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PASADENA EDITION SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2017 VOLUME 11 NO. 41 Local Area News Briefs Two Teens Shot in Pasadena A gunman opened fire last week in Northwest Pasadena, during a birthday party, sending two teenagers to the hospital with non-life threatening gunshot inures. According to police and news reports, Pasadena police received calls of gunshots Oct. 5 in the 1700 block of Summit Ave. shortly after 8:30 p.m. According to reports the suspect walked up to the home and began shooting striking a 19-year-old and grazing a 16-year-old, both are expected to survive. The suspect was last seen on foot, No other information was given. Police said the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Pasadena police at 626-744-4241. Man Stabbed at Gold Line Station An unidentified man was stabbed in the face early last week after an argument at the Fillmore Gold Line Station. According to deputies, the victim was stabbed early Oct. 5 around 1 a.m. prompting officials to shut the station down while police investigated. The suspect was tracked down and arrested after getting onto the train and then off at a nearby station. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital and underwent surgery. He is expected to survive. No other information about the attacker was given. Anyone with information should call police at 626744- 4241. SAN MARINO/SO. PAS Pg. 4 SIERRA MADRE Pg. 5 ARCADIA Pg. 6 MONROVIA THE ARTS B2 CALENDAR Pg. 2 MORE PASADENA NEWS Pg. 3 THE GOOD LIFE Pg. 9 AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY B1 EDUCATION/YOUTH Pg. 7 BEST FRIENDS Pg. 11 SECTION B: BUSINESS NEWS B3 OPINION B4 LEGAL NOTICES B5 FOOD & DRINK Pg. 8 WORLD AROUND US Pg. 10 Civic Center Task Force to hold Meeting Pasadena’s new Civic Center construction consistent with the Task Force is set to hold their city council’s direction. first meeting later this month — Task Force members are: issues include reuse the YWCA Andrea Rawlings and Vince building and pedestrian right-a-Farhat, Mayor appointees; way around city hall.and Council appointees The task force was established Raphael Henderson, District by the city council in July to 1; Chris Peck, District 2; Joel provide recommendations to Bryant, District 3; Lambert the council regarding: M. Giessinger, District 4; · New construction or Cecilia Estolano, District 5; development and/or land-Wendy Cobleigh, District use standards of the YWCA 6; and Gail Price, District 7. and YMCA blocks that are Other Task Force members consistent with the existing include Gary Floyd, Historic Central District Specific Plan; Preservation Commission; · Possible recommendations for Stephanie DeWolfe, Planning the public rights-of-way within Commission; Blair Miller, Centennial Plaza, Holly Street Transportation Advisory and Garfield Avenue; and Commission; Alan Loomis, · Potential landscape/hardscapeDesign Commission; Claire improvements for the Civic Bogaard, Pasadena Heritage; Center area.and John Byram, Downtown The meeting will be held at 6 Pasadena Neighborhood p.m., Thursday, October 26, inAssociation. the City Hall Basement Training Information about the Room, 100 N. Garfield Ave., task force can be found at room S018.cityofpasadena.net/planning/ Following any city council civic-center-task-force. Future action, the city may issue a meeting agendas and other new request for proposals for information will be posted on development projects that this webpage when available. would rehabilitate and reuse Additional public meetings will the YWCA building, as well be held during the following six as any other supporting new months after the initial meeting. Altadena Historical SocietyToasts New Mount Lowe website In celebration of their new Mount Lowe website, the Altadena Historical Society is raising a glass ofale later this month, witha fundraiser, at the Mount Lowe Brewing Company. “Mount Lowe BrewingCompany is generouslydonating 10 percent of theday’s proceeds to us, sowe’re urging everyone weknow to pack the house on Thursday, Oct. 26,” said AHS President KathyHoskins. The fundraiser will be from 6 to 9 p.m. and a food truck will be on the premises at 150 E. St. Joseph St., Arcadia, thoughthe Brewing Company willbe open its regular Thursdayhours of 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. “The brewery is family- friendly and pets are welcome, so the lack of a sitter is no excuse to stayhome that night,” Hoskinslaughed. Just north of HuntingtonDrive in downtown Arcadia, the brewery is within blocksof the Arcadia Gold Line station. “We hope everyonewho loves the lore of Prof. Thaddeus Lowe and his Mount Lowe Railroad, and of the San Gabriel Mountains, will join us atthe brewery to celebrate theupcoming launch of ourMount Lowe website and the opening of our new exhibit, ‘Inspired by the SanGabriels: Five Men and the Mountains,’” Hoskins said. The Historical Society willhold a free, public opening of the new exhibit and launch of the Mount Lowe website from 2 to 4 p.m. SaturdayNov. 