Mountain Views News          Saturday, April 2, 2016

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, April 2, 2016 

Pasadena 
News Briefs

Paula Madison Chosen as 
PCCs Graduation Speaker

Two People 
Killed in 
Horrific 

Car Crash


Roscoe’s Chicken 
and Waffles Files for 
Bankruptcy

 Veteran media executive Paula 
Madison will address students, 
family, faculty, staff, and the 
community at Pasadena City 
College’s 91st Commencement 
ceremony the school announced 
last week 

 The ceremony is scheduled for 
Friday, May 6, at 7:00 p.m.

 “We are so lucky to have an 
executive of Ms. Madison’s 
caliber speak to our students 
at this year’s Commencement 
ceremony,” said Superintendent-
President Rajen Vurdien, Ph.D. 
“Growing up in Harlem as the 
daughter of immigrant parents 
from Jamaica and China, Paula’s 
life story is one that many of 
our students will find familiar. 
I’m sure her address will inspire 
and motivate our students as 
they transition beyond PCC. 
I very much look forward to 
welcoming her to our campus.”

With more than 35 years’ 
experience in broadcast 
journalism and media 
production, Madison has broken 
barriers throughout her career. 
In 2000, when she assumed the 
role of president and general 
manager of KNBC-TV in Los 
Angeles, she became the first 
African-American woman to 
lead a network-owned station in 
a top-five market. Named one of 
Ebony magazine’s “Power 100” 
in 2013, she served as executive 
vice president and chief diversity 
officer of NBCUniversal from 
2006 to 2011.

 Madison was born in Harlem 
and attended Cardinal Spellman 
High School in the Bronx. 
She spent the early part of her 
career as a newspaper reporter 
in New York and Texas before 
returning to New York City 
as assistant news director at 
WNBC, eventually becoming 
that station’s vice president and 
news director.

 Madison serves on the boards 
of the Maynard Institute for 
Journalism Education and the 
Greater Los Angeles United 
Way, and is a past chairman of 
the California Science Center 
Foundation, vice chair of 
National Medical Fellowships, 
the Maynard Institute for 
Journalism Education, Cardinal 
Spellman High School, and 
chair of The Nell Williams 
Family Foundation. Among 
her many awards are the First 
Amendment Service Award 
from the Radio and Television 
News Directors Foundation. 
She earned her bachelor’s degree 
from Vassar College.


By Dean Lee 

 Although not street racing 
related, police say a Ford 
Mustang was traveling in 
excess of 80 mph Wednesday 
morning when it hit an SUV 
and then a light pole, on 
the corner of Lake and Villa 
Street, splitting the car in half 
killing two of the four people 
in the car.

 According to reports, an 
uncle and nephew were killed 
around 7 a.m. when the 
maroon 2003 Mustang they 
were in hit a Kia Sorrento 
SUV making a left turn.

 The Coroner’s Office 
identified the two people 
Thursday as the driver 23 
year-old Reynold Chilel-
Ramirez and His nephew, 17 
year-old Adelfo Chilel-Lopez 
. 

 According to Pasadena Fire 
Department Spokeswoman 
Lisa Derderian Ramirez died 
from his injuries after being 
rushed to a nearby hospital. 
Lopez died at the scene. Two 
other men, 22 and 27, were 
trapped in the back of the 
car before being freed from 
the wreckage by firefighters. 
She said both men were also 
rushed to a nearby hospital 
in serious condition.

 The driver of the Kia, a 46 
year-old woman, suffered 
minor injuries. Derderian 
said the crash was under 
investigation. Investigators 
are still interviewing 
witnesses and looking 
for surveillance video to 
determine what happened. 
Anyone with information 
should call (626) 744-7159.

 Photo courtesy of the Pasadena Police.

 The parent company, East 
Coast Foods Inc., of the 
wildly popular Roscoe’s 
House of Chicken and 
Waffles revealed Tuesday the 
restaurant filed for Chapter 
11 bankruptcy protection, 
in part, because of a $3 
million lawsuit awarded to 
a former employee. 

 Daniel Beasley sued the 
Roscoe’s on Pico Boulevard 
for racial discrimination.

 In addition to the lawsuit, 
the company has a number 
of large debts court 
documents show.

 East Coast Foods has not 
commentated on whether 
it would close any of the 
seven Roscoe’s in southern 
California including the 
Pasadena location on 
North Lake Ave.

