Mountain Views News, Pasadena Edition [Sierra Madre] Saturday, October 29, 2016

(cont. from page 1) pass starts 
at $20 a for unlimited 30 
minute rides. Each additional 
30 minutes would cost $1.75. 
The second yearly pass option 
cost $40, with each 30 minutes 
$1.75 and no unlimited rides. 

 The walkup rate would be 
$3.50 each 30 minutes.

 The use of the Metro Tap card 
was also confusing, in that no 
money needs to be stored on 
the Tap card, users are required 
to sign up online with a credit 
card and then the Tap card 
identifies the user. Funds are 
deducted from the credit card. 

 Cevallos said a downloadable 
mobile app from Metro allows 
a user to track the time the bike 
is used, location of the docking 
stations and when the bike is 
returned. The app cannot be 
used to make payments she 
said. Cevallos also said the 
bikes do not have GPS to locate 
them. 

 City staff said the bikes will be 
available as part of a two-year 
test program. The costs of the 
program ranged wildly form 
a low of $200,000 per year to 
$700,000 a year, “as a worst case 
scenario,” staff said.

 The test program, including 
the docking station locations, 
has to have city council 
approval. 

 The issue is set for their Dec. 
5 meeting. 

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Mountain View News Saturday, October 29, 2016 

Outdoor Community 
Handcraft Fair in Altadena

Free Events Roundup at the 
Pasadena Senior Center

Bikeshare Program

 
There is something for 
everyone in November 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.

 Smart Phones, Tablets 
and Computers – Any 
Questions? – Tuesdays 
and Thursdays, Nov. 1 to 
29, from 10 to 11 a.m. Get 
the answers you need about 
technology devices, whether 
you own them already or 
are considering a purchase. 
Learning how to text, check 
voicemail, set an alarm, 
navigate the Internet and 
download apps is easier 
than you may think! Please 
note there will be no session 
Thursday, Nov. 24.

 Flu Shot Clinic – 
Wednesday, Nov, 2, from 
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seniors 
are at greater risk of serious 
complications from flu than 
younger adults. Flu shots 
will be provided at no cost 
by the Pasadena Public 
Health Department for 
anyone older than 6 months. 
Visit the Welcome Desk for a 
required appointment card. 
For more information call 
626-795-4331.

 Child Gifting – Thursday, 
Nov. 3, at 10 a.m. A strong 
financial foundation never 
goes out of style. Learn how 
to give financial gifts to your 
children and grandchildren 
so they’ll have a head start 
toward financial security.

 Friday Movie Matinees 
– Fridays, Nov. 4 and 18. 
Everyone enjoys movies 
and the pleasures they 
bring. Nov. 4 at 1 p.m.: 
“Café Society” (2016, PG-
13) starring Jesse Eisenberg 
and Kristen Stewart. A 
young Bronx native moves 
to Hollywood in the 1930s 
and falls in love with the 
secretary of his powerful 
uncle, an agent to the stars, 
then returns to New York 
where he gets swept up in 
the vibrant world of high 
society. Nov. 18 at 2:30 
p.m.: “Willie Wonka & the 
Chocolate Factory” (1971, 
G) starring Gene Wilder and 
Peter Ostrum. Young Charlie 
seeks the priceless golden 
ticket that will win him a 
lifetime supply of sweets and 
a tour of a mysterious candy 
man’s chocolate factory.

 Cardmaking Workshop 
– Monday, Nov. 7, from 
noon to 2 p.m. Surprise 
a special someone with a 
personalized, handmade 
greeting card. Whether 
it’s happy birthday, happy 
holidays, thank you, 
thinking of you or other 
sentiment, you’ll create a 
decorative card in your own 
unique style and have fun 
discovering your creativity 
while workshop leaders 
help you bring your ideas 
to life. All materials will be 
provided.

Glimpse of New Melting 
Under Antarctic Glaciers

 

 Celebrate Fall with 
Handcrafted Goods, Great 
Food, and Family Fun at The 
Market at St. Elizabeth

St Elizabeth Parish School 
invites everyone to celebrate the 
great work of human hands at 
this annual outdoor community 
craft fair in Altadena. During 
this family-friendly special 
event, local artisans will be 
present. Featuring art, jewelry, 
ceramics, clothing, accessories, 
textiles, home décor, toys, 
plants, flowers, baked goods 
and food items. Shop for 
unique Christmas gifts and 
homemade Thanksgiving 
treats. Also, unique children’s 
crafts activities, games, and 
delicious food and drinks.

