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Mountain Views News Saturday, August 10, 2024


Barger’s 
Statement on 
Metro Attack 
in Pasadena

Holden Honors Pasadena 
Native and NBA Legend 
Michael “Coop” Cooper

 
Supervisor Kathryn Barger 
issued a statement Wednesday 
in response to a report of a 
woman attacked at the Metro 
Allen Station in Pasadena:

 “I am outraged to hear of 
yet another attack on our 
Metro system. I want to 
commend the transit deputies 
who responded quickly and 
apprehended the suspect. This 
incident is a perfect example 
of why we need to urgently 
address safety issues, not only 
on the Metro train system, 
but also at stations. I expect 
a full report from Metro on 
what security measures will 
be put in place to increase 
security, especially during 
early morning commute 
hours. Our Metro Board has 
already taken some steps 
to improve public safety, 
including enforcing fares. But, 
it’s obvious to me that our 
Metro system commuters are 
still confronted with serious 
safety issues that cannot be 
ignored.”

 According to police, a woman 
was assaulted at approximately 
5:40 a.m. after a man hit her 
and then beat her head against 
the platform. The suspect then 
pushed the woman onto the 
tracks and then dragger her 
onto the 210 Freeway. The 
suspect was found nearby and 
arrested for alleged attempted 
murder. 

 Assemblymember Holden 
was joined by Senator Bradford 
to host a reception sponsored 
by the Congressional Legislative 
Black Caucus to present a 
resolution honoring Michael 
“Coop” Cooper, a 12-year Los 
Angeles Laker and the only 
player in Lakers franchise 
history to win the NBA defensive 
player of the year award, 
following his recent induction 
into the Naismith Memorial 
Hall of Fame. Coop never forgot 
his hometown community of 
Pasadena where he was raised 
and is always willing to return 
and give back. His athletic 
achievements extend beyond 
his five NBA Championships 
and into coaching, mentorship, 
and philanthropy.

 “As a former SDSU Aztec 
basketball was my first love, and 
so it gives me great pleasure to 
honor a player who has not 
only transformed the game on 
many levels but also served as 
a leader from the sidelines," 
Holden said. "Coop is well 
deserving of his many accolades 
and continues to serve as an 
example of sportsmanship, 
leadership, talent, and service. 
On behalf of the CLBC and the 
State Assembly, I congratulate 
him on this momumentus 
achievement.”

 Drafted by the Lakers in 
the 1978 NBA draft, Coop 
became an integral part of the 
legendary “Showtime” teams of 
the 1980s, during which time 
he contributed his defensive 
skills, playmaking abilities, and 
shooting prowess alongside 
future NBA hall-of-famers 
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Earvin 
“Magic” Johnson, and James 
Worthy as the Lakers won NBA 
championships in 1980, 1982, 
1985, 1987, and 1988. After 
retiring as an NBA player in 
1990 and playing a season in 
Italian professional basketball, 
Coop returned to the Lakers 
as Special Assistant to General 
Manager Jerry West for three 
years before joining the coaching 
staff in 1994. He then went on to 
serve as head coach of the Los 
Angeles Sparks of the Women’s 
National Basketball Association 
(WNBA), earning WNBA 
Coach of the Year honors in 
2000 and leading the team to its 
WNBA championship victories 
in 2001 and 2002.

 Over the ensuing years, he 
has served as a head coach 
or assistant coach for various 
professional teams and several 
educational institutions, 
including the University of 
Southern California women’s 
basketball team, Chadwick 
School’s boys’ varsity basketball 
team, and Culver City High 
School’s basketball program, 
before being named assistant 
head coach for the men’s 
basketball team at California 
State. The reception took 
place Monday, August 5 at the 
California Museum.

