Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, November 12, 2016

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Mountain View News Saturday, November 12, 2016


Portantino 
Defeats 
Antonovich 
for State 
Senate 

 

Anthony Portantino beat out 
Longtime Republican Los 
Angeles County Supervisor 
Michael Antonovich for 
State Senate during Tuesday’s 
election. Portantino won with 
57.5 percent of the vote. He 
will represent Pasadena and 
parts of the San Gabriel Valley. 
Some said this would have been 
an opportunity for Antonovich 
to take a State Senate seat away 
from the Democrats, had he 
won.

 The seat was held by Democrat 
Senator Carol Liu who termed 
out.

 Portantino thanked his 
supporters during a somber 
election night gathering at 
the Pasadena Democratic 
Headquarters. 

 Portantino said his priorities 
include education and a 
continued fight against the 
proposed 710 tunnel project.

 Judy Chu, Chris Holden and 
Adam Schiff were all reelected. 
Chu won over former FBI 
agent Jack Orswell with over 
66 percent of the vote for 
27th District in the House of 
Representatives. Holden won 
against Republican Casey 
Higgins for Assembly District 
41 and Schiff received 78 
percent of the vote against 
Republican Lenore Solis for the 
28th District in the House of 
Representatives.


Pasadena 
Fire Arrests 
Fraudulent 
Fire Service 
Providers

Pasadena 
Veterans 
Day 
Ceremony

 U.S. Congresswoman Judy 
Chu (pictured right middle) 
and Pasadena Mayor Terry 
Tornek were among those 
honoring veterans during a 
ceremony Friday Morning 
that included a flyover by 
the “Condor Squadron” 
World War II T-6 planes in 
formation. 

 Tornek proclaimed 
November 11, 2016 as 
Veterans Day in Pasadena, 
to “reaffirm the deep 
appreciation of a grateful 
community for the 
patriotism, sacrifice and 
service of our veterans.” He 
said.

 Chu said her top priory 
right now to bring a veterans 
health clinic to the San 
Gabriel Valley.

 “It is outrageous that 
veterans in our area are 
forced to make long trips 
to help centers outside our 
region, in Long Beach, West 
L.A. to obtain treatment for 
service obtained injuries and 
trauma,” she said. 

 Guest Speaker was 
Brig. Gen. Paul Lebidine, 
Commanding General, 4th 
Marine Division.

 “For our next generation, is 
to give some thought to your 
service, and it doesn’t have to 
be in the military, there are 
some really great examples 
here today with our police 
and firefighters and our 
political leadership and what 
they do… so think about 
that,” he said.

 Local incumbents 
Judy Chu, Chris 
Holden and Adam 
Schiff win big

 Reminder to be 
vigilant and ask the 
right questions

Portantino

 As part of an ongoing 
investigation, Pasadena Fire 
and Police Investigators 
announced Thursday they 
made an arrest of a male 
suspect conducting fraudulent 
fire extinguisher service.

 “This company and their 
employees, operate under 
the guise of several company 
names, and have targeted 
dozens of businesses over 
the years,” said Pasadena 
Fire Public Information 
Officer Lisa Derderian. “The 
individuals responsible have 
been elusive in avoiding 
detection and apprehension.”

 The Pasadena Fire Department 
reminds businesses and 
residents (condominium 
and apartment units) to ask 
questions if an uninvited 
person shows-up claiming 
they were scheduled. After 
confirming that the company 
was actually requested, make 
sure you ask for a City business 
license and their State Fire 
Marshal identification that 
authorizes them to work on fire 
extinguishers. Additionally, 
their vehicle should be labeled 
with a company name and 
business license number.

 Fraudulent inspections and 
services pose a serious risk by 
creating a false sense of security 
for those who rely on life-safety 
equipment. If not serviced 
correctly, fire extinguishers 
or fire extinguishing systems 
may not function as designed 
during an emergency. The Fire 
Department urges you to call 
them at 626-744-7177 if there 
are any concerns regarding the 
legitimacy of a fire extinguisher 
service company.

