Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, December 10, 2016

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Mountain View News Saturday, December 10, 2016


Tournament of Roses 
Cancels Equestfest

Local Area 
News Briefs

Suspicious Item 
Shuts Down Freeway 

 An outbreak of Equine 
Herpes has led to The Pasadena 
Tournament of Roses canceling 
its popular pre Rose Parade 
event, EquestFest —an 
opportunity for the public to 
see the Rose Parade horses and 
riders perform before parade 
day.

 “The Pasadena Tournament 
of Roses has been monitoring 
recent instances of Equine 
Herpes virus cases in Los 
Angeles County,” officials said. 
“As the virus could potentially 
affect the safety and wellbeing 
of the equine participants at 
the 2016 Equestfest event, that 
event scheduled to be held at 
the Los Angeles Equestrian 
Center has been canceled.”

 They added “We are committed 
to ensuring the safety of all Rose 
Parade participants, including 
all Equestfest equestrian 
unit participants and their 
animals. We are working with 
appropriate governmental 
officials and the Associations 
veterinary consultant to insure 
the well-being of the animals 
participating in the 2017 Rose 
Parade. Additional safeguards 
and protocols will be adopted 
to ensure a safe environment. It 
is anticipated that all equestrian 
entries scheduled to participate 
in the 2017 Rose Parade will do 
so.”

 According to reports, 13 cases 
of Equine Herpes Virus have 
been identified causing the 
California Department of Food 
and Agriculture to quarantine 
the Los Angeles Equestrian 
Center where Equestfest takes 
place.

 Tournament officials also 
said they will follow California 
Department of Food and 
Agriculture gridlines including 
restrictive contact between 
the horses and not allowing 
equipment, food or water to be 
shared in the staging areas. They 
are also asking all equestrian 
units to make sure the horses 
are healthy and have proper 
vaccinations. 

 Equestfest tickets purchased 
through Sharp Seating will be 
fully refunded.

 What turned out to be 
nothing more than a 
discarded jacket, created 
chaos Wednesday morning 
for Pasadena commuters on 
the 210 freeway as authorities 
used a bomb squad robot to 
remove the suspicious item 
from eastbound carpool lane 
shutting down the freeway in 
both directions for more than 
an hour.

 The Los Angeles County 
Sheriff department also shut 
down the Gold Line Lake 
station. 

 According to police a 
suspicious suspect threw, 
what turned out to be a 
jacket, onto the 210 freeway 
about 8:45 a.m. after acting 
strange on the Gold Line and 
exiting at Lake Ave. the man 
had been getting on and off 
trains all morning and was 
wanted by deputies. The item 
was reported to police as a 
black duffel bag prompting 
police to shut down all traffic, 
including Lake Avenue to 
Walnut Street. 

 The freeway was reopened 
around 11 a.m. 

 Police said the incident was 
not related to a threat made 
to the Los Angeles Metro 
Red Line Monday putting 
the entire transit system on 
heightened alert.

Fire, Police Warn of Holiday Dangers

By Dean Lee 

 Pasadena Fire Chief Bertral 
Washington along with 
Pasadena Police Chief Phillip 
Sanchez gave holiday safety tips 
Tuesday morning in front of 
a decorated home in Hastings 
Ranch, a backdrop they said 
was chosen, “that despite the 
holiday cheer, there are some 
predators that try and pray on 
good residents... in Pasadena,”

 Sanchez started off by 
cautioning those out shopping to 
be aware of your surroundings. 
He said police see an uptick in 
crime this time of year.

 “Try and stay in lighted areas, 
use common sense,” he said “We 
would ask that you not leave 
packages in plain sight in your 
car.” 

 See also advised to always lock 
car doors.

 He said this year, there has 
been more online (cyber) crime, 
“Not only fraud.”

 Sanchez said when buying and 
selling from sites like Craigslist, 
meat in a public place such as 
the Police or Fire Department 
or well known business.

 He said to be mindful of 
packages left on doorsteps. 
He said its best to arrange 
pickup and drop-off times with 
whatever service is being used.

 “If you see something, say 
something.” he said.

 Washington urged Charismas 
tree safety saying trees should 
have plenty of water and that 
they stay green. He said not to 
have a tree up longer than two 
weeks after Charismas.