The City to 
Host Rain 
Barrel Event

 The city of Pasadena, along 
with the Metropolitan Water 
District, is set to hold a rain 
barrel distribution and rain 
harvesting class in which the 
public can get free rain barrels 
after a rebate.

 Rain barrels are a cost effective 
way to capture rain water as 
it flows off your rooftops to 
allow for its reuse. Capturing 
rainwater for reuse in your 
garden also reduces storm 
water discharges. Water that 
normally would have run into 
the storm drains and out to the 
ocean, is now being redirected 
into a system that allows you 
to, if for irrigation, return it 
to the soil and recharge the 
groundwater. 

 The event will be held 
Saturday, April 9, with the 
Rain Barrel Distribution from 
8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and a Free 
Rainwater Harvesting Class 
from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. both will 
be held at the Lake Avenue 
Church 393 N. Lake Avenue.

 Rain barrels must be 
purchased in advance by 
April 7 at RainBarrelsIntl.
com. Under the "Events" tab, 
the City of Pasadena Rain 
barrel cost is $85; but free after 
rebate. Rebates are offered 
by the Metropolitan Water 
District (limit one rebate 
submission per household up 
to 4 barrels maximum) visit 
SoCalWaterSmart.com to 
apply for your rebate. 

 The Metropolitan Water 
District, in partnership with 
PWP, is offering a $100 rebate 
for barrels 50 gallons or 
larger, which will make most 
barrels free! Limit of 4 rain 
barrels per household. Visit 
SoCalWaterSmart.com to 
apply for your rebate.

Caltech Elects Three 
New Board of Trustees


Suspect Steals Police 
Car, Crashes after 
Chase

Discussion: Pasadena 
Artists from 1940s–1980s

 Police arrested a man after 
he allegedly stole a Pasadena 
police cruiser Monday night 
forcing another police vehicle 
to deliberately crash into the 
cruiser ending the chase. 
According to police, they 
received a 911 call of a man 
threatening customers at In-
N-Out Burger on East Foothill 
Boulevard. Police found the 
man shortly before 10 p.m. a 
few blocks away. After hitting 
the officers vehicle with a 
medal object, he got into the 
car and led police on a 12 
minutes chase that ended at 
Claremont Street and Lake 
Avenue. He faces a number of 
charges including grand theft 
auto and assault. 

 In celebration of the 100th 
anniversary of the Pasadena 
Garden Club, Jean Stern, 
executive director of the Irvine 
Museum, will discuss the 
works of major Pasadena artists 
from 1980–1940, with special 
emphasis on their floral and 
garden paintings on Thursday, 
April 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 
Pasadena Central Library’s 
Donald Wright Auditorium, 
285 E. Walnut St.

 Featured artists include 
Franz A. Bischoff (1864-1929), 
Benjamin C. Brown (1865-
1942), Alson S. Clark (1876-
1949), John Frost (1890-1937), 
William Lees Judson (1842-
1928), Jean Mannheim (1862-
1945), Guy Rose (1867-1925), 
Jesse Botke (1883-1971) and 
Paul de Longpre (1855-1911). 
A question and answer session 
will follow the presentation.

 A recognized authority on 
California Impressionism, 
Art Historian Jean Stern has 
extensive experience in the field 
as an author, curator, lecturer, 
and teacher. He has been the 
executive director of the Irvine 
Museum since its inception 
in January, 1993, and has 
established a national presence 
for the Irvine Museum in the 
fields of California Art and 
History through a noteworthy 
international series of books, 
exhibitions, lectures, articles 
and video documentaries.

 Mr. Stern is the author of 
numerous books and articles 
on California Impressionism, 
including monographs on 
important artists such Franz 
A. Bischoff, Alson S. Clark, 
Sam Hyde Harris and Elsie 
Palmer Payne. In 2001, he and 
Joan Irvine Smith researched 
and co-authored California, 
This Golden Land of Promise, 
published by Chapman 
University Press and the Irvine 
Museum.

 He has written essays for 
numerous books and museum 
exhibition catalogues. In 
addition, he has been a 
contributor to several books 
on California art including 
all three Plein Air Painters of 
California series of books; Guy 
Rose: American Impressionist; 
Enchanted Isle: A History of 
Painting on Santa Catalina 
Island; and Franz A. Bischoff: 
The Life and Art of an American 
Master (2010). His latest book, 
California Light: One Hundred 
Years of the California Art Club 
(co-authored with Molly Siple) 
was published in 2011. 