Local 
Election 
Candidate 
Filing Period 
to Open


Doo Dah Parade to 

Bring Laughs in Buckets

 The official nomination 
period for candidates in 
Pasadena’s City Council 
Districts 3, 5 and 7 and the 
Pasadena Unified School 
District (PUSD) Board 
of Education Districts 1, 
3, 5 and 7 opens Monday 
according to City Clerk 
Mark Jomsky

Candidates for the City 
Council and Board of 
Education seats will be 
vying for four-year terms 
each.

 Jomsky said nominations 
close at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 
9 for both the City and 
PUSD elections. The City 
Clerk’s Office will be issuing 
nomination papers during 
that period to qualified 
candidates.

 Two identical Candidate 
Workshops will be 
conducted by the City 
Clerk staff in the City 
Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 
100 North Garfield Avenue, 
Room S228, at 8 a.m. 
Monday and at 5:30 p.m., 
Wednesday.

 Election information is 
available online www.
cityofpasadena.net/
cityclerk/election or by 
calling the City Clerk’s 
Office at (626) 744-4124 
during regular business 
hours, Monday through 
Friday. The webpage will 
be updated periodically 
with candidate nomination 
information or if any local 
measures are added to the 
ballot.

 Are you interested 
in helping out your 
community for the election? 
Poll workers and accessible 
polling sites are needed for 
the March 7 consolidated 
City and PUSD primary 
election and the April 18 
general municipal election. 
If you speak Chinese, 
Korean, or Spanish, you 
are especially needed! Poll 
workers provide a critical 
community service to the 
election process. Call the 
City Clerk’s Office at (626) 
744-4124 to sign up as a 
poll worker or to host a 
polling site!

 The deadline to register to 
vote for the March Primary 
Nominating Election is Monday, 
February 20.

 Caroline Heldman, 
associate professor of 
politics at Occidental 
College, will discuss the 
political implications of 
the 2016 presidential and 
congressional elections 
during a discussion Tuesday 
from 2 to 4 p.m. at the 
Pasadena Senior Center, 85 
E. Holly St.

 The $15 event is part of The 
Masters Series that embraces 
and promotes lifelong 
learning and is open to 
members and non-members 
of the Pasadena Senior 
Center. Attendees who are 
not already registered for 
The Masters Series may pay 
at the Welcome Desk when 
they arrive.

 The fall term of The Masters 
Series, with the theme 
Politics of Our Times, began 
Oct. 4 and has explored the 
history of partisan politics, 
how politics influences 
culture from the arts and 
industry to media and 
medicine, domestic and 
international implications of 
the presidential election and 
more.

 For more information or 
to be placed on The Masters 
Series mailing list for future 
events, email pamk@
pasadenaseniorcenter.org or 
call 626-685-6756.

Senior Center 
to Recapped 
Presidential, 
Congressional 
Elections

 The Occasional Pasadena Doo 
Dah Parade is set to celebrate 
39 years of irreverent frolicking 
on the streets of Pasadena. 
The 2016 Parade takes place 
on Sunday, November 20th, 
stepping off at 11am in East 
Pasadena along Colorado 
Boulevard (between Altadena 
and San Gabriel Boulevards) in 
East Pasadena —start location: 
2627 E. Colorado Blvd.

 On Doo Dah day, dozens of 
inventive, if zany, art cars and 
floats will accompany a legion 
of revelers past the mom-n-pop 
shops along East Pasadena’s 
shady tree-lined streets with 
a memorable cast of local 
eccentrics, disruptors, pundits, 
lone wolves, steam punks, 
makers and merrymakers.

