Mountain Views News          Saturday, April 9, 2016

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, April 9, 2016 


Nuisance Liquor Store 
to be Demolished

Man Shot 
Following 
Traffic Stop

 The public is invited to a 
“Liquor Store Demolition 
and Community 
Celebration” beginning 
at 10 a.m., today. City 
officials, including District 
5 Councilmember Victor 
Gordo and Police Chief 
Phillip Sanchez will watch as 
the walls come down of the 
former Andy’s Liquor Store.

 According to city staff, 
for more than 30 years, the 
liquor store at southwest 
corner of Summit Avenue 
and Orange Grove Boulevard 
has been a magnet for crime 
and other offensive/bad 
behavior. During the last 
five years, 358 documented 
police responses to that 
corner--more than one per 
week--has been recorded.

 “Working together as 
neighbors, partnering with 
the Pasadena police, city 
staff and Heritage housing 
Partners, we succeeded in 
closing Andy’s Liquor Store 
late last year,” Gordo said. 
“The change is undeniable 
and police calls have dropped 
dramatically.”

 He said the demolition will 
make way for housing for 
first-time homebuyers.

 For from information call 
(626)-744-4741.

 Authorities gave little 
details Friday after they say 
an armed man was shot 
by Pasadena police, in the 
morning, after a short foot 
pursuit during a traffic stop 
in North West Pasadena.

 The officer involved 
shooting happened shortly 
after 9:15 a.m. in the 700 
block of N. Los Robles 
Avenue near Adena Street 
police said. 

 According to police and 
numerous reports, officers 
attempted to stop a vehicle 
when noticing suspicious 
activity, a man jumped from 
the car as it sped away. Two 
officers chased the suspect 
on foot and then fired at 
him, in what witnesses 
said was about 11 or 12 
gunshots. 

 In a video released to 
news sources, an eyewitness 
alleged that officers shot the 
suspect in the back as he 
ran. The man dropped a gun 
after being shot in the upper 
torso by police. Police said 
the suspect shot first.

Police are still looking for 
two other suspects after 
finding a sedan involved in 
the incident unoccupied. 

 In a statement from the 
city of Pasadena, Public 
Information Officer William 
Boyer said “The Pasadena 
Police Department is 
working with the Los 
Angeles County Sheriff’s 
Department regarding an 
officer-involved shooting.”

 He said the Los 
Angeles County Sheriff’s 
Department was leading 
the investigation per 
the Pasadena Police 
Department’s protocol.

Council Approves Arroyo Music Festival

 After a lengthy discussion 
Monday night, the city council 
voted in favor of plans for an 
annual multi-day Arroyo Seco 
Music and Arts Festival, to be 
held by AEG/Goldenvoice at 
the Rose Bowl and surrounding 
areas, the first, scheduled for 
June of 2017. The Arroyo 
Seco, will be Goldenvoice’s 
fourth major annual festival in 
Southern California, following 
Coachella, Stagecoach and FYF 
Fest.

 The council gave Rose Bowl 
Operating Company General 
Manager Darryl Dunn the 
authority to finalize a proposed 
10 year deal, with two five-year 
extension options. Dunn said 
that could lead to $90 to $106 
million in revenue over the full 
20 years. He also said the festival 
could generate $385 million in 
economic benefits for the city. 

 City staff also said it was 
estimated that the festival could 
create as many as 600 jobs for 
the community. Dunn said 
the festival, each year, would 
generate the same revenue as 
five to seven music or sporting 
events. 

 The proposal states that the 
festival would be held in the 
stadium, golf course, Bookside 
Park, Area H, the Rose Bowl 
Parking lots, and other areas 
within the Central Arroyo. 
Festival producers said no one 
would be allowed anywhere in 
the Arroyo, during the event, 
without a ticket. 

 There would be up to four 
music stages along with a theatre 
performance stage. There would 
also be a limited number of 
carnival rides. Producers said 
they planned the festival as 
“family friendly,” including 
a possible partnership with 
KidSpace Children’s Museum. 