 The event is Sunday, November 
20, 2016 9am-3pm, The Market 
at Saint Elizabeth School 1840 
N. Lake Avenue at Woodbury.

 For more information call 
(626) 797-7727. 

 

 Two new studies by researchers 
at NASA and the University 
of California, Irvine (UCI), 
detect the fastest ongoing rates 
of glacier retreat ever observed 
in West Antarctica and offer 
an unprecedented direct view 
of intense ice melting from the 
floating undersides of glaciers. 
The results highlight how the 
interaction between ocean 
conditions and the bedrock 
beneath a glacier can influence 
the glacier’s evolution, with 
implications for understanding 
future ice loss from Antarctica 
and global sea level rise.

 The two studies examined 
three neighboring glaciers in 
West Antarctica that are melting 
and retreating at different 
rates. Smith, Pope and Kohler 
glaciers flow into the Dotson 
and Crosson ice shelves in the 
Amundsen Sea Embayment in 
West Antarctica, the part of the 
continent with the largest loss 
of ice mass.

 A study led by Bernd 
Scheuchl of UCI, published 
in the journal Geophysical 
Research Letters on Aug. 28, 
used radar measurements from 
the European Space Agency’s 
Sentinel-1 satellite and data 
from the earlier ERS-1 and ERS-
2 satellites to look at changes 
in the glaciers’ grounding 
lines -- the boundary where 
a glacier loses contact with 
bedrock and begins to float on 
the ocean. The grounding line 
is important because nearly all 
glacier melting takes place on 
the underside of the glacier’s 
floating portion, called the ice 
shelf. If a glacier loses mass 
from enhanced melting, it may 
start floating farther inland 
from its former grounding line, 
just as a boat stuck on a sandbar 
may be able to float again if a 
heavy cargo is removed. This is 
called grounding line retreat.

 Scheuchl’s team found a 
rapid retreat of Smith Glacier’s 
grounding line of 1.24 miles (2 
kilometers) per year since 1996. 
Pope retreated more slowly at 
0.31 mile (0.5 kilometer) per 
year since 1996. Kohler, which 
had retreated at a slower pace, 
actually readvanced a total of 
1.24 miles (2 kilometers) since 
2011.

 These differences motivated 
Ala Khazendar of NASA’s 
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, 
Pasadena, California -- a 
coauthor of Scheuchl’s study 
-- to measure the ice losses at 
the bottoms of the glaciers, 
which he suspected might 
be underlying the changes 
in their grounding lines. 
Khazendar’s study, published 
Oct. 25 in the journal Nature 
Communications, used 
measurements of changes 
in the thickness and height 
of the ice from radar and 
laser altimetry instruments 
flown by NASA’s Operation 
IceBridge and earlier NASA 
airborne campaigns. Radar 
waves penetrate glaciers all 
the way to their base, allowing 
direct measurements of how 
the bottom profiles of the three 
glaciers at their grounding lines 
changed between 2002 and 
2014. Laser signals reflect off 
the surface, so for the floating 
ice shelves, laser measurements 
of changes in surface elevation 
can be used to infer changes in 
ice thickness.

 Previous studies using 
other techniques estimated 
the average melting rates at 
the bottom of Dotson and 
Crosson ice shelves to be about 
40 feet per year (12 meters 
per year). Khazendar and his 
team, using their direct radar 
measurements, found stunning 
rates of ice loss from the glaciers’ 
undersides on the ocean sides 
of their grounding lines. The 
fastest-melting glacier, Smith, 
lost between 984 and 1,607 
feet (300 and 490 meters) in 
thickness from 2002 to 2009 
near its grounding line, or up to 
230 feet per year (70 meters per 
year). Those years encompass a 
period when rapid increases in 
mass loss were observed around 
the Amundsen Sea region. The 
regional scale of the loss made 
scientists strongly suspect 
that an increase in the influx 
of ocean heat beneath the ice 
shelves must have taken place. 
“Our observations provide a 
crucial piece of evidence to 
support that suspicion, as they 
directly reveal the intensity of 
ice melting at the bottom of 
the glaciers during that period,” 
Khazendar said. 

 For more information visit: 
jpl.nasa.gov/news.