 Entries will include the Nut 
Camp, Kinetic Pastry Science 
Mobile Muffins, Code Blue 
DeFibs, The Munster Coach, 
Flying Baby SeeSaw Acrobatics, 
Star Trek for Space, Toaster 
Car, Sign Spinners, Motorized 
Furniture, Dr. Steele’s Army of 
Toy Soldiers, The Billionaires, 
Free Thought Society, Unich 
Band, Car-Pool DeVille, 
Heuristicus, Bearded Ladies, 
Yiddish Dracula, Partying 
Parrotheads, Murrugun 
the Mystic, Man as Giraffe, 
Recumbent Revolution, 
Roobie Breastnut, Coast to 
Coast Critters, Stand Up Bus, 
L.A. Derby Dolls, Juan Pollo 
Chicken Boat Float-Route 66, 
Blues Brothers Tribute, School 
of Rock, Doo Dah’s 2016 Royal 
Queen Mimi MarGo-Go, and 
Grand Marshals Scott and Lori 
Webster, among many others. 
Secret Santa, Doo Dah’s take 
on the North Pole icon, will 
close the parade and ring in 
the holiday season. And… not 
a rose will be harmed in the 
making of this parade.

 Official Doo Dah After-
Party: American Legion, 179 
N. Vinedo St. (2 blocks from 
Parade at Vinedo & Walnut) 
immediately following the 
event. New Astroturf and 
Queen Mimi MarGo-Go 
and the FunGuys live bands, 
dancing, cheap food and 
drinks!! $5 cover (supports a 
Legion charity).

Pet of the 
Week


ALTADENA POLICE BLOTTER

Sunday, October 30th

Unknown time – A grand theft 
from a vehicle occurred in the 
2200 block of Crary Street. 
Stolen: 2003 Honda Element 
catalytic converter.

3:30 PM – An assault with a 
deadly weapon occurred in 
the 1700 block of N. Altadena 
Drive. Victim was walking 
on trail and was struck with a 
rock. No further information 
available.

7:30 PM – A robbery occurred 
in the 4000 block of Chaney 
Trail. Suspects described as (3) 
male Hispanics and (1) male 
Black. No further information 
available at this time. 

Monday, October 31st

12:00 AM – A petty theft from 
a vehicle occurred in the 1500 
block of Pepper Drive. Stolen: 
1998 Honda Accord catalytic 
converter. 

12:00 PM – A vehicle burglary 
occurred in the 4000 block of 
Chaney Trail Road. Suspect(s) 
entered the vehicle by punching 
the door lock. Stolen: unknown. 

3:50 PM – A petty theft from 
an unlocked vehicle occurred 
in the 2700 block of Grandeur 
Avenue. Stolen: vehicle 
insurance card. 

6:00 PM - A vehicle vandalism 
occurred in the 1500 block of 
Sinaloa Avenue. Suspect(s) 
scratched the body of the 
vehicle.

9:15 PM – A vehicle vandalism 
occurred in the 400 block of 
E. Calaveras Street. Suspect(s) 
shattered the vehicle window. 

10:00 PM – A grand theft from 
an unlocked vehicle occurred 
in the 2100 block of E. Altadena 
Drive. Stolen: orange and gold 
work bag, black laptop and 
currency. 

11:00 PM – A petty theft from 
an unlocked vehicle occurred 
in the 200 block of W. Laurel 
Drive. Stolen: vehicle manual, 
registration and cellphone 
holder. 

11:30 PM – A robbery occurred 
in the area of Meadowbrook 
Road and Holliston Avenue. 
Victim was approached by (2) 
male, Blacks who demanded 
the victim to empty his pockets. 
Fearing for his safety, the 
victim handed over his wallet 
and cellphone. Suspect(s) 
were armed with a black semi-
automatic handgun and an 
AK-47 style rifle. Suspect(s) 
last seen westbound on 
Meadowbrook Road. 

Tuesday, November 1st

3:00 AM – Fernando Estrada, 
21 years old of Altadena was 
arrested in the area of Lake 
Avenue and Washington 
Boulevard for being under 
the influence of a controlled 
substance. 

3:00 AM – A petty theft from an 
unlocked vehicle occurred in 
the 700 block of Alameda Street. 
Stolen: archery equipment. 