 Concession stands throughout 
the festival area would also be 
weaved with partnerships from 
local Pasadena Restaurants. 
Local Pasadena art venues 
would also be included they 
said.

 Most parking would be off site 
and bundled with the ticketing 
charges. Parking at the event 
would be limited to the golf 
course area. There would also be 
a sound management plan that 
includes microphones placed 
in nearby neighborhoods so 
sound levels could be controlled 
during the event. The permits 
would allow live music until 11 


Reward 
Offered in 
Altadena 
Murder 

 On a motion by Supervisor 
Michael D. Antonovich, the 
Board of Supervisors has 
offered a $20,000 reward in 
exchange for information 
leading to the arrest and/
or conviction of person(s) 
responsible for the murder of 
Christopher Walker on Fair 
Oaks Ave. in Altadena on 
October 30, 2014.

 At the time of the shooting, 
victim Walker was sitting 
outside the Fair Oaks Burger 
while waiting for his order. 
Los Angeles County Fire 
Department responded and 
transported him to Huntington 
Memorial Hospital where he 
was later pronounced dead.

 A witness described the 
shooter as a black male, 18-20 
years old with a medium build. 
After the shooting, the suspect 
drove away in a grey 4-door 
sedan. 

 Supervisor Antonovich 
encourages anyone with 
information to contact Sheriff’s 
Homicide Bureau Sergeants 
Chaffey Shepherd and Howard 
Cooper at (323) 890-5500.

Andy’s Liquor Store Photo D.Lee/MVNews

Mothers Day Tour and Tea 
at Majestic Castle Green

 The Friends of the Historic 
Castle Green will again host 
Mother’s Day at the Castle 
Green. The event will include 
the opportunity to tour the 
fabulous original public rooms 
including the Grand Salon, 
the Moorish and the Turkish 
Rooms, and more than 15 
unique private apartments. 
New this year, pose for a 
complimentary Mother’s Day 
photo of your group. 

 This year Friends of the 
Historic Castle Green will be 
offering a formal sit-down 
full service tea in the grand 
Ballroom of the Castle Green 
presented by Tea Rose Garden, 
a tearoom which has been part 
of Old Pasadena for twenty-two 
years and the Perfect Equation 
Catering. Come early and enjoy 
a full service sit-down tea in the 
Ballroom complete with classic 
tea sandwiches, salad, scones, 
pastries, desert, seasonal tea 
and a fresh posie keepsake for 
Mom.

 Mothers Day at the Castle 
Green will be Sunday, May 8th 
between 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
the Castle Green is located 99 
South Raymond Avenue.

 Tickets for the tour, $30.00 
per person ($85.00 per person 
and Tour and Tea combination) 
may be purchased at 
brownpapertickets.com 
(Search: Mothers Day at the 
Castle Green). Tickets will 
also be available on the day 
of, at the front gate. Or checks 
can be made to Friends of the 
Castle Green and mailed to: 
99 S. Raymond Ave. Suite 401, 
Pasadena, CA 91105.

 Please note the antique elevator 
will not be in service during 
the event. We are handicapable 
in all rooms of the first floor 
including tea service in the 
ballroom, restrooms, sunroom, 
grand salon, moorish and 
Turkish rooms, lobby, library 
and ballroom as well as veranda 
and lawn. A ramp is located 
via the back driveway. Please 
contact us if you would like 
more information. 

 More Info call 626-824 8482 or 
visit riendsofcastlegreen.org

Stay Active with Free 

City Summer Programs


Pet of the 
Week

 Are you looking for things to 
do this summer? The City of 
Pasadena has many free and 
low-cost summer offerings 
available for children, teens 
and adults. Programs run June 
through August and are held 
at various sites throughout the 
city. Learn more about these 
activities at the “Jump into 
Summer Fair” on Saturday, 
April 23, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 
2 p.m. at Victory Park, 2575 
Paloma St., Pasadena. 

