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PASADENA EDITION SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2018 VOLUME 12 NO. 33 Local Area News Briefs Free Boxing Exhibition in Front of City Hall Toddler Found Naked With Stranger Police arrested a 48-year- old developmentally disabled man Thursday after a mother found her 4-year-old daughter in the play area of Chick-fil-A naked with the unknown man. According to police, officers were called to Chick-fil-A on East Colorado Blvd. After a mother discovered her daughter undressed. The mother grabbed her daughter and fled from the play structure. The suspect was detained by a customer until police arrived they said. Police officers said the man was on an outing for developmentally disabled individuals. The man was later taken to a mental health facility for evaluation. He was arrested on charges of harassment. The family of the young girl declined medical treatment. The City of Pasadena Human Services and Recreation Department will host its third annual, free “Centennial Square Boxing Show” featuring a full-scale boxing ring in front of City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue this Friday, August 24 from 7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Weigh-ins begin at 4:30 p.m. The “Main Card” will feature pugilistic match-ups in the “Master’s Division” with boxers age 50 and older. A variety of other boxing exhibitions will be highlighted with competitors, both male and female, ages 8 and older. Every month, about 1,800 people of all ages take advantage of the Villa- Parke Community Center’s programs, but one of the most popular activities at the center is the Boxing Program. During the past two decades, hundreds of hopeful future Olympians and professionals have undergone training with Boxing Specialist Fausto De La Torre. Currently, more than 300 youth and adults are registered to use the boxing program’s gym. Boxing promotes physical and mental discipline, strength and well-being and is often a good fit for youth who are typically not drawn to more traditional sports. Garfield Avenue will be closed to traffic in front of City Hall to allow for the boxing ring in Centennial Square. The event is free and open to the public. Last year’s Pasadena Media coverage of the event won a WAVE Award from the Alliance for Community Media Western States Region in the category of Sports Coverage. For more information about Villa-Parke and its programs, including boxing, visit www.cityofpasadena.net/ humanservices or contact the Villa-Parke Community Center by phone, (626) 744- 6530. The center is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and closed on Sunday. Planned Parenthood Advocates, Congresswoman Judy Chu, and representatives from Congressman Adam Schiff’s office held a press conference on the steps of Pasadena City Hall Monday morning, calling on senators to reject the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Californians are demanding that their constitutional rights be protected, including access to safe and legal abortion they said. “Women’s equality cannot be questioned, nor will we go back to the days of women dying from botched abortions because of Republicans taking away our access to safe and quality healthcare.” Chu said. “That is why I’m proud to stand with Planned Parenthood today and every day. They work hard to guarantee healthcare for women and families, and help fight these attacks from Washington.” “There are only eight states including California that have laws that protect the right to chose. So what this means if they overturn Roe v. Wade is that immediately, we think that 20 states would outlaw abortions. She also said. ” According to event organizers and Chu, Public support for Roe v. Wade — the 1973 decision that affirmed the right to access safe, legal abortion — is at record high of 71 percent, including 52 percent of Republicans. Gallup polls indicate that public support for Judge Kavanaugh is lower than any other Supreme Court nominee in over 30 years. Yet, President Trump has made clear that he would only nominate justices to the court who would “automatically” overturn Roe v. Wade. Planned Parenthood Advocates are calling for the Senate to hold nominees to the Personal Liberty Standard, where they must affirmatively declare that they believe the Constitution protects individual liberty and the right of all people to make personal decisions about their bodies and personal relationships -- including the right to use contraception, to have an abortion, and to have the freedom to marry whom they choose. “Planned Parenthood provides judgement free, unbiased care and assistance for people like me. Today, I share my story to exemplify that, without Planned Parenthood and the continued access to the services that they provide, my life and the lives of millions of others would be negatively impacted. Governmental actions, such as the decision to nominate Brett Kavanaugh to be a Supreme Court justice, can severely affect the lives of people across the nation,” said patient Hannah Poulsen. Planned Parenthood, Judy Chu, Rally Against SCOTUS Nominee Body Found in Search for Missing Man Volunteers on Tuesday found the dead body of unidentified man near a trail in Pasadena. Although the body was found near a car belonging to that of a missing