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Deadliest
Mountain Views-News Saturday, August 1, 2015 4
Deadliest
Catch
Producer
Found Dead
McMahon
Update, police now say
Brandon Rafiepour of
Brentwood, wanted as a
suspect in the case wasfound dead inside his car
July 24 from a self-inflicted
gunshot.
Police last week identified
a man, shot dead July 24, as
24-year-old Joseph McMahon,
a former associate producer
on Discovery Channel’s
Deadliest Catch.
According to police, Temple
Station deputies responded to
the 3600 block of Yorkshire
Road, in East Pasadena,
at 2:19 a.m. regarding a
possible gunshot victim.
When deputies arrived, they
found McMahon lying on the
street suffering from multiple
gunshot wounds.
The County of Los Angeles
of Medical Examiner Coroner
later identified McMahon.
According to reports, family
members said McMahon went
outside after hearing a noise
to investigate. Witnesses said
they heard seven to eight
gunshots.
Police said they found,
Brandon Rafiepour, a suspect
in case, inside his car on
Kenter Ave. near Brentwood,
later that day around 4 p.m.
“Our thoughts and prayers go
out to his family and to all that
knew and worked with him,”
the Discovery Channel said
in a statement.
Police said the investigation
is still on-going. Anyone with
information can contact the
Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s
Department’s Homicide
Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
Or provide information
anonymously, at (800) 222TIPS
(8477).
Pet of the
Week
Tofu (A380991) is a sweet
eight-year-old Chihuahua
and Parson Jack Russell
Terrier mix. He is calm,
affectionate, easy going
senior who loves sitting
in laps and and going for
walks. Tofu has been out
on our mobile unit and
was loved by all! Tofu also
qualifies for our Seniors
for Seniors program which
waives the adoption fee for
adopters age 60 and up. The
mandatory microchip fee
of $20 still applies. Tofu’s
regular adoption fee is
$125, including the spay
surgery, microchip and a set
of vaccines.
The regular dog adoption
fee is $125 which includes
the
spay or neuter surgery,
microchip, vaccinations,
and 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 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.
Mountain Views News
OFFICIALS PREVIOUSLY
DISCUSSED CITY TREE
DANGERS DURING DROUGHT
La Loma Bridge Closes for Retrofit
By Dean Lee
Although the official cause
behind why a 70-foot pine
tree uprooted Tuesday —
injuring eight children in front
of KidSpace Museum— is
expected to be released this
week, officials working on the
city’s Urban Forest Management
Plan said, during a meeting last
month that the city was looking
at the dangers of trees during
prolonged drought.
Last week, the city hired a
private, independent arborist
to inspect the large pine tree to
help determine why the tree fell
in Brookside Park July 28.
City officials said the tree fell
at about 4:45 p.m., striking a
group of elementary school-
aged children who were outside
the museum. Six children were
treated at the scene and released
to their parents, while two
others were transported to LA
County-USC Medical Center.
A third child was reportedly
taken to the same hospital by
relatives and was later released.
“On behalf of the city, I
want to extend our thoughts
and prayers to the injured
children, especially those
still hospitalized, and their
families. We are praying for
their full recovery,” Pasadena
Mayor Terry Tornek said in a
statement. “Our public spaces,
especially the Arroyo, are
unique and draw thousands
of visitors each day, so it is a
priority for the city to maintain
By Dean Leereplacement and widening
West Pasadena residents near of the bridge deck, retrofit
the La Loma Bridge will now of the arches and columns,
have to find another way around strengthening, removal of the
it, as the iconic 100-year-old galvanized railing and replacing
structure close Monday for the the light polls with historic
next 18 months as part of a railing and streetlights. She said
$16 million seismic retrofit and they also plan relocating utilities
rehabilitation project.such as the water lines.
“This bridge closure is definitely Madison said most of the
a very positive event in terms of funding comes from grants
what’s going to happen here,” and the Department of
Councilmember Steve Madison Transportation.
said during a groundbreaking City staff said during
ceremony last week. “Obviously construction traffic will be
it’s going to be a little bit of detoured to other bridges across
discomfort for us for these the Arroyo Seco. Residents
months going forward… but we will be able to cross using the
are trying to mitigate that best Colorado Boulevard Bridge to
we can.”access areas, and will be able
Interim Pasadena Public to use the San Rafael Bridge to
Works Director, Julie Gutierrez access areas south.
said improvements include Gutierrez said there will be a
The Gamble House
Tuesdays Lunch-time Tours
Advance tickets recommended.
