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5 Mountain View News Saturday, October 21, 2017 5 Mountain View News Saturday, October 21, 2017 Local Area News Briefs Clinton Book Signing Sells Out It took just an hour and a half; after Vroman’s Bookstore made the announcement that Hillary Rodham Clinton would be signing ‘What Happened,’ on Dec. 1, for the event to completely sell out. Organizers said this was fastest sellout in the store’s history. They said this is a Secret Service event and “anyone without a ticket will not be permitted to line up nor will you be allowed in or near the event space.” According to the bookstore staff “‘What Happened,’ is about what it was like to run against Donald Trump, the mistakes she made, how she has coped with a shocking and devastating loss, and how she found the strength to pick herself back up afterward. With humor and candor, she tells readers what it took to get back on her feet--the rituals, relationships, and reading that got her through, and what the experience has taught her about life. She speaks about the challenges of being a strong woman in the public eye, the criticism over her voice, age, and appearance, and the double standard confronting women in politics. Forest Closures due to Fire at Mt. Wilson A new closure order, including areas north of Altadena, from the United States Forest Service when into effect Friday. Areas that are closed include, Echo Mt, Henninger Flats, Mt Lowe campgrounds, Valley Forge campgrounds, West Fork campgrounds, Devore campgrounds and Spring Camp campgrounds, as well as all of the trails and roads within the closure area. For more visit: fs.fed.us. Pet of the Week Mei Mei (A441470) is a gentle, easy going young bun. He was raised in a foster home along with his four bunny siblings. His foster mom reports he’s a friendly and cuddly guy who loves to sit in your lap. He’s quite bonded to his brother Baxter (A441473), and the two would love to find a home together. The adoption fee for rabbits is $35. All rabbits are spayed or neutered and microchipped 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 A441470, 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. Trick or treat! Join us 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. The 100th Rose QueenCrowed The Tournament of Roses crowed Isabella Marie Marez Thursday night as the 100th Rose Queen at a ceremony at the Pasadena Playhouse. The announcement follows a month-Rose Queen Marez. Photo by D. Lee /MVNews long selection process with including public speaking ability, nearly 1000 people participating poise, academic achievement, in interviews. youth leadership, community During the 100th ceremony, and school involvement. the longest living Rose Queen, “Queen Isabella’s life changed Margaret Huntley Main, also the moment I announced her took the stage, flanked by 18 name. She has now become other former queens. part of the tradition and legacy “Once a Queen, always a of the 99 Rose Queens before Queen,” Main said. her,” said Tournament of Roses Rose Queen Isabella and President Lance Tibbet after the Royal Court will attend the Coronation. “Not only numerous community and will Queen Isabella and the media functions, acting as Royal Court be wonderful ambassadors of the Tournament ambassadors, these young of Roses and the Pasadena women will be making a community at large. The grand positive impact by contributing finale will be their appearance kindness to others within on the Royal Court float in the our community. They have 129th Rose Parade and attending committed to make a difference the College Football Semifinal by supporting Elizabeth House, at the Rose Bowl Game, both on a non-profit that provides Monday, January 1. shelter, hope and support to The Rose Queen and Royal homeless, pregnant women and Court were selected based upon their children. We all have the a combination of qualities, ability, power and responsibility Walk on Mars — in Your Own Living Room When NASA scientists want to sites that have been critical follow the path of the Curiosity to NASA’s Mars Science rover on Mars, they can don Laboratory mission: Curiosity’s a mixed-reality headset and landing site; Murray Buttes; virtually explore the Martian Marias Pass and Pahrump Hills. landscape —as of Thursday, Additionally, the rover’s latest everyone can get a taste of what location on lower Mt. Sharp that feels like. will be periodically updated to NASA’s Jet Propulsion reflect the mission’s ongoing Laboratory, collaborated with progress. Google to produce Access Mars, At the first three locations, a free immersive experience. It’s users can zero in on objects of available for use on all desktop scientific interest, including and mobile devices and virtual rock outcrops and mud cracks. reality/augmented reality (VR/Katie Stack Morgan, a JPL AR) headsets. That includes scientist on the MSL mission, mobile-based virtual reality will explain the evidence of devices on