Mountain Views News          Saturday, January 1, 2011

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Mountain Views News Saturday, January 1, 2011 


Thursday Garden Talks with Lili Singer

WINTER 2011: 8 Thursdays: January 6 – February 26

9:30am–Noon / Palm Room

(Please note special times for field trips, which are self-driven 
and require pre-registration)

$100 for the series, $20 per class / Reservations or you may pay 
at the door: 

Information and registration: 626.821.4623 or jill.berry@arboretum.
org

January 6 Water Wisdom 2011: An Overview for Gardeners 
with Bob Galbreath 

Our first session of the New Year discusses the latest and greatest 
on landscape irrigation, including water-efficient equipment, 
catching run-off and gray water, smart controllers and more. Bob 
is an irrigation consultant with 30 years of experience in landscape 
water conservation. A former certified irrigation designer 
and landscape contractor, he recently retired as Landscape Water 
Resources Manager for the City of Santa Monica. 

January 13 The Native Flower Garden with Susan Van Atta 

This inspiring talk profiles colorful native plants in fabulous combinations 
and locations, from habitat restoration to urban gardens 
and campuses. Susan is a Santa-Barbara based landscape architect. 
Her award-winning designs pay careful attention to form 
and detail, as well as “making places better” by regenerating the 
land, engaging the public and promoting health for both people 
and the environment. Following the lecture, Susan will sign her 
new book, The Southern California Native Flower Garden, a 
beautifully illustrated and fun-to-use guide to plant selection. 

January 20 Recycling in the Garden with Yvonne Savio 

Go really green in your garden! Join Yvonne Savio, manager of 
the University of California Cooperative Extension Common 
Ground Garden Program in Los Angeles County, and most recently 
the Southern California Horticultural Society’s 2010 Horticulturist 
of the Year, for a showing of the “California’s Green” 
program of Huell Howser’s visit to her garden and a stimulating 
discussion of the many ways that household throwaways can be 
used as garden tools in home and community. 

January 27 Field Trip: Four Westside Gardens by Susanne Jett 
10:00 a.m-1:00 p.m. 

Traveling from the Pacific Palisades to Mar Vista to the Robertson 
district, we’ll visit four residential gardens of varying sizes, 
styles and ages – each with its own stunning mix of native, South 
African and other Mediterranean-climate plants. Susanne, owner 
of Jettscapes Landscape (jettscapes.com), has been designing 
and installing environmentally sensitive gardens in the Southern 
California area for nearly three decades. Since 1989, as landscape 
consultant to the City of Santa Monica, she has designed and coordinated 
four public demonstration gardens. Pre-registration 
required.

From Arcadia’s Best:

HBO SHOOTING 
RESUMES 

JANUARY 10th

Production on HBO‘s highly-anticipated 
“Luck” TV series will resume at Santa Anita 
Park on Jan. 10, according to track officials.

Dustin Hoffman with director Michael Mann on 
set of HBO's "Luck" at Santa Anita Park

Most of the production has been completed on 
the first two episodes of the series from creator 
David Milch starring Dustin Hoffman and Nick 
Nolte. The most recent two weeks of production on and around the track under directors 
Terry George (“Hotel Rwanda,” “Reservation Road,” “In the Name of the Father”) and Allen 
Coulter (“The Sopranos,” “Sex in the City,” “Law and Order,” “Boardwalk Empire”) was 
completed after a new dirt track was installed earlier this month and before the rains came, 
according to Santa Anita Community and Special Events Coordinator Pete Siberell.

The third episode is to be directed by Phillip Noyce (‘Salt,” “‘Clear and Present Danger,” 
“Patriot Games”).

The pilot for the series about an ex-con gambler was completed earlier this year. HBO has 
yet to set a launch date for the pilot and series but it is expected in late 2011 or early 2012.

Also appearing in the first two episodes are Dennis Farina, John Ortiz, Hall of Fame jockey 
and TV announcer/actor Gary Stevens and jockey Chantal Sutherland.

Siberell said Milch was particularly happy with the racing action they were able to simulate 
at the track. The race season begins Sunday, Dec. 26, and runs through April. Producers are 
planning to film much of the rest of the first season of episodes during racing days at the 
track.