 Summer offerings include 
anime, art classes, book 
discussions, camps, computer 
labs and classes, concerts, 
crafts, creative writing, dance, 
discovery days, game days, 
health and fitness classes, 
martial arts, movie nights, 
music, Parks After Dark, 
recreational swim, sports, 
STEAM (science, technology, 
engineering, arts and math) 
programs, storytimes, summer 
reading program, swimming 
lessons and wellness programs. 

During the fair, residents can 
pick up information, sign up for 
classes, and enjoy class demos, 
interactive games, food trucks 
and more!

 The fair is presented by the 
Human Services and Recreation, 
Public Health, Pasadena Public 
Library and Pasadena Water 
and Power departments of the 
City of Pasadena. 

 For more information and a full 
schedule of recreation activities, 
visit www.cityofpasadena.net/
humanservices or call (626) 
744-7500.


International 
Space Apps 
Challenge

 
Pasadena Public Library’s La 
Pintoresca Branch is pleased to 
present their third annual -Día 
del Niño- on Wednesday, April 
27, 3:30 p.m. at La Pintoresca 
Branch Library, 1355 N. 
Raymond Ave. 

 El Día de los niños/El Día de 
los libros (Children’s Day/Book 
Day) is a nationally recognized 
initiative that emphasizes the 
importance of literacy for all 
children from all backgrounds. 
It is committed to linking 
children and their families to 
diverse books, languages and 
cultures. Join in celebrating Día 
del Niño at La Pintoresca Branch 
Library with an afternoon of 
music, books, crafts, games and 
fun for the whole family.

 For more information, contact 
Pat Smith at (626) 744-7268 or 
psmith@cityofpasadena.net.

DÍA DEL NIÑO

 Space Apps is one of the 
world’s largest international 
annual hackathons. During 
a 48-hour period in cities 
around the world, teams will 
compete to create a project 
that makes use of NASA 
data. Through collaborative 
problem solving, participants 
aim to produce open-source 
solutions to address needs of 
global importance. Engineers, 
coders, makers, artists and 
storytellers alike are invited 
to connect over challenges 
related to NASA missions. 
This year’s categories are 
technology, aeronautics, space 
station, solar system, Earth and 
Journey to Mars. In Pasadena, 
California, the event kicks off 
with a Data Bootcamp on April 
22, followed by the hackathon 
April 23-24.

 For more information visit 
2016.spaceappschallenge.org

 Billie (A392731) is a 
two-year-old, spayed 
female, brown and white 
Staffordshire bull terrier 
mix. She is an energetic girl 
who still has lots of puppy 
energy! She would do great 
in a home where she can 
get lots of exercise and 
playtime. She walks (and 
runs) well on leash, so if 
you’re looking for a walking 
or jogging buddy, you need 
to meet Billie! When she 
went out on our Mobile 
Outreach Unit, Billie was 
friendly with everyone she 
met, including kids and 
other dogs. She thinks she’s 
a lap dog and loves to be 
held. This clever girl already 
knows her “sit” and “focus” 
training cues, and she’s 
ready to learn some more!

 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. 

Crime Blotter for Altadena

Monday, March 28th

10:40 AM – A package theft 
occurred in the 400 block of E. 
Altadena Drive. Stolen: box 
containing books.

1:59 PM – A juvenile was 
arrested in the 2200 block of N. 
Lincoln Avenue for strong-arm 
robbery. Stolen: alcohol.

Tuesday, March 29th

5:50 PM – A petty theft from an 
unlocked vehicle occurred in 
the 1200 block of E. Woodbury 
Road. Stolen: Metro express 
lanes transponder.

7:24 PM – Oscar Villimil, 
24 years old of Altadena was 
arrested in the 80 block of E. 
Montana Street for battery on a 
peace officer.

8:30 PM – A residential burglary 
occurred in the 1500 block of 
E. Altadena Drive. Suspect 
possibly a roommate. Stolen: 
construction tools, currency.

