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PASADENA EDITION SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2017 VOLUME 11 NO. 17 Police Investigate Tie between Shootings Wilson Declared Winner in District 7 Run-Off Election After a “Second Count” of all remaining eligible ballots by the City Clerk’s Office, Councilmember Andy Wilson was declared the winner with a final vote tally of 1,793 votes, 50.5 percent of the vote, over challenger Phil Hosp, with 1,757 votes, or 49.4 percent, a 36-vote margin according to officials. In a statement city officials said that first-time candidate Hosp went into the “Second Count” with a 20-vote lead over incumbent Wilson, based on the “First Count” election night tallies, April 18, which saw Hosp with 1,602 votes, or 50.3 percent, and Wilson behind, with 1,582 votes, or 49.6 percent. This week, 81 provisional ballots that were turned into the polls and 285 vote- by-mail ballots that were collected or delivered April 18-21, were counted, for a total of 366 votes. On Tuesday, the candidates and/or their representatives met with City Clerk Mark Jomsky and his team to go over the analysis of eligibility of the remaining ballots in terms of valid signatures, possible duplicates, correct postmarks, etc. There were 22 ballots (not part of the 366 counted today) that were determined to be ineligible to be counted, including seven provisional ballots and 15 vote by mail ballots. Before the vote can be certified, a mandatory, manual, by-hand random sample (re)count of both polling ballots and vote- by-mail ballots will be completed by the City Clerk’s Office. Certification by the City Clerk will be completed this week prior to Monday night’s special organizational council meeting. Detectives released new information Monday that tie a double murder in January with an earlier December killing of a Pasadena resident— police also released a sketch of the suspect. According to police, on Thursday, December 22 at about 9:47 p.m., Pasadena Police Officers responded to a call of a shooting in the 1200 Block of North Fair Oaks Avenue. Upon arrival, Officers located an African-American male victim, age 25, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The victim was identified as Pasadena resident Brandon Douglas (refer to photo above). On January 6, several people gathered in the area of 100 West Claremont at a curb- side vigil in honor of Brandon Douglas. A shooting occurred and two Pasadena residents attending the vigil were murdered. Detectives working the two cases have discovered evidence linking the two homicides, resulting in fresh leads and a composite sketch of a person believed involved in Douglas’ murder. The suspect is described as male black, dark complexion, approximately 33- 35 years old, 5 foot 10 inches to 5 foot 11 inches tall, and 185 to 200 pounds. Investigators are asking persons with information to contact the Pasadena Police at 626-744-4241 or Homicide Investigators (626) 744- 4511. Or anonymously at lacrimestoppers.gov (key word Pasadena). Altadena Library Opens after Renovation Dean Lee After weeks of being closed for renovations, the Altadena main library will reopen to the public Monday with a grand reopening party and 50th anniversary celebration set for June 10. The renovations were funded through grant money and donations officials said. “We replaced all of our shelving to make it ADA [Americans with Disabilities Act] accessible and earthquake resistant,” said Library Director Mindy Kittay. “We replaced our doors so that they are able to be [properly] locked and are also ADA accessible.” Kittay also said the Altadena Library Foundation gave money to re-carpet the library and cosmetic improvements, such as cleaning and redoing all the wood. All the planters were also redone she said, “All this really gives it a more modern look.” The grand reopening June 10 is set to feature elected officials Anthony Portantino and L.A County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, as well as, lots of entertainment. “We have a full day that starts at 10 a.m., we will have everything from Hip Hop to national dancers, we will have the lead singer from Souleros Andy Vargas [Santana] and a performance by CHROMA from Pasadena,” Kittay said. “The Rotary Club will sever lunch at 1947 prices, so for $1.” The event also kicks off the library’s summer reading program, themed “Build a Better World.” For more information go to altadenalibrary.org/ summer-reading. Pasadena Sunshine Festival at Craft Fair Gift Shop Chinese Language and Calligraphy Classes Offered Sheriff’s Taking Unwanted Prescription Drugs Back by popular demand, Chinese Calligraphy and Chinese Language will be offered again to members of the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St., Mondays, May 8 to July 