Mountain Views News          Saturday, March 8, 2014

Mountain Views-News Saturday, March 8, 2014 

From Arcadia’s Best 

ARCADIAN AWARDED BY NASA 

Arcadian Edward Wong recently received 
high honors from NASA and 
Space Flight Mechanics for his critical 
work on the guidance system that 
guided the Mars rover Curiosity to 
its highly successful renedvous with 
the Red Planet. His awards were presented 
during the 24th AAS/AIAA 
Space Flight Mechanics Meeting in 
Santa Fe, New Mexico in late January. 

Wong’s work was recognized as 
NASA Software of the Year for 2013 
for NTR no. 44630_49100: “Mars 
Science Laboratory Flight Software” 
and he was awarded NASA’s Space 
Act Award for the Development of 
a significant scientific or technical 
contribution entitled Mars Science 
Laboratory Flight Software NPOCC-
006, that has been determined 

to be of value in the conduct of an aeronautical or space activity of NASA. 

The presentation was made in recognition of his contribution to the National Space Program and 
to the mission of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (where Wong works) by the NASA Inventions and 
Contributions Board. 

In addition, his technical paper, AAS 13-328, “The Development of the MSL Guidance, Navigation 
and Control System for Entry, Descent, and Landing,” was named the best paper at the AAS/AIAA 
Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, where he received a Certificate of Merit recognizing technical and 
scientific excellence at the conference organized by the AAS Space Flight Mechanics Committee and 
the AIAA Astrodynamics Technical Committee. By Scott Hettrick 

Edward Wong with actual size mock-up of Curiosity 


HOLI 
CELEBRATION! 

Celebrate Diversity! Families are invited 
to a Hands-On Saturday program 
on March 15, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. 
to celebrate the coming of Spring, 
and the season of Love through this 
colorful, fun, festive frolic! The cultural 
festival of Holi is celebrated 
in Punjab, India, Nepal, and many 
other cultural areas. During the celebrations 
several stories are re-told 
about Krishna, Kama-Deva, Shiva 
and Holika. Come join in the fun 
for an afternoon filled with stories, 
art, music, and games at the Gilb 
Museum of Arcadia Heritage. Programs and admission to the Museum are always free.
The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage is located at 380 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, immediately 
behind the Community Center. The hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. 
(Closed on Sundays and Mondays and 12-1 daily). 

For more information, please call 626.574.5440 or visit the Museum’s website at http://museum.
ci.arcadia.ca.us. 

About the City of Arcadia

Nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, Arcadia is an 11.38 square mile community 
with a population of just over 56,000. Located approximately 20 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, 
Arcadia is a full-service charter city governed by a five-member City Council, elected at large. 
Recognized for exceptional education and recreation opportunities and beautiful neighborhoods, 
Arcadia is also defined as the “Community of Homes” and has twice been designated the “Best City 
in California in which to Raise Kids” by Business Week Magazine. 


Understanding the Affordable Care Act 

The deadline to apply for the Covered California is rapidly approaching, March 31, 2014. To help understand 
this program there will be a free enrollment clinic Friday, March 7 from 9:30am to 2:00pm 
at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive, Arcadia. Covered California health insurance 
information will be available including health insurance providers to help with enrollment assistance. 
Certified enrollment counselors will help you through the application 

process. If interested in attending please call the Arcadia Community Center, 626.574.5130. It is important 
to bring the following items for enrollment; birth certificate, US passports or resident alien 
card, proof of income (recent paychecks and 2012 tax forms), proof of Los Angeles residency (driver’s 
license, utility bill, phone bill or rental agreement), social security cards for everyone applying. This 
informative free enrollment clinic is open to all ages. Lunch will be available, first come first serve for 
$2.00. 


Arcadia Police Blotter 


For the period of Sunday, February 23rd, through Saturday, March 1st, the Police Department respondedto 1,103 calls for service of which 113 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report ofthe major incidents handled by the Department during this period. 

