sheriff's Station, the team is staffed by reserve deputies and is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. On average, the Altadena Mountain Rescue Team assists approximately 100 lost or injured hikers and conducts almost 40 searches and rescues every year. In addition to those rescues within Los Angeles County, the team has also participated in rescue operations throughout California, and in New York, Hawaii, and Mexico.
The team conducts weekend patrols of the mountain areas within its jurisdiction, namely the 20 canyons behind Altadena and Pasadena. Members are assigned weekend duty on a rotating basis, which averages once every month. These patrols ensure a quick response to emergencies during a time when they are most likely to occur, and serve as a means of fire prevention and mountain safety.
Established in 1951, the Altadena Mountain Rescue Team is the oldest organization of its kind in Los Angeles County. The Altadena Mountain Rescue Team is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to saving lives through mountain rescue and safety education. It has been a member unit of the Sheriff's Department Reserve Forces Bureau since 1956.
To learn more about the organization, meet members of the team, see rescue demonstrations, and learn how you can help, come to the membership drive Sunday. For more information, please visit the team website at www.amrt.org.
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from the Altadena Sheriff Station
One of the biggest online shopping days of the year is “Cyber Monday”. Cyber Monday is a marketing term for the Monday following Black Friday, created by companies to encourage people to shop online. Shopping online is an extremely convenient way to purchase your holiday gifts and the Altadena Sheriff’s Station wants you to remember safety tips while shopping online:
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by Timothy Rutt
The Altadena Arts Council marks an important stage of its development on Sun., Dec. 16. with the opening of its new Community Arts Center at 2460 Lake Ave.
The arts center, in the Websters complex on North Lake Avenue, will open with the exhibit, "Artists from the North," featuring works by artists from Altadena, Pasadena, and foothill area communities.
Executive Director Mary Ann Stevenson says that “After so many years of operating out of our home, we (she and co-founder, Gene Stevenson) wanted to make the first official event in our own facility ... one which serves as a tribute to the many talented artists residing in our community who struggle, as we do, for the love of art.”
According to a press release from the Arts Council, this will be a juried exhibition limited to artists artists residing in Altadena, Pasadena and the foothill area communities, working in all traditional and non-traditional media. All artwork must be original in concept, design and execution. Acceptable entries include paintings, drawings, collage, print work, assemblage and photography and all work, if selected, must be ready to hang. Sculptures as well as assemblages will be accepted. Sculpture should not exceed 3x3x3 and must be accompanied by a pedestal of 3x3x3. Assemblages that cannot be hung must also be accompanied with a pedestal. All selections for the exhibit will be based on the discretion of the Community Arts Center Committee.
Interested artists are invited to bring three pieces of their work for consideration to the Altadena Community Arts Center, 2460 North Lake Ave. Entries will be accepted Monday, Nov. 26 through Thurs., Nov. 29, from 5-7 PM. Entries will be received no later than 7:00pm. The jury selection process will take one (1) week to complete. Notice of acceptance or non-acceptance of work will be made on Sat., Dec. 1, or by phone if no e-mail available. A signature confirmation will be provided upon receipt of art work. Selected entrants will participate in a collective exhibition at the Altadena Community Arts Center. The exhibition period will be Dec. 16, 2012, through Jan. 18, 2013.
For questions/further information concerning the "Artists From the North" Exhibition, call (626) 797-5798.
Ed. note: we were given a non-working website address for entry forms -- we have requested a correction, and will put it up once we receive it.
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from Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers
With the holiday shopping season here, Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers is warning consumers about the dangers of buying counterfeit goods such as DVDs, CDs, computers, designer purses, clothing, jewelry and other items.
Crime Stoppers, a non-profit organization, has partnered with law enforcement and a number of companies to combat counterfeiting and piracy in Los Angeles County. This anti-counterfeiting initiative increases public awareness, education, and provides communities with the means to anonymously report counterfeiting and piracy.
Counterfeiting and piracy crimes are a growing problem in Los Angeles County. As many consumers have found out, counterfeit items are often poor quality, and if they break, there’s no return policy from the seller. Black market tobacco products, drugs and pet food also pose health risks to consumers.
What consumers may not know is that organized crime, including street gangs, are a major part of the counterfeit merchandise sales market. The profits from counterfeit merchandise sales can be higher than drug sales profits. The penalties are much lighter than traditional crimes such as drug dealing.
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by Timothy Rutt
Help out in those in need this season -- and maybe get some good karma thrown your way, too!
The Altadena Library is offering a chance to clear out your fines by participating in the Altadena Sheriff Station's annual holiday food and toy drive.
Starting Monday, Nov. 26, through Friday, Dec. 8, bring non-perishable food or new toys to the Library to help wipe away your library fines (the schedule is on the graphic). For example, six canned goods, three non-perishables, and three toys will clear up to $50 in fines -- not a bad way to make a clean start for 2013!
Bring your donations to the Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St. , or Bob Lucas Branch Library, 2659 N. Lincoln Ave.
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by TImothy Rutt
Farnsworth Park is collecting new toys from now until Dec. 19, to help brighten the holiday of children in struggling families.
Please bring your toys to the park office from 10 AM-5 PM.
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