Pasadena Day of the Dead


Mariachi Tesoro de Rebecca Gonzales

 For a second year, Old 
Pasadena celebrates Day of 
the Dead, the reverent yet 
vibrant Mexican holiday that 
honors loved ones who have 
passed before us. During the 
three-day event, dozens of 
Old Pasadena businesses will 
create beautiful altars in their 
spaces to showcase during 
the self-guided Tour of Altars. 
The weekend culminates with 
Sunday’s lively, free Family 
Fiesta and One Colorado 
Courtyard’s outdoor screening 
of the animated 2014 film The 
Book of Life.

Day of the Dead Tour of Altars

Friday, October 28 – 
Sunday, October 30, during 
participating business hours

Take a self-guided tour of 
altars hosted by participating 
businesses

Our judges will award $500 
to the Best Traditional and 
Contemporary Altars

Day of the Dead Family Fiesta

Sunday, October 30 ~ 2:00–
6:00pm

Metro Right of Way at Union 
Street (between Colorado and 
Holly Street)

100 E. Union Street

SCHEDULE

North Side of METRO Right of 
Way

2:00-6:00pm Traditional Altar 
dedicated to Rocky Behr, The 
Folk Tree

2:00-6:00pm Armory Center 
for the Arts craft activity *

3:00-4:15pm Day of the Dead 
Storytelling by Olga Loya

5:00-5:30pm Mariachi 
Tesoro de Rebecca Gonzales 
performance

5:30-6:00pm In Tlanextli 
Tlacopan performance of La 
Danza Azteca

South Side of METRO Right of 
Way

2:00-3:00pm Marimba Tropical 
performance

2:00-5:00pm Calavera face 
painting (children aged 3+)

2:00-6:00pm Day of the Dead 
merchandise and artwork from 
local artisan vendors

2:00-6:00pm Color Me Mine 
Pasadena craft activity *

 FREE craft activities are 
offered on a first-come, first-
served basis while supplies last. 

The Book of Life Movie 
Screening Sunday, October 30, 
7:00pm

One Colorado, 41 Hugus Alley 
- (626) 564-1066 

The 2014 animated The Book 
of Life follows protagonist 
Manolo’s mythic struggle 
between following his heart or 
his familial expectations. From 
producer Guillermo del Toro 
and director Jorge Gutierrez, 
“The Book of Life” offers 
thrilling visuals to accompany 
Manolo’s journey through 
fantastical worlds where he 
confronts his greatest fears and 
contends with some interesting 
deities.


Pet of the 
Week

 Scooby (A406408) is a real 
sweetheart! This one-year-
old, neutered male, grey 
and white greyhound mix 
loves attention. Spend a few 
minutes petting him and 
he’ll reward you with tons of 
affection! He adores meeting 
new people of all ages, 
impressing them by showing 
off his sit command. He 
walks well on a leash and 
enjoys being out and about. 
Scooby came to PHS with 
another dog and has enjoyed 
the company of some other 
dogs while out on our 
Mobile Unit. He would do 
well as the only dog in his 
new forever family, but he 
could also be a good second 
dog in the right home.

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

 New adopters will receive a 
complimentary health-and-
wellness 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 
A406408, 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.

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ALTADENA POLICE BLOTTER

Parsons to Modernize 
L.A. Regional Intelligent 
Transportation System

Sunday, October 16th

2:00 AM – A vehicle 
vandalism occurred in the 
2100 block of N. Marengo 
Avenue. Suspect(s) shattered 
the rear window. 

8:00 AM – A grand theft 
from a vehicle occurred in 
the 1600 block of N. Oxford 
Avenue. Stolen: red Husky 
tool box. 

Monday, October 17th

7:00 AM – A grand theft 
occurred in the 2500 block 
of N. El Molino Avenue. 
Stolen: currency. 

4:00 PM – A grand theft 
occurred in the 300 block of 
W. Altadena Drive. Suspect 
identified as the victim’s son. 
Stolen: jar of coins. 

Tuesday, October 18th

No significant incidents.

Wednesday, October 19th

7:44 PM – Robert Crenshaw, 
22 years old of Pasadena was 
arrested in the area of Lake 
Avenue and Elizabeth Street 
for possession of narcotic 
paraphernalia. 

Thursday, October 20th

2:15 AM – Two vehicle 
burglaries occurred in the 
2500 block of E. Washington 
Boulevard. Suspect(s) 
entered the vehicle by 
shattering the window. 
Stolen: red purse, white/gold 
Michael Kors wallet, gray 
backpack, black Microsoft 
laptop, black GoPro camera, 
black wallet and currency. 

