Mountain Views News          Saturday, September 10, 2016

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Mountain View News Saturday, September 10, 2016


Pasadena 
News Briefs

Public Invited To Fire 
Station 34 Open House

 Multiple people 
assaulted with a mini 
baseball bat

 
Pasadena Police officers 
investigated an Assault with 
a Deadly Weapon incident 
Saturday at about 11:06 
p.m. in the 800 block of 
Brooks Avenue. During the 
investigation officers learned 
victims and suspects all know 
one another. The victims 
were seated inside a vehicle 
when without provocation; 
they were confronted by the 
ex-girlfriend’s sister and her 
cousins. A verbal dispute 
arose, which lead to a physical 
confrontation. The suspects 
began hitting the victims about 
the head and body with a mini 
baseball bat. The suspects also 
damaged the victim’s car. The 
suspects then fled the area 
and despite a comprehensive 
search they were not located. 
Our investigation is ongoing.

 

 

 

 

 The public is invited to an 
Open House at the Pasadena 
Fire Department’s Station 34, 
1360 E. Del Mar Blvd., 9-11 
a.m., Saturday, September 17.

 Fire personnel and 
department volunteers will 
be there to meet the public, 
showcase fire equi pment 
and rolling stock and provide 
tours of Station 34 on the 
Caltech campus. Several 
other City Departments and 
community partners will 
be there to highlight other 
programs and services.

 For more information, 
contact Lisa Derderian, (626) 
744-7276 or lderderian@
cityofpasadena.net. More 
information about the Fire 
Department is online at 
www.cityofpasadena.net/
fire.

 There will be station 
tours, equi pment demos 
and disaster preparedness 
information available

Council to Discuss Immense Hotel Project 

The city council is set for a 
public hearing Monday night 
on a proposed new “Colorado 
Hill Hotel Planned Develo 
pment” project that includes 
two hotels, housing and ground-
floor commercial businesses— 
the project would span both 
sides of Colorado Blvd. at Hill 
Ave. adjacent to Pasadena City 
College.

 According to city staff, the develo 
pment properties are located at 
1347-1355 East Colorado Blvd., 
39 North Hill Ave. and 1336 East 
Colorado Blvd. The site is the 
long vacant Ford dealership and 
would include the preservation 
of the automobile showrooms 
and some historic signage, city 
staff said.

 “As proposed by the applicant, 
the north parcel would be 
developed with a 375-room hotel 
and ground-floor commercial 
uses totaling approximately 
350,000 square feet. The south 
parcel would be developed with 
a 150- room hotel and ·ground-
floor commercial uses totaling 
approximately 90,000 square 
feet,” according to the staff report.

 The report also states that 
building on the north side of 
Colorado Blvd. would range 
in height from two stories up 
to a maximum of five stories 
along roadway frontages. In 
the interior of the site, portions 
of the building would be up to 
seven stories. Along Colorado 
Boulevard, a driveway serving 
as the drop-off and pick-up to 
the hotel, as well as valet service, 
would be centered approximately 
150 feet away from the 
intersection of Colorado Blvd. 
and Hill Ave.

 “The building along the south 
side of Colorado would range 
in height from three to four 
stories with a maximum height 
of 48 feet. Vehicle access to 
the site would be served by .an 
existing alley located to the rear 
of the property that connects to 
Holliston Ave. to the west and 
Hill Ave. to the east.”

 Monday night’s council 
vote could certify the Final 
Environmental Impact Report, 
approve the develo pment of 
the entire project and change 
the zoning to allow for hotel 
and mixed use develo pment. 
The issue will be heard at 7 p.m. 
according to the council’s agenda.

 The project was also heard by 
the city’s Planning Commission 
July 27. They recommended 
approval but said, “Enhance 
the pedestrian experience and 
improve pedestrian circulation 
at and near the designated 
valet court through the use of 
alternative paving materials that 
distinguish pedestrian versus 
automobile areas.” 

 They also suggested the site be 
evaluated for compliance with 
the city’s Noise Ordinance and 
prohibit the use of the pool area 
between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. 
daily. The also voted to add hotel 
as a permitted use on the south 
parcel.

