Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, February 8, 2020

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, February 8, 2020 

ARCADIA CRIME BLOTTER

CORONAVIRUS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Dr. Hua Jiang, infectious disease specialist will present a program on the Coronavirus; what is it, how it spreads, symptoms, 
and prevention. It will take place at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive on Friday, February 21 at 10am. 
Arcadia Senior Services provide this health seminar in partnership with Methodist Hospital. Pre-registration is required as 
there is limited seating. If interested in attending this informative health program you need to reserve your space by calling 
Arcadia Senior Services, 626.574.5130. This program is for individuals age 50 and over. 

About Arcadia

Nestled along the rolling foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest, Arcadia is a charming, family-oriented 
community with a population of just over 57,000. Located only 13 miles east from downtown Los Angeles, regional transportation 
networks like the Metro Gold Line connect Arcadia as a premier residential, shopping, and entertainment destination in the San 
Gabriel Valley. Arcadia is known for its top-rated schools, iconic landmarks, and serene neighborhoods. Arcadia is an award-winning 
community having been twice named as the Best City in California in which to Raise Kids and the 2017 Most Business Friendly City in 
Los Angeles County. With the conveniences and amenities of a full-service, mid-size city, Arcadia’s “Community of Homes” provides a 
quality of life that will go Above & Beyond your expectations.

For more information, please visit ArcadiaCA.gov or follow us on Twitter by texting DISCOVER to 33222:

(626) 574-5455

For the period of Sunday, January 26th, through Saturday, February 1st, the 
Police Department responded to 909 calls for service, of which 100 required 
formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major 
incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, January 26:

1. Shortly before 7:52 a.m., an officer responded to Cabrera’s 
Restaurant, 625 East Live Oak Avenue, regarding a commerical burglary 
report. Surveillance footage revealed two suspects smashed a rear glass 
door, rummaged through the bar and cashier area, and fled once the 
audible alarm activated. The suspects are described as two white or 
Hispanic males, approximately 20 to 30-years-old, both wearing hooded 
sweatshirts. The investigation is ongoing. 
2. At approximately 11:21 p.m., an officer conducted an enforcement 
stop on a vehicle in the area of South Baldwin Avenue and Camino Real 
Avenue for failing to stop at a red light. Upon contacting the driver, the 
officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from his person. Through 
a series of tests, the officer determined the suspect was driving with a blood 
alcohol content of .12%. The 22-year-old male from El Monte was arrested 
and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


Monday, January 27:

3. Just after 6:06 a.m., an officer responded to Hampton Inn, 311 
East Huntington Drive regarding a stolen vehicle report. Sometime during 
the previous evening, an unknown suspect stole the victim’s 2004 Toyota 
4Runner from the parking lot. No suspects were seen and no witnesses 
were located. 
4. At approximately 6:01 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in 
the 2800 block of Winthrop Avenue regarding a rape report. On January 
26th, the female victim’s ex-boyfriend broke into her home and sexually 
assaulted her. The 32-year-old male from Los Angeles is outstanding as of 
February 4th. 


Tuesday, January 28:

5. Around 6:52 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 400 
block of East Live Oak Avenue regarding a vandalism report. Sometime 
between 2:30 p.m. and 4:20 p.m. on January 28th, an unknown suspect 
scratched both the driver and passenger side of the victim’s vehicle for no 
apparent reason. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. 


Wednesday, January 29:

6. Just before 10:12 a.m., an officer responded to an apartment 
complex in the 600 block of Sunset Boulevard regarding a bicycle theft 
report. Sometime during the previous evening, an unknown suspect stole 
the victim’s secured bicycle. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were 
located. 
7. Around 7:58 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 400 
block of Walnut Avenue regarding a burglary report. An investigation 
revealed unknown suspects smashed a rear window causing the burglary 
alarm to activate; then they ransacked the home and fled with an 
unknown amount of property. The investigation is ongoing. 


Thursday, January 30:

8. Before 4:33 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in 
the 900 block of North First Avenue regarding a battery report. A 
verbal dispute between a boyfriend and girlfriend resulted in the 
male suspect striking his girlfriend on the leg. The 28-year-old male 
from Azusa resisted arrest but was ultimately transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
9. Around 6:28 p.m., an officer responded to ACI Institute, 
208 East Duarte Road, regarding a theft report. Surveillance footage 
revealed the 35 to 40-year-old male suspect left behind his bike and 
fled with the victim’s bicycle. The investigation is ongoing. 


