Mountain Views News          Saturday, January 31, 2015

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Mountain View News Saturday, January 31, 2015


Suspect 
Arrested 
After 

Stand-Off

Caltech Inventor of the 
Laser Passes Away at 99 

 Laser pioneer Charles 
“Charlie” Townes, a life member 
of the Caltech Board of Trustees 
and a recipient of the 1964 
Nobel Prize in Physics, died 
Tuesday —he was 99 years old.

Townes, a professor of physics, 
emeritus, at UC Berkeley, won 
one-half of the 1964 Nobel 
Prize in physicsfor his role 
in inventing the maser (for 
“microwave amplification 
by stimulated emission of 
radiation”) and its cousin, 
the laser, in which light is 
emitted instead of microwaves. 
He shared the award with 
Aleksandr M. Prokhorov 
and Nicolai G. Basov, who 
independently developed the 
idea for a maser.

 Townes served on many 
governmental panels, including 
the President’s Science Advisory 
Committee from 1965 to 1969. 
He was the chairman of the 
Technical Advisory Committee 
for the Apollo Program until 
shortly after the first successful 
lunar landing.

 Townes was named a Caltech 
trustee in 1979 and became a 
life member of the board in 
1987. In 1939 received his PhD 
in physics from Caltech.

 In addition to the Nobel Prize, 
Townes was the recipient of the 
National Medal of Science; the 
National Academy of Sciences 
Comstock Prize and John 
T. Carty Medal; the Stuart 
Ballantine Medal of the Franklin 
Institute (twice); the Vannevar 
Bush Medal; the Lomonosov 
Medal of the Russian Academy 
of Sciences; the Niels Bohr 
International Gold Medal; 
NASA’s Distinguished Public 
Service Medal; the Karl 
Schwarzschild Medal of the 
Astronomische Gesellschaft; 
and honorary degrees from 
25 colleges and universities. 
In recognition of his lifelong 
interest in the intersection of 
science and religion, Townes was 
awarded the 2005 Templeton 
Prize. He was a member of 
the National Academy of 
Sciences, the National Academy 
of Engineering, the Royal 
Society of London, the Max 
Planck Society, the National 
Inventors Hall of Fame, and the 
Engineering and Science Hall of 
Fame.

 A felony assault suspect was 
arrested Monday afternoon, 
following a seven-hour stand-
off with Pasadena Police 
officers —Henry Sinclair 
Hsieh surrendering himself to 
SWAT Officers and members 
of the Crisis Negotiation 
Team (CNT) after his mother 
convinced him to give himself 
up. 

 “These situations are very 
complex and dangerous 
for public safety and the 
community. Our Patrol, SWAT 
and CNT officers worked 
diligently and professionally 
bringing this potentially 
volatile circumstance to 
closure without further 
incident.” Police Chief Phillip 
Sanchez said. “We appreciate 
the residents’ support and 
cooperation during the 
elongated event,” 

 Sanchez briefed the news 
media Monday at the scene 
after the arrest was made 

 According to Sanchez, at 
approximately 5 a.m., officers 
attempted to arrest Hsieh who 
was seen carrying a firearm as 
he backed into his apartment 
at 70 Harkness Avenue.

 Officers contained the area 
and evacuated residents, 
including other occupants 
inside the suspect’s apartment. 
The suspect refused to exit 
the location. SWAT and 
CNT Officers responded to 
the scene and attempted for 
several hours to make contact 
with the suspect inside the 
apartment. Ultimately, 
through a coordinated effort 
with the suspect’s mother, 
contact was established. CNT 
personnel persuaded the 
suspect to surrender without 
incident at 11:40 a.m. 

 Pasadena police dispatchers 
first received a 9-1-1 call 
shortly after 1 a.m., from a 
female yelling that she had 
been robbed at gunpoint and 
locked in a room. 

 Hsieh was arrested for assault 
with a firearm. He remains in 
custody in the Pasadena Jail, 
bail is $50,000. He is currently 
on probation for a prior 
robbery arrest. 