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. They will be combined in one course. The first hour will focus on speaking and pronunciation of Mandarin Chinese; the second hour will be spent on writing and calligraphy skills. The nine-week class will be taught by Dr. Yang Ho-chin, a retired university professor with more than 20 years of experience teaching Chinese language, culture, history and calligraphy. Born in Jiangxi Province, Yang was raised in China and educated in Taiwan and the U.S. Pacific Northwest. The cost is only $20 plus a required textbook. Class size is limited to 10 students. Stop by the Welcome Desk to sign up. For more information about the Pasadena Senior Center visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call 626-795-4331. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today the and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 13th opportunity in 7 years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to Altadena Sheriff’s Station at 780 E. Altadena Dr., Altadena. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. The bins for collecting expired or unused prescription medications are outside the Altadena Sheriff’s Station 24/7. Please let us know if the bins are full, and we will have them emptied. Last October, Americans turned in 366 tons (over 730,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at almost 5,200 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,000 of its state and local law enforcement partners. Overall, in its 12 previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 7.1 million pounds—more than 3,500 tons—of pills. This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash— both pose potential safety and health hazards. Join the fun on Saturday, May 6, as Craft Fair Gift Shop begins a new spring tradition with this year’s Sunshine Festival. This first-time celebration takes place in Craft Fair’s courtyard from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. View displays from featured exhibitors and receive crafting advice while you listen to music and enjoy tasty refreshments. Spend the day and take part in hourly drawings from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a chance to win handmade gift items. Craft Fair Gift Shop is unique; it is one of only a few gift shops that carry only hand-made creations. Its extensive collection includes artwork in various mediums, jewelry, ceramics, toys, quilts, knitted and crocheted items for children and adults, baby gifts, home décor, holiday decorations, and more. During this event, Craft Fair will be open, as usual, for you to shop the wide-ranging selection of gifts for Mother’s Day, Dads and Grads, and springtime weddings. Located at 820 East California Boulevard, in Pasadena, Craft Fair is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with free parking behind the building. It is one of several philanthropic programs of the Assistance League of Pasadena and showcases handcrafted items created by individuals over 50 years of age. Each item for sale must meet required standards for quality workmanship and salability. The exhibitors set their prices and receive 70 percent of the sales price for each piece sold. Assistance League of Pasadena is a chapter of Assistance League – a national, nonprofit, volunteer organization. The Pasadena chapter’s philanthropic programs include Operation School Bell, Assault Survivor Kits, Bear Hugs, Very Important Performers, and Craft Fair Gift Shop; all supported through donations, grants, and its Treasure Fair Thrift Shop revenue. For more information, please call Craft Fair at 626-795-4991 or visit pasadena.assistanceleague. org. CALENDAR Pg. 2 MORE PASADENA NEWS Pg. 3 SAN MARINO/SO. PAS Pg. 4 SIERRA MADRE Pg. 5 ARCADIA Pg. 6 MONROVIA EDUCATION/YOUTH Pg. 7 FOOD & DRINK Pg. 8 THE GOOD LIFE Pg. 9 WORLD AROUND US Pg. 10 BEST FRIENDS Pg. 11 PHS Workshop: Pet Parent 101 Are you considering adopting a pet or have you recently adopted one? Pasadena Humane Society Pet Parent 101 workshop is the perfect place for you to learn more about basic dog and cat care. Questions such as “How do I choose the right pet?” and “Should I adopt a puppy/ kitten or an adult?” Additional topics include feeding, grooming, veterinary care, essential pet supplies, what to expect when you bring your new pet home and introducing your new pet to resident pets. This workshop is free. No RSVP required. Families are welcome, but please leave your pets at home. Saturday, May 13 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pasadena Humane Society is at 361 S. Raymond Ave. or call 626-792-7151. SECTION B: AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEYB1 THE ARTS B2 BUSINESS NEWS B3 OPINIONB4 LEGAL NOTICES B5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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