10:38 PM – Joyce Hart-Leon, 
53 years old of Altadena was 
arrested in the 4500 block of 
El Prieto Road for domestic 
battery.

11:59 PM – A residential 
burglary occurred in the 
300 block of Acacia Street. 
Suspect(s) entered the residence 
by shattering the glass door. 
Stolen: none.

Wednesday, March 30th

9:40 AM – A vehicle was 
reported stolen from the 900 
block of E. Mariposa Street. 
*Vehicle was recovered by the 
owner on 4/2/2016 at 735 E. 
Altadena Drive. 

Thursday, March 31st

2:09 AM – A vehicle vandalism 
occurred in the 400 block of 
Athens Street. Suspects are 
known.

Friday, April 1st

3:30 AM – A vehicle burglary 
occurred in the 3500 block of 
Canyon Crest Road. Suspect(s) 
entered the vehicle by prying 
the door lock. Stolen: Dewalt 
drill, Phillips DVD portable 
player, folding knife, Prada 
sunglasses.

8:40 AM – A grand theft 
occurred in the 4500 block of El 
Prieto Road. Stolen: Specialized 
5-work demo 8” bicycle.

3:30 PM – A robbery occurred 
in the area of Harding Avenue 
and Washington Boulevard. 
The victim was approached by 
a male Hispanic and female 
Hispanic who told the victim 
they were looking for their 
vehicle. The male Hispanic 
punched the victim and took 
his money and pocket knife. 
Suspects were last seen on 
Harding Avenue. Stolen: 
pocket knife, currency.

10:00 PM – An assault with 
a deadly weapon occurred in 
the area of Navarro Avenue 
and Figueroa Drive. Deputies 
responded to the area regarding 
shots fired and found a victim 
who had been shot in the 
leg. No suspect info. Victim 
suffered no life-threatening 
injuries.


Free April Events at the 
Pasadena Senior Center

 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.

 Stay Connected with 
Social Media – Tuesdays and 
Thursdays, April 15 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 15 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!

 Climate Change – Tuesday, 
April 12, at noon. Robert Haw, 
a navigation engineer on solar-
system exploration missions at 
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, will 
discuss, in simple terms, changes 
on Earth including rising seas, 
ocean acidification, floods, 
droughts, changing balance 
among plants and animals and 
the harmful consequences of 
humans’ actions.

 Eyes as Windows to Systemic 
Disease – Thursday, April 14, 
at noon. While eyes are the 
“windows to the soul,” they also 
are windows to certain medical 
issues, including cataracts and 
glaucoma, and can help identify 
illnesses such as diabetes, 
hypertension, cardiovascular 
disease and, more recently, 
Alzheimer’s disease. Learn what 
your eyes can tell about you. A 
boxed lunch will be served to 
the first 50 people who have 
made reservations by calling 
626-795-4331 or stopped by the 
Welcome Desk. Presented by 
Dr. Arbi Khemichian, Pasadena 
Eye Medical Group.

 Health Fair – Friday, April 
15, from 9 to 11 a.m. Services 
include glucose, blood pressure 
and hearing screenings as 
well as counseling and health/
community resources. Bring 
your list of medications, doctors 
and emergency contacts for a 
free personal identification card 
sponsored by New York Life. 
For more information call 626-
685-6732.

Signup for 
Altadena 

Car Show

 Time to wash and wax 
your favorite car, truck or 
motorcycle for the Altadena 
Sheriff’s Station 4th annual 
Car Show. The proceeds of the 
car show will help our Sheriff’s 
Explorer youth program. We 
are now accepting applications 
for vehicles and vendors. The 
event is Saturday June 11th, 
2016 at Farnsworth Park. 
There will be food, balloons, 
face painting, popcorn, snow 
cones, and cotton candy. For 
more details and application, 
please email dcpaige@lasd.org. 

 We are also accepting 
applications to our youth 
Explorer program, if you 
know someone between the 
ages of 14 -20 years old, please 
email dcpaige@LASD.org or 
call (626) 296-2105 for more 
information.