NOMINATIONS FOR 2020 SENIOR OF THE YEAR

Nomination forms are available at the Arcadia Community 
Center, 365 Campus Drive and the Recreation Department office, 
375 Campus Drive for the 2020 Senior of the Year! Do you know 
someone who is: 

- 55+ years of age or older
- A current resident of Arcadia for a minimum of one year
- Contributed to better the Arcadia Community


If so, please stop by one of these locations or log onto the City’s 
website at www.arcadiaca.gov and download the nomination 
criteria and nomination form. Recipient of the award will be 
honored at the Arcadia Rotary Club Salute to Seniors Luncheon 
on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the Arcadia Community Center. 
Nomination forms must be submitted to Gina Hernandez, 
Recreation Supervisor, by Friday, February 21, 2020 by 5:30pm. 
For more information, please call 626.821.4328.

About Arcadia

Nestled along the rolling foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and 
Angeles National Forest, Arcadia is a charming, family-oriented 
community with a population of just over 57,000. Located only 13 
miles east from downtown Los Angeles, regional transportation 
networks like the Metro Gold Line connect Arcadia as a premier 
residential, shopping, and entertainment destination in the San 
Gabriel Valley. Arcadia is known for its top-rated schools, iconic 
landmarks, and serene neighborhoods. Arcadia is an award-
winning community having been twice named as the Best City 
in California in which to Raise Kids and the 2017 Most Business 
Friendly City in Los Angeles County. With the conveniences and 
amenities of a full-service, mid-size city, Arcadia’s “Community 
of Homes” provides a quality of life that will go Above & Beyond 
your expectations.

For more information, please visit ArcadiaCA.gov or follow us on 
Twitter by texting DISCOVER to 33222:

COMMUNITY: THE VOTES ARE IN! WE 
HAVE A NAME FOR OUR NEWEST K-9!

The Arcadia 
Police Department 
is excited 
to announce 
the name of 
our new K-9! 
The students 
voted and the 
name they selected 
is.....

Kaiser! 

We would 
like to thank 
the students 
and staff at the 
Arcadia Unified 
School 
District for 
selecting the 
name. 

Kaiser and 
Officer Cvetkovich are currently in training where they are 
learning to work together. Kai-ser will be trained in both 
apprehension and narcotics detection. We look forward to 
them completing their training and coming out to patrol the 
streets of Arcadia in early May.

Thanks again to the students for their input and to the 
AUSD staff for making this happen.


TACIT Mourns Passing of 
Founder Shirley Marneus

City to Celebrate Black 
History Month with Parade


Parade and Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
on Saturday, Feb. 15. 

 
Celebrate black history, culture and achievements at Pasadena’s 
38th annual Black History Parade and Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 
p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15. This year’s theme is “For the Culture–
Celebrating Our Excellence.” The parade features over 80 entries, 
including the Wilson Middle School Drum Corps as the opening 
performance; Miss Black Pasadena; the Tournament of Roses 
2020 Royal Court; Pasadena City College Band; Blair, John Muir 
and Pasadena High School marching bands; musicians; dancers; 
equestrians; local youth groups; dignitaries; community leaders; 
and vintage and custom cars. This black history parade is one of 
the largest and longest-running in California.

 The celebrity grand marshals are actress and singer Margaret 
Avery and actress and philanthropist Wendy Raquel Robinson. 
Avery is best known for her role as Shug Avery in The Color Purple, 
which earned her an Academy Award nomination. Robinson is 
a Best Actress NAACP Image Award recipient and the executive 
director of Amazing Grace Conservatory. Beloved by audiences 
for her television roles on The Game and The Steve Harvey Show, 
her true passion is embodied in the work of the Amazing Grace 
Conservatory, which trains and develops emerging artists and at-
risk youth in the performing arts.

 The community grand marshal is Edna Bluain, a dedicated 
volunteer with the Black History Parade and Festival Planning 
Committee for over 20 years. Youth grand marshals are Alaysia 
Barker, a student at Loyola Marymount University who is active 
with campus cultural organizations and founder of a non-profit 
scholarship organization; and Elijah Gates, a sophomore defense 
back on UCLA’s football team and product of the Mckenzie-
Scott Boys and Girls Club and Pasadena Panther youth football 
program.

 The parade begins at 10 a.m. on Fair Oaks Avenue and Figueroa 
Street in Altadena, then heads south on Fair Oaks Avenue 
before ending at Pasadena’s Robinson Park, 1081 N. Fair Oaks 
Ave., where the festival takes place from noon to 4 p.m. on the 
north side of the park. The festival features live entertainment 
for all ages, food for purchase, an exciting meet-and-greet with 
Miss Black Pasadena, the Power 106 Street Team, informational 
booths, and a children’s zone jam-packed with fun, free activities.