 Vehicle crashes into 
Gold Line train

NASA Approves Launch 
of Mars InSight Mission

 Pasadena Police officers 
responded to the area of 
California Boulevard and 
Raymond Avenue On August 
31 regarding a traffic collision 
involving a motorists and a 
Metro Gold Line train. During 
the field investigation, officers 
learned that the motorist was 
driving east on California 
Boulevard, at 7:30 a.m., and 
failed to stop for the crossing 
arms. The driver collided 
with the train, causing minor 
damage. There were no injuries 
as a result of the collision.


Tribute Band 
Playing 
Farnsworth 
Park Tonight

 Bruce Springsteen tribute 
band, The Rising is performing 
a free concert at Farnsworth 
Park tonight at 7:00 pm. 
Farnsworth Park located at the 
top of Lake Avenue at 568 E. 
Mount Curve Ave. 

 Much like Bruce Springsteen 
& the E Street Band, they take 
the stage more like a gang, than 
a band. Springsteen Tribute 
performs classic hits and sing 
along anthems from Bruce’s 
storied career. The energy, the 
passion, the talent, and the 
look is all there in this truly 
amazing seven piece band. 
From longtime Springsteen 
fans to those just discovering 
this great American artist, 
you’re in for some great 
music and a truly high energy 
performance.

 

 NASA announced a spring 2018 
launch of its InSight mission to 
study the deep interior of Mars, 
following final approval this 
week by the agency’s Science 
Mission Directorate.

 The Interior Exploration 
using Seismic Investigations, 
Geodesy and Heat Transport 
(InSight) mission was originally 
scheduled to launch in March of 
this year, but NASA suspended 
launch preparations in 
December due to a vacuum leak 
in its prime science instrument, 
the Seismic Experiment for 
Interior Structure (SEIS).

 The new launch period for the 
mission begins May 5, 2018, 
with a Mars landing scheduled 
for Nov. 26, 2018. The next 
launch opportunity is driven by 
orbital dynamics, so 2018 is the 
soonest the lander can be on its 
way. 

 NASA’s budget for InSight was 
$675 million. The instrument 
redesign and two-year delay add 
$153.8 million. The additional 
cost will not delay or cancel any 
current missions, though there 
may be fewer opportunities for 
new missions in future years, 
from fiscal years 2017-2020.

 The SEIS instrument - designed 
to measure ground movements 
as small as half the radius of 
a hydrogen atom - requires a 
perfect vacuum seal around 
its three main sensors in order 
to withstand harsh conditions 
on the Red Planet. Under 
what’s known as the mission 
“replan,” NASA’s Jet Propulsion 
Laboratory in Pasadena, 
California, will be responsible 
for redesigning, developing 
and qualifying the instrument’s 
evacuated container and the 
electrical feedthroughs that 
failed previously. France’s space 
agency, the Centre National 
d’Études Spatiales (CNES), 
will focus on developing and 
delivering the key sensors for 
SEIS, integration of the sensors 
into the container, and the final 
integration of the instrument 
onto the spacecraft.

InSight’s primary goal is to 
help us understand how rocky 
planets formed and evolved. 

 “Our robotic scientific 
explorers such as InSight are 
paving the way toward an 
ambitious journey to send 
humans to the Red Planet,” said 
Geoff Yoder, acting associate 
administrator for NASA’s 
Science Mission Directorate, in 
Washington. “It’s gratifying that 
we are moving forward with this 
important mission to help us 
better understand the origins of 
Mars and all the rocky planets, 
including Earth.”

 Scientists say InSight 
is one step closer to a 
manned mission to the red 
planet

 Suspects arrested for 
mail theft

 Pasadena Police officers 
responded to the 500 block 
of Lincoln Avenue, on August 
29, at 7:30 p.m., regarding 
trespassing on private 
property. On arrival, officers 
made contact with two subjects 
who were on the property 
without authorization. Further 
investigation revealed that 
they were in possession of 
several pieces of U.S. mail. 
They were arrested for mail 
theft. The United States Postal 
Inspectors were notified.