4 at its archives and museum in the Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Drive. The Mount Lowe website will provide detailed information and scores of photos of the famous inclinerailway that climbed fromAltadena to the top of MountLowe, while the new exhibitwill feature the lives and accomplishments of San Gabriels conservationists George Wharton James, Theodore Lukens, Will Thrall, Don McClain, and L.T. Gotchy. The AHS archives and museum are open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, and by appointment at (626) 797-8016; email altadenahistorical.society@ yahoo.com. The dates and times of future meetings are expected to be determined by the Task Force at its Oct. 26 meeting. The meetings will be facilitated by Patrick Ibarra of the Mejorando Group. RegionalTransportationInformation Meeting As chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Regional Transportation and Interconnectivity Solutions Assemblymember Chirs Holden is set to hold an informational hearing Nov. 2, “Advancing Sustainability in Regional Transportation Projects,” to discuss and address timely transportation issues for the region and state. Holden will be joined by state government officials and experts who will discuss how we can advance our sustainability goals in current and future transportation projects – from creating sustainable communities to fixing our roads and highways – while advancing our economy and creating jobs. This hearing will bring stakeholders and the public together to lay the groundwork for solutions at both the local and statewide levels. The hearing will be Thursday, November 2 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Richard Chambers U.S. Court of Appeals 125 South Grand Ave. Pasadena. Please RSVP to (909) 624-7876 or via email at Assemblymember. Holden@assembly.ca.gov. Free Howlin’ Halloween at the Humane Society Trick or treat! Join Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA on Tuesday, October 31 for Howlin’ Halloween, a community for families from 2 to 5pm. There will be a Halloween-inspired crafts, trivia games with giveaways, and candy. Costumes are welcome, but please leave your pets at home. For more call the Pasadena Humane Society at (626) 792-7151. there are located at 361 S. Raymond Ave. Bill Freezes Rents on Caltrans SR 710 Homes Governor Jerry Brown signed a state bill Monday that requires Caltrans to freeze the rent of its tenants who participate in the “Affordable Rent Program” until January 1, 2020. The bill, SB 400, was authored by Senator Anthony Portantino. “I would like to thank Governor Brown for signing this important district bill. SB 400 will provide longstanding tenants financial relief and the opportunity to purchase their homes at an affordable price,” Portantino said. “Though I’m disappointed that we could not capture every tenant in this bill with a rent freeze, I am pleased that those in the most need of help received it.” Earlier this year, the LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority(MTA) voted on a measure that recommends an alternative approach to the region’s transportation needs other than building the SR 710 tunnel. MTA’s action is the de facto end to the threat of the 710 tunnel and clears the way for the homes to be sold. SB 400 passed the legislature with bipartisan support. The bill was supported by the mayors of Los Angeles, Pasadena and South Pasadena. Rose Parade 2018 Float Participants Announced The Pasadena Tournament of Roses announced Thursday the 39 float entries that will participate in the 129th Rose Parade presented by Honda, themed “Making A Difference,” on Monday, January 1, 2018. The floats, listed with the builder, are alphabetical by participating company or organization: 24 Hour Fitness Ag PhD TV and RadioAIDS Healthcare Foundation American Armenian Rose Float Association, Inc. American Honda Motor CompanyBurbank Tournament of Roses Association Cal Poly UniversitiesChina Airlines City of Alhambra, CACity of CarsonCity of HopeCity of Los AngelesCity of RiversideCity of TorranceDole Packaged FoodsDonate Life Downey Rose Float AssociationFarmers Insurance Kaiser Permanente Kiwanis International La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association Lions Clubs International Lucy PetLutheran Laymen’s LeagueMiracle-Gro Northwestern Mutual Odd Fellows Rebekahs Rose Float RotaryShriners Hospitals for Children Sierra Madre Rose Float Association Singpoli American BDSouth Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association The Forum The Grand Tour – An Amazon Prime Exclusive Series The UPS Store, Inc. Trader Joe’s Underground Service Alert of Southern California (DIGALERT) United Sikh Mission Western Asset Management CompanyAlso included among the 39 units will be floats representing the two teams that will play in the College Football Semifinal at the 104th Rose Bowl Game Mutual and the 2018 Royal Court float. The Pasadena Tournament of Roses’ Float Entries Committee oversees the selection process for the floats, with the Executive Committee having final approval over all entries. The Tournament of Roses is a volunteer organization that hosts America's New Year Celebration with the Rose Parade presented by Honda, the Rose Bowl Game and a variety of accompanying events. There are 935 volunteer members of the association will drive the success of 129th Rose Parade themed "Making A Difference," January 1, 2018, followed by the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the 104th Rose Bowl Game. For more information, visit: tournamentofroses.com. 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