 No one was injured and the 
firearm was recovered. No 
shots were fired by police 
during the incident.

Man Gunned Down in Villa Parke

 

 One person was killed and 
another critically injured 
Tuesday night during a shooting 
at Villa Parke, just a week after 
another shooting at Washington 
Park left two people badly 
injured —the city council will 
discuss the issue of safety in city 
parks Monday night.

 According to police at about 
10:22 p.m., officers responded 
to the area of Marengo Ave., and 
Villa Street regarding a call of 
shots fired. On arrival, officers 
found, Rafael Martin Soto-
Aguilar in Villa Parke dead from 
gunfire. 

 Police said hours later, a 
Hispanic Male, approximately 
30 years old, showed up, and 
was admitted into Huntington 
Hospital Emergency room 
claiming to have been shot 
at Villa Parke earlier in the 
evening. The second victim was 
rushed into surgery in critical 
condition. 

 Pasadena homicide detectives 
and forensic specialists were at 
the scene, an investigation is 
ongoing police said. The suspect 
is still at large and no description 
has been given.

 On Monday, Councilmember 
Victor Gordo asked that the 
council look at increased 
security at parks and in 
neighborhoods. He made the 
comments in concern of two 
men shot Jan. 21, in Washington 
Park.

 According to the agenda the 
council will hear the issue at 6:45 
p.m. in the council chambers in 
City Hall, 100 North Garfield 
Avenue.

 City council to discuss 
a recent increase in 
violence in the community 
Monday night. 


Police Still 
Looking for 
Armed Man

Rose Parade to Kick-off 
Park Service Centennial

 
Pasadena Police are asking 
for the public’s help after 
an armed suspect got away 
after responded to a call 
Thursday of “Shots Fired” 
in the area of Raymond Ave. 
and Washington Blvd. 

 According to police, 
officers encountered a man 
around 6 p.m. matching 
the description of the 
alleged suspect and upon 
contacting him, the man 
ran. The officer observed 
the suspect to be armed 
with a handgun during the 
foot pursuit. The officer lost 
sight of the suspect in the 
1400 block of Summit Ave., 
and a containment of the 
area was established. After 
an extensive and systematic 
search, the suspect was not 
located. 

 The Pasadena Police 
Department wants the 
public to know that the 
area is safe to re-enter 
and the police activity has 
ceased. We would also like 
to encourage any members 
of the public that may have 
information as it pertains to 
the shooting or if you know 
the suspect to please call the 
Police Department. No one 
was injured as a result of 
this incident. Anyone with 
information should call the 
police Community Services 
Section 626-744-4620.

 The National Park Service 
and the Pasadena Tournament 
of Roses announced Tuesday 
a collaboration between the 
two organizations, in honor 
of the National Park Service’s 
Centennial in 2016.

 “We are delighted to form 
this historic partnership that 
will bring about a great level of 
visibility to the National Park 
Service on the first day of our 
centennial year,” said National 
Park Service Director Jonathan 
B. Jarvis. “Our relationship 
is a tribute to our mutual 
commitment to engaging 
America’s youth, supporting 
an ethic of volunteerism 
and embracing diversity of 
American culture.”

 Because of this alliance, 
the Tournament of Roses 
announced the theme “Find 
Your Adventure” for the 127th 
Rose Parade. The Rose Parade 
will take place Friday, January 
1, 2016 in Pasadena, Calif. and 
will be followed by the 102nd 
Rose Bowl Game.

 The Rose Parade is a part of 
America’s New Year Celebration 
- a treasured tradition that 
attracts millions of television 
viewers annually around 
the world. Rose Parade float 
designers will be encouraged to 
use the National Park Service’s 
natural, cultural and historic 
sites and cultural programs 
as inspiration for their floral 
masterpieces.

 “As proponents of the American 
spirit, the Tournament of Roses 
encourages people to find 
beauty in the landscape that 
builds the backdrop of their 
lives,” said 2016 Tournament 
of Roses President Mike 
Matthiessen. “By teaming 
up with the National Park 
Service, we hope to illuminate 
how communities across the 
country can uncover enriching 
adventures.”

