Mountain Views News          Saturday, June 4, 2016

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Mountain Views News Saturday, June 4, 2016 5
Pasadena to Celebrate 
130th Birthday June 12

Chalk Festival 
New Circle of 
Champions


Civil Rights 
Lawsuit filed 
Against 
Police Chief 
and Officers

 
This Father’s Day Weekend 
the Pasadena Chalk Festival 
is set to highlight a new 
Circle of Champions, which 
showcases artists who have, 
in the past won, “Best of 
Festival” or “First Place” three 
times among the entire field 
of artists. The festival will 
take place June 18 and 19 
from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

 Celebrating its 24th year, 
the Pasadena Chalk Festival 
places over 25,000 sticks of 
pastel chalks in the hands 
of hundreds of Madonnari 
(Italian for street painter) to 
spend the weekend creating 
spectacular murals on 
concrete areas throughout the 
shopping center that stretches 
over three city blocks. In 
every style imaginable, from 
classical to contemporary, 
whimsical and fantastic, to 
socially relevant, the murals 
are designed and created by 
independent artists as well as 
teams representing schools, 
creative companies, cultural 
organizations and artistic 
families.

 In addition to the 
extraordinary opportunity 
to watch artists at work, 
guests can enjoy live music 
throughout the weekend and 
children can get creative in 
the Kid’s Chalkland, where 
kids can make Father’s Day 
cards for dad. There will also 
be a Pasadena Police Classic 
Car Show on Sunday from 
10am to 3pm featuring classic 
and fun cars as well as the 
Pasadena Police Helicopter.

 At the conclusion of the 
festival, participating artists 
will select the outstanding 
murals of the festival from 
amongst their peers. Awards 
include 1st, 2nd and 3rd 
Place Best in Festival, Best 
Technique, Best Use of Color, 
Best Artist Original Design 
and more. Festival visitors 
will also have the opportunity 
to vote for their favorite 
mural, the “Paseo Colorado 
People’s Choice” award.

 The “Master Madonnari” 
being honored in the Circle of 
Champions are: Arlou Somo, 
Maria Diaz and Moe Notsu. 
The Pasadena Chalk Festival 
benefits the community 
arts programs of the Light 
Bringer Project, a nonprofit 
arts organization with the 
mission to build communities 
through the power of the arts 
and education. 

 For more information 
on Light Bringer Project 
programs and partnerships, 
visit; lightbringerproject.org.

 Attorneys filed a Complaint 
last week against the Pasadena 
Police Department for 
Violations of Civil Rights on 
behalf of Michelle Rodgers — 
the sister of a Pasadena Police 
Sergeant.

 According to the complaint, 
filed by Attorneys John Burton 
and William Paparian, in late 
February, at the Pasadena 
home of Verta Bugh, 85, 
Pasadena Police Sgt. Michael 
Bugh, who is her son, directed 
the arrest of his sister, Michelle 
Rodgers, after he learned she 
was at a local bank cashing 
a check from their mother’s 
credit card account.

 The complaint states that Bugh 
later that day improperly used 
his authority as a supervisor 
in the Pasadena Police 
Department to direct four 
police officers and possibly 
others, with the approval of 
Sgt. Keith Gomez, to arrest 
Rodgers on felony elder abuse 
charges without a warrant 
or probable cause, violating 
established federal and state 
constitutional laws.

 The complaint also states that 
while the arrest was in progress, 
Bugh used his position with the 
Pasadena Police Department 
to confiscate his sister’s set of 
keys to their mother’s car as 
well as the $1,000 in cash from 
the check written by Bugh.

 The complaint also states that 
Pasadena Police Chief Phillip 
Sanchez was aware of alleged 
misconduct on the parts of 
Bugh and Gomez.

Along with Sanchez, defendants 
named in the complaint 
include the City of Pasadena, 
Pasadena Police Department, 
Bugh, Gomez, and a number of 
other Pasadena Police Officers. 

Both the Pasadena City 
Prosecutor’s Office and the 
L.A. County District Attorney’s 
Office rejected all charges 
against Rodgers.

