Pasadena – Altadena | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, January 20, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||
5 Mountain View News Saturday, January 20, 2018 5 Mountain View News Saturday, January 20, 2018 Police Lookingfor BurglarySuspect Pasadena police are asking for the public’s help locating a hot prowl burglary suspect who entered a home earlier this month. According to police, on Wednesday, January 10, at approximately 7:45 a.m., a resident returned home and interrupted the depicted suspect during a burglary in the 200 block of South Catalina Avenue. The resident heard additional voices upstairs, which led him to believe there was more than one suspect. The suspect appears to have entered the residence through an unlocked window. The resident was not injured during the burglary. The investigation is ongoing and no additional information is being released at this time. The suspect is described as Black male, 6’-1”/athletic build, short black “buzz” cut hair and brown eyes. The suspect had a clean appearance. Approximately 20 to 30 years old. Anyone with information should call Detective Chris Burchett at (626) 7447088 or Pasadena Police at (626) 744-4241. To provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” at (800) 222-TIPS (8477). Pet of the Week Snowball (A448097) is a lovable bunny. Our volunteers love spending time with him because he is very inquisitive and not shy at all. When you open his kennel door he hops right up to you and sniffs you. He enjoys being petted, especially between the ears. If you give him attention for a few minutes he will show you how happy he is and do a few binkies in a row. Snowball and his pals are available for adoption at the Pasadena Humane Society. 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 A448097, 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. Parade Theme, New President Revealed Celebrating music newpresident picks ‘The Melody ofLife,’ as parade theme. The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Board of Directors announced Friday Gerald Freeny as President for the 2018-2019 Tournament year. According to officials, Freeny will provide leadership for the 130th Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl Game on Tuesday, January 1. Annually, the parade is presented by Honda and the football game by Northwestern Mutual. Also announced was “The Melody of Life” as the Pasadena Tournament of Roses theme to encourage creativity in float entries, marching bands and equestrian participants. “The 2019 theme, ‘The Melody of Life,’ celebrates music, the universal language,” shared Freeny. “Music has the power to not only bring us together but take us back to memories and moments as nothing else can. Rhythm, melody, harmony and color all come together to create the soundtrack that defines our lives.” In an announcement, officials said, Freeny has been a volunteer member of the Tournament of Roses Association since 1988. In addition to his many years of service in the Tournament of Roses, his community involvement has included; president of the San Gabriel chapter of NOBLE (National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives), the Pasadena Police Foundation Board, Pasadena Police Citizens Academy, Pasadena Rose Bowl Aquatics Board, University Club, Pasadena YMCA Board, Black Support Group at Cal State LA, Urban League Board of Governors, United Way Fundraising Committee, TOR President Gerald Freeny Toast Masters and the Pasadena NAACP. Freeny has been on the Advisory Board of the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation since 2016, and is also a member of Legacy’s Museum Committee. He attended Pasadena Christian School and John Muir High School in Pasadena, and received a bachelor's degree in business administration and finance from California State University, Los Angeles. Freeny is a member of both the Kappa Alpha Psi and Gamma Zeta Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi fraternities. Gerald resides in Altadena with his wife, Trina, and their daughter, Erica. For more information about the game and parade visit: tournamentofroses.com. Pasadena Man Charged withConspiring to Illegally ObtainTechnology Sent to China Federal authorities this morning arrested two men, one from Pasadena on federal charges that allege a scheme to illegally obtain technology and integrated circuits with military applications that were exported to a Chinese company without the required export license. Kiet Ahn Mai, 63, of Pasadena, and Yi-Chi Shih, 62, an electrical engineer who is a part-time Los Angeles resident, were arrested this morning without incident by federal agents. Shih and Mai, who previously worked together at two different companies, are named in a criminal complaint unsealed this morning that charges them with conspiracy. The complaint alleges that the men conspired to illegally provide Shih with unauthorized access to a protected computer of a United States company that manufactured specialized, high- speed computer chips known as monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs). The conspiracy count also alleges that the two men engaged in mail fraud, wire fraud and international money laundering to further the scheme. “This case outlines a scheme to secure proprietary technology, some of which was allegedly sent to China, where it could be used to provide companies there with significant advantages that would compromise U.S. business interests,” said United States Attorney Nicola T. Hanna. “The very sensitive information would also benefit foreign adversaries who