 The “Find Your Adventure” 
theme is a nod to “Find Your 
Park,” a two-year, public 
engagement campaign in which 
the National Park Service and 
National Park Foundation, the 
official charity of America’s 
national parks, aim to increase 
awareness and excitement about 
the National Park Service’s 
Centennial celebration. The 
Rose Parade is just one of 
the ways the National Park 
Service will kick off a second 
century –which officially 
begins on August 25, 2016– of 
protecting treasured places, 
telling American stories, and 
engaging communities through 
recreation, conservation, and 
historic preservation programs.

Charles H. Townes Credit: From the Caltech Archives image 
collection.

Police Warn Against Drunk 
Driving Super Bowl Sunday

 The Pasadena Police 
Department, the California 
Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), 
Police, Sheriff and the CHP 
statewide are urging football 
fans to choose sides now: 
“drinking or driving.” If you 
plan on drinking on Super Bowl 
Sunday, designate a sober driver 
to get you home safely. 

 “Drunk driving is completely 
preventable,” said Chief Phillip 
L. Sanchez with the Pasadena 
Police Department. “All it takes 
is a little planning. We want fans 
to remember that it’s a choice. 
Drink or drive—but never do 
both.” 

 The Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive 
Drunk campaign encourages 
people to make plans ahead 
of time that will prevent them 
from getting behind the wheel 
of a vehicle after drinking. 
Everyone should be mindful 
that if you’re taking medication, 
whether prescription or over-
the-counter, drinking even 
small amounts of alcohol can 
greatly intensify the impairment 
effects. Driving impaired could 
result in injury or death for you 
or others on the road. 

 The Office of Traffic Safety is 
offering a free mobile app – 
DDVIP – aimed at thanking the 
sober designated driver football 
fans with perks and free offers 
at area bars and restaurants. 
Available for iPhone and 
Android. 

According to data from 
National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, in 
2012 there were 10,322 people 
killed in alcohol-impaired-
driving crashes in the United 
States—31 percent of all crash 
fatalities in the nation. A 
driver is considered alcohol-
impaired with a blood alcohol 
concentration (BAC) of .08 
or higher, the legal limit in all 
states. 

 Designate a sober driver, 
whether it’s a friend, relative, 
taxi, or public transportation. 
For those who plan to drive, 
refrain from any alcohol. 
Instead, enjoy the game with 
food and non-alcoholic drinks. 
Being a sober, designated driver 
is a key role on Super Bowl 
Sunday. You might just save a 
life.

Pet of the 
Week


E-Waste 
Recycling, 
Document 
Shredding

 
There is something for everyone 
in February at the Pasadena 
Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St. 
You do not have to be a member 
to attend. Some events require 
advance reservations as noted. 

 Friday Movie Matinees – 
Fridays, Feb. 6, 13 and 20, at 
1 p.m. Movies can take us to 
other places and times like 
nothing else. Feb. 6: All Is Lost 
(2013, PG-13) starring Robert 
Redford. Feb. 13: And So It 
Goes (2014, PG-13) starring 
Michael Douglas and Diane 
Keaton. Feb. 20: Maleficent 
(2014, PG) starring Angelina 
Jolie and Elle Fanning.

 U.S. Wars After 1945 – Monday, 
Feb. 9, from 3 to 5 p.m. Kenneth 
Barkin, professor emeritus 
of history, leads a monthly 
discussion on U.S. post-World 
War II foreign policy and the 
involvement of the U.S. in five 
wars more than 5,000 miles 
away. A related book is assigned 
for each month and discussed at 
the following meeting.

 Coin Collectors Workshop – 
Monday, Feb. 9, at 4 p.m. Coin 
expert Charles Leathem will 
evaluate coins and provide tips 
on the best ways to sell them 
and how to learn more about 
their history. He will also give 
away books on coins to the first 
10 people who register at the 
Welcome Desk and raffle off 
silver coins.