 The case has been assigned in 
the U.S. District Court, Central 
District of California in Los 
Angeles.

 

 Pasadena Museum of History 
and the City of Pasadena are 
set to celebrate Happy Birthday 
Pasadena: Marvelous 130, June 
12, 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

 This year’s theme will 
incorporate the carefree spirit 
of our summer exhibition 
Flying Horses & Mythical 
Beasts: The Magical World 
of Carousel Animals with 
family-friendly entertainment 
and activities throughout the 
garden, including Circus Aerial 
Dance performances by Orange 
County Aerial Arts, Music 
by Southern California Band 
Organs, Hands-On Crafts for 
the young and young-at-heart, 
and much more.

 A contingent of Pasadena VIPs 
will be on hand for the Cake 
Cutting Ceremony at 2:30 pm 
and – even better – sharing 
delicious cake compliments 
Baja Ranch Supermarket with 
everyone in attendance. Visit 
pasadenahistory.org regularly 
for updates on entertainment, 
activities and refreshments, and 
sponsors for Pasadena’s 130th 
birthday celebration.

 Flying Horses and Mythical 
Beasts: The Magical World of 
Carousel Animals exhibition is 
curated by local conservator and 
collector Lourinda Bray. The 
exhibit features material from 
the renowned Bray Collection. 
The collection spans the history 
of carousels, from the mid-
19th century to modern day, 
with many examples from 
the Golden Age of Carousels, 
1861-1920. Menagerie carvings, 
from Europe, England, the 
United States and Mexico, of 
brilliantly painted and gilded 
horses, lions, elephants, giraffes, 
sea serpents and more will be 
shown, including the work of 
contemporary master carvers 
from the San Gabriel Valley. The 
Bray Collection also features 
carousel art, miniatures, posters 
and postcards, and more.

 Museum of History is located 
470 W. Walnut Street, there will 
also be free parking.

 Pasadena dignitaries to 
cut the cake at 2:30 p.m.

Today: 
Meeting on 
Public Art

Thousands Expected at 
Colorado Bridge Party

 Pasadena residents can 
join in a regional discussion 
about the future of public art 
during a town hall meeting 
10 a.m. to noon, today hosted 
by the Los Angeles County 
Arts Commission. The 
commission is looking for 
recommendations on ways 
to enhance the participation 
and leadership of individuals 
from underrepresented 
communities in the arts as part 
of the County Cultural Equity 
and Inclusion Initiative.

 The Pasadena town hall 
meeting will be held at the 
Armory Center for the 
Arts on Raymond Avenue 
with assistance from the 
Cultural Affairs Division 
of the Pasadena Planning 
Department. Councilmember 
John J. Kennedy currently is 
scheduled to provide opening 
remarks.

 The Pasadena meeting is 
one of several such town 
hall discussions scheduled 
in May and June that will 
culminate with a report back 
to the LA County Board of 
Supervisors with actionable 
recommendations for the 
County.

 The meetings are free and open 
to all. For more information 
or to sign up for a meeting, go 
to http://artsequityla.com.


Soccer at Rose Bowl to 
Impact Arroyo Area Voters

 Pasadena voters who live in 
the Arroyo Seco area and who 
intend to cast ballots at two 
polling places near the Rose 
Bowl Stadium are reminded to 
go to the polls early to avoid 
traffic and possible delays due 
to the Copa America soccer 
match on June 7.

 As an alternative, voters may 
wish to request an online 
“Will Call Ballot” for pickup 
at Pasadena city hall, 100 
N. Garfield Ave., by visiting 
the County of Los Angeles 
Registrar Recorder/County 
Clerk website www.lavote.net 
or by calling the County at 
(562) 466-1323. Will-call ballot 
requests generally take 48 hours 
to process.

 The pilot “Will Call Ballot” 
program is offered locally by the 
County through a partnership 
with the Pasadena City Clerk’s 
Office and is available at 
Pasadena city hall now through 
the close of business on Monday.

 The program includes 
both weekday and weekend 
early voting opportunities, 
7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 
4 p.m. on Saturday, June 4 and 
Sunday, June 5. Ballots must 
be preordered for “Will Call” 
pickup at city hall.

