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PASADENA CRIME BLOTTER Chu Announces Over South Pasadena Library$151 Million in Grants Summer Reading Wraps Up

The critical events detailed detained and a loaded firearm 
below are merely a snapshot of was recovered inside the car. 

well attended, even though 

the calls received to the Police The suspect was arrested for for Local Restaurants The South Pasadena Public they were presented online.Communications Center every the outstanding warrants and 

Library’s Summer Reading Closed captioning and an

day. Your police department firearms violations.

 The Restaurant Program concluded last American Sign Language (ASL)strives to better serve the July 21, 2021 at 7:47pm: 

Revitalization Fund, created month and was a great success. interpreter by request allowedPasadena community. Under Pasadena Officers responded 

under the Democrats’ Together, South Pasadenans more kids and families to enjoyPolice Chief John Perez, the to the 100 block of E. Orange American Rescue Plan read over 8,784 hours this these special events. 

principles of the “Pasadena Grove Bl. regarding a stolen 

summer, an incredible 1,050 Children’s Services Librarian

to help restaurants keep

Way” will forever have a lasting delivery vehicle that had been 

hours more than last year! 541 Judy Neeb was pleased with

impact on all employees who stolen while making deliveries. their doors open and their 

registered readers submitted the community’s response to 

serve in the organization, as With the assistance of Glendale staff paid, has provided 

278 book reviews on Beanstack, the SRP. “Since the start of our 

we continue to police with Police Department’s helicopter, $151,922,477.50 to 421 

the library’s reading tracking Summer Reading Program 

compassion and best intentions the vehicle was located in the restaurants in California’s app since 2019. coincided with the Library’sJuly 15, 2021 at 12:35am: City of Azusa. Officers from 27th Congressional District, A total of 2,587 Beanstack new abridged services, it wasPasadena Officers responded that agency attempted to stop 

according to a report by badges were earned, which a joy to be able to connect and to Washington Park in regards the vehicle at which time a 

the House Small Business encouraged participants to share South Pasadena’s passion to a report of an active fire pursuit ensued. The pursuit 

Committee. Over half complete various activities and for literacy and literature with 

near the handball courts. The ended in the City of El Monte 

of these grants – which try out Library resources: 53 parents, children, and teens 

officers were able to put out and the suspect was taken into can weather this crisis and 

participants read an ebook or both virtually and in-person.” 

the fire upon their arrival. The custody for various crimes. averaged $360,860.99 – be ready to reopen once it is eaudiobook on OverDrive or The Library’s Summer Reading

went to socio-economically

subject was contacted hiding July 27, 2021 at 5:46am: safe to do so. It is especially on the Libby App, 52 started Program was made possible

behind a bush near where the Pasadena Officers responded disadvantaged businesses. important now as the language learning on Mango thanks to the financial support

fire occurred. The suspect had to the 300 block of E. Rep. Judy Chu, a member 

Delta variant forces more Languages, and 31 streamed a of the Friends of the South 

ash marks on his shirt and was Washington Bl. regarding and of the House Small Business 

film on Kanopy. Pasadena Public Library. Kids

restaurants to again limit

identified by witnesses. The armed robbery. The victim Committee, issued the Teen SRP Volunteers provided and teens who logged minutes 

suspect was arrested for arson. was walking to work when a following statement: their operations. In addition 1,190 hours of service, writing read will have until the end of

July 15, 2021 at 2:49am: vehicle pulled alongside of him “Restaurants are essential to the over $6 million in reviews, writing letters to August to pick up their prizes.

Pasadena Officers responded and the passenger exited the grants for shuttered venues,

vitality our seniors, chalking SRP messages Adult participants were entered 

to the 500 block of N. Marengo vehicle. The suspect pointed to the of 

communities, yet were like theaters and museums, I on sidewalks around town, into an opportunity drawing

Ave. regarding an assault. The a handgun at the victim and am proud to have supported and assisting at the Friends for gift cards purchased by the 

victim was working in the field forced him to lay down on the among the businesses most so much support directly of the South Pasadena Public Friends of the Library at local when he was approached by the sidewalk. The suspect took the impacted by the pandemic. 

into our communities. And Library’s special book sale. businesses. To learn more about 

suspect on a bike. For unknown loss. The suspect then entered This threatened to cost yesterday, I was proud to talk The Library’s Children’s the Friends, visit their website reasons, the suspect became the passenger side of the thousands of jobs and hurt about this program and the Services team presented 9 at www.friendsofsopaslibrary. 

confrontational with the victim suspect vehicle and fled east on even more families. That is pre-recorded storytimes, org.