 Alzheimer’s Disease: Legal 
and Financial Planning – 
Wednesdays, Feb. 11 and 18, 
from 1 to 3 p.m. If you or 
someone you know is affected 
by Alzheimer’s disease or 
dementia, the time for legal 
and financial planning is now. 
Learn the issues you should 
consider and how to put plans 
in place. Space is limited and 
reservations are required: 626-
685-6730. Presented by the 
Alzheimer’s Association.

 Safe Sex – Thursday, Feb. 12, 
at noon. Getting older doesn’t 
mean intimacy and sex have to 
stop. This fun and informative 
talk will cover romance, myths 
about sex and aging, tips for 
enjoyable sex and safe sex 
precautions to help prevent 
transmission of HIV and other 
STDs. A boxed lunch will be 
served to the first 50 people 
with confirmed reservations: 
626-795-4331. Presented by the 
AIDS Service Center.

 Memories in the Making – 
Thursdays, Feb. 12 to March 
19, at 1 p.m. This art program 
developed by the Alzheimer’s 
Association helps people in 
early-stage dementias explore 
their memories and emotions 
through the creation of art. 
Reservations are required: 626-
685-6733.

Free Events 
at Pasadena 
Senior Center

 Lucy is a three-year-old 
brindle and white pit bull 
with a cute brindle patch 
on her right eye. She’s very 
friendly, affectionate and 
enjoys meeting new people. 
She’s been out on our 
Mobile Unit too where she 
met other dogs and people. 

 Lucy’s adoption fee is $125, 
which includes her surgery, 
a microchip, the first set 
of vaccinations, as well 
as a free follow-up health 
check at a participating vet. 
New adopters will receive 
complimentary health and 
wellness exam from VCA 
Animal Hospitals, as well 
as a goody bag filled with 
information on how to care 
for your pet. 

 Call the Pasadena 
Humane Society & SPCA at 
626.792.7151 to ask about 
A370728, or visit at 361 S. 
Raymond Ave. in Pasadena. 
Adoption hours are 11-4 
Sunday, 9-5 Tuesday –
Friday, 9-4 Saturday. Pets 
may not be available for 
adoption and cannot be 
held for potential adopters 
from phone calls or email. 
Directions and photos of all 
pets can be found at www.
pasadenahumane.org.

Learn How to Produce 
Your Own TV Show

 Residents and businesses 
can safely dispose of 
electronic waste and have 
personal and business 
documents shredded at 
the City’s popular e-waste 
event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, in 
Parking Lot I outside the 
Rose Bowl Stadium near 
Brookside Park, 360 N. 
Arroyo Blvd. The event 
is sponsored by the City’s 
Department of Public 
Works.

 E-waste items include 
everything from computers, 
monitors, to household 
batteries. Many of these 
products have parts that can 
be recycled.

Public Works is also helping 
residents prevent identity 
theft by providing free 
paper shredding during the 
event. The public can bring 
a maximum of five legal-
size boxes for shredding. 

 For more information 
about the free e-waste 
collection and document 
shredding event, visit 
www.cityofpasadena.net/
PublicWorks or call (626) 
744-7311.

 
New Citizen Journalism 
training starts Wednesday 
nights, learn how to report 
news using social media 
skills.

 

 With the opening of 
the new Pasadena Media 
studios at 150 S. Los Robles 
Ave, they are offering free 
television-training programs 
for producers. Plan to attend 
an orientation to discover 
the right classes for you. 
Producers’ Training teaches 
how to produce shows for 
The Arroyo Channel. Studio 
Production/ Equipment 
training is also offered to 
volunteer crew members. In 
addition, on-going training 
will soon be available in 
citizen journalism and 
digital film groups. Call the 
office (626) 794-8585 or go 
to PASADENAMEDIA.ORG 
and explore what Pasadena 
Media has to offer.

Class offerings days and nights weekly

STATION SCHEDULE 

Orientation & Tour

Monday February 2, at 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

PCAC Board of Directors - Regular Meeting

Tuesday February 3, at 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Producer Training 

Wednesday February 4, at 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Studio Cameras & Floor Manager

Wednesday February 4, at 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Citizen Journalism Training

Wednesday February 4, at 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.