Mountain Views News          Saturday, July 4, 2015

MANDATORY 
SPAY/NEUTERLAW 
TAKES EFFECT 

 Per a city of Pasadena ordinancethat began Wednesday, all 
cats and dogs over the ageof six months residing in 
Pasadena are required to bespayed or neutered accordingto Pasadena Humane Societyofficials.

 Exempted cats and dogsinclude: 

• A dog used by law 
enforcement agencies for lawenforcement purposes;
• A service or assistance dogthat assists disabled persons;
• A cat or dog which is unable 
to be spayed or neutered 
without likelihood of sufferingserious bodily harm or deathdue to age or infirmity. Cat 
and dog owners are required topresent written confirmationfrom a licensed veterinarian if 
their cat or dog is unable to bespayed or neutered; or
• A cat or dog used to show, 
to compete, or to breed, 
and which is of a breed 
recognized by and registeredwith the American Kennel 
Club (AKC), United KennelClub (UKC), American DogBreeders Association (ADBA),
Cat Fancier’s Association 
(CFA), The International CatAssociation (TICA), AmericanCat Fancier’s Association 
(ACFA), or other approved cator dog breed registries. 
Also starting Wednesday, theannual dog licensing fees willbe $16.16 for spayed/neutereddogs, and $76.16 for unaltereddogs.

 Pasadena Humane Society,
361 South Raymond Ave., 
Pasadena, is open 9:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday throughFriday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, and 11:00 a.m. to

5:00 p.m. Sunday, and is closedon Mondays.
Related News, Dogs, cats 
and other animals are easilyfrightened by the loud boomsand bursts of 4th fireworks and 
may run away. In response,
PHS will be open additionalhours including Sunday, July5 at 9am for pet reunificationonly. The shelter will be openfrom 11am to 5 p.m. Monday,
July 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
to facilitate pet reunification 
requests only. For more 
information, call (626)
792-7151, ext. 115, or visit 
pasadenahumane.org. 
Pet of the 
Week

 
Buttercup (A379068) is a 
1-year-old, female pit bull 
weighing about 50 pounds. 
She enjoys the company 
of people and loves other 
dogs. She is a regular out on 
our mobile unit and plays 
well with other dogs her 
size. She is a fast learner and 
responds well to training. 

 The adoption fee for 
dogs is $125, which 
includes the spay or neuter 
surgery, microchip, and 
vaccinations. 

 New adopters will receive a 
complimentary health-andwellness 
exam from VCA 
Animal Hospitals, as well 
as a goody bag filled with 
information about how to 
care for your pet.

 Call the Pasadena Humane 
Society & SPCA at (626) 
792-7151 to ask about 
A379068, or visit at 361 S. 
Raymond Ave. in Pasadena. 
Adoption hours are 11 a.m. 
to 4 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. 
to 5 p.m. Tuesday through 
Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Saturday.

 Pets may not be available 
for adoption and cannot be 
held for potential adopters 
by phone calls or email. 
Directions and photos of 
all pets can be found at 
pasadenahumane.org. 

Mountain Views News 

Pasadenans Together Celebrate 129

 
Braving the heat, newly elected Mayor Terry Tornek (pictured above) along with city council 
members, Assemblymember and former Pasadena City Councilman Chris Holden, residents, 
public leaders and other dignitaries, cut a cake Sunday afternoon celebrating the city’s 129 years 
since incorporation. The event was part of “Happy Birthday Pasadena: Forward Motion!” hostedby Pasadena Museum of History and the city. Along with cake, party goers also got to view cars, 
bicycles, and other vehicles that were innovative for their time—both a century ago and today. Two 
exhibitions When Johnny Came Marching West: How the Civil War Shaped Pasadena and Thaddeus 
Lowe: Chief Aeronaut of the Union Army were also open to the public. Both exhibitions run through 
September 20. Normal admission to the galleries is $7 per person; Museum members and children

under 12 are free. Photo D. Lee/MVNews.

Rose Bowl to Host Largest4th of July Fireworks Show 

 Recognized as one of the 
nation’s largest and longest 
running 4th of July fireworks 
shows, the Rose Bowl presents 
its 89th annual AmericaFest 
celebration today with a 
spectacular nighttime display of 
more than a ton of fireworks.

 Thousands of special effects 
fireworks will be launched from 
the stadium as part of the Rose 
Bowl’s daylong family-friendly 
entertainment extravaganza 
featuring live motorcycle stunts, 
a musical performance by the 
Liverpool Legends, the ultimate 
Beatles cover band experience, 
celebrating the 50th anniversary 
of when Elvis and the Beatles 
first met in Los Angeles, and a 
screening of Despicable Me 2 
presented by Universal Pictures 
immediately following the 
fireworks show.

