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Mountain View News Saturday, September 12, 2020
ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER
DUARTE CITY COUNCIL PROCLAIMS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
On September 8, 2020, Duarte's City Council passed a resolution commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September
15 through October 15, 2020.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates and honors the countless contributions of Hispanic Americans to politics, human rights, education,
medicine, art, culture, farming, public service, and numerous other areas. First established by presidential proclamation in
1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson, Hispanic Heritage Month was enacted into law in 1988 under President Ronald Reagan.
Constituting 18.5 percent of the United States population, those tracing their origins to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South
America and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean have vastly enriched American culture and society. According to 2010
U.S. Census data, 47.8 percent of Duarte's population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.
"Observing Hispanic Heritage Month allows our city to show its recognition and support for the historical roots of the Hispanic and
Latino people that built Duarte and continue to grow this community," stated Mayor Pro Tem Bryan Urias."
The theme of Hispanic Heritage Month 2020 is "Be Proud of Your Past and Embrace Your Future." Starting the week of September
15th, be sure to check out the City of Duarte YouTube channel for "Getting Crafty with Duarte Parks & Recreation" videos focused
on celebrating Duarte's Hispanic community with pride and positivity throughout the month.
For the period of Sunday, August 30th, through Saturday, September 5th, the Police
Department responded to 811 calls for service, of which 86 required formal
investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the major incidents
handled by the Department during this period.
Sunday, August 30:
1. At 8:49 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 2800 block of
Caroline Way regarding the report of shots fired with one victim shot multiple
times. An investigation revealed, the location had been rented for a house
party. Responding officers rendered aid to the victim and he was transferred to
a hospital where he later died from his injuries. Officers stopped a vehicle seen
leaving the scene at a high rate of speed. The driver was found to be in possession
of a loaded handgun. The 23-year-old male from Hemet was arrested
and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The investigation is being
handled by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Monday, August 31:
2. At 1:20 p.m., officers responded to the 00 block of North First Avenue
regarding the report of a broken gas line. An investigation revealed that a construction
crew who was installing fiber optic cables, accidentally drilled into
the main gas line. Officers and firefighters evacuated nearby residents and businesses.
The gas company responded to resolve the problem. No one was injured
during the incident.
Tuesday, September 1:
3. At 12:32 p.m., an officer responded to CVS Pharmacy, 9952 Las Tunas
Drive, regarding a shoplifting report. The suspect was seen filling his pockets
with merchandise before fleeing the scene without paying for the items. A Los
Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy located and detained the suspect. Further investigation
revealed the 23-year-old male from Fontana had two outstanding
warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail
for booking.
Wednesday, September 2:
4. At 2:46 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of First Avenue and
Wheeler Avenue regarding a robbery that had just occurred. Officers located
the victim lying in the street with visible injuries to his head. An investigation
revealed the victim was walking northbound on First Avenue looking down at
his phone, when he heard several footsteps behind him. An unknown suspect
hit him on the head with an unknown weapon and stole his skateboard. The
investigation is ongoing.
5. At 7:11 a.m., an officer responded to Santana’s Beauty Box, 160 West
Live Oak Avenue, regarding a domestic dispute involving a couple in a dating
relationship. The dispute turned physical when the male suspect punched the
female victim’s face, head and back several times. Further investigation revealed
the male suspect was in possession of several stolen credit cards, driver’s licenses,
methamphetamine, heroin, drug paraphernalia, and burglary tools. The
44-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia
City Jail for booking.
6. At 11:33 a.m., an officer responded to Eisenhower Park, 601 North
Second Avenue, regarding a domestic disturbance between a male and female.
The female reported that her boyfriend had taken her keys. An investigation revealed
the couple had been arguing in their car when the female scratched and
choked her boyfriend. She then kicked his torso and face causing visible injury
to his lip. The 21-year-old female from Delaware was arrested and transported
to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
7. At 2:59 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of
Renoak Way regarding a burglary report. The victim was working inside his
residence when he heard someone open the door accessing his home from the
garage. He stepped out of his office to find the suspect inside of his home. The
suspect fled the scene and the victim followed the suspect outside. The suspect
then brandished a handgun and threatened to kill the victim. The suspect entered
a white sedan with an unknown driver and fled the scene. Further investigation
revealed the suspect had gained access to the home by using the garage
door opener that was located inside the victim’s unlocked car.
Thursday, September 3:
8. At 1:10 a.m., officers responded to the 400 block of West Duarte Road
regarding shots fired in the area. Witnesses heard several gunshots and saw a
group of male subjects running away from the scene. Officers located several
spent bullet casings on the ground to the front of one residence. Officers conducted
a safety sweep of the targeted residence. No victims or suspects were
located inside. Officers discovered several items in plain sight related to the production
of counterfeit documents, including blank checks, several credit cards
and driver’s licenses.
