Mountain Views News          Saturday, February 8, 2014

Mountain Views-News Saturday, February 8, 2014 

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE® OF ARCADIA CELEBRATES 
60 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY 

In celebration, Assistance League of Arcadia (www. 
alarcadia.org) is pleased to announce an Open 
House, March 19, 2014, at its chapter house, 100 
South Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia, CA between 
4:00 – 7:00 pm. Tours of Operation School Bell® 
will be offered and light refreshments will be served. 
Everyone is welcome! 
The Assistance League of Arcadia, one of 122 
chapters of National Assistance League, is an 
all-volunteer member-driven nonprofit 501(c)
(3) organization. This year the organization is 
celebrating its 60th year of providing lasting change 
in the community through hands-on involvement 
and innovative programs. The anniversary year was 
kicked off with a “Make A Difference Day” Book 
Drive with over 2,500 children’s books collected 
for distribution through Operation School Bell and 
Baby Basics programs. 
Assistance League’s signature program is Operation 
School Bell, which provides new clothing for children 
who are pre-identified through arrangements 
made with local schools and counselors. The goal 
is not only to help the children feel better about 
themselves, but also about going to and staying 
in school. This program serves the Alhambra, 
Arcadia, Duarte, Monrovia, Rosemead, San 
Gabriel, and Temple City School Districts, as well 
as, the Almansor Center. The children’s Operation 
School Bell shopping experience includes a warm 
shoes, socks, backpack, school supplies, hygiene 
kit, and books. Not surprisingly, school personnel 
and social workers have reported an immediate 
difference in the emotional state of the children 
assisted by Operation School Bell. 

Last year, the Assistance League’s 347 volunteers 
provided 26,800 service hours to more than 25,000 
children and adults through its programs. In 
addition to Operation School Bell, their Links 
to Learning program provides monetary awards 
to teachers to enhance their curriculum and 
enrich students’ classroom experiences. Hospital 
Magazines distributes magazines for all Arcadia 
Methodist waiting rooms and patients. Senior 
Programs provides seniors and visually impaired 
the opportunity to gather and socialize at the 
Assistance League of Arcadia Chapter House. Kids 
on the Block™ educates elementary students with 
puppet shows about the dangers of smoking, dealing 
with bullying, accepting disabilities, and healthy 
eating and exercise; and Baby Basics provides 
infant clothing, books, and supplies to new mothers 
through Foothill Unity Center. 

Programs are funded through grants, donations, 
and the operation of The Bargain Box Thrift Shop 
located at 64 East Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia, 
CA. Thrift Shop hours are Tuesday -Saturday 
10:00am - 3:00pm. Donations of gently used 
household goods and clothing are always welcome. 

jacket, hooded sweatshirt, underwear, shirts, pants, 

THE GREEN HEART COMES TO DUARTE HIGH 
SCHOOL 

Artist and Author Petra Eiko 
has launched a unique public 
art project for local schools. 
The Green Heart asks “What’s 
in your heart – the world is 
listening”. This project was 
initially started in six high 
schools in LAUSD with 
remarkable results in student 
learning, community building 
and understanding of human 
differences. With the help and 
sponsorship of Duarte Kiwanis, 
the-green-heart project has 
started in Duarte High School!
The Green Heart has been 
installed in the main office, just 
across from Norm Anderson’s 
office. The initial kick-off with 
the DHS Poetry club resulted 
in 21 postings on that first day. 
The installation is scheduled 
to be up until April and all 
DHS Students and community 
members are invited to 
participate. 

The Duarte Kiwanis Club has lunch meetings the first, third and fifth Tuesdays of the month at 
Westminster Gardens. For further information on speaking or joining the club, contact Dr. Diane 
Hernandez at drdiane@drhernandezoptometry.com. 

From left Petra Eiko, Norman Anderson and Tina Carey. 


Arcadia Police Blotter 


For the period of Sunday, January 26th, through 
Saturday, February 1st, the Police Departmentresponded to 1,105 calls for service of which 123required formal investigations. The following is asummary report of the major incidents handled bythe Department during this period. 