 For more information, contact 
Christine Reeder at (626) 744-
7076

 

 Caltech officials announced 
Monday that three distinguished 
business leaders—Timothy 
J. Sloan, Michelle “Mich” 
Mathews-Spradlin, and Sabeer 
Bhatia (BS ‘91)—have been 
elected to the Caltech Board of 
Trustees.

 Timothy J. Sloan (pictured 
left) is president and chief 
operating officer of Wells Fargo 
& Company, one of the world’s 
largest banks. In his current role, 
he oversees the San Francisco–
based bank’s four main business 
groups: community banking, 
consumer lending, wholesale 
banking, and wealth and 
investment management.

 Mich Mathews-Spradlin 
(pictured right) is an angel 
investor, primarily in the 
technology sector. She 
previously served as a top 
executive at Microsoft Corp., 
beginning her career in 1989 
as a United Kingdom–based 
consultant and then joining 
the company in the United 
States in 1993. By the time she 
retired from Microsoft in 2011, 
she had become the company’s 
top female executive, serving 
as chief marketing officer and 
senior vice president.

 Sabeer Bhatia (pictured center), 
a pioneer of web-based email, 
is cofounder, chairman, and 
chief executive officer of Sabse 
Technologies Inc., a mobile-
telecommunications company. 
He was the cofounder of 
Hotmail Corporation, guiding 
that company’s rise from a 
1996 start-up into one of the 
world’s largest email providers. 
Microsoft acquired Hotmail in 
1998, eventually turning it into 
Microsoft Outlook.

Pet of the 
Week


Crime Blotter for Altadena

Sunday, March 20th

12:25 PM – Rhonda Hopkins, 
24 years old of Altadena was 
arrested in the 2100 block of El 
Sereno Avenue for residential 
burglary, receiving stolen 
property, and theft of utility 
services. 

4:10 PM – A petty theft 
occurred in the 1300 block of 
N. Altadena Drive. Suspect(s) 
stole a cellphone that was left 
in the restroom. Stolen: black 
Samsung Galaxy Note 4. 

Tuesday, March 22nd

1:00 AM – A burglary from a 
storage shed occurred in the 
1900 block of E. Washington 
Boulevard. Suspect(s) entered 
the shed via unknown means. 
Stolen: gray suitcase, baby 
clothing, documents. 

8:45 AM – A vehicle was 
reported stolen from the 100 
block of E. Las Flores Drive. 
Vehicle stolen: gold 2004 
Honda Accord 4 door. 

11:25 PM – Kevin Berry, 37 
years old of Altadena was 
arrested in the 1700 block of N. 
Holliston Avenue for domestic 
violence. 

Wednesday, March 23rd

9:50 PM – Edwin Muniz, 25 
years old of Altadena was 
arrested in the 2100 block of N. 
Raymond Avenue for domestic 
violence. 

Thursday, March 24th

12:20 AM – Romina Lee, 30 
years old of Pasadena was 
arrested in the 200 block of 
Acacia Street for domestic 
violence. 

8:00 AM – A residential 
burglary occurred in the 2100 
block of KinneloaCanyon Road. 
Suspect(s) entered the location 
by cutting the window screens. 
No items were stolen. 

6:17 PM – Enrique Hernandez, 
37 years old of Pasadena was 
arrested in the area of Woodbury 
Road and Raymond Avenue 
for possession of a controlled 
substance. 

10:30 PM – A petty theft of an 
unlocked vehicle occurred in 
the 4500 block of El Prieto Road. 
Stolen: vehicle registration. 

Friday, March 25th

8:00 AM – An attempt 
residential burglary occurred 
in the 2100 block of Kinneloa 
Canyon Road. Suspect(s) 
attempted to enter the residence 
by removing the screen door. 
No entry, no items stolen. 

8:30 PM – A grand theft from 
an unlocked vehicle occurred in 
the 300 block of Parkman Street. 
Stolen: Wilson pro-golf clubs. 

9:45 PM – An assault with a 
deadly weapon occurred in 
the area of Allen Avenue and 
Atchison Street. The suspects 
became irate due to the victim 
driving the posted speed limit 
and proceeded to pass her 
vehicle. The suspects pulled 
up to the driver’s side of the 
victim’s vehicle and pointed 
a silver handgun. A gunshot 
was fired towards the victim’s 
vehicle and the suspects fled the 
area. Suspects described as (2) 
male white’s, 20 – 25 years old, 
driving a black Fiat, 4 door, with 
European license plates. No 
injuries. 