 Darryl Dunn, general manager 
of the Rose Bowl said, “Each 
year the Rose Bowl strives to 
provide families with the best 
fireworks show in the West, 
and this year we will surpass 
anything we’ve ever produced 

Altadena Crime Blotter


Sunday, June 21st

11:00 AM – A vehicle burglaryoccurred in the 2300 block 
of E. Washington Boulevard. 
Suspect(s) entered the vehicleby shattering the rear passengerwindow. Property Stolen: 
orange Home Depot tool box,
keys.
11:00 AM – A vehicle burglaryoccurred in the 1500 block of 
N. Allen Avenue. Suspect(s)
entered the vehicle by unknown 
means. Property Stolen: blackGarmin GPS, handicap placard.
8:15 PM – A residential 
burglary occurred in the 
1700 block of Midlothian 
Drive. Suspect(s) entered theresidence via unknown means. 
Property Stolen: stainless steel 
dishwasher, white tub, linens, 
rugs. *Location is vacant, 
suspects possibly known. Ongoing 
investigation.
Monday, June 22nd

6:02 PM – Raeanna Williams 
was arrested in the area of 
Glenrose Avenue and FigueroaStreet for possession of 
marijuana for sales.
6:30 PM – A grand theft 
occurred at 24 Hr. Fitness, 2180 
Lincoln Avenue. Suspect(s)
entered the men’s locker room 
and removed a lock from a gymlocker. Property Stolen: black 
Samsung Note 3, black/silverMotorola Razor, black SamsungGalaxy S3, brown wallet, keys,
clothing, currency.
Wednesday, June 24th

2:01 AM – A battery occurredin the 3000 block of La Corona. 
Suspect described as a female,
Black, 20-25, 505, 130, black 
hair, brown eyes. Victim stated 
for our Independence Day 
celebration.”

 This year’s celebration will take 
place on Saturday, July 4, with 
opening ceremonies, including 
the Presentation of Colors and 
the National Anthem.

 AmericaFest will feature live 
motorcycle stunts by TNT and 
musical performances by both 
the Liverpool Legends and an 
Elvis impersonator.

 A Family Fun Zone outside 
the stadium will open at 2:00 

p.m. and offers food vendors, 
entertainment, crafts, exhibits 
and inflatable rides for the kids. 
Tickets for AmericaFest, 
presented by Honda, are on sale 
now at Ticketmaster (800) 7453000 
or at www.ticketmaster. 
comand are priced at $13 for 
general admission and $25 for 
reserved. Children 5 years and 
under are admitted free. Event 
parking is $25 per car vehicle at 
all lots. Veterans who present a 
valid Military ID will gain free 
admittance; those tickets can be 
obtained from ticket booth near 
Gate B beginning 3:00 p.m. 

she was taking pictures of a roomshe rents and was confronted 
by the suspect. The suspect isrelated to the victim’s landlord. 
Investigation is on-going.

6:30 PM – Joshua Muema was 
arrested in the parking structureof 24 Hr. Fitness, 2180 Lincoln 
Av. Suspect taken into custodyfor possession of stolen property.
On-going investigation due 
to other thefts from the same 
location. 
Friday, June 26th

4:54 AM – Montrese Jackson 
was arrested in the 200 block 
of E. Altadena Drive for assault 
with a deadly weapon (knife).
Suspect was taken into custodyfor stabbing an acquaintanceduring a physical altercation.
Both involved parties where 
consuming alcohol at the timeof incident. Injuries to victimare non-life threatening.
4:00 PM – A vehicle burglaryoccurred at 24 Hr. Fitness, 2180 
Lincoln Avenue. Suspect(s)
entered the vehicle by shatteringthe front passenger window.
Property Stolen: blue/blacklunch box, gray handbag, misc.
paperwork.
4:08 PM – Brendan Gripp andJess Willard were arrested in 
the area of Allen Avenue and 
Sonoma Dr. for drinking inpublic.
4:40 PM – Rosendo Bonilla was 
arrested in the 800 block of W. 
Altadena Drive for being drunkin public.
10:00 PM – A vehicle vandalism 
occurred in the 700 block of La 
Vina Lane. Suspect(s) broke theside view mirror, scratched the 
window and side of the vehicle. 
SwimmingOpens atLocal Pools

 Five local Pasadena area pools 
are now open for swimming 
and water sports activities 
through Aug. 14, officials 
announced this week. 