need for more RRF funding

and threatened him with a bat. Washington Blvd. why, when Congressional which may still be viewed The South Pasadena Public

The suspect charged the victim July 28, 2021 at 3:12pm: Democrats passed the with SBA Administrator on the Library’s YouTube Library is located at 1100 swinging the bat but never Pasadena Dispatch received American Rescue Plan Isabel Guzman. While we channel at: southpasadenaca. Oxley Street. Current hours are 

struck the victim. The suspect a call of an assault in the continue to work to contain

to help businesses and gov/spplyoutube. Families available on the library website 

used the bat to damage a 1000 block of N. Fair Oaks and southpasadenaca.gov/

we

families through this crisis defeat this virus, picked up Take & Make at: 

parked vehicle and responding Ave. Officers responded and cannot and will not abandon 

Craft kits, giving them the library. Or sign up to receive

we also included billions

officers located the suspect discovered the suspect had 

families and businesses. And opportunity to complete fun art informational emails from the 

shortly after. He was arrested caused a disturbance at the of dollars in aid specifically 

the incredible job numbers projects at home. Wonderful library at: southpasadenaca.

for assault and vandalism. location and was told to leave. for restaurants. So far, over 

from August are a testament Wednesdays programs were gov/librarynews.

July 15, 2021 at 5:55pm: The suspect struck and kicked $28 billion has been given 

to the success of the

Pasadena Officers responded the victim multiple times. The out nationwide, including 

American Rescue Plan and 

Pasadena Symphony

to the area of Barthe St. and victim sustained only minor over $151 million to 421 

Manzanita Ave. regarding injuries and the suspect was restaurants here in our the Restaurant Revitalization 

a parked vehicle whose later arrested for the assault. district. This money is Fund at keeping businesses Announces 94th Season 

occupants were believed to have July 29, 2021 at 3:00pm: open and encouraging more

keeping workers paid and specialist Nicholas

been involved in the theft of Pasadena Officer responded job growth.” 

ensuring more restaurants Pasadena Symphony McGegan returns to lead the

gardening equipment. Officers to the 200 block of Pepper St. 

announces its 94th season orchestra’s annual Baroque

contacted the occupant of the regarding an assault amongst 

vehicle and it was determined family members. An associate Chu Introduces Acupuncture with an exhilarating concert on January 22 with 

the vehicle contained several of the suspect had thrown the schedule of seven concerts, Vivaldi’s Gloria and Bach’s 

stolen items. The officers’ victim to the ground while for Seniors Act in Medicare running October 16, 2021 Brandenburg Concerto No. 

discovered the vehicle had the family member/suspect “Congresswoman Chu’s through April 30, 2022. 5; Lidiya Yankovskaya and 

been stolen and a firearm was entered her vehicle and struck Rep. Judy Chu (CA-bill will play a pivotal role in Alongside a stellar program virtuoso violinist Chee


located inside of it. The vehicle’s the victim while she was on 

27) introduced a bill, late increasing access to citizens of celebrated classical Yun bring Tchaikovsky’s 
occupant was arrested for the ground. Both the family 

last month, to increase suffering from a host of works and guest artists, the Violin Concerto and Romeo 

numerous violations and the member and the suspect left 

access to acupuncture in syndromes that can benefit symphony introduces seven and Juliet to the stage on 

stolen items were returned to the location prior to Officers 

their respective owners. arrival. The victim sustained our healthcare system, the from acupuncture as a cost-conductors who will serve February 12; Brett Mitchell 
July 15, 2021 at 10:59pm: only minor injuries. Acupuncture for Seniors effective, non-addictive as Artistic Partners, each and pianist Aldo López-
Pasadena Officers responded July 29, 2021 at 9:42pm: Act. The Acupuncture for treatment option while also bringing a new and diverse Gavilán perform Greig’s 
to the 800 block of N. Pasadena Officers observed a Seniors Act ensures that increasing the coverage of voice to the podium and the Piano Concerto and Mozart 
Raymond Ave. after reports of vehicle driving in the area of licensed acupuncturists can the largest, most well-trained Pasadena community. The Symphony No. 40 on March 
gunshots heard. Upon arrival, Montana St. and Raymond Ave participate as providers in practitioners of acupuncture annual Composers Showcase 19; and Keitaro Harada and 
officers found evidence of a and conducted traffic stop ” Valentina Lisitsa close the

a Medicare so that seniors in the US, said Dr. Kallie for the 2021-22 season 

shooting. The incident is being for vehicle code violations. have another effective Guimond, OM.D, MPH, will feature works by both season on April 30 with

investigated but no victims or The driver of the vehicle had 

treatment option available Founder of AcuCongress. emerging and established Prokofiev Piano Concerto 

suspects were identified. an outstanding arrest warrant 

to them. “CSOMA, California’s contemporary composers No. 3 and Beethoven

July 17, 2021 at 5:10pm: and was detained. Additionally, 

at each concert, including Symphony No. 5.