Apple and Android.habitability Curiosity has The experience was adapted unearthed. from JPL’s OnSight software, “We’ve been able to leverage which assists scientists in VR and AR technologies to planning rover drives and even take our scientists to Mars holding meetings on Mars. every single day,” said Victor Imagery from NASA’s Curiosity Luo, lead project manager at rover provided the terrain, JPL’s Ops Lab, which led the allowing users to wander collaboration. “With Access the actual dunes and valleys Mars, everyone in the world can explored by the spacecraft. ride along.” Access Mars lets anyone with He added, “Immersive an internet connection take technology has incredible a guided tour of what those potential as a tool for scientists scientists experience. A simple and engineers. It also lets us walkthrough explains what inspire and engage the public in the Curiosity rover does and new ways.” details its dramatic landing in Experience Access Mars at: 2012. Users also can visit four g.co/accessmars. ALTADENA POLICE BLOTTER Sunday, October 8th 1:00 AM – Darshion Hamilton, 37 years old of Altadena was arrested in the 900 block of E. Washington Boulevard for being under the influence of a controlled substance. Monday, October 9th 8:00 AM – An assault occurred in the 2200 block of Pinecrest Drive. Suspect has been identified and investigation is on-going. 11:40 AM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 2800 block of El NidoDrive. Suspect(s) dented the right side of a vehicle. Tuesday, October 10th 4:25 AM – Michael Harvey, 45 years old of Los Angeles was arrested in the 800 block of E. Sacramento Street for possession of a controlled substance. 9:30 AM – A battery occurred in the 3100 block of Glenrose Avenue. Subject was apprehended and taken into custody. 10:00 PM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 2300 block of N. Lincoln Avenue. Vehicle recovered by Pasadena Police Department on 10/13/2017. Wednesday, October 11th 8:00 AM – A mailbox vandalism occurred in the 3200 block of E. Fairpoint Street. Suspect(s) pried the mailbox with an unknown object. 10:00 AM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 2100 block of Lake Avenue. Suspect(s) dented a vehicle and stole the vehicle emblem. 9:20 PM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 400 block of Alta Loma Drive. Suspect(s) bent the window frame and shattered the window. Thursday, October 12th 10:00 AM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 2100 block of Lincoln Avenue. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by shattering the window. Stolen: tan backpack, red Beats headphones, red/white Nike shoes, and basketball clothing. 10:30 AM - A vehicle burglary occurred in the 2100 block of Lincoln Avenue. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by shattering the window. Stolen: black Kate Spade purse, black wallet, credit cards, and currency. 1:18 PM – Ronald Blake, a 54 year old transient was arrested in the area of Washington Boulevard and Martelo Avenue for taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent. 9:00 PM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 700 block of W. Mendocino Street. Suspect(s) scratched the left side of the vehicle. Friday, October 13th 4:05 AM – Daniel Ponce, 23 years old of Oregon was arrested in the 2000 block of Parnell Street for vehicle burglary. 12:50 PM – A battery occurred in the 1300 block of E. Altadena Drive. Suspects have been identified and the investigation is ongoing. 7:25 PM – Terry Harmon, 56 years old of Altadena was arrested in the 2400 block of Lincoln Avenue for vehicle vandalism. Saturday, October 14th 6:10 PM – A package theftoccurred in the 2200 block of Galbreth Road. Stolen: package containing clothing, string lights, and clay cup. to help one another. I encourage us all to practice kindness and make a difference.” 2018 Royal Court, from left to right: Princess Georgia Jane Cervenka, La Canada High School; Princess Sydney Grace Pickering, Arcadia High School; Princess Julianne Elise Lauenstein, La Canada High School; Queen Isabella Marie Marez, La Salle High School; Princess Alexandra Marie Artura, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy; Princess Savannah Rose Bradley, Pasadena High School; Princess Lauren Elizabeth Buehner, Arcadia High School. Free Flu Vaccines The Pasadena Public Health Department urges all to fight the flu by getting free flu vaccines while supplies last at the following clinics now through November 15, 2017. The current influenza vaccine will be provided at the following Pasadena locations listed below on the dates and times listed, on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Keep this schedule handy to make sure you get your FREE flu shot! The vaccine will be available to everyone ages 6 months and older at no cost. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Remember to wear short sleeves. For more details about the clinics, call (626) 744-6000 or visit: 5.cityofpasadena.net/publichealth/. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Villa-Parke Community Center, 363 E. Villa. St. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Santa Catalina Branch Library, 999 E. Washington Blvd. Monday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m.12 p.m., Allendale Branch Library, 1130 S. Marengo Ave. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St. NOTE: Pre-registration required for this clinic only. Call (626) 795-4331 for details. Wednesday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m.12 p.m., La Pintoresca Branch Library, 1355 N. Raymond Ave. Different types of influenza viruses can spread through the community during flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older get the vaccine annually to protect against the most common types of influenza viruses. Vaccines will also be available at the PPHD Travel & Immunization Clinic. Call (626) 744-6121 for hours and availability. San Marino CompostGiveaway A free compost giveaway self-serve event will be held on Saturday, October 28th from 9 a.m. until noon at Lacy Park, 1485 Virginia Rd, San Marino, in the west end parking lot. Bring your own sturdy containers. There is a 30-gallon limit during the first hour and no limit from 10 a.m. until noon, or while supplies last. Plastic bags are not allowed. Bring your ID card or Athens bill. For more information, contact Ed Chen at (626) 703-9726 or chen@ athensservices.com. or Ron Serven, Environmental Services Manager at (626) 300-0789 or rserven@ cityofsanmarino.org One City, One Story is‘Rise of the Rocket Girls’ Officials announced last week that the book selection for Pasadena Public Library’s 2018 One City, One Story community reading celebration is the New York Times bestselling book Rise of the Rocket Girls: The Women Who Propelled Us, From Missiles to the Moon to Mars by author Nathalia Holt. Now in its 16th year, One City, One Story is designed to broaden and deepen an appreciation of reading and literature by recommending a compelling book that sparks a community conversation on important issues. Rise of the Rocket Girls is the riveting true story of the women who launched America into space. In the 1940s and 50s, when the newly minted Jet Propulsion Laboratory needed quick- thinking mathematicians to calculate velocities and plot trajectories, they didn’t turn to male graduates. Rather, they recruited an elite group of young women who, with only pencil, paper and mathematical prowess, transformed rocket design, helped bring about the first American satellites, and made the exploration of the solar system possible. For the first time, Rise of the Rocket Girls tells the stories of these women–known as “human computers”–who broke the boundaries of both gender and science. Based on extensive research and interviews with all the living members of the team, Rise of the Rocket Girls offers a unique perspective on the role of women in science: both where we’ve been, and the far reaches of space to which we’re heading. Nathalia Holt, Ph.D. is a science writer and author of Cured: The People who Defeated HIV (Penguin Random House 2014), also a New York Times bestseller. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Atlantic, Slate, Popular Science and Time. She has trained at the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard University, the University of Southern California, and Tulane University. She lives with her husband and their two daughters in Boston, Mass. One City, One Story community programs will be held throughout March, beginning with a conversation with the author on Thursday evening, March 8. In March or April, the programs begin, with all sorts of cooperative sessions being offered. There are often book discussions throughout the community, in churches, stores, and libraries. Colleges and schools sponsor related events like panel discussions, art shows, concerts, or lectures. Lights On AfterschoolCelebration this Week Lights On Come join the Washington STEAM Magnet celebration of afterschool Academyprograms this week with 1505 N Marengo Ave., Pasadena “Lights On Afterschool” events — Wednesday, October 25, that showcase the music, dance, 2017, 4:00pmart, recreational, and college Blair High Schoolpreparatory classes offered 1201 S. Marengo Ave., Pasadenaafterschool. —Thursday, October 26, 2017, Concerts and other events 4:00pmare held at Eliot Arts Magnet, Pasadena High SchoolWashington STEAM Magnet, 2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Blair High School, Pasadena PasadenaHigh School, and Wilson —Friday, October 27, 2017, Middle School this week. 4:00pm—Monday, October 23, 2017, Wilson Middle School 3:00pm300 Madre St., PasadenaEliot Middle School Learn more about 2184 N. Lake Ave., Altadena PasadenaLEARNs, the —Tuesday, October 24, 2017, afterschool program of PUSD 4:00pm visit: pusd.us. 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