person, police officers said they could not confirm there was a connection. The car and body were found shortly after 7 p.m. in the 400 block of South Arroyo Blvd.. At press time news reports said the coroner’s office was working to identify the man that appeared to be in his 60s. Altadena Free Movie Tonight Take one last trip this summer... to a magical land called Oz! Pasadena City Manager Steve Mermell announced Tuesday the recruitment process for the next Chief of Police. Mermell said that the public is encouraged to attend meetings to provide input about important qualities that potential candidates should have. The executive search firm of Teri Black & Company, LLC. will facilitate the executive search and public meetings. “Public input is crucial to selecting the best individual to lead the Department. I encourage all community stakeholders to attend the upcoming forum(s) and share their thoughts on the characteristics and professional background they feel are most important when selecting a new Chief,” Mermell said. Community forums will take place: Thursday, September 6 – 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chamber 100 North Garfield Avenue, Second Floor Saturday, September 8 – 9:30 a.m. Villa-Parke Community Center Auditorium 363 East Villa Street Saturday, September 8 – 11:30 a.m. Jackie Robinson Community Center Auditorium 1020 North Fair Oaks Avenue Applications for the position will be accepted in September with screenings and interviews in October and November. The interview process will include a community panel in addition to law enforcement professionals and municipal administrators. Based in Los Angeles, Teri Black & Company, LLC offers premier comprehensive executive search services to cities, counties throughout the Western United States. Anyone who would like to offer input can do so at: cityofpasadena.net/ PoliceChiefRecruitment. Police Chief Recruitment Announced Legislation Honors Victims of 1972 Arroyo Seco Bridge Collapse Before we settle in for the new school year, let’s celebrate an amazing summer of “Reading Taking Us Everywhere” by taking one last visual vacation. Pack a picnic and join us for an end-of- summer celebration tonight in the Main Library Parking Lot, featuring family fun for all ages and a special screening of The Wizard of Oz. Doors will open at 6:00pm. Animated shorts and music will play as guests settle in, do an Oz- themed craft, and pay a visit to the Haiku Guys + Gals. After the Adult Summer Reading Grand Prize Winners are announced and the sun begins to set, the movie will begin around 7:45pm. What do I need to know about Saturday? The movie is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring their own picnics, but food and snacks will be available for sale, including shave ice from Kona Ice food truck, Mexican fare from Burrito Express, and popcorn. Want to dress up like your favorite Wizard of Oz character? Great, we can’t wait to see! Free parking will be available at the Senior Center next door and on the street. What can I bring to the outdoor movie and picnic? Family and friends of all ages! Lawn chairs and blankets - Seating will not be provided, so bring what makes you comfy! Food - While snacks will be available for sale, we encourage you to bring your own picnic if you want a more substantial meal. The Main Library is located 600 E. Mariposa Street. For more information visit: altadenalibrary. org. CALENDAR Pg. 2 MORE PASADENA NEWS Pg. 3 SAN MARINO/SO. PAS Pg. 4 SIERRA MADRE Pg. 5 ARCADIA Pg. 6 MONROVIA Legislation to memorialize the area around the Foothill Bridge collapse of 1972, Assembly Concurrent Resolution 250, passed the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee last week. The incident –where six lives were lost – occurred on the Foothill Freeway near Devil’s Gate in the City of Pasadena on Tuesday, October 17, 1972. “This bridge collapse caused an unexpected tragedy that created intense pain for families of those who were injured or died as a result,” said Assemblymember Chris Holden. “Namingthe overcrossing of the Arroyo Seco honors the victims and may bring a sense of peace to their families.” At approximately 1:30 p.m. on October 17, 1972, faulty scaffolding on a 60- foot stretch of the Foothill Freeway collapsed while concrete was being poured for the bridge, crushing victims who were under the construction at the time of the collapse. An army of 500 rescue workers labored throughout the night to locate missing workers who were buried under six feet of concrete. Rafael Gonzales, son of the late Hector Delgado Gonzales testified in Sacramento on behalf of the victims in support of ACR 250. “The sacrifice of my father Hector Gonzalez Delgado and his five Coworkers will forever be known and appreciated by all those who utilize Highway 210,” said Rafael Gonzales. “Thanks to Assemblymember Holden and his staff, AB 250 will memorialize these men.” EDUCATION/YOUTH Pg. 7 FOOD & DRINK Pg. 8 THE GOOD LIFE Pg. 9 WORLD AROUND US Pg. 10 BEST FRIENDS Pg. 11 SECTION B: AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEYB1 THE ARTS B2 BUSINESS NEWS B3 OPINIONB4 LEGAL NOTICES B5 Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: editor@mtnviewsnews.com Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
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