Pasadena Officers responded the driver was on active Parole “Everyone deserves the oldest state acupuncture 

one world premiere by Brett Fostering the future of

to the 900 block of Lake Ave. and consented to a search ability to take control of professional association, 
regarding an armed robbery. of his vehicle at which time their own healthcare, and is excited to support Banducci. Music Director classical music is integral to 
Multiple suspects walked into a handgun was located. The that should include access to Congresswoman Chu’s David Lockington will be the Pasadena Symphony’s 
the business and removed driver was arrested for firearms traditional Asian medicine, efforts with the Acupuncture on a leave of absence for mission and the 2021-22 
the loss. When confronted violations. which has been proven for Seniors Act,” said Dr. the season. All concerts season will usher in the 
by employees, one suspect July 29, 2021 at 10:35pm: successful at treating a Nell Smircina, CSOMA take place at Pasadena’s second annual Composers 
indicated he was in possession Pasadena Officers were range of health problems for President. “Because Ambassador Auditorium Showcase, featuring the best 
of a firearm while threatening dispatched to the area of St. 

thousands of years,” said Rep. CSOMA is uniquely focused with both matinee and and brightest contemporary

the victim. Shortly after leaving John Ave. and California Bl. evening performances on

Chu. “And as Americans on advancing acupuncture composers each

the store with the loss, officers regarding a male heard yelling 

arrived and detained that he had been shot. While deal with a chronic pain medicine into the national at 2pm and 8pm. The symphony concert. Jessie

one 
suspect who was on foot and the officers were searching the area and opioid epidemic, healthcare delivery system, season also includes the Montgomery’s Banner opens 
other in the suspect inside their for a victim and/or evidence of a support for acupuncture as this bill is in alignment with annually sold-out Holiday the season on October 16, 
vehicle. Besides recovering the crime, a local hospital called the a safe alternative has been the vision, hopes and goals of Candlelight Concert on with Nkeiru Okoye’s Voices 
loss, officer located a handgun police department’s dispatch increasing over the years. our diverse membership of Saturday, December 18, Shouting Out on November 
and narcotics inside the vehicle. center to report a patient had The Affordable Care Act acupuncture practitioners, 2021 with both 4pm and 13, Gabriella Smith’s 
Both suspects were arrested for arrived, who had sustained a 

helped to increase access students, schools and allied 7pm performances at All Brandenburg Interstices on 

robbery as well as the gun and gunshot wound. The victim by allowing states to cover corporations.” Saints Church. January 22, Gabriela Franks’ 

narcotic violations. was admitted into the hospital 

acupuncture in plans on “The National Certification “We are excited to finally Elegia Andina on February

at with life-threatening injuries Shoenberg’s

July 17, 2021 10:05pm: state health exchanges, but Commission for bring our full orchestra 12, Adam

Pasadena Officers responded to and Detectives are conducting 

back to work indoors this Finding Rothko on March

the 400 block of N. Altadena Dr. additional investigation. we must do more. It is my Acupuncture and Oriental 
regarding and armed robbery July 29, 2021 at 10:43pm: While goal to make this treatment Medicine (NCCAOM) October to our home at 19 and on April 30, the 
at a business. The suspects Pasadena Officers were at available to all Americans, is pleased to support the acoustically exquisite orchestra will perform 
arrived at the location at the hospital investigating the which is why I introduced the Acupuncture for Ambassador Auditorium,” the world premiere of In 
closing, armed with handguns previous shooting incident, a this bill to help seniors in our Our Seniors Act, which says Lora Unger, CEO Nomine by Brett Banducci. 
and were masked. Once the loss stabbing victim walked into Medicare program access would enable qualified adding “we’ll be welcoming The Pasadena Symphony 
was taken, they fled in a vehicle. hospital’s emergency room. The acupuncture. Medicare acupuncturist to provide the community back to provides a quintessential 
Responding officers did not victim was immediately treated 

has already acknowledged covered services to Medicare indoor concerts safely, experience specially

located the suspects and no and his wounds were non-

the value of acupuncture beneficiaries,” said Mina ensuring all are vaccinated designed for the music 

employees were injured. life threatening. The victim 

both in the audience and on lover, the social butterfly

July 17, 2021 at 10:04pm: told Officers the suspect was by issuing a National Larson, NCCAOM CEO. 