Sunday, January 26:

1. At about 1:00 p.m., an officer respondedto the Macy’s parking lot at the Santa Anita Mall,
400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a vandalismreport. The victim parked his Enterprise rentalvehicle in the south lot for a short period. Whenhe returned, he discovered a large scratch on thepassenger side, approximately eight feet long. Nowitnesses were located. 
2. At approximately 5:18 p.m., an officerwas dispatched to the area of Baldwin Avenueand Las Tunas Drive regarding a robbery that justoccurred. An unknown male suspect approachedthe victim as she was waiting at a Metro busstop and quickly grabbed her purse from herpossession. The suspect fled in an unknown typered sedan. The suspect is described as a Hispanicmale, approximately 5’7” tall, 130 lbs., wearing afaded navy blue hooded sweatshirt. 
Monday, January 27:

3. Around 7:33 a.m., an officer was 
dispatched to a residence under construction in 
the 1300 block of Highland Oaks drive regarding 
a commercial burglary report. Unknown 
suspect(s) entered the location by an unknown 
means and stole appliances and furniture. An 
investigation revealed the house keys were 
reported missing from the realtor lock box the 
day prior. No witnesses were located. 
4. At approximately 11:30 p.m., an officer 
responded to the Arcadia Police Department 
front counter regarding a theft report. The victim 
explained her wallet was stolen while she was 
working at Red China Restaurant, 855 South 
Baldwin Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) removed 
the wallet from behind the cash register and fled 
undetected. No one reported seeing or hearing 
anything suspicious. 
Tuesday, January 28:

5. Just after midnight, an officer was 
patrolling the skate park located at 100 SouthSecond Avenue when he observed two subjectssleeping inside sleeping bags. The area aroundtheir makeshift campsite was littered with trashand numerous personal items. The 23-year-oldWhite male and 25-year-old Hispanic female werecited for violating the Arcadia Municipal Code –
Illegal Overnight Camping.
6. At approximately 12:50 p.m., officers weredispatched to a residential burglary in progress inthe 200 block of California Street. Upon arrival,
a male suspect was observed fleeing from thearea; however, he was detained in a neighbor’s 
backyard. An investigation revealed the 50-yearold 
Vietnamese male forced entry using burglarytools and ransacked the bedrooms. Money andseveral pieces of jewelry were found on his person.
He was arrested and transported to the ArcadiaCity Jail for booking. 

Wednesday, January 29:

7. Around 5:50 p.m., an officer was 
dispatched to the area of Foothill Boulevard andRodeo Road regarding a traffic collision. Thedriver, a 65-year-old Asian female, turned intowhat she thought was a curve and collided withthe center median. She was transported to ArcadiaMethodist Hospital for lacerations and bruisingto her head. An investigation revealed she wasunder the influence of an alcoholic beverage. Sinceshe was hospitalized at the time of the report, theofficer requested a DUI charge be filed at a latertime. 
8. At approximately 7:30 p.m., officers 
responded to a pedestrian-auto traffic collision inthe intersection of Second Avenue and El Dorado 
Street. A 12-year-old boy was riding his pushscooter without a helmet northbound on Second 
Avenue in the southbound bicycle lane. He veeredinto southbound lanes of traffic and was struck 
by a vehicle, launching through the air and tothe ground. Arcadia Fire responded to the scene,
provided treatment, and transported him to LACounty USC Medical Center. The boy suffered amajor head injury, but is expected to survive.
An investigation revealed the driver was notunder the influence. The case was referred to the 
Department of Child and Family Services due tothe parents allowing the boy to ride his scooterwithout a helmet. 