Whether you work here, Tickets also available at (844)
live here, or are just visiting 325-0812
Pasadena; whether you’re with Two 20-minute docent-led
your family, office colleagues, short tours will be given at
a group of friends or just 12:15 and 12:45 every Tuesday.
passing by; whether it’s winter Every Tuesday, we provide
or summer, The Gamble House seating on the rear lawn and
in Pasadena is open for lunch-terrace from 11:30am to
time tour. With the San Gabriel 1:30pm, and visitors bring their
Mountains as your backdrop, own lunch. To book by phone
The Gamble House and garden call ACME Ticketing at (844)
on Westmoreland Place shelter 325-0812.
you from the noise and worries Advance tickets are highly
of the workaday world. Parking recommended to guarantee a
is easy, and you’ll find that the spot. Tickets are sold Tuesday at
rear terrace is the perfect spot the Gamble House Bookstore,
to enjoy your brown-bag lunch open at 10am.
(not provided), enjoy the view, Groups of 10 or more may
and experience one of our book Brown-Bag Tours on
greatest architectural treasures.Tuesdays and other days by
Tickets: Admission is $8 per calling in advance: (626) 793person.
3334, ext.16
Schiff Secures $5 million for
Earthquake Warning System
Congressman Adam
Schiff announced that the
Appropriations Committee,
late last month, has once
again included $5 million in
funding in the Fiscal Year 2016
Interior and Environment
Appropriations bill for a west
coast earthquake early warning
system. Last year, for the first
time, Congress appropriated
$5 million specifically for the
system. This continued funding
during a time of severe budget operating and maintenance
constraints demonstrates the costs of $16.1 million.
importance of the system and “The USGS, in collaboration
Congress’s commitment to with Caltech, UC Berkeley, the
seeing the system fully built out.University of Washington, and
Earlier this year, Schiff led the University of Oregon has
a group of 35 Members of developed an Earthquake Early
Congress – primarily from Warning system that detects
California, Washington, and waves radiating from the
Oregon – to request that the epicenter of a quake and would
committee fund an earthquake provide people in California,
early warning system for the Oregon and Washington with
West Coast. A limited system seconds to even a minute
developed by Caltech, UC-or more of warning. With
Berkeley, and the University advanced notice, people
of Washington, in conjunction can take cover, automated
with the United States systems can be triggered to
Geological Survey (USGS), has slow down trains and manage
already been deployed and has the power grid, doctors can
proven that the early warning pause surgeries, and more. The
technology is sound. It will technology has been tested and
cost an estimated $38.2 million proven to work effectively,”
to build out a full system for Schiff wrote to the committee
the west coast, with annual members.
both the beauty and safety of
our parks and open spaces for
all to enjoy.”
The city’s certified arborist
with the Department of Public
Works conducted a preliminary
assessment of the downed tree
Wednesday but did not find any
conclusive reasons for its fall,
so they hired outside help, they
said.
The city conducts regular
maintenance and care for all
of the city trees. The city has
continued to maintain the
grass, trees and vegetation in all
city parks during the drought
they added.
Representatives from the
environmental and engineering
consulting firm, Dudek along
with Darya Barar, an arborist for
the city said at a meeting July 1,
that drought is associated with
tree issues such as, spreading
fires, insect infestation and
falling trees.
Barar said the city council had
just approved a plan for all the
city park trees. They both said
the city should take up the issue
of watering all older city owed
trees sometime she said they
do not do with trees older than
three years.
Pasadena has an “urban forest”
of about 60,000 city-owned
trees in parks, open spaces,
along city streets and at public
buildings according to city staff.
At press time, 2 of the children
that were hit by the tree remain
in the hospital
temporary tunnel underneath
the bridge for those jogging or
walking the trail, “but only on
Councilmember Steve
Madison (left) and directorof Pasadena Heritage, SueMossman (far right) alongwith city staff pose during agroundbreaking Wednesday
for the La Loma Bridge $16million retrofit. Photo, D. Lee/
MVNews.
the east side, all access on top
of the bride will be closed,” she
said.
Gutierrez said they anticipate
the bridge opening back up
December of 2016.
ARTS Bus
Service
Changes
Starting August 3, the city’s
ARTS buses will see service
changes on all routes
including, revised schedules
with minor adjustments to
Firefighters help kids after tree falls, photo courtesy Pasadena Fire
further improve efficiency
Mann to StepDown As
PCC Trustee
Longtime Pasadena City
College Trustee, Dr. Jeanette
Mann, announced last week
that she will not seek another
term for the upcoming
November 3 elections. Mann
has been on the board 32 years
representing East Pasadena and
Sierra Madre.