 The pools are, 
Blair High School, 1201 S. 
Marengo Ave.

 Coral Center Pool, 2750 New 
York Dr. (no recreational swim 
offered at this pool) 

 Pasadena High School, 2925 

E. Sierra Madre Blvd. 
Robinson Park Recreation 
Center, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 
Villa-Parke Community 
Center, 363 E. Villa St. 
Officials also said the La 
Pintoresca Park “Splash Pad” 
water play facility is closed this 
summer due to the city’s water 
conservation efforts. They are 
exploring ways to update the 
equipment with a state-of-theart 
water recirculation system 
to collect and recirculate water 
used during operations. 

 All pools except the Coral 
Center pool are open for 
recreational swim from 
1-3:30 p.m. Monday through 
Friday. The Villa-Parke pool 
has extended recreational 
swim hours from 12-3 p.m. 
Saturdays; the Pasadena High 
School pool is open from 
1-3:30 p.m. Saturdays and the 
Blair High School pool is also 
open from 12-3 p.m. Sundays. 

 Recreational swim fees are 
$1 for youth ages 6-17 and 
senior citizens ages 50 and 
over. Children 5 or younger 
can swim free of charge, but all 
minors must be accompanied 
at all times by an adult. 
Recreational swim fees for 
visitors 18-49 are $2.50, and 
swim passes for families of 
four are available for $53 each. 
Recreational swim is free 
for Pasadena Unified School 
District students with a valid 
ID. 

 Other swim options can 
be found at the Rose Bowl 
Aquatics Center, www. 
rosebowlaquatics.com 

Authors 
on Asia: 
Mobeen 
Ansari 

 Join USC Pacific Asia 
Museum Sunday, July 26,

1:00 p.m. for a talk withMobeen Ansari, author of 
Dharkan: The Heartbeat of 
a Nation. Ansari, a Pakistani 
photojournalist from 
Islamabad and graduateof the National College ofArts, explores his countrythrough portraits and storiesof both iconic and ordinarypeople. A slideshow of 
his photographs will 
accompany the talk. Printsand books will be available 
for purchase at our store. 
Program included withMuseum admission. USC 
PAM is located 46 North 
Los Robles Avenue. For info 
call 626.449.2742. 

Pasadena News Briefs


 Police crash curser 
during chase

 A Pasadena police officer wastaken to the hospital after hispolice car broadsided anothervehicle Wednesday night as hewas responding to the call ofother officers chasing a suspectfleeing police.

 According to police, theyreceived a 911 call shortly after

5:30 p.m. of a man makingthreats armed with a gun in the100 block of West Peoria Street. 
At that time, the injured officerwas responding to the call whenhe stuck an unrelated vehicle at 
the corner of Euclid Avenue, a 
block from the Pasadena Police 
station headquarters. 
Pasadena Fire information 
officer Lisa Derderian said the 
officer was transported to thehospital. The other driver wastreated at the scene.

 The fleeing suspect was 
arrested after being caught bypolice trying to make a U-turnat Orange Grove Boulevard nearMarengo Avenue.

 Police arrested Eric Blanco of 
Pasadena for alleged terrorist 
threats and evading police.

 Man with a knife,
threatens employees,
later dies

 Police blocked off Colorado 
Boulevard at Hill Avenue earlyThursday morning duringan investigation of man whoentered a Carl’s Jr. Restaurant 
claiming he had a knife andrefusing to leave.

 According to police, whenofficers found the man around 

1:30 a.m. outside the business 
he was acting weird and fidgety.
Officers handcuffed the man and 
called paramedics. The man diedas he was being transported andpronounced dead at HuntingtonHospital. The situation is underinvestigation. Police were 
unsure if the unidentified man 
had mental health or medical 
issues. 
Colorado Boulevard was 
opened back up at 8 a.m. 
according to police.

 Man tries to kidnap,
rob, woman at PaseoColorado mall 

According to police a Pasadena 
woman escaped a would be 
robber in the parking structure 
of the Paseo Colorado mall 
Wednesday morning after the 
woman was approached by a 
man claimed to have a gun— 
the woman was able to run 
away.
Officers said the woman was 
approached shortly before 11 
p.m., by a man, as she got out 
of her car. Simulating a weapon, 
the woman was told to get back 
in her car, she was being rodded. 
As the, would be robber became 
distracted by a passing vehicle, 
the woman ran into the mall and 
contacted the security. Police 
later arrested Joshua Brandon 
McKnight of Pasadena at the 
Jackie Robinson Community 
Center for Kidnapping and 
attempted robbery. 