10:00 AM – A vehicle burglary 
occurred in the area of Garfias 
Drive and Valencia Avenue. 
Suspect(s) entered the vehicle 
via unknown means. Stolen: 
red power inverter and black 
dash camera. 

7:15 PM – A motorcycle was 
stolen from the 400 block of 
StonehurstDrive. Motorcycle 
description: orange and black 
2008 Harley-Davidson Road 
Glide. 

Wednesday, November 2nd

9:30 PM – A vehicle burglary 
occurred in the area of Garfias 
Drive and Valencia Avenue. 
Suspect(s) entered the vehicle 
via unknown means. Stolen: 
currency. 

Thursday, November 3rd

5:50 AM – A residential 
burglary occurred in the 
1900 block of Maiden Lane. 
Suspect(s) entered the location 
via the bathroom window. 
Stolen: jewelry and jewelry 
boxes. 

7:00 AM – A vehicle vandalism 
occurred in the 2100 block of 
Lincoln Avenue. Suspect(s) 
punctured the driver’s side tire. 

9:00 AM – Two vehicles were 
reported stolen from the 2500 
block of Fair Oaks Avenue. 
Vehicles description: white 
2008 GMC Savana. 

5:00 PM – A business burglary 
occurred in the 500 block 
of E. Mount Curve Avenue. 
Suspect(s) entered the business 
via unknown means. Stolen: 
light fixture and light bulb. 

 Pan (A407350) is a 
3-month-old, neutered 
male, red tabby kitten 
who loves to pounce! 
This toy-loving kitty likes 
entertaining himself by 
batting his sock toy around 
his kennel. We’re sure he’d 
love playing with his adopter 
even more! Affectionate as 
can be, Pan begins purring 
the second he sees you. 
He enjoys head rubs and 
likes climbing all over your 
lap and shoulders. This 
energetic furball is looking 
for an active home with lots 
of time to play with him and 
love him.

 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 
A407350, 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.

Free Events Roundup at the 
Pasadena Senior Center

 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 to 
Nov. 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.

 Friday Movie Matinees 
– Friday, 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.

 Veterans Services – 
Thursday, Nov. 17, at 10 a.m. 
Veterans of the U.S. military 
will learn about eligibility, 
priority groups and health care 
issues related to seniors and 
aging services within the VA 
system, as well as community 
living, adult day care, tele-
health services and palliative 
and hospice care for veterans. 
Presented by U.S. Department 
of Veterans Affairs.

 “Xocolatl” (Chocolate) – 
Thursday, Nov. 17, at 1 p.m. 
Learn the captivating story of 
chocolate from the discovery 
of the cacao tree to the present 
– a story of intrigue and desire 
with wondrous culinary and 
scientific aspects. Afterward, 
guests will enjoy a discussion 
and tasting of different varieties 
of chocolate. Reservations are 
required at the Welcome Desk 
or by calling 626-795-4311. 
Presented by Dr. Lee Scott 
Thiesen, an expert on food, 
culture and Latin American 
history.

 Low Vision Screenings 
– Thursday, Nov. 17, from 
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Low vision 
screenings are designed to assist 
partially sighted people in the 
selection of magnifiers and other 
devices to improve reading and 
other visual tasks. Registration 
is required in advance for one-
hour appointments: 626-795-
4331. Presented by the Braille 
Institute.

 Health Fair – Friday, Nov. 
18, 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 
626-685-6732.

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

‘Barks and 
Books’ South 
Pasadena 
Library

 Children are invited to visit the 
Library to read animal-related 
short stories of their choice 
to dogs from the Pasadena 
Humane Society Companion 
Animal Program. Not only 
does this make reading more 
fun, it also builds a child’s 
confidence in reading aloud. 
Also, the available books will 
help children realize that 
animals experience a range 
of emotions similar to their 
own and that they have basic 
needs too. This will, in turn, 
encourage them to appreciate 
the importance of treating 
all animals with respect and 
kindness. The event will be 
Monday 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
Sign-ups are required.

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