 The festival is known for having a variety of delicious food, 
including barbecue, chicken and fish dinners, grilled burgers and 
hot dogs, and fun sweets like kettle corn, pies, cakes, lemonade, 
and ice cream. Returning this year is the popular Historically 
Black College and University (HBCU) College Fair.

 The parade will be recorded in its entirety by Pasadena Media, 
one of the event sponsors, and will air on both KPAS, Pasadena’s 
government TV station, and Arroyo, the city’s community access 
channel. Visit www.pasadenamedia.tv for broadcast times.

 Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to navigate around 
street closures, find parking, and claim their favorite viewing 
spots along the parade route. Free parking provided on a first-
come, first-served basis at Calvary Christian Methodist Episcopal 
Church, 135 Glorieta St.

The following streets will be closed for the parade and festival 
during the times listed below. Motorists are advised to use caution 
while driving through the area.

Hammond Street between Fair Oaks Avenue and Morton Avenue, 
7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Morton Avenue between Mountain Street and Woodbury Road, 
9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fair Oaks Avenue between Woodbury Road and Harriet Street, 
7 a.m.-noon

Fair Oaks Avenue between Mountain Street and Woodbury Road, 
9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Mountain Street between Raymond Avenue and Sunset Street, 9 
a.m.-1:30 p.m.

 For more information visit: cityofpasadena.net.

 Shirley Marneus, (pictured) 
who founded Theater Arts at the 
California Institute of Technology 
(TACIT) and directed stage 
productions at Caltech for more 
than 20 years, died on January 13. 
She was 84.

 Brian Brophy, director of TACIT 
since 2008, said, “Shirley’s devotion 
to theater at Caltech inspired so 
many of us. Her commitment to 
making live theater and her passion 
for classical theater, Shakespeare, 
musicals, and so much more lives 
on in generations of Techers.”

 Marneus, who received a bachelor’s 
degree from San Jose State University 
in 1959 and a master’s from the State 
University of Iowa in 1962, went on 
to work for the Pasadena Playhouse 
and NBC’s Jack Benny Show before 
joining Caltech as an assistant in the 
Public Affairs Room (now part of 
the campus library) in 1970.

 She directed her first theatrical 
show at the Institute—Kiss Me 
Kate—in 1974 at the request of a 
group of students. According to a 
biographical sketch Marneus wrote 
in 2001, they “learned that I had a 
degree in directing, that I had been 
at the studios, and that I had left 
NBC, and asked me to help.”

 In the years that followed, Marneus 
helped produce many more plays, 
ultimately creating TACIT in the 
mid-1980s to provide students 
a formal theater program that 
had “a didactic purpose as well 
as an entertainment purpose: to 
familiarize people with essentially 
3,000 years of theatrical literature,” 
she wrote.

 Describing her as “the soul of the 
theatrical program” at Caltech, José 
Helú (BS ‘79) said, “There was a 
warmth in everything she said and 
did, which extended to the cast and 
crew, inspiring them also to be the 
best people they could be [and] to 
do the best job they could do.”

 Bruce McLaughlin (BS ‘77), who 
worked with Marneus on more 
20 shows, recalled her ability to 
coax strong performances from 
often inexperienced actors with 
encouragement and enthusiasm.

 “She could hear the same stupid 
joke through 50 rehearsals and six 
performances, and still react with 
a natural laugh as if it was the first 
time she had ever heard it. That level 
of audience interaction with the 
actors is a magic potion, bestowing 
confidence and energy, bringing 
out performances that top those of 
professional actors,” he said.

 Although Marneus retired from 
Caltech in 2007, many former 
students and cast members describe 
how her influence on their lives 
remains strong even today.

 Stanley Cohn (BS ‘79) said that 
his experiences on the musicals she 
directed “had as much of an impact 
on me as my classes. Learning how 
to effectively communicate my 
thoughts and feelings in a larger 
setting has been indispensable to me 
in my current lectures to students 
as a professor of cell biology. When 
I think of the things that helped me 
to develop at Caltech, I think of my 
peers, my classes, my professors, 
and the musicals.”

Phil Rodriguez (BS ‘98) added, 
“I owe so much to TACIT and to 
Shirley in particular for making 
my time at Caltech so memorable. 
TACIT quickly became my home 
away from home and was a much-
needed release from the often very 
stressful academic rigor of Caltech. 
[She] was more than just a director: 
she was a confidant, a shoulder 
to cry on, someone who made us 
laugh, our mom, our friend.”

 Marneus is survived by her son, 
Christopher, 54, of Pasadena.

 A fund created in memory of 
Shirley Marneus will honor her 
legacy by supporting the theater arts 
program at Caltech. To donate, call 
1-877-CALTECH 

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