11:10 PM – Jose Gonzalez, 
31 years old of Los Angeles 
was arrested in the area of 
Lake Avenue and Boston 
Street for possession of a 
controlled substance. 

Friday, October 21st

7:31 AM – A shoplifting 
incident occurred in the 
2200 block of Lake Avenue. 
Stolen: grocery items. 

10:00 AM – A vehicle 
burglary occurred in the 2300 
block of GlenroseAvenue. 
Suspect entered the vehicle 
by shattering the rear 
window. Stolen: gardening 
equipment. 

3:25 PM – Juanita 
Dominguez, 47 years old 
of Altadena was arrested in 
the 2100 block of Raymond 
Avenue for battery. 

Saturday, October 22nd

10:30 AM – Two vehicle 
vandalisms occurred in 
the 2100 block of Lincoln 
Avenue. Suspects have been 
identified. 

1:30 PM – Frank Garcia, 35 
years old of Altadena was 
arrested in the 200 block of 
Crosby Street for residential 
burglary. 

10:00 PM – A vehicle 
vandalism occurred 
in the 400 block of 
StonehurstDrive. Suspect(s) 
damaged the driver’s side 
door.

 Parsons announce Wednesday 
that the Los Angeles County 
Metropolitan Transportation 
Authority (Metro) has selected 
Parsons to modernize the 
Regional Integration of 
Intelligent Transportation 
System (www.riits.net) to 
facilitate and encourage near 
real-time transportation data 
exchange between more than 
125 traffic, transit, emergency 
service, and other agencies 
to improve transportation in 
Southern California. Parsons 
will provide RIITS with 
unprecedented operational 
integration functionality 
through technologies that will 
deliver big data analytics and 
reporting capabilities.

 LA Metro administers RIITS 
on behalf of member agencies 
for the Southern California 
region. Caltrans, the City of 
Los Angeles Department of 
Transportation, the California 
Highway Patrol, Long Beach 
Transit, Foothill Transit, 
the County of Los Angeles 
Public Works Department 
Information Exchange 
Network, Metro, and others 
exchange information through 
RIITS. This exchange provides 
transportation operations 
a consolidated, data-rich, 
and near real-time source of 
information for transportation 
in Southern California via 
an interface that allows for 
coordinated transportation 
management throughout the 
region. RIITS also exchanges 
near real-time transportation 
data with numerous traveler 
information services.

 “Southern California has 
the most congested traffic 
system in the nation,” said 
Michael Johnson, Parsons 
Group President. “Modern, 
proactive transportation 
management is essential for 
meeting the region’s mobility, 
sustainability, and emergency 
management needs. We 
welcome this opportunity to 
help move Southern California 
another step forward as a 
transportation-smart city.”

 By leveraging mobile 
technology, global positioning 
systems, beacon sensors, and 
other signals, Parsons helps 
transportation agencies capture, 
consolidate, and analyze real-
time transportation patterns 
and usage in order to maximize 
transportation efficiency, 
performance, and safety. In 
addition, Parsons’ technology 
provides jurisdictions with 
historical and other types of 
big-data analytics that allow 
transportation agencies to 
improve operations and make 
better-informed and effective 
infrastructure investment 
decisions.

 Whether you plan to vote RePUPlican or DemoCAT, Elect 
to Adopt at the Pasadena Humane Society this election 
season. From November 1 through November 8, help an 
animal in need race to the “right house” by casting your 
ballot for shelter pets. 

 Elect to Adopt includes: 

 Reduced adoption fees for all available pets, including $30 
dog adoptions, $10 cat adoptions and $5 rabbit adoptions. 

“Meet the Candidates” pet adoption boards posted around 
the shelter.

 “I Adopted” stickers for new pet adopters.

 “Elect to Adopt” ballots where adopters can write why they 
chose their new pet. 

 “Thousands of dogs, cats and other critters enter our shelter 
each year,” says Julie Bank, President/CEO of the Pasadena 
Humane Society & SPCA. “Elect to Adopt this November 
and change the life of a pet in need.”

 All shelter pets will be spayed or neutered, microchipped 
and receive a set of vaccines before going to their new 
homes. PHS will be open during normal adoption hours, 
Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 
p.m.; Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Regular adoption 
screening applies.

 View our patriotic pooches, cats and rabbits online at 
pasadenahumane.org/adopt.

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