could use the technology to further or develop military applications that would be detrimental to our national security.” The victim company’s proprietary semiconductor technology has a number of commercial and military applications, and its customers include the Air Force, Navy and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. MMICs are used in electronic warfare, electronic warfare countermeasures and radar applications. “The FBI, working jointly with our law enforcement partners, remains committed to bringing to justice those who seek to illegally export some of our nation’s most sensitive technologies to the detriment of our national security and hard-working United States companies,” said Paul Delacourt, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office. “Rest assured, the FBI will continue to diligently pursue any and all leads that involve the illegal exportation of U.S. technology which will cause harm to our long-term national security interests.” If convicted of the charges in the criminal complaint, Mai would face a statutory maximum sentence of five years in federal prison, and Shih could be sentenced to as much as 25 years in prison. This case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Export Enforcement; and IRS Criminal Investigation. ALTADENA POLICE BLOTTER Sunday, January 7th 8:18 AM – A grand theftoccurred in the 1900 block of Meadowbrook Road. Stolen: currency. 2:00 PM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 2200 block of N. Lincoln Avenue. Vehicle damage: scratch driver’s side door. Monday, January 8th 7:20 PM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 300 block of E. Woodbury Road. Vehicle described as a black 1998 Nissan Frontier. Vehicle was recovered approximately 20 minutes later in the same area. 5:50 PM – An assault with a deadly weapon and domestic incident occurred in the 1600 block of Morada Place. Suspect was taken into custody. 6:00 PM – A burglary from a garage occurred in the 3100 block of Fair Oaks Avenue. Suspect(s) entered the garage by prying the door. Stolen: LG stainless steel stackable washer/ dryer, Bosch power tool, and miscellaneous construction tools. Tuesday, January 9th 12:00 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 2600 block of Glen Avenue. Suspect(s) entered the residence by shattering the window. Stolen: unknown. 12:00 PM – A package theft occurred in the 1900 block of Garfias Drive. Stolen: package containing electric saw and other hardware. 12:30 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 3100 block of Rubio Road. Suspect(s) entered the residence by prying the door. Stolen: unknown. Wednesday, January 10th 11:00 AM – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 1000 block of W. Palm Street. Stolen: red Coach wallet containing credit cards, currency, and keys. 5:55 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1200 block of Rubio Canyon Drive. Suspect(s) entered the residence by shattering the glass door. Stolen: green jewelry box, black and brown jewelry pouch, and miscellaneous costume jewelry. Thursday, January 11th 8:00 PM – A theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 2000 block of Lewis Avenue. Stolen: white and red canvas bag, black stethoscope, pink stethoscope, and purple leather purse. Friday, January 12th 1:25 PM – An assault with a deadly weapon occurred in the 100 block of W. Harriet Street. Suspect was taken into custody. 11:00 PM – A domestic violence incident occurred in the 2000 block of Beverly Road. Suspect not in custody. Recent Thefts of GardeningEquipment The Pasadena Police Department is alerting residents of recent thefts of gardening equipment from the back of pick-up trucks. While you and your workers are maintaining the yards of our community, some of your equipment is left unattended. This creates the opportunity for thieves to steal your tools from the unattended work trucks. In some isolated cases the thieves are stealing the entire work truck with the equipment. Safety tips to deter thieves from stealing your equipment 1. Secure your equipment in the back of your work trucks through some kind of locking device and or heavy duty cables which are not easily cut. 2. Have a person with your work truck at all times. 3. Carry a list of serial numbers for large items such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers…etc. 4. Take a picture of your equipment, if it is stolen you may be able to identify equipment through photographs. 5. Etch your name and an identifying symbol on your equipment. TuesdayMusicale Free Concert The Tuesday Musicale of Pasadena will present a free concert on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 12:30pm in the Pasadena Central Library, 285 E. Walnut. On the program will be a trio by Menotti played by Linda Tajima, violin, Emily Denney, Clarinet, and Louise Earhart, piano; Diana Briscoe, soprano, will sing arias by Richard Rogers and Richard Warner; Joyce Pan, violinist, will play violin solos for unaccompanied violin by Bach, Paganini, and Ysaye; and then Nancy Sensenbach and Nancy Chen will play Preludes by Gershwin and Randall Compton for pianoFour-Hands. The concert is handicapped accessible. For more information visit: 5.cityofpasadena.net/ library/. Embattled Board to Discuss Bylaws, Brown Act Training By Dean Lee After numerous open meeting violation allegations and the issue being discussed at their last meeting, the Altadena Library Board of Trustees is set Monday night to again discuss Brown Act board training as it applies to their meetings. The board last met Nov. 27. At issue, was a previous