 The two polling places within 
the Arroyo Seco that might be 
impacted on Election Day due 
to the Copa America soccer 
match include the Pasadena 
Fire Station 38, 1150 Linda Vista 
Ave., and a private residence at 
1725 Casitas Ave.

 All polls open at 7 a.m. and 
close at 8 p.m., All voters are 
urged to go to the polls early, 
especially in the Arroyo Seco 
area before 4:30 p.m., to avoid 
traffic and possible delays.

 Limited, short-term parking 
will be available adjacent to each 
polling location. For voters 
casting ballots at Fire Station 38, 
please review parking signage 
near the polling location and 
park only in designated parking 
areas as this is a working fire 
station that must be available to 
respond to emergency calls. 

 The Pasadena City Clerk’s 
Office is also available to 
answer questions and provide 
additional information by 
calling: (626) 744-4124.

 Pasadena’s biggest block party 
is back. Everyone is invited 
to join Pasadena Heritage in 
celebrating at the Colorado 
Street Bridge Party Saturday, 
July 16th from 6:00 to 11:30 
p.m. This night of music, 
dancing, free kid activities, and 
festive foods and beverages will 
be held atop one of the most 
beautiful bridges in the world.

 Old favorites will return 
and new attractions are being 
added to make the party a 
night to remember. Live music 
on three stages will be offered 
by groups such as Snotty Scott 
and the Hankies, Mercy and 
the Merkettes, The Crane Lake 
Serenaders and The HiBeamz, 
while, the Park Stage will have 
performances by the likes of the 
Alumni Acoustic and Crimson 
Crowbar. Youngsters will be 
thoroughly entertained in the 
children’s area with balloons, 
pets from the Pasadena 
Humane Society.

 The Colorado Street Bridge 
has been threatened numerous 
times in its one hundred year 
history, and for the last 39 years, 
Pasadena Heritage has been its 
leading champion. To save and 
restore this iconic structure, 
the organization conducted 
letter-writing campaigns, 
constant lobbying and national 
publicity efforts. After many 
years of effort, the Bridge was 
saved, seismically upgraded and 
restored to its original grandeur.

 Tickets are available in advance 
at pasadenaheritage.org . Non-
Member - $18, Member - $16 
Children 7-12 Non-Member - 
$9, Member - $8 Children under 
7 – Free. Advanced tickets 
available through July 15. Day of 
prices are $20 adults/ $10 kids.

Pet of the 
Week

 
Jayda (A392553) is a fun-
loving, 3-year-old, spayed 
female, blue pit bull. This 
staff favorite is looking for 
her forever home. Jubilant 
Jayda underwent major 
surgery for a pre-existing 
leg injury and is on the way 
to making a fully recovery. 
She’ll need a home that can 
monitor the healing process 
and limit her activity as 
her leg strengthens. Email 
foster@pasadenahumane.
org for more information 
about adopting Jayda.

 The adoption fee for 
dogs is $125, which 
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 
A392553, 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.

Metro to 
Increase 
Service from 
Pasadena 

to Azusa

Free June Events at the 
Pasadena Senior Center

Crime Blotter for Altadena

There is something for everyone 
in June 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.

 Cardmaking Workshop – 
Monday, June 6, 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, June 7 to 30, 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, 
June 7 to 30, 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.

 What You Need to Know 
About Shingles – Thursday, 
June 9, at 12:15 p.m. One of 
every three people 60 and older 
will get shingles and one of every 
six who do will experience severe 
pain. Learn about the long-term 
effects shingles can cause and 
what can be done to reduce 
your risk. A boxed lunch will 
be served to the first 50 people 
who call 626-795-4331 to make a 
reservation. Presented by Susan 
Callens RN, New Wave Home 
Care.

 Friday Movie Matinees – 
Fridays, June 3, 10 and 17, at 
1 p.m. Everyone enjoys movies 
and the pleasures they bring. 
June 10: The Revenant (2015, R) 
starring Leonardo DiCaprio and 
Tom Hardy. A frontiersman on 
a fur trading expedition in the 
1820s fights for survival after 
being mauled by a bear and left 
for dead by members of his own 
hunting team. 

