Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, September 17, 2022

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The Chef Knows By Peter Dills 
THINK LOCAL SHOP LOCALLY 

It’s time to give the small retailer some love and 
affection. Fred and Lewy Fedial have owned Gerlach’s 
Liquor store in Pasadena for many years. I 
think when I was a student at nearby Blair High 
School is when they took over. These guys truly 
know their wines. Recently I talked to owner Fred 
on how they buy wines for their limited space 
and how they can compete with the big box boys. 
Fred told me straight out they can’t compete, but 
where else can you go where the owners have 
gone to over 500 wine tastings and their knowledge 
of wines is available on a day to day basis? 
I asked Fred to give me a stand-out good value 
wine. I was told that when they do find a wine 


that they can personally recommend they simply 
buy more of it so they can pass the savings on to 
their customers. 

Fred Suggested the Josh Cellars Cabernet, at around $15, he says it drinks like 
a wine twice the price, Fred enjoys the black cherry taste and the medium body. 
Great Value! 

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world's most widely recognized red wine 
grape varieties. It is grown in nearly every major wine-producing country 
among a diverse spectrum of climates from Canada's Okanagan Valley to Lebanon's 
Beqaa Valley where it found new homes in places like California's Santa 
Cruz Mountains, Napa Valley, and Sonoma. Its popularity is often attributed to 
its ease of cultivation—the grapes have thick skins and the vines are hardy and 
naturally low-yielding, budding late to avoid frost and other dangers. 

Dills Score: 89

 Each week I will give you my Dills Score. Starting with a base of 50 points, I 
have added points for value - 8 points for color, 8 points for aroma or “nose”,
8 points for taste, 7 points for finish, and 8 points for my overall impression, 
which includes my value rating. 

Join me this Sunday at 5 PM for Dining w/Dills AM KLAA 830 follow me on 
twitter kingofcuisine

 Gerlachs Liquor Store (626) 799-1166 located on the corner of Fair Oaks and 
Glenarm. 


For the period of Sunday, September 4th through Saturday, 
September 10th, the Police Department responded 
to 914 calls for service, of which 98 required formal investigations. 
The following is a summary report of some 
of the major incidents handled by the Department during 
this period. 

Sunday, September 4:

1. At 9:14 p.m., an officer responded to Santa Anita 
Race Track, located at 285 West Huntington Drive, regarding 
a grand theft from person incident. The victim 
stated someone stole her wallet from her purse while 
she was attending the 626 Market event. The crime occurred 
sometime between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
2. At 9:56 p.m., an officer responded to a residence 
in the 1100 block of Fallen Leaf Road regarding 
a burglary report. The officer determined unidentified 
suspect(s) smashed a rear living room window and fled 
with the victim’s jewelry. 
Monday, September 5:

3. At 5:45 p.m., an officer responded to the 600 
block of West Duarte Road regarding a theft from vehicle 
incident. Two suspects were witnessed stealing the 
catalytic converter from the victim’s Honda Odyssey. 
They are described as two males and they fled in a white 
sedan. 
4. At 7:08 p.m., an officer responded to the 200 
block of West Naomi Avenue regarding a theft from vehicle 
report. Sometime between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. 
on September 5th, someone stole the victim’s catalytic 
converter from his Honda Odyssey. It is unknown if the 
thefts were committed by the same suspects. 
Tuesday, September 6:

5. At 12:59 a.m., an officer responded to 24 Hour 
Fitness, located at 125 North First Avenue, regarding 
a stolen vehicle report. The victim discovered his bag, 
containing his car keys, had been stolen and his car was 
also missing. The items were stolen between 12:00 a.m. 
and 12:20 a.m. 
6. At 1:22 a.m., an officer initiated contact with a 
subject in the area of Baldwin Avenue and Fairview Avenue 
for having an outstanding warrant. Upon contacting 
the 48-year-old male transient, the officer discovered 
he was under the influence of alcohol in a public 
place. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia 
City Jail for booking. 
Wednesday, September 7:

7. At 12:48 a.m., an officer responded to the intersection 
of Second Avenue and La Sierra Drive regarding 
a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a tree. Upon 
contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor 
ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER 

of alcohol emitting from his body. During a search of 
the vehicle, the officer located a firearm, a large quantity 
of controlled substances, and additional controlled 
substances which appeared to be for personal use. The 
21-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested and transported 
to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

8. At 7:10 a.m., an officer responded to the area of 
First Avenue and Santa Clara Street regarding a robbery. 
An investigation revealed the suspect, a Black male 
transient, confronted the victim in what appears to be 
a targeted incident and pushed him to the ground. The 
suspect fled with the victim’s cell phone. 
Thursday, September 8:

9. At 2:56 a.m., an officer responded to the 800 
block of West Duarte Road regarding the notification 
of a stolen vehicle in the area. Officers located the vehicle 
and upon contacting the driver, discovered he was 
also on parole. The 33-year-old male from Pasadena 
was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for 
booking. 
10. At 9:43 p.m., officers responded to the intersection 
of North Santa Anita Avenue and East Colorado 
Boulevard regarding a stolen vehicle in the vicinity. The 
39-year-old female driver from El Monte pulled over 
and was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City 
Jail for booking. 
Friday, September 9:

11. At 6:57 p.m., an officer responded to the 100 
block of California Street regarding a theft from vehicle 
report. The officer determined someone stole the catalytic 
converter from the victims Honda Accord sometime 
between September 7th and September 9th. 
Saturday, September 10:

12. At 7:22 a.m., an officer responded to the 600 
block of Arcadia Avenue regarding a grand theft report. 
The victim discovered two of his wheels had been stolen 
from his vehicle. 
13. At 12:06 p.m., an officer responded to a residence 
in the 700 block of Hampton Road regarding a 
burglary. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) 
smashed a rear sliding window and fled with the victim’s 
property. The total loss is unknown as of the date of this 
report. 
14. At 10:01 p.m., an officer responded to 24 Hour 
Fitness, located at 125 North First Avenue, regarding 
a theft report. The victim stated someone had cut the 
lock to his locker and stolen his cash. A second victim 
stepped forward and reported the same thing happened 
to him. 
DUARTE POLICE BLOTTER 

September 4, 2022Aggravated Assault:
800 block of Beckville Street. On September 4, 2022 at 2:23 AM the victims were sitting in the drive


way when they noticed the same “matte” black Ford Expedition driving back and forth on Beckville Street. The victims 
were about to go inside when the vehicle slowed down in front of the location and the driver side window lowered. A 
male Hispanic shouted out “where you from?” as he simultaneously fired off one round at them. The suspect fled the 
area. Suspect outstanding, no surveillance video available. 

Aggravated Assault:
1800 Block of Buena Vista Street. On September 4, 2022 at 7:54 PM the victim was walking through the parking lot 
of the location, when a red 4 door Honda pulled up alongside of her. The front seat passenger exited the vehicle and 
began to assault her, striking her in the head and face with a handgun. The suspect entered the vehicle and fled the area. 
Suspect arrested on September 8, 2022. Possible surveillance video available. 

Grand Theft: 
1000 Block of Mountain Olive Drive. Between September 3, 2022 4:00 PM and September 4, 2022 6:00 PM suspect(s) 
unknown stole the victim’s catalytic converter to his vehicle a white 2016 Nissan NV200. Loss was approximately 
$2,000. 

Grand Theft Auto: 
1200 Block of Three Ranch Road. Between September 3, 2022 5:00 PM and September 4, 2022 5:00 AM suspect 
uspect(s) unknown stole the victims parked vehicle a white 2015 Kia Optima. Vehicle recovered. No surveillance video 
available. 

September 5, 2022Grand Theft Auto: 
1300 Block of Highland Avenue. On September 5, 2022 between 1:30 AM and 1:35 AM suspect(s) unknown stole the 
victims parked vehicle a silver 2007 Toyota Camry. Vehicle recovered. No surveillance video available. 

September 6, 2022Burglary (Commercial):
1470 Mountain Avenue (Best Buy). On September 6, 2022 at 7:42 PM suspect(s) unknown described as a male 5’09” 
230 lbs, wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans and a red baseball hat and a female 5’06” 130 lbs with pink hair wearing a 
blue shirt and black shorts entered the location and walked directly to the networking and camera area. The suspects 
selected numerous items and exited the emergency door. The suspects entered an awaiting newer dark blue BMW four 
door sedan. Loss is unknow at time of report, surveillance video available. 

September 7, 2022Grand Theft Auto: 
1800 Block of Buena Vista Street. On September 7, 2022 between 2:30 AM and 8:00 AM suspect(s) unknown stole the 
victims parked vehicle a red 2011 Kia Optima. Vehicle recovered. No surveillance video available. 

September 8, 2022Burglary (Vehicle):
300 Block of Greenbank Avenue. On September 8, 2022 between 5:00 AM and 5:30 AM suspect(s) unknown entered 
the victims locked vehicle a silver 2013 Kia Optima and stole some money, sunglasses, and other miscellaneous items. 
Loss was approximately $260. Surveillance video showed a male Hispanic in dark clothing exit a possible Mazda. 

Grand Theft Auto: 
2700 Block of Huntington Drive. On September 8, 2022 between 4:40 AM and 5:15 AM suspect(s) unknown stole the 
victims parked vehicle a silver 2021 Chevrolet Silverado. Vehicle recovered. No surveillance video available. 

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