Oct. 28 board meeting where Trustees publicly said that Altadena residency was required to speak during public comment, going so far as to put, “Citizens of Altadena may address the Board regarding any item of Library business on or not on the agenda.” The Brown Act states that any member of the “public” can address the legislative body and to deny comment is unconstitutional. The privilege is protected by law. “I’m glad to see I didn’t need to provide my passport, prove my citizenship, nor was a required to demonstrate that I live in Altadena,” said local activist Rene Amy at the Nov. 27 meeting. “I think that’s good, and I’m glad to see that foolishness, is gone.” Members of the public have also expressed concern over secretive and serial meetings, as the entire board has been witnessed, and recorded, openly discussing library business before and after public meetings. People also familiar with the situation have said, and received, emails circulated between all board members, a violation of the Brown Act known as “daisy-chain” meetings. Monaca Hubbard a founding member of Neighbors Building a Better Altadena said, at the Nov. 27 meeting, their group (NBBA) was appalled at the rude and disrespectful tone exhibited, at the Oct.28 and Oct. 23 meetings, towards the public and library staff, she also alleged they tried to change previous meeting minutes,” without the legislative process.” Hubbard also complained about restricted public comment and the requirement of stating a current address of residency in Altadena to speak. Former trustee Mark Mariscal along with Amy, also expressed concern over the lack of documentation at meetings associated with action items, including the hire of an independent auditor focused on forensic accounting and fraud investigation. When asked, current board President John McDonald, said he had a few “unanswered questions” about the library’s finances. Although McDonald said they would further discuss the issue, it had not been included in Monday’s agenda. The board is set to discuss Final Draft of the Annual Financial Report. On Tuesday, less than a week before the next meeting, board members also requested that they evaluate, in closed session, the performance of District Director Mindy Kittay something Kittay said she was unaware they planned. Trustee Armando Zambrano had criticized Kittay and library staff for the rundown condition of the Bob Lucas Branch library. He said all the attention, through recent renovations, was being given to the Main Library. He expressed concern over not painting the outside of the Bob Lucas Branch. Kittay said Friday that she was going to request any evaluation of her job performance be done open to the public, “I don’t know what they are going to do?” The Board of Library Trustees regular meeting will be held Monday at 5 p.m. starting with closed session. Kittay said she expects the board to recess back into open session around 5:45 p.m. advising members of the public, wishing to addend, to show up then. The meetings are held in the community room of the main library, 600 East Mariposa Street. Free January Events at Pasadena Senior Center There is something for everyone in January at the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St. You do not have to be a member to attend. Some events require advance reservations as noted. A Toast to the Joys of Music – Tuesdays to Jan. 30, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tom Campbell will play guitar and sing songs in the Senior Center Lounge. Stop by and enjoy his covers of traditional country, country rock, blues, folk, gospel and classic rock originally made famous by Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Vince Gill, Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Neil Young, The Grateful Dead, The Rolling Stones and many more. Scenic Walkers Club – Wednesdays to Jan. 31, at 10 a.m. Join this new group for a series of leisurely walks to enjoy the great outdoors and get some exercise. Alan Colville will give you a list of items to bring, let you know what to expect, provide detailed itineraries and arrange transportation. Destinations this month will include Descanso Gardens, Lower Arroyo Seco, Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden and Eaton Canyon Natural Area. For more information or to sign up, email alancolville@charter.net. Domino Club – Thursdays to Jan. 25, at 1 p.m. If you’ve never played Chicken Foot dominoes before, or even if you have, come join the fun as Vicki Leigh leads participants in a rollicking version of the game that is easy enough for beginners yet challenging enough for more seasoned players. Oh, and please excuse the laughter every Thursday…it’s contagious! For more information call Vicki at 928-478-4654. How to Read Your Lab Reports – Thursday, Jan. 25, at 10 a.m. Many times your doctor will run blood tests and not bother to tell you what they mean. Dr. DeLu will explain how to read your results. Some of the tests he will cover include: CBC, Chem 7, Chem 13, thyroid, vitamin D, urinalysis (blood, sugar, proteins), fasting blood sugar; and both good and bad cholesterol. Also, he will explain what a compounding pharmacy is and what services they provide. Presented by Dr. Henry DeLu of Farma Pharmaceuticals. Founded in 1960, the Pasadena Senior Center is an independent, nonprofit organization that offers recreational, educational, wellness and social services to people ages 50 and older in a welcoming environment. Services are also provided for frail, low-income and homebound seniors. 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||