 Founded in 1960, the Pasadena 
Senior Center is an independent, 
nonprofit agency that offers 
recreational, educational, 
wellness and social services to 
people ages 50 and older in a 
friendly environment.

 For more information visit 
www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org 
or call 626-795-4331.

Sunday, May 22nd

1:53 AM – A juvenile, 16 years 
old from San Bernardino was 
arrested in the 2200 block of 
El Sereno Avenue for being 
in possession of a firearm and 
criminal threats.

Monday, May 23rd

1:52 AM – Jeremy Sepulveda, 
35 years old of Los Angeles was 
arrested in the area of Montana 
Street and Garfield Avenue for 
possession of marijuana.

6:45 PM – A residential 
vandalism occurred in the 700 
block of E. Mariposa Street. 
The suspect shattered the front 
window. Suspect has been 
identified as the victim’s son.

Tuesday, May 24th

10:00 AM – A residential 
burglary occurred in the 
1100 block of E. Palm Street. 
Suspect(s) entered the location 
via the patio door. Stolen: 
Craftsman drill, reciprocating 
saw, circular saw, and a 
PlayStation 3.

6:00 PM – A residential burglary 
occurred in the 800 block of E. 
Sacramento Street. Suspect(s) 
entered the location via the 
unlocked front door. Stolen: 
Philips flat screen, red iPod, and 
a gray lock box.

Wednesday, May 25th

8:00 AM – A residential burglary 
occurred in the 2700 block of 
Glenrose Avenue. Suspect(s) 
entered the location via the 
bedroom window. Stolen: silver 
HP laptop, HP laptop cord, and 
a Vizio tablet.

Thursday, May 26th

11:00 PM – A petty theft from 
an unlocked vehicle occurred in 
the 3600 block of Leilani Way. 
Stolen: black women’s jacket.

Thursday, May 26th

3:53 PM – Two 15 year old 
juveniles from Altadena were 
arrested in the 2100 block of N. 
Lincoln Avenue for attempted 
burglary and possession of 
stolen property.

Friday, May 27th

11:00 AM – A commercial 
burglary occurred in the 
2300 block of E. Washington 
Boulevard. Suspect(s) entered 
the location by shattering the 
window. Stolen: unknown.

2:30 PM – A grand theft from 
a vehicle occurred in the 3600 
block of Bellaire Avenue. Stolen: 
hedge trimmer and a chainsaw.

11:00 PM - A robbery occurred 
in the 800 block of Woodbury 
Road. The victim was walking 
on Woodbury Road when the 
suspect armed with a firearm 
approached the victim from 
behind. The suspect demanded 
the victim to lay on the ground 
and empty his pockets. The 
suspect is described as a male, 
Black adult, curly hair, medium 
build, 5’06” – 5’09”, wearing a 
dark long sleeve shirt and dark 
pants. The suspect was seen 
leaving the area in a newer 
model sedan. Stolen: currency. 

 Los Angeles County Metro 
announced on Thursday that 
service will be increased to 
the Foothill Gold Line stations 
from Pasadena to Azusa 
starting June 27, ending the 
current condition of every 
other train not traveling east 
of Sierra Madre Villa Station 
during peak periods. Metro 
will be changing service 
on the entire Gold Line to 
accommodate this improved 
service for the Foothill Gold 
Line stations

Just for Cats: 
Free Seminar

 Want to learn more about cats? 
Join them for a free seminar, 
June 25 from 1:00 p.m. to 
2:30 p.m., by the Pasadena 
Humane Society & SPCA Cat 
Behavior Department. Topics 
will include: kittens and cats 
101, feline nail trimming, 
information on feral cats, 
as well as a Q&A session at 
the end. No RSVP required. 
Free underground parking is 
provided. Pasadena Humane 
Society is located 361 S. 
Raymond Ave.

For more information, contact 
Adrian Griffin in Humane 
Education at: agriffin@
pasadenahumane.org.

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