Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, October 14, 2017

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 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 626-7444241. 


Pet of the 
Week 

 
Alexa (A443924) is 
an energetic 5-year-old 
shepherd/greyhound mix. 
This goofy girl is incredibly 
playful with toys and gets 
along with other dogs while 
out with our Wiggle Waggle 
Wagon. Alexa is very treat 
and toy motivated and is 
a quick leaner. She already 
knows her sit, down and 
paw commands. Looking 
for a smart cookie? Alexa 
just may be your gal.

 The adoption fee for dogs 
is $130. All dogs are spayed 
or neutered, microchipped, 
and vaccinated before going 
to their new home. 

 New adopters will receive a 
complimentary health-andwellness 
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 
A443924, 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. 

p.m., Thursday, October 26, in 

 Pasadena’s new Civic Center the City Hall Basement Training 
Task Force is set to hold their Room, 100 N. Garfield Ave., 
first meeting later this month —room S018.
issues include reuse the YWCA Following any city council 
building and pedestrian right-a-action, the city may issue a 
way around city hall.new request for proposals for 

 The task force was established development projects that 
by the city council in July to would rehabilitate and reuse 
provide recommendations to the YWCA building, as well 
the council regarding: as any other supporting new 
· New construction or construction consistent with the 
development and/or land-city council’s direction.
use standards of the YWCA Task Force members are: Andrea 
and YMCA blocks that are Rawlings and Vince Farhat, 
consistent with the existing Mayor appointees; and Council 
Central District Specific Plan; appointees Raphael Henderson, 
· Possible recommendations for District 1; Chris Peck, District 
the public rights-of-way within 2; Joel Bryant, District 3; 
Centennial Plaza, Holly Street Lambert M. Giessinger, District 
and Garfield Avenue; and 4; Cecilia Estolano, District 
· Potential landscape/hardscape 5; Wendy Cobleigh, District 
improvements for the Civic 6; and Gail Price, District 7. 
Center area.Other Task Force members 

 The meeting will be held at 6 include Gary Floyd, Historic 

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 
Rotary 

Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenSierra 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 PlayoffSemifinal at the 104th Rose Bowl 
Game. For more information, 
visit: tournamentofroses.com. 

ALTADENA POLICE BLOTTER


Sunday, October 1st

9:00 AM – A residential 
burglary occurred in the 600 
block of W. Alameda Drive. 
Suspect(s) entered the residence 
via unknown means. Stolen: 
laser leveler and black skilsaw. 
1:35 PM – Octavio Alvares, 
19 years old of Altadena was 
arrested in the 2600 block of N. 
Fair Oaks Avenue for possession 
of a controlled substance. 
Tuesday, October 3rd
11:30 AM – A residential 
burglary occurred in the 2500 
block of N. Porter Avenue. 
Suspect(s) entered the residence 
by shattering the sliding door. 
Stolen: unknown. 
9:00 PM – Cory Macy, 31 years 
old of Pasadena was arrested in 
the 1400 block of E. Woodbury 
Road for vehicle theft. 
11:00 PM – A grand theftoccurred in the 2400 block of 
Lake Avenue. Stolen: propane 
tanks. 
Wednesday, October 4th
10:00 PM – A vehicle vandalism 
occurred in the 200 block of 

W. Figueroa Drive. Suspect(s) 
scratched the window. 
Thursday, October 5th
11:00 AM – A vehicle burglary 
occurred in the 2100 block of 
Lincoln Avenue. Suspect(s) 
entered the vehicle by shattering 
the window. Stolen: gray wallet, 
credit cards, and currency. 
7:45 PM – A vehicle vandalism 
occurred in the 1100 block of 
Menlo Drive. Suspect(s) etched 
the vehicle window. 
Friday, October 6th
12:00 PM – A residential 
burglary occurred in the 
2400 block of BerendoStreet. 
Suspect(s) entered the residence 
by cutting the window screen. 
Stolen: Louis Vuitton purses, 
jewelry, Allan Edmonds shoes, 
and Beats headphones. 
Saturday, October 7th
8:23 AM – A vehicle was 
reported stolen from the 2400 
block of Catherine Road. 
Vehicle described as a silver 
2016 Ford Fusion. Vehicle is 
outstanding. 
Civic Center Task Force to hold Meeting


Preservation Commission; 
Stephanie DeWolfe, Planning 
Commission; Blair Miller, 
Transportation Advisory 
Commission; Alan Loomis, 
Design Commission; Claire 
Bogaard, Pasadena Heritage; 
and John Byram, Downtown 
Pasadena Neighborhood 
Association. 

Information about the task force 
can be found at cityofpasadena.
net/planning/civic-center-taskforce. 
Future meeting agendas 
and other information will be 
posted on this webpage when 
available. Additional public 
meetings will be held during 
the following six months after 
the initial meeting. 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 Freeze Rent 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. 


(MTA) voted on a measure 

SB 400 will provide long-

that recommends an 

standing tenants financial 

alternative approach to the 

relief and the opportunity to 

region’s transportation needs 

purchase their homes at an 

other than building the SR 

affordable price,” Portantino 

710 tunnel. MTA’s action is 

said. “Though I’m 

the de facto end to the threat 

disappointed that we could 

of the 710 tunnel and clears 

not capture every tenant in 

the way for the homes to be 

this bill with a rent freeze, I 

sold. 

am pleased that those in the 

SB 400 passed the legislature 

most need of help received 

with bipartisan support.

it.” 

The bill was supported by 

 Earlier this year, the LA 

the mayors of Los Angeles, 

County Metropolitan 

Pasadena and South 

Transportation Authority 

Pasadena. 
Altadena Historical SocietyToasts New Mount Lowe website 

 In celebration of their new 
Mount Lowe website, the 
Altadena Historical Societyis raising a glass of ale laterthis month, with a fundraiser, 
at the Mount Lowe BrewingCompany.

 “Mount Lowe BrewingCompany is generouslydonating 10 percent of theday’s proceeds to us, so we’reurging everyone we know topack the house on Thursday,
Oct. 26,” said AHS President 
Kathy Hoskins.

 The fundraiser will be from 6 
to 9 p.m. and a food truck willbe on the premises at 150 E.
St. Joseph St., Arcadia, thoughthe Brewing Company will beopen 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 stay home thatnight,” Hoskins laughed.

 Just north of HuntingtonDrive in downtown Arcadia, 
the brewery is within blocksof the Arcadia Gold Line 
station.

 “We hope everyone 
who loves the lore of Prof. 
Thaddeus Lowe and his 
Mount Lowe Railroad, and of 
the San Gabriel Mountains, 

will join us at the breweryto celebrate the upcominglaunch of our Mount Lowe 
website and the opening ofour new exhibit, ‘Inspired bythe San Gabriels: Five Men 
and the Mountains,’” Hoskins 
said.

 The Historical Society willhold a free, public opening ofthe 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 informationand scores of photos of thefamous incline railway thatclimbed from Altadena to the 
top of Mount Lowe, while thenew exhibit will feature the 
lives and accomplishments ofSan 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. 
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