ARCADIA HALF DAY
AFTER SCHOOL CAMP –
NEW HOURS
Are you looking for a safe and enjoyable after school
camp for your child? As the 2020-2021 school year
begins, Arcadia Recreation and Community Services
Department will be offering a Half Day After
School Camp that will follow approved modifications
by the Los Angeles County Department of
Public Health Safer at Home Order for Control of
COVID-19. These guidelines are subject to change,
based on the local protocols related to COVID-19
and will be sent out to parents at registration.
The Half Day After School Camp will be offered at
Baldwin Stocker Elementary School and Camino
Grove Elementary School from 2-6pm beginning
August 24, 2020. Camp will be fee based at $92 per
week and registration will open on a monthly basis.
Camp will still offer a variety of organized recreational
activities for ages 5-12, led by trained Activity
Leaders. Registration is now open for camp
taking place August 24 – October 2 online at ArcadiaCA.
gov/recreation. Don’t wait to sign-up as
space is limited!
CITY OF MONROVIA ADVISES NON-RESIDENTS
TO AVOID AREAS ABOVE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD
Monrovia, CA – The City of Monrovia advises non-residents to
avoid areas above Foothill Boulevard. This is to ensure that if an
Evacuation Order is issued residents are able to evacuate and
streets are easily accessible for public safety crews.
Last night, the City of Monrovia received reports of vehicles
blocking traffic in residential neighborhoods, creating public
safety concerns and even delaying fire engines from reaching
their intended destination. These traffic jams were caused by
people traveling to the areas north of Foothill Boulevard to observe
and photograph the fire.
The Monrovia Police Department has established roadblocks
throughout the planned evacuation routes to discourage visitors
from impeding potential evacuation routes. Moving forward,
those travelling through will be asked to show ID or proof of
residence for access to areas highlighted on the evacuation map.
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Free Flu Shot Drive-
Thru & Walk-Up Clinics
SOUTH PASADENA GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION WRITE IN
CANDIDATE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 7 –
OCTOBER 20
The South Pasadena General Election will be held on Tuesday,
November 3. The City of South Pasadena consolidates with
the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to
conduct and administer municipal elections. The Los Angeles
County RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk is responsible for
the mailing of Voter Information Guides, Sample Ballots,
and Vote-by-Mail Ballots (VBM) to all eligible voters.
The period to file nomination papers as a Write-In Candidate
is Monday, September 7, 2020 through Tuesday, October 20,
2020 5 p.m. All candidates are urged to file as early as possible.
Please note that Write-in candidates are not included in the
official sample ballot.
Nomination papers are filed with the South Pasadena City
Clerk’s Office. Once a candidate formally files, the information
is forwarded to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/
County Clerk’s Office. Nomination papers will be available
on the first day of the nomination period. APPOINTMENTS
ARE REQUIRED. In light of COVID-19 and the stay at
home order issued by the Governor, we are requiring that an
appointment be made to pick up your hardcopy nomination
packet *AND* an appointment be made to review the
nomination packet via Zoom. Reviewing nomination papers
will take about 30 minutes. A follow-up appointment must
be made in order to submit the completed nomination
packet prior to the deadline. Please contact CityClerk@
southpasadenaca.gov or (626) 403-7232 to request to
schedule said appointments. For additional information on
potential write in candidates please see the Info Sheet. Please
click here to visit the City of South Pasadena Elections page.
Prime Minister of Belarus
Revokes 17 Press Credentials
Representatives Adam Schiff
and Steve Chabot (R-OH), Co-
Chairs of the Congressional
Freedom of the Press Caucus,
released the following statement
Wednesday:
“We are deeply concerned
by the recent decision of
Belarusian authorities to strip
the accreditations of journalists
covering widespread protests in
Belarus in response to disputed
election results.
“Press credentials are necessary
for journalists to provide
accurate, impartial information
to the public. Halting the flow
of information to the people
of Belarus is yet another blow
against press freedom by a
regime that has, in recent
weeks, shut down internet
access, blocked news websites,
and harassed, arrested, and
deported journalists. These
bald-faced efforts to stifle
information must not be
ignored. We call on Belarusian
authorities to allow journalists
to resume their reporting
without delay.”
Journalists whose credentials
were cancelled are employees
of Radio Free Europe/Radio
Liberty (RFE/RL), a private
news organization supported
by the U.S. Congress, the
BBC, the Associated Press,
Reuters, Agence France-Presse,
Germany’s ARD television,
Deutsche Welle, and Radio
France. Two Russian citizens
working for the Associated
Press were also deported. Last
week, authorities detained
approximately fifty members of
the press, including members of
Belarusian press outlets.