Sunday, February 23:

1. Around 1:10 a.m., an officer was dispatched to Station Bar, 1218 South Baldwin Avenue,
regarding a physical fight in progress. The unknown suspects fled the location prior to the officer’sarrival. During contact with two of the victims, a 23-year-old Hispanic male and a 25-year-old Hispanicmale, the officer discovered one was under the influence of a controlled substance and the other had an 
outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Both subjects were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jailfor booking. 
2. At approximately 10:25 p.m., officers conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle for numeroustraffic violations in the area of First Avenue and California Street. The officer observed the 23-year-oldChinese male driver run several stop signs and drive backwards with no headlights on. He was arrestedfor Reckless Driving. The passenger, a 24-year-old Hispanic male, was also arrested for an outstandingmisdemeanor warrant. Both subjects were transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
Monday, February24:

3. Just after 4:00 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 000 block of West Longden 
Avenue regarding a domestic dispute. A verbal argument between two male subjects resulted in a 
physical altercation. The officer determined the 23-year-old Chinese male was the primary aggressor 
as he punched his boyfriend in the face, causing visible injury. He was arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
4. At about 3:30 p.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle in the area of the 
210 freeway onramp and Michillinda Avenue after noticing the front passenger was not wearing a 
seatbelt. A records check revealed the driver, a 71-year-old White female, had a suspended license. 
The officer discovered the vehicle belonged to the passenger, a 54-year-old Hispanic female, who had 
no insurance, expired registration, and was displaying a fraudulent registration sticker. Both subjects 
were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
Tuesday, February 25:

5. Just after 1:00 p.m., an officer responded to Arcadia Skate Park, 100 South Second Avenue,
regarding two subjects smoking marijuana at the location. The officer discovered one of the subjects, a16-year-old White female, was in possession of marijuana. She was cited in the field and released to herfather. 
6. Around 4:58 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Arcadia Police Department front counterregarding a fraud report. The victim discovered unknown suspect(s) opened a Nordstrom creditaccount in her name and charged approximately $8,000 without her consent. She believed her personalinformation was compromised through a recent incident of mail theft. 
Wednesday, February 26:

7. At approximately 1:10 p.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of South Santa Anita Avenueregarding a transient check. The male subject was loitering in the area earlier in the day and was nowsitting on a bus bench drinking a can of beer. The 45-year-old White male was cited in the field withoutincident. 
8. Around 11:23 p.m., an officer was dispatched to an apartment complex in the 000 block ofSouth Old Ranch Road regarding a burglary report. The victim discovered someone had forced entrythrough the kitchen window and stole various electronics and jewelry. Several pieces of evidence ledthe victim to believe a family member was responsible. Further investigation is being conducted by theDetective Bureau. 
Thursday, February 27:

9. At about 6:15 a.m., an officer responded to Unocal 76 gas station, 701 West Huntington Drive, 
regarding a theft report. Upon opening for business, the manager discovered unknown suspect(s) 
removed the credit card reader from one of the gas pumps. No evidence or witnesses were located. 
10. Shortly after 2:20 p.m., officers responded to a suspicious occupied vehicle parked in front 
of a residence in the 1000 block of South Tenth Avenue. Upon contact with the driver, the officer 
detected a strong odor of marijuana emitting from inside the vehicle and observed an open container 
of alcohol sitting in the center console. The 28-year-old Hispanic female was arrested and transported 
to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
Friday, February 28:

11. At approximately 7:02 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the area of Huntington Drive and 
Santa Clara Street regarding a stalled vehicle. An investigation revealed the 18-year-old Hispanic male 
driver was under the influence of alcohol and had open containers of alcohol inside the vehicle. A 
records check revealed the passenger, a 24-year-old Hispanic male, had an outstanding misdemeanor 
warrant. Both subjects were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
12. Just after 1:00 p.m., an officer responded to Sport Chalet at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South 
Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft report. A 42-year-old White male suspect concealed fishing supplies 
inside his jacket and exited the store without making payment. He was arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
Saturday, March 1:

13. Just before 1:00 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for driving with no 
headlights on and lane straddling on Huntington Drive at First Avenue. The male driver failed to 
yield and led the officer on a short pursuit until he collided into a center median in the area of Foothill 
Boulevard and Tindalo Road, resulting in no injuries. An investigation revealed the 51-year-old 
White male was under the influence with a blood alcohol level of about 0.15 percent. He was arrested 
and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
14. Around 12:00 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Abercrombie & Fitch at the Santa Anita Mall, 
400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a burglary report. Employees discovered over $700 worth of 
fragrances were missing from a display shelf. Review of video surveillance revealed an organized 
retail theft crew entered the store and stole the merchandise while no one was looking. The suspects 
are described as three Black females, each approximately 20 to 30-years-old.