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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2017 VOLUME 11 NO. 51 PASADENA EDITION Happy Holidays! Man Beaten by PoliceSpeaks out An Altadena man spoke out, for the first time, Wednesday after Pasadena Police released body-worn camera and dash cam video of the man being repeatedly stuck with a baton, breaking one of his legs, during a traffic stop Nov. 9 at an Altadena gas station. Christopher Ballew told reporters that he was filing a lawsuit against the city of Pasadena for undisclosed amount of money after he sustained a broken right leg and cut and bruises to his face. Pasadena police said Ballew did not comply with their orders something Ballew contests. He said officers struck him with a baton before he grabbed it away something the video also shows. At one point officer draws his gun. At the time, Ballew was arrested for assault on an officer. The Los Angeles County District Attorney did not file any charges. Police said they made the initial traffic stop for no front license plate and tinted windows. Police also said Ballew, at first, was trying to walk away from them, although Ballew said he was getting gas at the station. The police video was released Dec. 15 after City Manager Steve Mermell told the city council they would. Mermell also said he would reach out to the family. The incident first appeared on social media sparking public outcry. Pasadena Public Information Officer William Boyer confirmed that officers Lerry Esparza and Zachary Lujan were involved. He also said the two remain on active duty. The lawsuit filed by the Law Offices of John Burton claims the officers violated Ballew civil rights ignoring police procedures and training. Santa BringsNeeded Toysto Crime Victims Santa and Mrs. Claus landed Case Manager Selena Palma Thursday in Pasadena’s North He said all the families are local said Santa and Mrs. Claus gave Pole (Police Heliport) handing to Pasadena. gifts to about 40 families. The out gifts to children impacted “We work with Peace over families were chosen by the by domestic violence. Violence to address domestic Case Managers. This is the fifth “The Pasadena Air Operations violence in our community year of giving toys she said. Division in coordination with all year. The children that are Photos by D. Lee/MVNewsPeace over Violence is getting associated with Peace over toys to local families who would Violence, they might be victims not necessarily celebrate this or see violence in the home; this time of the year, Pasadena Chief gives us an opportunity to bring of Police Phillip Sanchez said.” holiday cheer, he said.” This is very special to us.” Peace over Violence Legal Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates Of Penzance This is a warning to everyone about sheriff / police impersonators calling residents and saying, “There is a warrant out for your arrest, and if you don’t pay up, you’ll be arrested.” An Altadena resident was called at their house by a man from 626 area code, local phone number, saying at he was a L.A. County Sheriff ’s Deputy. The deputy told our resident they had two warrants for arrest for missing jury duty. They also said a $1000 cash bond was needed to be paid, or they would be arrested. The Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department will not call you to demand money for arrest warrants. If you are contacted over the phone and are suspicious, ask for the callers name and employee number and call our station, (626) 798-1131 or whichever police department they are representing and ask to verify the information. If the caller tells you to put money on a prepaid card and give him the card number. Now your scam-detecting radar is going off the charts. Police departments — and the federal government, for that matter — don’t tell people to pay with prepaid cards. You also know using a prepaid card is like paying cash — once the money is gone, you can’t get it back. More sophisticated scammers may have caller ID that shows the local police departments name. It may seem like reliable information about the source of a call isn’t so reliable anymore. Scammers can rig caller ID to look like they’re calling from the police department. Or, really, anywhere — even your own number. Don’t rely on caller ID. It’s not foolproof. Scammers can easily spoof it to try to gain your trust. If it looks like the police are calling, call our non-emergency phone number (626) 798-1131 and call to find out if the story is legit. You’ll soon learn it’s a scam. Report the imposter to the Federal Trade Commission at ftc.gov/complaint Select the category “Scams and Rip-offs” then “Impostor Scams”. Phone Scam Warning inAltadena/ Pasadena Impersonators are asking for money to prevent arrest. Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theatre of California, reinvents its theatre to present Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance, as reimagined by the Chicago theatre hooligans The Hypocrites. This wacky beach party – with flying beach balls, rubber duckies, ukuleles, banjos, plastic swimming pools, and a tiki bar – brings the audience on stage for a night they won’t forget. Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert and Sullivan is presented by Pasadena Playhouse in association with The Hypocrites. It is adapted and directed by Sean Graney; co-adapted by Kevin O’Donnell and with music direction by Andra Velis Simon. It plays from January 23 to February 18 (press opening is Thursday, January 25). 