Thursday, January 30:

9. Just after 12:20 p.m., an officer responded 
to the 2000 block of South Baldwin Avenue 
regarding a report of a dog bite. The victim 
was running along her daily route when two 
unleashed pit bulls started to chase after her. One 
of the dogs bit her left arm and began pulling on 
it, causing her to fall to the ground and break 
her arm. Shortly after, the dogs’ owner appeared 
and called the dogs off. A US Postal worker 
saw the incident and provided aid to the victim 
until Arcadia Fire arrived on scene. The victim 
was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital 
and the owner was cited for leaving her dogs 
unsecured and unattended. 
Animal Services responded to the scene and 
transported the dogs to Pasadena Human Society 
(PHS) for a ten-day quarantine. Ten newborn 
bit pull puppies were also located inside the 
residence and transported to PHS so they could 
be nursed by their mother. The victim is desirous 
of prosecution. 

Monrovia Police Blotter 


Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of February 3-5, 2014 

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 330 service events, resulting in 57 
investigations. To see a complete listing of crimes reported, go to http://www.crimemapping.com/
map/ca/monrovia for crime mapping. For Police Department news and information, visit our website 
and follow us on Twitter for police notifications. 

Petty Theft From a VehicleFebruary 3 at 6:05 p.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 200 block of Violet. The victim left 
the vehicle unlocked and unknown suspect(s) entered and took a radio and a set of keys that were left 
in the vehicle. The investigation is continuing. 

Vehicle BurglaryFebruary 3 at 11:50 p.m., a security guard in a parking lot in the 200 block of East Huntington saw 
three subjects wearing hooded sweatshirts walking away from his vehicle. He went to his vehicle and 
discovered someone had broken into it and had taken a GPS. He called police and an area check was 
made for the suspects, but they were not located. The investigation is continuing. 

Vehicle BurglaryFebruary 4 at 6:30 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 500 block of West Huntington. The 
victim parked his vehicle in a restaurant parking lot, locked the doors, and went into the restaurant 
to eat. When he returned to his vehicle, he discovered one of the rear windows was shattered and his 
backpack containing school supplies had been taken. The investigation is continuing. 

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect ArrestedFebruary 4 at 8:45 p.m., an officer observed a vehicle heading south on Alta Vista that failed to yield 
for traffic on Foothill. The officer followed the vehicle and saw it swerving into the opposing lane of 
traffic. He immediately stopped the vehicle, approached the driver and could smell a strong odor of 
alcohol. The officer conducted field sobriety tests and determined the driver was intoxicated. The 
driver was arrested and taken into custody. 

Hit & Run Traffic Collision / Driving Under the Influence – Suspect ArrestedFebruary 5 at 7:23 p.m., a solo female driver was traveling west on Foothill and made an unsafe left 
turn onto Violet, striking an oncoming vehicle that was traveling in the opposite direction. That vehicle 
spun out of control and struck another vehicle. The female driver fled the scene in her vehicle, 
heading south on violet; however, she was now missing a tire and her vehicle was grinding its metal 
wheel into the pavement. She made it all the way to Violet and Colorado, where she was stopped by 
police. Field sobriety tests were conducted and it was determined that the female was too intoxicatedto drive a vehicle safely. She was arrested for Hit and Run and Driving Under theInfluence. No one was injured in the collision.

 
California’s 2014 DUI Enforcement Campaign‘Report Drunk Drivers. Call 911’
The following is a list of tips and signs that will help to 
identify Drunk Driverson the road. If you see a driver that appears to be driving 
under theinfluence, call 911 and report their location to police.

Weaving/swerving in and out of the lane 
Weaving within the lane quite noticeablyTraveling at speeds much slower than the flow of trafficBraking erratically or stopping in the laneSudden stops for signal lights and slow start once they changeRemaining at the signal lights once they turn green – asleep at the wheelMaking wide turns and/or cutting the corner striking the curbHeadlights off at night or on high beamsDriving with the turn signals onStraddling the center line of the road or lane linesThe Driver looks intoxicated – starring straight ahead, face close to the windshield, and/or 
appears to by quite sleepyFinally Aggressive driving – speed, tailgating and multiple lane changes or unsafe passing 

may be the tell-tale signs of intoxication 

For more information, visit www.ots.ca.gov and www.californiaavoid.org