 “Dry trees can ignite very 
quickly,” he said, “A burring tree 
can put out as much heat as a 
gallon of gasoline.” 

 He said to be careful when 
using candles and to keep them 
from children. 

 Washington said when putting 
up outdoor lights, check for 
frayed wiring. He said not to 
leave the lights on when not 
at home. He cautioned not to 
overload sockets. “We advice, 
not to string more than three 
together.”

 He said to watch floor heaters 
that can be easily knocked over. 

 He also said to watch out for 
gifts, toys with small parts and 
to keep fresh batteries in smoke 
detectors. 

 Also, “know your home 
evacuation plan.” He said.


Celebrate 
International 
Human 
Rights Day

 The public is invited to 
join Pasadena Mayor Terry 
Tornek and the Pasadena 
Chapter of the United Nations 
Association to celebrate 
the 68th anniversary of the 
Universal Declaration of 
Human Rights, 2-4 p.m., 
Sunday at Pasadena City 
College’s Creveling Lounge, 
1570 E Colorado Blvd. 

 Every year, communities 
throughout the world, 
including Pasadena, celebrate 
the Declaration of Human 
Rights adopted by the U.N. 
General Assembly on Dec. 10, 
1948. 

 The event will focus on 
education both locally 
and internationally, with a 
particular focus on the lack 
of education for the millions 
of children living in refugee 
camps around the world. In 
addition, artwork created by 
students from Polytechnic and 
other local schools focused on 
peace and human rights will 
be on display at the event. 

 The event is free and open to 
the public. Refreshments will 
be provided. 

 Mayor Terry Tornek will 
provide opening remarks, 
followed by keynote 
speaker Sama Wareh, a 
Syrian-American artist 
and humanitarian who has 
traveled to Syria to provide aid 
and art therapy to children. 

Segments of Ms. Wareh’s 
documentary, “350 Birds of 
Hope,” which highlights her 
journey to Syrian refugee 
camps in Lebanon, will be 
shown. 

 Parking is available in PCC’s 
Parking Lot 1 on Hill Ave and 
Green St.; purchase $2 parking 
permits from the ticketing 
booths in the lot. For more 
information, contract Rhonda 
Stone at (626) 744-7210 or 
rstone@cityofpasadena.net.

Judy Chu to Hold 
Town Hall Meeting

Event; Waste Recycling, 
Documents Shredding

 Congresswoman Judy Chu 
is set to hold a free town hall 
meeting at Throop Unitarian 
Universalist Church, 300 S. 
Los Robles Ave., in Pasadena 
on Monday from 7-8pm.

After the election of 
Donald Trump, many in the 
community want to hear 
about and discuss ways in 
which our representatives 
will approach the coming 
administration she said.

 Chu will take questions on 
issues from climate change, 
immigration, free speech 
to hate crimes.

 

 

 It’s time again for residents 
and businesses to safely dispose 
of electronic waste and have 
personal or business documents 
shredded at the City’s popular 
e-waste event, 9 a.m. to 3 
p.m., today in Parking Lot I of 
the Rose Bowl Stadium near 
Brookside Park, 360 N. Arroyo 
Blvd. The event is sponsored by 
the City’s Department of Public 
Works. 

 Shredding trucks and e-waste 
collection sites will be arranged 
at different stations in Parking 
Lot I. Look for signs directing 
you to the event. Motorists, 
pedestrians, joggers and 
bicyclists are advised to use 
caution while traveling through 
the area. 

 E-waste items include 
computers, keyboards, printers, 
monitors, laptops, docking 
stations, scanners, shredders, 
fax machines, computer mice, 
telephones, televisions, flat 
screens, VCRs, DVD players, 
PDAs, cassette players, tape 
drives, stereos and household 
batteries. Many of these 
products have parts that can be 
recycled. 

 The City is also helping 
its residents and businesses 
prevent identity theft by 
providing free paper shredding 
during the event. The public 
can bring a maximum of five 
legal-size boxes for shredding. 
Sensitive documents such as 
receipts, checks, pre-approved 
credit applications, credit 
card statements, outdated tax 
returns, pre-printed envelopes, 
return address labels and 
business cards are items that 
can be shredded.