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 After a successful run in New York City and much critical acclaim (including New York Times Critic’s Pick), The Hypocrites have set out to take over Pasadena with this irreverent and playful adaptation that celebrates the music of Gilbert and Sullivan. With its sappy pirates, dewy- eyed damsels, bumbling bobbies and a stuffy Major General, Gilbert and Sullivan’s hilarious and hopeful farce follows the story of young Frederic, an orphan who has mistakenly been apprenticed to an ineffectual but raucous band of pirates, as he disavows the pirates’ way of life and falls for the beautiful Mabel. In addition, the Pasadena Playhouse will be completely transforming the layout of the theatre for the first time in its history. All of the orchestra seats are being removed, and in its place there is a deck making the entire orchestra level of the theatre a playing area with actors and audience sharing the space promenade style: everyone brought together to create a fun, magical evening of theatre. “I remember listening to Pirates of Penzance the first time and thinking how brilliant it was,” said Director Sean Graney. He continues, “It is joyful, playful and welcoming, which was a perfect place to start to remove the walls between actors and audience and get rid of the pretense of theatre.” “This production is like nothing you have ever seen,” stated Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman. “When I saw it, I knew I had to bring it to Pasadena. The Hypocrites adaptation of this play is completely in line with our artistic goal of looking at classics with fresh eyes. However, it presented a challenge: How to present a promenade style show in a proscenium theatre? The answer: Build a new stage! Patrons will be surprised and delighted as they enter the Playhouse and see what an amazing (temporary) transformation it has undergone. In our 100 year history, no one has ever seen the Playhouse used in this way.” That project has already been a hit everywhere it has played with critics and audiences alike: in Chicago, Berkeley, Olney, Maryland (Washington D.C.), Cambridge, Louisville, and currently New York. The Hypocrites were previously represented in Los Angeles with their production of Our Town directed by David Cromer and starring Helen Hunt at The Broad Stage. Tickets are now on sale at pasadenaplayhouse.org or by calling 626-356-7529. Holiday Safety Reminders The City of Pasadena provides the following tips and reminders to help ensure you have an enjoyable Holiday Season. Above all, use common sense, celebrate responsibly, always designate a driver if you plan to drink alcohol, drive defensively and, please, if you see something, say something by calling (626) 744-4241, or 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies. In addition, our Police, Fire, Public Health and Water & Power Departments provide the following additional suggestions. When out shopping for those last-minute gifts and food items, always be aware of your surroundings. Keep an eye on your wallet, purse, credit cards, receipts and don’t flash a lot of cash! Ask for help if carrying a lot of packages to your car; or walking alone at night and avoid parking in isolated spots. If possible, have your children stay with a trusted family member, friend or babysitter while you go out shopping, especially if you plan to go to crowded malls or shopping centers. If you do take your children with you, make sure they stay close at all times and they know to go immediately to a store clerk or security officer for help if they become separated. Keep valuables out of sight while stored in your car. Keep doors locked and windows up when parked. Always have your keys out and ready to use to get into your car. Be alert as you exit and return to your car. Keep your car in good repair and ready for bad weather if taking a holiday trip. Getting packages delivered? Track them, require a signature—or ask a neighbor to help, or agree to help your neighbor. Going out of town? Put a hold on mail and send packages to a mail facility for later pickup. Keep lights on a timer. For your holiday meals, make sure hot food stays hot and cold food stays cold. If in doubt, don’t serve it. Be sure to keep an eye on your guests’ alcohol consumption. Getting someone a taxi or a shared ride is cheap compared to the loss of a life, lawsuits and drunken driving arrests. The holidays can be an incredibly stressful time for many people. Free Christmas Tree Recycling Make tree recycling a part of your post-holiday tradition. The City offers an easy way for you to “Go Green” with your Christmas tree. Thanks to your help, the City last year collected more than 10,000 trees for recycling, saving valuable landfill space and generating protective landscaping mulch. Drop off your tree from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday Dec. 26, 2017 until Thursday, Jan. 4 at: • Easton Blanche Park, 3100 E. Del Mar Blvd., parking lot on Millicent Way • Robinson Park, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave., parking lot on Morton Street From Jan. 2-12, 2018, residents can also place trees at curbside for recycling. Christmas trees will be collected on your normal service day. Remember, all ornaments, lights and stands must be removed. Flocked and fire retardant treated trees are acceptable. For more information, call the Citizen Service Center at (626) 744-7311 or online at cityofpasaadena. net/publicworks. Remember, no bulky pickup now to Jan. 20. 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