La Casita Del Arroyo to Hold 
Plein Air Sale and Festival

 
The California Art Club, 
La Casita Foundation, and 
Pasadena Garden Club are 
working together again to 
present a special Plein Air 
Festival with an exhibition 
and sale of plein air paintings 
and sculptures on October 9. 
The event draws awareness to 
the history and birthplace of 
California Impressionism as 
well as to the importance of 
preserving La Casita del Arroyo, 
built in 1933 by eminent 
architect Myron Hunt. La 
Casita del Arroyo was declared 
a Pasadena Cultural Heritage 
Landmark in 1976.

 CAC members, friends, family, 
and the public are welcome to an 
afternoon at La Casita del Arroyo 
for a Plein Air Sale and Festival. 
Paintings by CAC Signature 
Artists, Artist Members, and 
Mentor Program Members will 
be available for sale. Artwork 
will all be recent paintings of the 
incredible natural environment 
surrounding the Arroyo Seco. 
Profits from art sales at this 
event will support artists, the 
CAC, and the conservation 
efforts of La Casita del Arroyo 
to preserve one of Pasadena’s 
greatest treasures.

 Food vendors such as Robins 
Woodfire BBQ and Bulgarnini 
Gelato will be available for all 
to enjoy and pencils and paper 
will be available for children 
of all ages to create plein air 
masterpieces.

 The event October 9, will take 
place La Casita del Arroyo 
177 S. Arroyo Blvd from 1:00 
p.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more 
information or to RSVP visit 
californiaartclub.org or call 
(626) 583-9009. 

Pet of the 
Week

Gold Line 
Recognized 
Outstanding 
Rail Project 
of the Year

 
The Foothill Gold Line 
Construction Authority has 
recently been awarded with 
four distinguished industry 
awards for the nearly $1 
billion, 11.5-mile Foothill 
Gold Line light rail extension 
from Pasadena to Azusa. 
The extension, which was 
completed and turned over 
to Los Angeles County Metro 
in September 2015 and began 
passenger service in March, 
required three design-build 
contracts. Altogether, design 
and construction included 
six new light rail stations; five 
parking facilities; a LEED Gold 
certified, 24-acre Operations 
Campus; 28 miles of light rail 
track, including four miles of 
relocated freight track; two 
dozen bridges, including the 
award-winning iconic Gold 
Line Bridge; 14 at-grade street 
crossings; power systems; and 
much more.

The four awards were given 
by various construction 
and engineering industry 
associations, they include:

 Outstanding Rail Project of 
the Year – American Society 
of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 
Metropolitan Los Angeles 
Branch

 Sustainability Excellence 
Distinction Award – Western 
Council of Construction 
Consumers (WCCC)

 Exceptional Project 
Achievement Award – Western 
Council of Construction 
Consumers (WCCC)

 Excellence in Dispute 
Avoidance & Resolution 
Award – Dispute Resolution 
Board Foundation (DRBF)

 The Foothill Gold Line from 
Pasadena to Azusa first broke 
ground in June 2010 and was 
completed on time and under 
budget with 2.4 million work 
hours logged and an excellent 
safety record. 

 Munchie (A404140) is 
a handsome, 3-year-old, 
neutered male, red tabby. 
His previous owner told us 
that Munchie loves to be 
loved, which Munchie will 
gladly prove. Give him a 
little love and he will purr, 
rub, and roll on his side 
to show his appreciation. 
Munchie would like to find 
a quiet forever home where 
he will get lots of attention 
and a warm lap. Munchie is 
available for adoption at Pet 
Food Express, 320 S Lake 
Ave, Pasadena.

 The adoption fee for cats is 
$70, 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 
A404140, 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.

Crime Blotter for Altadena

Sunday, August 21st

3:13 AM – A commercial 
burglary occurred in the 
2300 block of E. Washington 
Boulevard. Suspects described 
as a male White, 16 – 20 years 
old and a male Black, 16 – 20 
years old. Suspects entered the 
location by shattering the front 
door. Stolen: cash register and 
currency.

5:16 pm – A vehicle was 
reported stolen from the 2400 
block of Olive Avenue. The 
vehicle was recovered in the 
immediate area after reports 
were made of a traffic collision. 
The driver of the stolen vehicle 
was not located. 

Monday, August 22nd

12:43 AM – A fire occurred 
in the area of Mount Curve 
Avenue and Marengo Avenue. 
A motorhome was damaged by 
fire as a result of an electrical 
malfunction. No injuries.