– by Scott Hettrick, Arcadia’s Best

Monthly Family 
Fun Nights 

Join in for an evening of 
stories, crafts, games and 
surprises just right for the 
whole family. Thursdays, 
January 6, February 10, 
and March 3; 6:30 p.m. No 
registration necessary. The 
Arcadia Public Library is 
located at 20 W. Duarte 
Rd. Arcadia. For more 
information, please call 

(626) 821-5566.

Dustin Hoffman with director Michael 
Mann on set of HBO's "Luck" at Santa 
Anita Park

Book to Movie: 
Take 3!

Exclusively for sixth 
through eighth grade 
students featuring The 
Lightning Thief January 
7 at 3:30 p.m. Enjoy a 
snack and a themed craft 
too at the Arcadia Public 
Library. No registration 
necessary. For more 
information, please call 
(626) 821-5566.

APARTMENT FOR RENT

753D Arcadia Ave 
Arcadia

1 BR Refrigerator/Stove 
A/C - Carport 

$1095 per month 

 Call 626-893-0473

ARCADIA ROAD INFORMATION 

Santa Anita Avenue 

Santa Anita Avenue from Camino Real to Longden Avenue, Duarte Road to Christina Street and 
Foothill Boulevard to the 210 freeway are being rehabilitated. Damaged concrete will be repaired, 
a signal communication line and new signal poles are being installed, the surface of pavement will 
be removed and the roadway repaved. Work hours are from 7:00am to 5:00pm through January 14. 
Motorists can expect to see traffic control devices, lane losures, equipment operations, materials on 
the street, driveway and sidewalk closures. Possible delays may occur when traveling through the 
area. 

Railroad Bridge Retrofit - Huntington Drive and Second Avenue

 Beginning on January 3, Los Angeles County will be seismically retrofitting the railroad bridge 
crossing at Huntington Drive and Second Avenue. The project will take 14 weeks to complete and 
will be divided into 2 work periods for each abutment. For one 7-week period, westbound Huntington 
Drive will be reduced to one lane and for the other 7-week period, eastbound Huntington Drive 
will be reduced to one lane. If you would like a more detailed construction schedule, or if you have 
questions about this project, please contact Neil Munaweera of the Los Angeles County Department 
of Public Works at (626) 458-4952; refer to Project ID #RDC0011732. Office hours are from 7:00am 
to 5:30pm Monday through Thursday. 

Recreation and 
Community Services 
Department New 
2011 Winter Classes!

This winter the City of 
Arcadia Recreation and 
Community Services 
Department is offering a 
variety of new classes for 
youth, adults and adults 
over 50 years of age. For 
youth we have Parent and 
Me Ceramics; Introduction 
to Tap; and Improv and 
Debate for Kids. For adults 
and adults 50+ we have 
Cooking; Pajama Bottoms 
Sewing Class; Brazillian 
Self Defense; Kinetic Tai 
Chi; Zumba Gold and 
Hoopnotics. You can register 
now on-line, by mail or in 
person! For times, location 
and fees go on-line to the 
City of Arcadia’s website: 
www.ci.arcadia.ca.us, to 
download the registration 
form or stop by the office, 
375 Campus Drive, Arcadia, 
CA 91007. 

 For more information please 
call 626.574.5113!


Arcadia Police Blotter

For the period of Sunday, December 19, through Saturday, December 25, the Police Department 
responded to 804 calls for service of which 115 required formal investigations. The following is a 
summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, December 19:

1. Around 2:00 a.m., a female driver drove over the center median at Huntington and Santa 
Clara, knocked down a tree, and collided with a Mercedes parked on the Rusnak dealership lot. A 
field sobriety test was conducted, and a 22-year-old Hispanic was taken into custody for DUI.

2. Between 7:20 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., an auto burglary occurred at Westfield Mall. Unknown 
suspect(s) tampered with a door lock and stole a GPS unit, snowboard, and snowboarding equipment 
for a total loss of about $1630.