Tournament Opens Rose Court Applications 

 

 Officials announced Tuesday 
that applications are now 
open for the 2025 Pasadena 
Tournament of Roses Rose 
Court. The geographic eligibility 
includes the Pasadena City 
College district and has 
now been extended to seven 
additional zip codes, 90032 (Los 
Angeles//El Sereno), 90041 (Los 
Angeles/Eagle Rock), 90042 
(Los Angeles/Highland Park), 
91775 (San Gabriel), 91776 (San 
Gabriel), 91801 (Alhambra), 
91803 (Alhambra).

 “We are excited to continue 
the treasured legacy of the 
Rose Court, whose members 
benefit by connecting with their 
communities, giving back in 
meaningful ways and growing 
self-confidence from valuable 
experiences they will carry with 
them for a lifetime,” they said. 

 They said they are looking for 
applicants who bring diverse 
strengths and perspectives 
— whether they’re natural 
public speakers, youth leaders, 
academic stars, or involved in 
their community and school. 
“An applicant isn’t required to 
have all these skills; the selected 
Rose Court members will 
provide a well-rounded group 
who serve as ambassadors of 
the Tournament of Roses, the 
Pasadena community and the 
greater Los Angeles area.”

 The Pasadena Tournament 
of Roses remains a long-
standing supporter of a diverse 
slate of educational initiatives 
and is proud to provide each 
Rose Court member a $7,500 
educational scholarship they 
said in a statment.

 The Rose Court application, 
eligibility requirements and 
additional information can be 
found at: tournamentofroses. 

 com/about/rose-court/. 
Interested participants are 
encouraged to explore the 
website for answers to frequently 
asked questions and discover 
the benefits of joining the Rose 
Court.

 The first round of Rose Court 
interviews will take place at 
Tournament House on Saturday, 
September 7, (10 a.m. – noon, 
lunch break, 1 – 3 p.m.) and 
Monday, September 9 (3-6 p.m.).

 The 2025 Rose Court will ride 
down Colorado Blvd. in the 
136th Rose Parade® presented 
by Honda and attend the College 
Football Playoff Quarterfinal 
at the 111th Rose Bowl Game 
presented by Prudential, both on 
Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

2025 Rose Court Announcement

Monday, September 30 (9 a.m.)

106th Rose Queen 
Announcement & Coronation 
and Presentation of the 2025 
Rose Court

Tuesday, October 29 (time TBD)

 The Pasadena Tournament of 
Roses is a volunteer organization 
that hosts America’s New Year 
Celebration with the Rose 
Parade, the Rose Bowl Game 
and a variety of accompanying 
events. The Association’s 935 
Members supply more than 
80,000 volunteer hours, which 
will drive the success of the 136th 
Rose Parade, themed “Best Day 
Ever!,” on Wednesday, January 
1, 2025, followed by the College 
Football Playoff Quarterfinal at 
the 111th Rose Bowl Game.

 For More information visit: 
tournamentofroses.com.

 Tournament of Roses 
Expands the Rose Court 
Eligibility Area

Rose Queen and Court 2023: 
Photo by D.Lee/MVNews

Construction 
on Colorado 
Blvd to Begin 
This Week 

 Acting Director of Public 
Works, Kris Markarian, 
announced Thursday that 
several streets, including parts 
of Colorado Blvd. will close for 
three weeks for a new sewer 
service line installation on 
Madison Ave. 

 New sewer service line 
installations for a hotel 
development located at 19 
South Madison Avenue: three 
sewer laterals to be installed 
on Colorado Blvd, and one on 
Madison Ave. Work begins 
on Monday for approximately 
three weeks only on weekdays 
from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Traffic Impacts

Eastbound Colorado Blvd. 
lane closure – S. Oakland Ave. 
to S. Madison Ave.

Madison Ave. full street 
closure – Colorado Blvd. to 
Converse Alley

Work on Colorado Boulevard 
will begin on Tuesday, August 
13 through Friday, September 
13. 

Work on Madison Avenue will 
begin on Monday, September 
16 through Friday, September 
20.

 The permitted working hours 
are weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 
3:00 p.m. 