 For more information 
visit; cityofpasadena.net/
PublicWorks or call (626) 744-
7311.


Council Set to Award 
Robinson Park Contract

 
The Pasadena city council 
is set Monday night to vote 
to accept a $7,259,000 bid for 
the long anticipated second 
phase of the Robinson Park 
Recreation Center Renovation. 
If approved, construction will 
begin in February.

 According to city staff, 
the project consists of the 
demolition and reconstruction 
of the Recreation Center’s 
approximately 9,000 square 
foot multipurpose room, 
administrative offices, kitchen, 
open court yard, restrooms 
and conference room, an 
approximately 4,900 square 
foot addition of fitness and 
dance rooms, storage and 
common areas, and an intensive 
structural upgrade of the 
Recreation Center’s existing 
7,300 square foot gymnasium 
The design is fully accessible 
and Includes energy efficient 
lighting, technology and 
security upgrades and new 
drought tolerant landscaping.

 The Department of Pubic 
Works recommended that AWI 
Builders Inc be awarded the 
contract for the project being 
the lowest bidder. The proposed 
contract with AWl fully complies 
with the Competitive Bidding 
and Living Wage Ordnances In 
addition, the proposed contract 
fully complies with Prevailing 
Wage Law. AWI currently 
employ one Pasadena resident 
and that award will result in 
four new local hires to their 
present workforce according to 
city staff.

 The project is scheduled to be 
completed by spring of 2018.

Pet of the 
Week


Pasadena Women’s 
Connection Presents a 
Joyful Christmas Carol

 Harvey (A408713) is a 
7-month-old, male, brown 
tabby cat who has made 
it his mission to make 
everyone in the world fall 
in love with him! He rushes 
to the front of his kennel to 
greet you with a head bump 
before settling down for all 
of the petting and head rubs 
he can get. Our volunteers 
report that he’ll even knead 
your arm and roll over for 
stomach rubs to show how 
much he likes you! Harvey 
is still a playful kitten, so he 
would love a forever home 
with plenty of time to both 
play and cuddle with 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 
A408713, 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.

ALTADENA POLICE BLOTTER

Sunday, November 27th

10:11 PM – A 45 year old man 
of Altadena was arrested in the 
2100 block of Fair Oaks Avenue 
for domestic battery. 

Monday, November 28th

1:00 AM – A vehicle was 
reported stolen from the 400 
block of W. Harriet Street. 
Vehicle described as a brown 
2015 Kia Forte 4-door. 

3:30 PM – A vehicle burglary 
occurred in the 2100 block of 
Lincoln Avenue. Suspect(s) 
entered the vehicle by shattering 
the window. Stolen: blue purse 
and blue laptop. 

7:00 PM – A petty theft 
occurred in the 200 block of 
E. Sacramento Street. Stolen: 
silver iPhone 6. 

Tuesday, November 29th

6:30 PM – A vehicle burglary 
occurred in the 500 block of 
W. Calaveras Street. Suspect(s) 
entered the vehicle via unknown 
means. Stolen: currency. 

Wednesday, November 30th

1:50 AM – A petty theft from 
an unlocked vehicle occurred in 
the 1200 block of E. Woodbury 
Road. Stolen: Samsung Galaxy 
Note 4. 

6:35 PM – A vehicle burglary 
occurred in the 2100 block of 
N. Lincoln Avenue. Suspect(s) 
entered the vehicle by shattering 
the window. Stolen: credit card. 

Thursday, December 1st

2:15 PM – A 24 year old man 
of Altadena was arrested in the 
200 block of W. Las Flores Drive 
for possession of burglary tools 
and identity theft. 

4:00 PM – A vehicle burglary 
occurred in the 3300 block 
of Lake Avenue. Suspect(s) 
entered the vehicle by shattering 
the window. Stolen: tan 
messenger bag and iPad Mini. 

Friday, December 2nd

5:05 AM – A residential 
burglary occurred in the 3500 
block of Fair Oaks Avenue. 
Suspect described as male, 
approximately 5 feet 9 inches, 
average build, wearing a ski cap 
and dark hooded sweatshirt. 
Suspect entered the residence 
via the unsecured sliding door 
and fled the residence when 
confronted by the victim. No 
items stolen. 