Monday, December 20:

3. Units responded to CVS Pharmacy, 1401 South Baldwin, around 1:41 a.m. in reference to 
a theft that just occurred. A 26-year-old female Hispanic was arrested for trying to steal bottles of 
alcohol. 

4. A residential burglary occurred between noon and 1:40 p.m. in the 100 block of Las Tunas. 
Unknown suspect(s) pried open a rear sliding door to gain entry into the house. Once inside, the 
suspect(s) ransacked rooms and stole jewelry and cash.

Tuesday, December 21:

5. Shortly after 5:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the security office at Westfield Mall 
regarding a theft that occurred on December 20 between 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The victim used the 
parking valet service at the mall, and she left a $7500 diamond bracelet and a $2400 designer purse 
under a pile of clothing items in her car. Several hours after returning home, she discovered that her 
property had been stolen.

6. Three male Hispanic juveniles were detained for theft around 7:36 p.m. by an employee from 
the Pac Sun store located at Westfield Mall. The suspects, ages 12, 14, and 15, stole merchandise from 
Pac Sun and Zumiez. Private persons’ arrests were made, and the juveniles were taken into custody 
for commercial burglary. They were later cited and released to their parents.

Wednesday, December 22:

7. Between midnight and 2:24 a.m., an auto burglary occurred in the 1500 block of Clark. 
Unknown suspects attempted to steal the vehicle, but when the suspects were unsuccessful, they took 
an in-dash radio, laptop computer, iPod, and cell phones.

8. A residential burglary occurred in the 1700 block of El Vista between 5:35 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 
Unknown suspect(s) gained entry in the home by prying open the rear deadbolt and door knob lock. 
The suspect(s) stole designer handbags, watches, and jewelry.

Thursday, December 23:

9. Loss prevention personnel from JC Penney detained two female juveniles for theft around 
11:11 p.m. They hid merchandise in a purse and a shopping bag and then left the store without 
paying for the items. Additional stolen property from Hot Topic was also recovered. Private 
persons’ arrests were made, and the girls, ages 15 and 17, were taken into custody for commercial 
burglary.

10. A traffic stop was initiated in the 1800 block of Sixth around 7:17 p.m. when officers located 
a car with a warrant attached to the license plate. A 55-year-old male Hispanic driver was arrested 
for a $30,000 outstanding warrant.

Friday, December 24:

11. Shortly after 2:00 a.m., a 23-year-old male Hispanic was arrested for DUI at Huntington and 
Morlan after he was seen weaving between lanes.

12. Units responded to Peck and Clark around 8:11 p.m. regarding an apparent road rage 
incident. A male Caucasian suspect, driving a red Mustang, brandished a handgun in threatening 
manner at another driver.

Saturday, December 25:

13. Shortly before 1:00 a.m., a traffic stop was initiated at Foothill and Violet when the driver 
was observed driving over the solid double lines. Officers detected the odor of alcohol from the 
driver’s breath and a field sobriety test was conducted. It was determined that the 43-year-old male 
African-American driver was operating the vehicle while intoxicated and was arrested at the scene.

14. Officers conducted a traffic stop at Stanford and Baldwin around 4:15 p.m. as the vehicle had a 
$35,000 warrant attached to it. A 21-year-old male Hispanic was arrested for possession of marijuana.

Kindergarten Information Night at 
St. Luke School 

St. Luke School, Temple City, will hold a Kindergarten Information Night on Tuesday, 
January 11, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the school library. Parents with children who will be starting 
kindergarten in September 2011 are invited to attend.

Parents attending this informational meeting will find out why a Catholic education is 
an investment for life and what St. Luke School has to offer children and families, both 
academically and spiritually. In addition to getting a first-hand look into the kindergarten 
experience, parents will be able to have their questions answered regarding the registration 
process, curriculum, extra curricular activities and the benefits of attending St. Luke School. 
Additional information is available at the school’s website, www.stlukelions.org

St. Luke School is located at 5521 North Cloverly Avenue, Temple City, CA 91780. 
Established in 1947, St. Luke School has a reputation for excellence that provides a strong 
academic and spiritual foundation for children from Kindergarten through 8th grade. The 
school is fully accredited and certified.

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