stage. This season’s lineup or a date night out, and

Pasadena Officers attempted his roommate, but the assault Coverage Determination “The NCCAOM applauds 

to conduct a traffic stop of a was unprovoked. Officers for chronic lower back pain, U.S. Representative Judy of conductors, guest artists the inner epicurean in us 

moving vehicle in the area of responded to the 1000 block but licensed acupuncturists Chu for her leadership on and featured composers all. Audiences can enjoy a 

Raymond Ave. and Washington of Raymond Ave. where the are still prohibited from this effort and looks forward represents a diversely drink or a bite in the lively

Bl. The driver of the vehicle incident occurred and arrested being Medicare providers. to seeing the profession powerful voice of the future outdoor Symphony Lounge, 

failed to stop and a short the suspect. For that, you need an act of continue to advance, expand, of classical music and we’re yet another addition to the 

pursuit ended at Fair Oaks July 30, 2021 at 9:26am: Congress, which is exactly and thrive as measures honored to bring the joy of carefree and elegant concert 

Ave. and Claremont St. Once Pasadena Officers responded what my bill does. This such as the Acupuncture live music back to the concert experience the Pasadena 
stopped, the driver attempted to the 700 block of S. Arroyo 

bill will help connect more for Our Seniors Act help hall where it belongs.” Symphony offers. A posh

to run from the vehicle but was Pkwy. to investigate a report 

Americans to the care they increase access to qualified Conductor Joseph Young setting at Ambassador

detained by pursuing officers. of an armed robbery. Officers 

and violinist Randall Auditorium’s beautiful

The driver was found to be in contacted the victim and need, and ensures we are acupuncturists.” 

possession of a loaded handgun discovered it was an attempt-giving our seniors access “Acupuncture has been Goosby kick off the 2021/22 outdoor plaza, the Lounge 

and was subsequently arrested robbery. The victim informed to all available treatment approved very effectively season on October 16 with offers uniquely prepared 

for various crimes. the officers that after parking options for conditions like to treat many medical Beethoven Symphony No. 7 menus for both lunch and 

July 20, 2021 at 7:44pm: his car, the suspect contacted chronic pain.” conditions,” said Dr. Haihe and Brahms Violin Concerto, dinner and a full service 

Pasadena Officers responded to him and accused the victim “This bill solves critical Tian, president of American and Anna Rakitina leads the bar before the concert and 

the 1200 block of Sunset Ave. of a road-rage incident just access problems for TCM Association(ATCMA) orchestra on November 13th during intermission. 

regarding a parked vehicle that minutes earlier. The suspect America’s seniors and and TCM American Alumni with Dvorák’s Symphony No. All Symphony series

had sustained apparent bullet also displayed a handgun and 

Medicare recipients Association (TCMAAA). 9 “New World” alongside concerts take place at 

strikes during the night. The demanded money. The victim 

Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Ambassador Auditorium,

vehicle’s owner did not hear any simply walked away and the as they seek safe, non-“We thank a lot to Rep. Judy 

Blue with pianist Llewellyn 131 S. St. John Avenue,

gunfire but officers canvassed suspect left in a vehicle. The pharmacologic options for Chu’s care for the senior 

the area and found evidence of victim did not sustain any pain and improved health,” citizens. She has been trying Sanchez-Werner. Conductor with performances at 2pm 

a shooting. This investigation is injuries. said American Society of so hard to have this benefit Jenny Wong will ring in the and 8pm. Tickets starting 

ongoing. July 30, 2021 at 3:30pm: Acupuncturists Chair Olivia to be available for them. I holidays with the orchestra at $35 purchased online at 

July 21, 2021 at 2:36pm: Pasadena Officers responded to Hsu Friedman. “We thank do believe they will be very at its annual Holiday pasadenasymphony-pops.

Pasadena Officers were in the 100 block of N. Raymond Representative Judy Chu excited to see it comes to Candlelight Concert on org or by calling (626) 793


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Virginia Ave. looking for a The victim and suspect had a 

craft this visionary, yet professional organization,

suspect wanted for multiple verbal dispute and the suspect 

common-sense legislation. strongly support this bill

violations. Officer contacted struck the victim with a cane, 

It will improve healthcare in and wish it can be passed

the suspect standing next to a causing minor injuries. The 

parked vehicle with the door suspect walked away and the the United States, decrease as soon as possible , so the 

open. As officers approached victim called police. Later in health care costs, and is a people can enjoy the benefits 

the suspect, he reached into the day, the suspect was located meaningful step towards earlier. We also appreciate 

the vehicle and quickly closed by officers in a local park and solving America’s opioid it what Rep. Chu and her 

the door. The suspect was was arrested for the assault. crisis.” team’s hard work and effort.” 

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