 
There is something foreveryone in July at the PasadenaSenior Center, 85 E. Holly St. Allevents listed are free.

 You do not have to be a 
member. Some events require 
reservations. 

Concerts in the Park – 
Tuesdays, through Sept. 1,
from 6 to 7 p.m. The bandshell 
at Memorial Park, just behindthe Pasadena Senior Center, will 
be hopping with entertainmentwith this series! June 30: Pam 
Kaye and the Tap Chicks. July 7:
Janet Klein and her Parlor Boys.
July 14: Mariachi Bella. July 21:
Susie Hansen Latin Jazz Band. 
July 28: Pasadena Summer 
Youth Chamber Orchestra. 
Bring a picnic or purchasedinner at the BBQ snack bar.

Friday Movie Matinees Fridays,
July 10 and 17, at 1 p.m. July

10: The Hundred-Foot Journey(2014, PG) starring Helen 
Mirren and Om Puri. July 17:
Showboat (1951, NR) starringHoward Keel and Kathryn 
Grayson.
Sample Classes for Summer 

– Monday and Tuesday, July 
6 and 7, from 9 a.m. to noon. 
As the registration period for 
summer classes approaches, 
anyone can sit in on mini 
versions of more than 20 
of the most popular classes 
from arts and computers to 
foreign languages and Zumba 
Gold, meeting the instructors 
and learning more about the 
courses. 

Smart Phones, Tablets and 

JPL/NASA Maps Beach
Tar from Oil Pipeline Spill


 
In response to the on-landpipeline ruptured north of SantaBarbara, NASA deployed a DeHavilland Twin Otter aircraft 
carrying a unique airborne 
instrument developed by NASA’s 
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, tostudy the spill and test the abilityof imaging spectroscopy to maptar on area beaches. The work is 
advancing our nation’s ability torespond to future oil spills theagency announced this week.

 The pipeline ruptured northof Santa Barbara, on May 19 —
spilling 105,000 barrels of crudeoil onto Refugio State Beach andabout 21,000 gallons of oil intothe Pacific Ocean in the north 
Santa Barbara Channel the 
study found.

 “Mapping tar on beachesusing high-resolution imaging 
spectroscopy techniques that 
can identify tar of this typehas never been done before, 
and is a natural extension of 
oil-on-water remote sensing,” 
said Leifer. “NASA deployed 

AVIRIS-NG to the scene duringthe first week of the incident, 
collecting timely data during 
the initial spill phases and 
contributing to the response.”

 “The AVIRIS-NG deploymentis an example of the proactivedisaster response efforts NASA 
supports, including oil spillswithin the Federal Oil SpillTeam for Emergency ResponseRemote Sensing interagencyworking group, ” said DavidGreen, NASA Disasters Programmanager at NASA headquartersin Washington.

 The JPL-built Airborne Visible 
Infrared Imaging Spectrometerfocused on applying imaging 
spectroscopy to the problem 
of accurately mapping the 
presence of oil-derived tar ballson the beaches, using direct,
on-the-ground observations toverify the remote sensing data.
AVIRIS-NG can capture spectralimagery that is commonly usedto map ecosystems, minerals,
land use and trace gases.

Free July Events at thePasadena Senior Center

Computers – Any Questions?

– Tuesdays and Thursdays, July7 to 30, from 10 to 11 a.m. Get 
the answers you need abouttechnology devices, whether 
you own them already or areconsidering a purchase. Learnhow to text, check voicemail, set 
an alarm, navigate the Internet,
download apps and more.
Understanding Clutter andHoarding – Are you or someone 
you know overwhelmed byclutter or hoarding? Hoardingdisorder is estimated to affect 
between two and five percentof the population. Explore thesymptoms and possible causesof this newly identified disorder,
get your questions answered andlearn about available resources 
for anyone who wants to gettreatment. A boxed lunch will 
be served to the first 50 peoplewho RSVP to 626-795-4331. 

Food Distribution ProgramDate Change – Friday, July 10, at9 a.m. The program is ordinarilyscheduled the first Friday ofevery month. Due to the Fourthof July holiday, the programwill take place one week lateron Friday, July 10. Please notethe program is available only toeligible low-income seniors whohave pre-registered by calling626-685-6732. 

Greater Los Angeles Job Fair –
Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m. 50+/seniors, recentgraduates, veterans, mid-careerworkers, displaced employeesand others will learn about jobopportunities. 

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