22:00 PM – A grand theft from 
an unlocked vehicle occurred 
in the 2800 block of Maiden 
Lane. Stolen: orange coin purse, 
various gift cards. 

Saturday, March 26th

5:05 PM – Thomas Taylor, 27 
years old of Los Angeles was 
arrested in the 1000 block 
of E. Mendocino Street for 
being under the influence of a 
controlled substance. 

7:10 PM – Andre Dillingham, 
45 years old, of Pasadena was 
arrested in the 700 block of E. 
Altadena Drive for shoplifting. 

Special Pilates 
for Paws Class

 Learn Pilates with your dog 
and benefit the Pasadena 
Humane Society! Pilates 
Pasadena is partnering with 
the Pasadena Humane Society 
to host a special Pilates for 
Paws class on Thursday, April 
21 held in the PHS Behavior 
and Training Center.

 Class starts at 6:00 p.m. at 
the Pasadena Humane Society 
Animal Care Center, 361 S. 
Raymond Ave. Pasadena, 
91105. Click here for more 
information and to buy tickets. 
The cost of this class is $10. All 
proceeds benefit PHS.

Free April Events at the 
Pasadena Senior Center

 Sam (A394438) is a one-
year-old, male, agouti 
shorthaired rabbit. While 
this sweet guy can be a little 
bit shy at first, he should 
warm up to you with a 
little calm interaction. 
Sam enjoys munching on 
timothy hay, as well as 
having his ears and nose 
gently rubbed. He has 
already been neutered and 
is ready to go home with 
you today.

 The regular rabbit 
adoption fee is $30 which 
includes the spay or neuter 
surgery, microchip, 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.

 There is something for everyone 
in April at the Pasadena Senior 
Center, 85 E. Holly St. All events 
listed are free and are presented 
at the Holly Street location 
unless otherwise indicated. You 
do not have to be a member to 
attend. Some events require 
advance reservations as noted.

 Chess Lessons – Fridays, 
April 8 to 29, from 3 to 5 p.m. 
Harrison Chen, a Flintridge 
Prep student, will teach seniors 
how to play chess with others. 
Anyone can learn in a few 
lessons and it’s a great way to 
challenge your mind. Meet 
others who are just learning; if 
you already know how to play 
chess, come seek out a partner!

 Cardmaking Workshop – 
Monday, April 4, from noon to 2 
p.m. Surprise a special someone 
with a personalized, handmade 
greeting card. Whether it’s a 
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.

 Stay Connected with 
Social Media – Tuesdays and 
Thursdays, April 5 to 28, from 
9 to 11 a.m. Learn how to keep 
in touch with family and friends 
via email, Skype, Facebook 
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, 
April 5 to 28, 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!

 Caregiver Education and 
Support Groups – Wednesdays, 
April 6 and 20, from 1 to 2:30 
p.m. Caregivers who could use 
information and support from 
others in similar situations are 
welcome to attend. Provided 
by the USC Davis School of 
Gerontology Family Caregiver 
Support Center.

 How to Talk to Your Doctor 
– Thursday, April 7, at 10 a.m. 
Learn how to prepare before 
you see your doctor to make 
sure you get the most out of 
your appointment, including 
questions about symptoms and 
medications, what to bring with 
you and other tips. Presented by 
AGA Medicare Options.

Celebrating 
Beatrix Potter

 This year marks the 150th 
birthday of beloved children’s 
author, Beatrix Potter, creator 
of such classical characters as 
Peter Rabbit, Tom Kitten and 
many others. Discover more 
about Miss Potter and the 
magical world she created on 
Saturday, April 16, 10:30 a.m. 
at Pasadena Central Library’s 
Donald Wright Auditorium, 
285 E. Walnut St. 

 Join us as Dale Schafer, 
member of the Beatrix Potter 
Society presents “Beatrix 
Potter: Artist, Storyteller 
and Countrywoman.” Enjoy 
stories from the Beatrix Potter 
collection and share favorite 
tales with other Beatrix Potter 
fans. Refreshments will be 
provided.

 For more information, 
contact Angela Arzu at (626) 
744-4044.

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