Detours

 Construction work on 
Colorado Boulevard will be 
phased to maintain at least 
one travel lane for eastbound 
traffic. The existing bus stop 
on Colorado Boulevard will 
be temporarily closed during 
construction in coordination 
with the affected transit 
agencies.

 A full street closure of 
Madison Avenue from 
Colorado Boulevard to 
Converse Alley will not allow 
access to through traffic. 
Access to Converse Alley 
will be maintained. Vehicle 
detour routes include Oakland 
Avenue or El Molino Avenue, 
north to Union Street or south 
to Green Street.

Dead Bat 
with Rabies 
Found in 
Pasadena

 Pasadena Public Health 
Department (PPHD) received 
a report Thursday of a dead 
bat infected with rabies in 
Pasadena near the intersection 
of E. Green St. and S. Hudson 
Ave. City officials said There 
are no reports of rabies in 
humans and the risk of rabies 
infection in humans remains 
low. 

 They advise the public to not 
touch a bat with bare hands, 
and to report injured, sick, 
or dead bats. Summer and 
early-fall months are when 
rabid bats are most often 
found in Los Angeles County, 
especially during July, August, 
and September.

 “Any contact by humans 
or pets with a rabid bat is a 
very serious health concern. 
Rabies is often a fatal disease 
and requires timely preventive 
medical treatment,” said Dr. 
Parveen Kaur, Acting Health 
Officer. “Any contact with bats 
or other wild animals should 
be avoided. A scratch from 
a tooth or bite from a rabid 
animal could cause rabies 
infection in people or other 
animals. In the event of skin 
contact with a bat, wash the 
area immediately with soap 
and water and seek medical 
care.”

 If you see a dead or dying 
bat on the ground Pasadena 
Humane at (626) 792-7151. 
Animal bites should be 
discussed with your medical 
provider as soon as possible. 
If pets are affected, contact an 
emergency veterinarian. For 
more information on rabies, 
please visit CDC.gov/rabies.

Viña Vieja Park Pickleball 
Courts Grand Opening

 

 The City of Pasadena 
Parks, Recreation and 
Community Services (PRCS) 
Department will hold a 
grand opening ceremony 
for the newly constructed 
Viña Vieja Park Pickleball 
Courts on Thursday, Aug. 
15, 2024, at 9 a.m. at 3026 
E. Orange Grove Blvd. 
The ceremony will include 
refreshments and statements 
from dignitaries and project 
leaders. Members of the USA 
Pickleball Ambassadors will 
be providing demonstrations 
and brief instruction to 
anyone interested in learning 
to play pickleball.

 New developments 
include the installation of 
three adaptive/wheelchair 
accessible pickleball 
courts; amenities including 
fencing, benches, and trash 
receptacles; planting and 
irrigation; and expansion of 
the existing parking lot to 
add 14 parking spaces.

 For more information about 
the PRCS Department and 
its facilities, call (626) 744-
7500.

Centennial Square Boxing 
Show at Pasadena City Hall

 
The City of Pasadena Parks, 
Recreation and Community 
Services Department will host its 
9th Annual Centennial Square 
Boxing Show event in front of 
City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave., 
on Friday, Aug. 23, from 7-10 
p.m. This free, family-friendly 
event features 12 bouts of action-
packed, Olympic-style boxing, 
with both male and female 
competitors ages 8 and older. 
Boxing promotes physical and 
mental discipline, strength and 
well-being, and is often a good 
fit for youth.

 The evening kicks off with 
the national anthem and a 
color guard presentation from 
Pasadena’s 2nd Battalion, 23rd 
Marine Regiment. Attendees 
will also enjoy DJ music, classic 
cars on display, and food for 
purchase.

 For more information 
about the Parks, Recreation 
and Community Services 
Department and its programs, 
visit CityOfPasadena.net/Parks-
And-Rec or call (626) 744-6530.


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