12:00 PM – A petty theft 
occurred in the 700 block of E. 
Sacramento Street. Stolen: (2) 
deadbolts, (11) window screens 
and (2) porcelain toilets.

3:31 PM – A residential burglary 
occurred in the 1300 block of 
N. Altadena Drive. Suspects 
entered the residence by kicking 
in the front door. Suspects 
described as a male Black, 6 feet 
2 inches, 220 pounds wearing 
a black beanie and black 
sweatshirt. The second suspect 
is described as a female Black, 
5 feet 11 inches, 150 pounds, 
black hair black sweatshirt and 
a blue skirt. Stolen: unknown. 

Saturday, December 3rd

10:15 AM – A 22 year old man 
of Altadena was arrested in the 
700 block of W. Figueroa Drive 
for spousal assault. 

11:00 AM – A grand theft 
occurred in the 700 block of 
Figueroa Drive. Stolen: black 
case, diamond earrings, gold 
necklace, gold Cartier watch, 
men’s gold watch, pearl earrings 
and Cup gold earrings. 

The Crescenta Valley High 
School Charismatics will 
present a joyful Christmas 
Carol performance at 
the Pasadena Women’s 
Connection luncheon on 
Wednesday, December 21, 
11:30am, at the Women’s City 
Club, 160 N. Oakland Ave., 
Pasadena.

 Motivational speaker Judee 
Stapp, will share the joys 
of Christmas past and will 
highlight ways to survive 
Christmas present in her talk 
“The Lights of Christmas - the 
Gifts that Keeps on Giving”. 

 All are invited to join in the 
holiday festivities with cookie 
platter raffle, hostess gifts and 
more. Tickets are $23.

For reservations call Darlene 
at (818)353-2212 or Carole 
(818)790-1907. 

Allendale 
Holiday Literary 
Festival Tonight

Free Events Roundup at the 
Pasadena Senior Center

 Neighbors can get into the 
spirit of the season tonight 
with the Allendale Branch 
Library’s the Fifth Annual 
Allendale Holiday Literary 
Festival and Tree Lighting. 

 Poets, authors, and performers 
Khadija Anderson, James 
Cushing, Michael C Ford, 
Vinita Khilnani, Teresa Mei 
Chuc, Luivette Resto, Mike 
Sonksen, A. K. Toney, and 
Pam Ward headline a roster to 
explore the “true meanings” of 
the holidays in works ranging 
from the irreverent to the 
inspirational. 

 Holiday music will be 
performed by the BIBS (Blair 
International Baccalaureate 
School) Choir, under 
the direction of Amanda 
Engstrom. the lighting of 
the Christmas Tree will be 
at approximately 5:30 p.m. 
Refreshments will be provided 
by the Blair High School. 
Allendale Branch Library is 
located 1130 S. Marengo Ave. 
For additional information, 
call (626) 744-7260; or visit 
pasadenapubliclibrary.net.

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.

 Friday Movie Matinees 
– Fridays. Dec. 16 at 2 
p.m.: “Elf” (2003, PG) starring 
Will Ferrell and Mary 
Steenburgen. After inadvertently 
wreaking havoc on the 
elf community due to his ungainly 
size, a man raised as an 
elf at the North Pole is sent to 
the U.S. in search of his true 
identity.

 Cardmaking Workshop 
– MAre You a Safe Senior 
Driver? Thursday, Dec. 15, 
at 10 a.m. The aging process 
requires some adaptations in 
driving skills. Learn about the 
driving adjustments seniors 
should make, changes in car 
technology and road designs 
that have been updated over 
time. Presented by AARP.

 Chair Yoga – Wednesday, 
Dec. 21, at 1 p.m. Improve 
your balance, strength and 
flexibility and quiet your mind 
at this gentle and meditative 
class taught by Kathy 
Eastwood, a certified yoga 
instructor and a registered 
nurse with the Huntington 
Hospital Outreach Program. 
The class is limited to 25 
participants. Register in 
advance at the Welcome Desk 
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 
in a welcoming environment. 
Services are also provided 
for frail, low-income and 
homebound seniors.

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