The filing period for the
November 3 election ends
and on time arrival of buses
Route 31/32; Increased
midday frequency between
9:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
to approximately every
22 minutes Route 20
Clockwise and additional
weekday service between
3 p.m. and 4 p.m. along
Arroyo Parkway and Fair
Oaks. For a complete
list of revised schedules
visit: cityofpasadena.
n et/Transp or t at ion/
ServiceChange2015.aspx.
Free Mulch
Free Upcoming Events at
Program
Pasadena Senior Center
New Mulch Pickup
Location
This week the Mulch
Give-Away program will
be expanded to include
Robinson Park.
Dates for the Robinson
Park program are, August
August 7. Former Pasadena
Unified School District board
member Tom Selinske and USC
adjunct professor Jim Osterling
have both announced they will
run for the seat.
Thursdays, Aug. 4 to 27, at
noon. Everyone is invited to
play one of the most popular
card games in North America.
Join other players at all levels
and make new friends. For
more information call 626-5840413.
by
Concerts in Memorial Park
- Tuesdays, Aug. 4 to 27, from
6 to 7 p.m. The band shell at
Memorial Park, adjacent to the
Pasadena Senior Center, will
be hopping with entertainment
this month! Aug. 4: Billy and
the Hillbillies. Aug. 11: Inca, the
Peruvian Ensemble. Aug. 18:
Lisa Haley and the Zydekats.
Aug. 25: Alan Chapman’s Movie
Music Magic. Bring a picnic or
purchase dinner at the BBQ
snack bar. Everyone of all ages
is welcome.
Hearing Issues: Loss and
Technology - Thursday, Aug.
6, at 10 a.m. Learn about your
ears and hearing, hearing loss
and hearing aids, the latest
breakthroughs and how current
technologies can help you.
Presented by the HEAR Center.
Friday Movie Matinees --
Fridays, Aug. 7, 14 and 21,
at 1 p.m. - Aug. 7: Timbuktu
(2015, PG-13) starring Ibrahim
Ahmed aka Pino and Layla
Walet Mohamed (with English
subtitles). Aug. 14: The Dirty
Dozen (1967, NR) starring Lee
Marvin and Charles Bronson.
Aug. 21: Noah (2014, PG-13)
starring Russell Crowe and
Emma Watson.
28, September 25, and
October 23, 2015.
Robinson Park is located at
1081 North Fair Oaks Ave
and the mulch program
will be located in the park’s
southern parking lot.
Residents will have access
to mulch during park hours
which are 6 a.m. through 10
p.m. while supplies last.
Mulch Pickup Location
New loads of mulch will be
delivered once per month
on the follow days, August
14, September 11 and
October 9.
The mulch will be available
from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00
p.m. at Victory Park, 2575
Paloma Street and located
in the southeast corner of
the parking lot adjacent to
Paloma Street.
Mulch Benefits
Moderates the soil
temperature and retains
moisture during dry
weather, reducing the need
for watering.
Prevents germination of
many weed seeds & reduces
need for herbicides.
Protects the soil from the
impact of raindrops that
can cause crusting and
prevents the germination of
seedlings.
There is something for
everyone in July at the Pasadena
Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St.
All events listed are free.
Cardmaking Workshop --
Monday, Aug. 3, from noon
to 2 p.m. Surprise a special
someone with a personalized,
handmade greeting card.
Whether it’s a happy birthday,
thank you, thinking of you or
other sentiment, you’ll create
a decorative card in your own
unique style. All materials will
be provided.
Stay Connected with Social
Media --Tuesdays and
Thursdays, Aug. 4 to 27, from
9 to 11 a.m. Learn how to keep
in touch with family and friends
via email, Skype, Faceboo
and other forms of social
media during a 30-minute,
one-on-one meeting with an
instructor. You’ll choose which
applications you want to learn.
Bring a laptop or use one of the
onsite computers. If you have an
email address, bring it and your
password. Sign up with Edison
at the Welcome Desk.
Smart Phones, Tablets and
Computers - Any Questions?
-Tuesdays and Thursdays,
Aug. 4 to 27, at 10 a.m. Get
the answers you need about
technology devices, whether
you own your own already or are
considering a purchase. Learn
how to text, check voicemail, set
an alarm, navigate the Internet,
download apps and more.
Pinochle - Tuesdays and
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