5:08 pm – A 51 years old 
Pasadena man was arrested in 
the area of Maiden Lane and 
Morada Place for possession of 
a controlled substance.

5:08 pm – A man, 37 years old 
of Altadena was arrested in 
the area of Maiden Lane and 
Morada Place regarding an out 
of state fugitive warrant. 

Tuesday, August 23rd

1:54 AM – A commercial 
burglary occurred in the 2500 
block of Fair Oaks Avenue. 
Suspect(s) entered the business 
by shattering the front glass 
door. Stolen: computer monitor 
and currency.

1:15 pm – A vehicle vandalism 
occurred in the 2500 block of 
La Venezia Court. Suspect(s) 
shattered the front and rear 
windows.

3:00 pm – A residential 
burglary occurred in the 2100 
block of Santa Anita Avenue. 
Suspect(s) entered the location 
by prying the basement door. 
Stolen: red Milwaukee tool bag, 
black tool bag, 18 gauge stapler, 
and a black cordless drill.

4:04 pm – A residential fire 
occurred in the 500 block of 
Mountain View Street. No 
injuries. 

8:47 pm – A robbery occurred 
in the 2000 block of Fair Oaks 
Avenue. Suspect described as 
a male Black, 5 feet 9 inches 
and 180 pounds. The suspect 
approached the front door of 
the business as the victim was 
closing the store and demanded 
the door to be opened. The 
armed suspect entered the store 
and stole the victim’s purse. 
Suspect last seen exiting the 
location and entering a silver 
Hyundai 4 door. 

Thursday, August 25th

No significant incidents.

Friday, August 26th

5:02 pm – An assault with a 
deadly weapon occurred in the 
200 block of W. Harriet Street. 
The suspect struck the victim 
in the head with a skillet during 
an argument. Suspect has been 
identified.

10:00 pm – A battery occurred 
in the area of Morada Place 
and Maiden Lane. Suspects 
described as (2) males. No 
further information available.

Saturday, August 27th

3:30 pm – An assault with a 
deadly weapon occurred in 
the 3400 block of N. Fair Oaks 
Avenue. Suspect identified as 
the victim’s husband.

Free Events Roundup at the 
Pasadena Senior Center

 There is something for everyone 
at the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 
E. Holly St. You do not have to be 
a member to attend. Some events 
require advance reservations. 

 Friday Movie Matinees 
– Fridays, Sept. 16 and 30, at 
1 p.m. Everyone enjoys movies 
and the pleasures they bring. 
Sept. 16: “Casablanca” (1942, 
PG) starring Humphrey Bogart 
and Ingrid Bergman. A cynical 
American expatriate meets a 
former lover in Morocco in 1941 
with unforeseen complications. 
Sept. 30: “The Letters” (2014, 
PG) starring Juliet Stevenson and 
Rutger Hauer. The life of Mother 
Teresa is explored through letters 
she wrote to her longtime friend 
and spiritual advisor Father 
Celeste van Exem over a nearly 
50-year period.

 Smart Phones, Tablets and 
Computers – Any Questions? 
– Tuesdays and Thursdays, to 
Sept. 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. 

 Vein Disease – Thursday, 
Sept. 15, at 10 a.m. Learn the 
signs, symptoms, risk factors 
and treatment options for leg 
venous insufficiency, also known 
as vein disease, and see a display 
showing proper blood flow using 
demonstrations on the lower leg. 
Presented by the Center for Vein 
Restoration.

 Art Exhibit with Music, 
Wine and Cheese – Thursday, 
Sept. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. Studies 
show that creating art improves 
brain function. Pasadena Senior 
Center art students, at levels 
from beginners to professionals, 
will display their works in 
watercolors and mixed media. 
Awards will be presented in 
recognition of excellence, and 
some of the works will be for 
sale. Complimentary wine and 
cheese will be provided, a harpist 
will entertain and a raffle will be 
held. For more information call 
instructor Barbara Medford at 
626-529-5484. The exhibit will 
be in place through Nov. 5.

 Health Fair – Friday, Sept. 
16, from 9 to 11 a.m. Services 
include glucose, varicose vein, 
vascular health, 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 
626-685-6755.

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

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