Pasadena Public Library will offer free standard dose flu
shots this month in partnership with Huntington Hospital
Community Outreach. Flu shots will be provided to adults
ages 18 years and older and children ages 9-17 who have a
parent/guardian present for consent. Vaccine supplies are
limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please wear a sleeveless or short-sleeve top and have your
upper arms exposed prior to reaching the flu shot station. A
face covering is required.
Flu Shot Requirements
- Participants must not be ill at this time or have any of the
following symptoms:
• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Congestion or runny nose
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea
- Not have suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection
- No allergies to eggs or previous influenza vaccine
- No history of Guillian-Barré syndrome
Drive-Thru Clinics
Tuesday, Sept. 29 • 3-5 p.m. • Hastings Branch Library •
3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd.
Wednesday, Sept. 30 • 3-5 p.m. • Central Library • 285 E.
Walnut St.
Walk-Up Clinic
Wednesday, Oct. 21 • 9-11 a.m. • La Pintoresa Branch
Library • 1355 N. Raymond Ave.
Statement from Freedom
of the Press Caucus Co-
Chairs Schiff and Chabot
Condemning Press
Restrictions in Belarus
Amid Post-Election Protests
San Marino: September is
Pedestrian Safety Month
September is Pedestrian Safety Month and the San Marino Police
Department is joining law enforcement agencies across the state to
educate the public on how to be safe when walking or driving.
During the month of September, the San Marino Police Department
will be specifically looking for violations committed by drivers and
pedestrians that make the roads unsafe in our community.
These violations include speeding, illegal turns, failure to yield,
not stopping for signs or signals, and pedestrians who do not cross
in marked crosswalks or designated crossing areas. During the
month of August, there were 12 traffic collisions, three of which
were hit and run collisions. Fortunately, we had no pedestrian
collisions; however, there were three injury and six non-injury
bicycle collisions.
The San Marino Police Department offers several steps that drivers
and pedestrians can take to be safe:
- Be mindful of distractions. Keep your eyes up and phones down,
especially when crossing the street. You can see vehicles easier than
they can see you.
- Always use marked crosswalks, when available, preferably at stop
signs or signals. Don’t cross until it is safe to do so.
- Make eye contact and nod or wave at drivers before crossing in
front of them. A quick nod or wave is an easy way to let a driver
know you see them, and they see you. Don’t assume the driver sees
you just because you are in a crosswalk.
- Be extra careful crossing streets or entering crosswalks at night
when it is harder to see. Get in the habit of walking with a flashlight
or wearing a reflective vest so it is easier for drivers to spot you.
Wear bright colored clothing when possible.
- If you need to briefly walk into the street to maintain social
distancing on sidewalks, remember to look both ways for cars and
bicycle traffic.
- Walk against traffic, on the sidewalk when available, so you can see
when vehicles are approaching.
The Power of Theater: Fall Term of the Masters Series
The fall term of The Masters Series presented by the
Pasadena Senior Center will be virtual via Zoom Tuesdays,
Sept. 22, to Oct. 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. and will be titled The
Power of Theater.
The four sessions of The Masters Series, which embraces
lifelong learning, will explore topics from adaptations and
playwrights to Greek origins, socially relevant musicals and
plays based on fact.
Beverly Olevin, director, playwright, teacher and award-
winning novelist, will present the weekly, interactive classes
which will include scenes from plays that explore the
conflicts, joys and journeys of our lives and reveal what
makes us laugh, touches our hearts and helps us live richer
lives.
Sept. 22: Novels Turned Into Stage Plays – A great novel
does not necessarily make a great play. They are two
very different art forms. Explore examples of successful
adaptations from novel to screen, including “Crime and
Punishment,” “Moby Dick,” ”Lord of the Flies” and “To Kill
a Mockingbird.”
Sept. 29: The Works of Our Best Playwrights – Olevin will
discuss plays by Tom Stoppard, Peter Shaffer, Lin Manual
Miranda, August Wilson, Eugene O’Neil and William
Shakespeare.
Oct. 6: Spectacle! – Theater from Greek origins to today’s
socially relevant musicals will be examined.
Oct. 13: Plays That Bring Famous People to Life – Explore
plays that transform true events into intellectually exciting
theater.
The cost for the full series of four presentations is $50 for
members of the Pasadena Senior Center and $60 for non-
members. This online series is not available for payment for
individual sessions.
To register for the fall term of The Masters Series or for
more information visit: pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click
on Online Classes, call 626-795-4331 or email AnnieL@
pasadenaseniorcenter.org. Everyone who registers will
receive email instructions for joining each week’s Zoom
class online.
For more information about other Pasadena Senior Center
programs and services, including online options for classes,
events and activities during the COVID-19 crisis, visit:
pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call 626-795-4331.
The center, at 85 E. Holly St., is an independent, donor-
supported nonprofit organization that has been deemed
an essential service provider for older adults, so its doors
are open five days a week for social services and other
assistance to older adults in need. Hours during this period
are Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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